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Dunwoody Homeowners Association previews 4th of July Parade changes, LifeSouth rezoning
By Hayden Sumlin at Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)
· June 30, 2026
· 4 min read
The Dunwoody Homeowners Association (DHA) previewed changes to its annual Independence Day parade ahead of the country’s 250th birthday. The changes come after a crash during last year’s July 4 parade injured participants, resulting in the filing of criminal misdemeanor charges against two people...
Key takeaway DHA President Tim Brown said the 2026 parade is set to become one of the largest yet, with a record number of sponsors and floats signed up to participate.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? The Dunwoody Homeowners Association (DHA) previewed changes to its annual Independence Day parade ahead of the country’s 250th birthday. The changes come after a crash during last year’s July 4 parade injured participants, resulting in the filing of criminal misdemeanor charges against two people...
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