The City of Dunwoody has released its proposed 2027 budget, a $64.4 million plan that reflects an 18.2% decrease from the previous year’s amended budget.
“The city remains in a strong financial position as it heads into FY2027, with a focus on staying adaptable for the future,” Mayor Lynn Deutsch and City Manager Eric Linton wrote in their budget letter. “However, some major revenue sources are showing slow revenue growth while inflationary pressure continues to push expenditure categories higher.”
The proposed budget will include two required public hearings before final adoption later this fall, on Nov. 16 and Nov. 30 at Dunwoody City Hall.
“Most of the overall changes are due to the expected spend-down in ARPA II, Capital and SPLOST I reserves and General Fund FY2026 one-time use of reserves to fund capital projects,” the letter said.
Key highlights of the budget include the following:
- Public safety investment – Police funding of $17.5 million, supporting personnel, operational, and capital needs;
- Infrastructure & public works – $13.4 million in combined funding, including SPLOST and grants, to advance road, stormwater, and capital improvement projects;
- Parks and recreation – $5.9 million allocated for facilities, programs, and capital improvements;
- Strong reserves – Maintains six months of fund balance, exceeding the city charter’s four-month reserve requirement to ensure stability in emergencies.
Sandy Springs is one of several municipalities that will see increases in their 2027 operating and capital budgets.
Sandy Springs’ 2027 budget, which runs July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, has an operating budget of about $170 million. In the current fiscal year, which wrapped at the end of June, the city spent about $145 million.
Brookhaven, along with DeKalb County and Fulton County School Districts, have proposed millage rate increases to cover rising inflationary costs, with anticipated increased capital and operating budgets.
The proposed budget can be viewed here.
