A land-use plan for one of Dunwoody's key commercial districts is headed to the City Council on Monday, July 27.

The Georgetown Small Area Plan will come before the council for discussion, according to the Rough Draft Atlanta newsletter published Wednesday, July 22. The city's official meeting agenda was not available online as of publication, and it is unclear whether the council will vote on adoption or hold a preliminary discussion.

The plan covers the Georgetown district, bounded by Chamblee Dunwoody Road to the west, Cotillion Drive to the south, Peachford Road to the east, and Brook Run Park to the north. The area includes North Shallowford Road and Dunwoody Park.

What the plan addresses

Developed by Atlanta-based firms TSW and Kimley-Horn in partnership with the city, the Georgetown Small Area Plan builds on Dunwoody's Comprehensive Plan. It focuses on three areas: land-use guidance that would inform future zoning decisions, mobility improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, transit riders, and drivers, and placemaking efforts to strengthen the district's identity.

Dunwoody Community Development Director Richard McLeod, who oversees the plan process, said in a January 2026 city news release that the vision is "a more attractive, connected community with a strong sense of identity."

Georgetown's commercial role

Dunwoody's Comprehensive Plan identifies Georgetown as one of the city's three key commercial areas, alongside Perimeter and Dunwoody Village. The Chamblee Dunwoody Road corridor running from I-285 to just north of Old Spring House Lane includes the Georgetown Shopping Center and a mix of single-story commercial buildings with retail, office space, and gas stations.

The city has already signaled investment in the corridor. On July 7, Dunwoody unveiled "Lemongrass," a stainless steel sculpture by artist Gregory Johnson along the path on Chamblee Dunwoody Road near Chateau Drive, as part of the Georgetown Gateway project.

How residents can weigh in

The city held a public open house for the plan in January where residents reviewed proposed improvements and shared feedback. The Monday, July 27 council meeting represents the next public step toward adoption.

The full Georgetown Small Area Plan document is available on the city's website at dunwoodyga.gov. Residents can check the site for meeting time and location details.