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Dunwoody Council discusses variances for new grocery store at former Walmart site
By Cathy Cobbs at Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)
· July 14, 2026
· 4 min read
The Dunwoody City Council at its July 13 meeting held a public hearing about several variances and a request for a Special Land Use Permit for a proposed Ashford Dunwoody Road grocery store.
Kroger is requesting four variances as it redevelops the former Walmart store at Perimeter Village, whi...
Key takeaway During a public hearing about the variances and SLUP, two residents from Ashford Chase, which abuts the shopping center, said that while they support the plan, they asked for delivery hours (6 a.
Why this matters in The Atlanta
The proposed grocery store at the former Walmart site on Ashford Dunwoody Road brings new life to a long-vacant property, but its impact on surrounding neighborhoods like Ashford Chase will be closely watched. Residents' concerns about delivery hours reflect a common tension between commercial development and residential quality of life in Dunwoody. The city's staff recommendation to approve the variances and Special Land Use Permit, with conditions, suggests a willingness to balance these competing interests. As the council considers the proposal, they will need to weigh the benefits of a new grocery store and gas station against potential disruptions to nearby residents. The fact that Kroger is only occupying about two-thirds of the former Walmart footprint also raises questions about the fate of the remaining 60,000 square feet and how it will be used to complement the new grocery store.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 14, 2026 ·
Source: Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? The Dunwoody City Council at its July 13 meeting held a public hearing about several variances and a request for a Special Land Use Permit for a proposed Ashford Dunwoody Road grocery store.
Kroger is requesting four variances as it redevelops the former Walmart store at Perimeter Village, whi...
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