Tum Pok Pok ~ a Lunch with Lauren Review

by Lauren Townsend for The Aha! Connection

Tum Pok Pok is authentic Thai street food in a bright, fun, and casual setting on Buford Highway in Chamblee. If you are familiar with Bangkok Thyme in Sandy Springs, Tum Pok Pok has the same owner, Adidsara Weerasin. From the second you walk in, you are transformed to Thai Isan, which is the Northeastern region.… Read More »

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Dunwoody Fencers qualify for Nationals

Congratulations to Dunwoody FC fencers Ryan Scharf and Jeffrey Berkowitz on excellent results in the DIv. III mens épée event at the GA Division Qualifying tournament. Ryan earned the gold medal; Jeffrey earned the bronze medal. Both qualified for USA Fencing’s 2021 National Championships. The National Championships will take place in Philadelphia in July.
Ryan and Jeffrey are coached by Head Coach Kathy Vail of Dunwoody Fencing Club… Read More »

ARC awards grant to City of Dunwoody for redevelopment plan

The Dunwoody Edge City 2.0 Redevelopment Plan will focus on the future of the Dunwoody Perimeter Market.

Dunwoody, GA – May 12, 2021 – The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) today announced it has awarded a Community Development Assistance Program (CDAP) grant to the City of Dunwoody to help fund the Dunwoody Edge City 2.0 Redevelopment Plan.… Read More »

Challenge Coins awarded for heroic rescues

The late Kim McGrady of Dunwoody, who died while saving others during a riptide at Miramar Beach, his 17-year-old son Colton and his son’s friend Preston Lyn, were awarded Lifesaving Challenge Coins from the South Walton Fire Department for their role in rescuing nine people during Spring Break last month. The coins were presented during the Dunwoody City Council meeting on Monday night.… Read More »

Dunwoody Police Announces Inaugural Teen Police Academy – Now accepting applications!

Dunwoody Police is proud to announce our Inaugural Teen Police Academy. The Dunwoody Teen Police Academy is part of the community policing efforts of the Dunwoody Police Department. The academy is dedicated to increasing the relationship between the youth of our community and our Police Department through fun and exciting interactive education. Our goal is to make the Teen Police Academy a positive, rewarding and enlightening experience for all attendees.… Read More »

Dunwoody Mask Ordinance is no longer in effect……

Good morning! In August, the Dunwoody City Council passed a Face Mask ordinance to address the Covid-19 public health crisis. We were permitted to do this under the Governor’s Emergency Declaration – as long as cases in DeKalb remain above 100 cases per 100,000 residents. Yesterday, that number dropped to 100 and will likely continue to fall over the next few days.… Read More »

Sonic Rebel’s Debut EP, We Made This With Our Hands, Set For June 17 With A June 24 Release Show Announced At Smith’s Olde Bar In Atlanta

We Made This With Our Hands, the debut EP from Atlanta-based Sonic Rebel, will be released on June 17. The five-song collection calls to mind the genre-fluid discography and live sets that acts like Girl Talk, Beastie Boys, Fatboy Slim and Travis Barker have churned out coupled with the drum ‘n bass rabbit hole Sonic Rebel founder Tammy Hurt fell into for a spell.… Read More »

Naoulo & Saunders Presents Wine, Wealth, and Women

It’s time to wine down! Founder and Managing Partner at Naoulo & Saunders, PC, Amber Saunders, Esq. is hosting Wine, Wealth, and Women on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., guests are invited to gather and sip wine during an in-person and live-stream event while discussing and expanding knowledge on money, wealth, divorce, and more during the pandemic.… Read More »

DISCOVER DUNWOODY UNVEILS ITS ‘REUNITE RELATIVES’ INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR FAMILY REUNIONS

 

Premier Georgia Destination Welcomes Families Who Are Ready to Reconnect with Exclusive Deals for Reunions Booked in 2021 or 2022

Dunwoody, Ga. – (May 10, 2021) – As travel picks back up and families look for ways to reconnect after more than a year spent apart, Discover Dunwoody – a sprawling city suburb just north of Atlanta – is launching its ‘Reunite Relatives’ Incentive Program, offering those who book a family reunion during 2021 or 2022 the choice of special perks.… Read More »

Help Needed for Paralyzed Vanderlyn Janitor – Update

Update:  12/28/21

From Rita Jones – Please forgive my delay in sending this update. Let me begin by saying the support and love shown by your family and the Dunwoody community set Victor, Renee and Victoria up for a secure transition to their new normal. Victor is thriving. He regained limited use of his hands while at Shepherd, and was able to return home in late June.Read More »

Travel Tuesday with Danielle ~ COVID -19 Home Test Kits Approved By The CDC For U.S. Entry Requirement

by Danielle Garrett of PlanIt Travel Designs for The Aha! Connection

The CDC has approved the use of Covid-19 self-test kits, which will help ease the burden of the U.S. re-entry testing requirement.  On January 12, 2021 the CDC announced an order for all passengers arriving to the U.S. from a foreign country to test 3 days prior to departure. … Read More »

Dunwoody High School Community Association – Hall of Fame

 

The Dunwoody High School Hall of Fame was reestablished in 2006. Dunwoody has a proud academic and athletic heritage; we are happy to be able to honor that legacy. The Hall of Fame honors coaches, counselors, teachers, and bestows an award in the name of one Dunwoody’s most beloved principals and counselor, Dr. Jenny Springer and Ms.… Read More »

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Contact:

Pam Tallmadge
(770) 354-7653
pam@tallmadgega.us

2021 Georgia Scholars Announcement!

A total of 323 graduating seniors from across Georgia have been recognized as 2021 Georgia Scholars, State School Superintendent Richard Woods announced. Dunwoody High School is proud to have eight seniors who have been named Georgia Scholars for the Class of 2021:

  • Isabella Baker 
  • Kristin Crespo 
  • Madeline Fellner 
  • Roma Joshi 
  • Landis Mangum 
  • Elijah Nicpon 
  • Grace Strickland 
  • Megan Vander Wiele

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