Dunwoody, Georgia
Dunwoody is a city of 51,758 people in DeKalb County, Georgia, founded in 2008.
Why visit Dunwoody
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 23 parks and trails, 142 places to eat, 31 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Oglethorpe University, University of Atlanta, Donaldson-Bannister House and Cemetery and Isaac Roberts House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 33°F.
Weather in Dunwoody
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About Dunwoody
Dunwoody is a city located in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States. As a northern suburb of Atlanta, Dunwoody is part of the Atlanta metropolitan area. It was incorporated as a city on December 1, 2008, but its area establishment dates back to the early 1830s. As of 2020, the city had a population of 51,683.
From the Wikipedia article Dunwoody, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Oglethorpe University
School · 4.7 mi
Private liberal arts college in Brookhaven, Georgia
University of Atlanta
School · 2.5 mi
Defunct, for-profit, distance education university
Regal Cinemas Perimeter Pointe 10
Cinema and theater · 2.1 mi
1155 Mount Vernon Highway, Sandy Springs
Museums and landmarks5
Donaldson-Bannister House and Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic property in Dunwoody, Georgia
Isaac Roberts House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Historic house in Sandy Springs, Georgia, U.S.
Island Ford Lodge
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Human settlement in Sandy Springs, Georgia, United States of America
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Northwoods Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Historic district in Georgia, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds23
Murphey Candler Park
Park · 2.2 mi
Park in Brookhaven, Georgia, United States
11 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes142
Café Intermezzo
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Bistro, Cake, Pastry · 1.7 mi
4505 Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast, Atlanta
Mo-Th 17:00-23:00; Fr 17:00-24:00; Sa 10:00-24:00; Su 10:00-22:00
El Azteca
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.3 mi
1412 Dunwoody Village Parkway, Dunwoody
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:00
Grand Stand Tavern
Restaurant · American, Steak, Fish · 3.2 mi
2100 Steeplechase Lane, Roswell
We-Sa 11:00-15:00 open "Lunch and Pizza/Bar Menu"; Fr-Sa...
Hong Kong City
Restaurant · Chinese · 3.2 mi
7509 Roswell Road, Atlanta
Su 12:00-22:30, Mo-Th 11:00-22:30, Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Just Love Coffee Cafe
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Breakfast · 2.7 mi
1110 Hammond Drive, Sandy Springs
Mo-Fr 07:00-17:00; Sa-Su 08:00-17:00
Miss Gogi Korean BBQ
Restaurant · Asian, Korean · 2.6 mi
6035 Peachtree Road, Doraville
Mo-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:30-23:00; Su 11:30-22:30
North Italia
Restaurant · Italian · 1.7 mi
4600 Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast
Su 10:00-22:00; Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa 10:00-23:00
Novo Cucina
Restaurant · Italian · 1.6 mi
5592 Chamblee Dunwoody Road
Su-Fr 11:30-21:00; Sa 11:30-22:00
Shoya Izakaya
Restaurant · Japanese · 2.8 mi
6035 Peachtree Road, Doraville
Mo-Sa 17:00-23:30; Su 17:00-22:30
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.4 mi
5561 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody
Mo-Fr 05:30-22:00; Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 06:30-21:30
Taqueria Los Hermanos
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.5 mi
5500 Chamblee Dunwoody Road
Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-21:30
130 more on the map.
History
The Dunwoody area was established in the early 1830s and is named for Major Charles Dunwody (1828–1905), an extra "o" added with the incorrect spelling of the name on a banking note. Charles Dunwody originally returned to Roswell after fighting in the Civil War, in which he fought for the Confederates.
One of Dunwoody's most historic buildings dates from 1829. The Ebenezer Primitive Baptist Church, at the corner of Roberts Drive and Spalding Drive, is still active to this date and is also the home to one of the city's oldest cemeteries, where many of the founding fathers of Dunwoody are buried. The first public school, Dunwoody Elementary, first stood near the center of the city at the intersection of Chamblee-Dunwoody Road and Mount Vernon Road. It was in continuous operation from 1911 to 1986. A fire destroyed the school's cafeteria in 1966, which was on the corner of Womack Road and Chamblee-Dunwoody Road. On that site today, the Dunwoody branch of the Dekalb County Public Library now operates along with the North Dekalb Cultural Arts Center. In 1881, the Roswell Railroad opened and ran along what is now Chamblee-Dunwoody Road north to the Chattahoochee River. It operated for 40 years, and in 1905, President Theodore Roosevelt made a campaign whistle stop in Dunwoody along the way to Roswell, Georgia.
From the History section of Dunwoody, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay31
Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia
Motel and hotel · 2.0 mi
4355 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Atlanta Perimeter Dunwoody
Motel and hotel · 1.6 mi
4565 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta
Homewood Suites by Hilton Atlanta/Perimeter Center
Motel and hotel · 2.7 mi
915 Crestline Parkway, Atlanta
Hyatt House Atlanta / Perimeter Center
Motel and hotel · 3.1 mi
5785 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Atlanta
Hyatt Regency Atlanta Perimeter at Villa Christina
Motel and hotel · 2.6 mi
4000 Summit Boulevard, Atlanta
Churches and places of worship25
Saint Jude the Apostle Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.9 mi
705 Spalding Drive Northeast, Sandy Springs
Chamblee First United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 2.1 mi
4147 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Chamblee
First Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.6 mi
4400 North Peachtree Road, Atlanta
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 1.7 mi
2300 Dunwoody Club Drive, Atlanta
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 3.2 mi
8120 Colquitt Road, Atlanta
B'nai Torah Congregation
Place of worship · Conservative · 3.0 mi
700 Mount Vernon Highway, Sandy Springs
Shopping33
Gas and EV charging16
Schools, colleges and libraries54
Healthcare13
Publix Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.7 mi
1100 Hammond Drive Northeast, Sandy Springs
Veritas Collaborative Eating Disorder Treatment Center
Hospital · 1.6 mi
41 Perimeter Center East, Atlanta
Emory Ambulatory Surgery Center - Dunwoody
Hospital · 1.1 mi
4555 North Shallowford Road
Map of Dunwoody
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 33°F | 4.6 in |
| Feb | 56°F | 36°F | 4.5 in |
| Mar | 64°F | 42°F | 4.7 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 49°F | 3.9 in |
| May | 80°F | 58°F | 3.8 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 66°F | 4.7 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 70°F | 4.7 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 69°F | 4.5 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 63°F | 4.1 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 51°F | 3.4 in |
| Nov | 62°F | 41°F | 4.2 in |
| Dec | 54°F | 36°F | 4.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Atlanta Peachtree Ap (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
DeKalb County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-10-09: Hurricane Isaias (Tropical Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-09-15: Hurricane Irma (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
DeKalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Sandy Springs 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Doraville 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- Chamblee 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Brookhaven 6 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Alpharetta 9 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Duluth 10 mi northeast, about 16 min by car
- Clarkston 10 mi southeast, about 16 min by car
- Decatur 12 mi south, about 19 min by car
- Atlanta 14 mi southwest, about 22 min by car
- Belvedere Park 14 mi south, about 22 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Dunwoody, GA (4231676589), James Willamor from Raleigh, NC, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Atlanta Georgia Temple 04.07.07, The original uploader was Matthewrlee at English Wikipedia ., Public domain
- Donaldson-Bannister House and Cemetery Dunwoody GA 2012, Dawn DeLucia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Issac Roberts House, back side, Sandy Springs, GA, US, Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Island Ford, TranceMist from Atlanta, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Northwoods United Methodist Church, Northwoods GA, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
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