Dunwoody marks “Tree City” designation

By ALEXANDER POPP alex@appenmedia.com

DUNWOODY, Ga — For the 11th year in a row, the City of Dunwoody has been recognized with the Tree City USA distinction, given each year to cities that demonstrate their commitment to growing tree cover and environmental change.

To celebrate Arbor Day and being recognized as a Tree City for over a decade, city leaders met at the Dunwoody Cultural Arts Center Feb. 17, and planted a ceremonial October Glory Red Maple tree, which will grow and thrive for decades.

“The saying is, when was the best time to plant a tree? 50 years ago. When's the second best time? Today,” Dunwoody

Mayor Lynn Deutsch said. “This tree will grow and be enjoyed by all our visitors to the library and the Cultural Arts Center … It's a fine symbol of our commitment to trees in Dunwoody.”

Arbor Day was started in 1874 by concerned citizens in Nebraska who wanted

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