by Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection
I recently sat down at the Dunwoody Nature Center with three of the lovely ladies working behind the scenes to bring us a fabulous 2021 Butterfly Experience. As it turns out, the weekend of August 19-22 is going to be HUGE in Dunwoody. Plan to stay in town that weekend! … Read More »
Enjoy sips, snacks, and sun this Sunday Funday on the expansive patio at TWO urban licks. Conveniently located on the Atlanta BeltLine, revelers can sip on Ranch Rider Spirits’ select offerings and indulge Executive Chef Matt Weinstein’s special menu filled with fiery American cuisine. Ideal to beat the summer heat, cocktails will include the signature Ranch Water, the classic Tequila Paloma, and the Buck.… Read More »
Help you son get ready for winter school basketball tryouts. DUB fall program consists of 6 sessions designed to help improve your players chances of making his middle/high school team. Program starts August 14th. For more information please visit our website www.dunwoodyunitedbasketball.com.… Read More »
by Lauren Townsend for The Aha! Connection
Our family was lucky enough to take a summer getaway to Asheville, North Carolina. My husband and I had visited many years ago, but we have never been with our children. Since it was really a trip for my husband, I opted to stay in a VRBO about 20 miles from Asheville on a 40-acre horse farm and not a hotel downtown.… Read More »
by Danielle Garrett of PlanIt Travel Designs for The Aha! Connection
How do you define glamping? It can mean different things for different people. I read several definitions, but my favorite is from the Urban Dictionary…”satisfying your craving for the outdoors and your penchant for a good meal, nice glass of wine and a comfortable bed.” … Read More »
by Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection
Local teen, Maria Deirisarri, recently won a talent competition at Halcyon’s Got Talent last Saturday, singing “Feeling Good” by Michael Bublé . Her mom, Beatriz, is a friend of mine and is also the head designer at Jewelry Artisans!
Maria has been in training since age five and has released four songs: Blindfolded, I T I L U (I think I am in love with you) and Te Necesito, in English and Spanish.… Read More »
The Georgia Department of Transporation wants drivers to be aware of upcoming closures of exit ramps from SR 400 northbound and southbound to I-285 westbound.
These ramp closures will have a big impact on traffic on and around Ashford Dunwoody Road at I-285.
The closures will allow crews to complete work necessary for opening the new I-285 westbound collector-distributor (CD) lane between Peachtree Dunwoody Road and Roswell Road on or before Monday, August 2, at 5 a.m.… Read More »
Dunwoody United Methodist Church, in partnership with Rise Against Hunger, brings together community volunteers to assemble dehydrated meals for children in need across the globe each year. This year’s Foodstock will take place on Saturday, August 21. Register now to volunteer and be a part of ending hunger!
As the national blood shortage continues, our community blood supply remains at critical inventory levels. At LifeSouth, we are asking all blood donors to help by donating blood during our Back To School Blood drive promotion. Donor appointments can be made by visiting LifeSouth’s website at www.lifesouth.org or by calling 1-888-795-2707.
Help Summer Blood Shortages – Give Blood During LifeSouth’s Back to School Blood Drive
LifeSouth is in emergency need for blood donors, as the national blood shortage continues, and asks donors to help by donating blood during their Back to School Blood Drive.… Read More »
Hi! My name is Ansley Wassell and I am an Ambassador Girl Scout from Troop 10571. For my Gold Award project, I built a mailbox for the upper campus of Dunwoody Elementary School (formerly Kittredge Magnet School). As part of my project, I have to show how I’ve impacted my community. However, due to Covid-19, kids and adults were not in the school so I was unable to reach my in-person impact goal.… Read More »
Ansley Wassell
(770) 296-7329
ansleywassell@gmail.com
Note from Audra: This is great news in my opinion! Bass is just what we need to get the Wildcat Pride back in check! Follow his Lambert Hype page on Instagram and view some of his past videos to see just how much excitement he’ll bring back with him to Dunwoody High!
I am excited to share that a new principal has been named for Dunwoody High.… Read More »
My name is Maggie Ridl, DHS Class of 2022. As part of my Academy of Finance business, I am selling t-shirts celebrating the 50th anniversary of DHS. The t-shirts are short sleeve, high quality Comfort Colors brand. To honor the original school colors, the shirts are in throwback maroon and gold.
Prices: Adult S-XL $19.99 ($4 additional per shirt for XXL& XXXL) OR 2 for $34.99 (Save $5)
Orders start today for delivery in mid to late August.… Read More »
By Christina Mimms for The Aha! Connection
Just south of Atlanta lies an important piece of American and presidential history – Franklin Roosevelt’s Little White House in Warm Springs, Ga. A drive here makes for an easy day trip from Atlanta and a glimpse into a time capsule of sorts with its significance.
Roosevelt learned of Warm Springs and its therapies for polio patients in 1924, long before he was elected U.S.… Read More »
Alpharetta, Ga. – Every year, some students go back to school without basic school supplies. In response, North Point Community Church is inviting the public to join in a virtual Back to School Drive now through August 2. To participate, go to https://northpoint.org/backtoschooldrive and make a monetary donation. Every dollar donated will be used to purchase school supply sets for students in need who attend local schools.… Read More »
The project includes new bike lanes and improves pedestrian access from Womack Road to North Peachtree Road.
Dunwoody, GA – July 22, 2021 – The City of Dunwoody is enhancing pedestrian safety and connectivity with the addition of new sidewalks along Tilly Mill Road. Dunwoody Mayor Lynn Deutsch and City Council Members gathered for a ribbon cutting this morning.… Read More »
