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Staff outlines Doraville redevelopment, park projects and a new city newsletter
Summary
City staff reported demolition underway at the city center redevelopment, grant‑funded restroom and trail work at English Oak Park, restrooms reopened at parks, a Peach Tree Creek Greenway bid pending Georgia Power work, and a planned printed quarterly newsletter for every Doraville household.
An invited staff member introduced as the city’s insurance manager gave a consolidated capital and operations update at the Doraville City Council meeting on Oct. 8.
The update said demolition on the city center redevelopment is underway and staff expect grading to begin in about a month, weather permitting. Work at a former boxing club is awaiting Georgia Power to install a needed electrical switch or poles. English Oak Park has begun construction on restrooms and trail upgrades; the speaker said that park project is 100% grant funded. Park restrooms around the city are open after public works trimmed branches that had blocked camera views.
Communications staff are preparing a redesigned digital newsletter and a printed quarterly newsletter; Council Member Evans confirmed the printed newsletter will be delivered to every Doraville household. Staff said a text‑alert feature will soft‑launch on the city website by year‑end, with broader promotion once another communications staffer is on board.
Infrastructure items discussed included an RFP for pipe replacement on Harbor Valley and catch‑basin restoration around the city, and the Peach Tree Creek Greenway path plan (near Sequoia Middle and High School) is ready for bid but is pending Georgia Power pole work.
Council members praised staff on recent community events and construction work. No formal council action or contract awards were taken at the Oct. 8 meeting; the items were informational updates and scheduled for future procurement and construction steps.
Next steps: staff will await Georgia Power work on utilities, publish bids where noted, and proceed with grant‑funded park construction; timeline estimates given are approximate.
