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Dunwoody wins open records lawsuit, Hirsch ordered to pay $182,478
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Cathy Cobbs , as published by Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The amount the resident must pay is substantial, totaling nearly $200,000 in fees incurred by the city.
A resident's lawsuit against the City of Dunwoody has concluded. The city was a defendant in the suit, which also named several city employees. The lawsuit was related to an open records request regarding an incident at a tire store.
The outcome of the lawsuit has been decided in favor of the city. As a result, the resident will be required to pay a significant amount. Further details about the case are available from the city's release.
The city's victory in the lawsuit was made official by a court ruling. The amount the resident must pay is substantial, totaling nearly $200,000 in fees incurred by the city.
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Category: local Published: August 13, 2026 Source: Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods) Reading time: 1 min
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