It's five days and counting to decision day in Dunwoody.

Next Tuesday, citizens of the north DeKalb community will vote on an incorporation referendum that, if passed, will grant their home cityhood.

Here's a summary of the most-asked questions and some answers.

What's the question?

"Shall the Act incorporating the City of Dunwoody in DeKalb County according to the charter contained in the Act and the homestead exemptions described in the Act be approved?"

What do cityhood proponents say?

Incorporation will let the people of Dunwoody run Dunwoody. Not more government, but closer-to-the-people government that will better watch and manage the area's security, development and quality of life than DeKalb County can.

What do opponents say?

Nice idea, but it won't work. The estimated budget overestimates revenues and underestimates expenses and will lead inevitably to tax hikes or reduced services. Is the county really doing such a bad job?

Who's for it?

Officially, Dunwoody Yes, a political campaign action group that's been passing out signs and stickers championing their cause. The most vocal group, Citizens for Dunwoody Inc., supported having a referendum and members have spoken of cityhood's benefits.

Who's not?

No group has established itself as the definitive anti-referendum voice. State Rep. Jill Chambers (R-Atlanta) has been the most prominent and public opponent. Other individuals have questioned the proposed budget's feasibility and the need to incorporate.

Who hasn't said?

The powerful Dunwoody Homeowners Assocation isn't taking an official position. Neither is the Perimeter Community Improvement District. The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce has been mulling its position.

What if voters say "yea"?

Dunwoody begins the process of building itself a city. There would be elections on Sept. 16 of a mayor and six council members —- one from each of three districts plus one at-large member from each of the districts. City operations would officially commence Dec. 1.

What if voters say "nay"?

Dunwoody remains part of unincorporated DeKalb County.

What would be the biggest changes?

Dunwoody city would provide key services including police, roads and drainage, parks and recreation, zoning and land use, code enforcement and permits. DeKalb would continue to provide services including fire protection, libraries, schools, water and sewer.

Will taxes go up?

Proponents say the proposed budget, drawn by the Carl Vinson Institute for Government at the University of Georgia, doesn't call for a hike. They say taxes can be raised once, minimally (thanks to a 1 mill cap) without voter approval. Opponents say don't bet on it.

Where will Dunwoody be?

It will touch Fulton County on the north at Dunwoody Club Drive, Sandy Springs on the west, Gwinnett County on the east, I-285 and DeKalb County on the south, and Doraville, along Peachtree Industrial Boulevard to the southeast.

How big will it be?

Best estimates figure around 37,000.