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𧨠Every dogâs worst nightmare
By Cathy Cobbs at Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)
¡ July 1, 2026
¡ 5 min read
Ciao, Dunwoody
Wednesday, July 1 â Itâs Cathy from Rough Draft with my weekly newsletter on Dunwoody. As you read this, I will be âabroad,â which is such a bougie way of saying Iâm OOT.
More details when I return, but for this week, I am leaving the newsletter in the capable hands of Hayden...
Key takeaway Join 25,000 of your best friends at the Dunwoody 4th of July parade on Saturday.
Why this matters in The Atlanta
As the Dunwoody 4th of July parade approaches, the new safety plan implemented by parade organizers and the Dunwoody Police Department will be put to the test. The changes come after a crash during last year's parade that injured participants and led to criminal misdemeanor charges. The incident highlighted the need for tighter controls and a more robust safety plan, which parade co-chair Matt Weber hopes will be effective in preventing similar incidents this year. The success of this new plan will not only impact the parade but also reflect on the city's ability to balance community events with public safety. With 25,000 attendees expected, the parade is a significant event for the community, and its safe execution will be crucial in maintaining the trust and confidence of residents in the city's event management capabilities.
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Category: local ¡
Published: July 1, 2026 ¡
Source: Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods) ¡
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? Ciao, Dunwoody
Wednesday, July 1 â Itâs Cathy from Rough Draft with my weekly newsletter on Dunwoody. As you read this, I will be âabroad,â which is such a bougie way of saying Iâm OOT.
More details when I return, but for this week, I am leaving the newsletter in the capable hands of Hayden...
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