Dunwoody discusses funding to renovate blacksmith shop at historic property

Doanldson-Banner Farm Courtesy of Discover Dunwoody The Dunwoody City Council at its May meeting discussed renovations to a blacksmith shop at the Donaldson-Bannister Farm on the corner of Chamblee Dunwoody and Vermack Roads Dunwoody Preservation Trust DPT has had great venture success throughout theyears and is in need of additional space on the Donaldson-Bannister Farm property according to a staff memo regarding the funding request The -square-foot blacksmith shop is thought to be more than years old Renovations would allow DPT to bring in additional revenue better manage field trip groups and allow for future history exhibits that meet Georgia Curriculum Standards the staff memo commented The Dunwoody Preservation Trust is contributing with the city possibly providing to reach the needed for the project The council will consider the expenditure at its next regular council meeting In other action a frequent speaker at council meetings Zach Humphries described the council that he intends to run for the District that is in the present being held by Catherine Lautenbacher In other action the council commended the latest graduates of the Dunwoody Police Citizen s Academy presided over the swearing-in of three police officers LaQuaisha Marshall Alex Smith and Katherine Thielman recognized Sgt Michael Cheek Sgt Anwar Silah and Officer Jakori Edwards for their academic achievements while working for the department Named Dunwoody Police Officer Eric Drum and Police Utility Representative Kimberly Stone as employees the First Quarter for The post Dunwoody discusses funding to renovate blacksmith shop at historic property appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta