Blog for parents with a chronic illness – Brewing More Hope

Wendy is so excited to launch a new blog – www.brewingmorehope. The blog is for “parents with a chronically ill child.” Wendy shares parenting tips and positive ways to manage daily life. Hoping to connect with other parents so they do not feel alone and have a place to share. Check out www.brewingmorehope.com… Read More »

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Contact:

Wendy Kahn
wendy@brewingmorehope.com

Travel Tuesday with Danielle: Turks & Caicos!

by Danielle Garrett of PlanIt Itineraries for The Aha! Connection

As travel continues to increase, many Americans are looking for destinations that are open to US visitors.  Traveling to a place where being outdoors is natural and Covid numbers are under control is of most importance.  Several Caribbean islands are open to US visitors, but today we are focusing on TURKS & CAICOS! … Read More »

Perimeter North Young Life Fall Plans

Young Life’s mission is to introduce adolescents to Jesus Christ and help them grow in their faith.

Fall Plans with Covid Precautions:

Our message is STILL Jesus and our method is STILL friendship but we will proceed in the safest and wisest ways possible. While our vision for the fall to share the Gospel with high school kids and help them grow in their faith, the way we do so is different.… Read More »

Labor Day Residential Sanitation Collection Schedule

In observance of Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 7, garbage, recyclable materials and yard trimmings collection for residential customers of DeKalb Sanitation will be based on a revised collection schedule as follows:

Monday, Sept. 7– Labor Day observed. No sanitation collection service.

Tuesday, Sept. 8 – Residential customers whose regularly scheduled collection day is Monday, Sept.… Read More »

Peachtree Immediate Care Coming to Corner of Chamblee-Dunwoody at Mt. Vernon

At least once per week someone asks me what is going on at this very visible corner in Dunwoody.    The property is across the street from the BP Station and the Farmhouse and caddy corner from Dunkin’ Donuts.  I’ve been told that Peachtree Immediate Care is building there.  According to their website, “Peachtree Immediate Care was founded in 1999 to provide urgent care services as a convenient, caring, and affordable alternative to the emergency room  Now, with 33 walk-in clinics and in partnership with the Emory Healthcare Network, we are the leading urgent care network in the Atlanta Metro area with more centers coming in neighborhoods around the area.… Read More »

Spend Labor Day Weekend At Park Tavern’s Sunset Sessions

Located conveniently on the Atlanta BeltLine, Park Tavern in Piedmont Park is celebrating Labor Day weekend with its free and popular, weekly alternative music concert series powered by herMustache, Sunset Sessions. On Sunday, September 6th, beginning at 7:30 p.m., music lovers are invited to enjoy the sounds of the infectious Handmade Moments, The Broken String Band, and Blood on the Harp, while sipping on popular libations including the Cuba Libre, Tropical Punch, a Blueberry Farm Mule, and many more specialty seasonal cocktails.… Read More »

CAC food pantry needs diapers

My daughter and I volunteer at the Community Assistance Center Food Pantry. They are very low on diapers, especially the larger sizes. We will pick up your excess diapers and donations and bring them to the Food Pantry. Please email me : Nancy@Myerson.com and we will coordinate pick up. CAC also needs supermarket bags and empty egg cartons.… Read More »

Contact:

Nancy Myerson
(678) 656-7009
Nancy@Myerson.com

Free COVID Testing in Doraville

Former K-Mart Store Parking Lot- DeKalb County Medical laboratory · 5597 Buford Hwy NE ·   

Instructions: Our COVID-19 Call Center hours are Monday Friday, 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. noon. You must register via our online form or call (404) 294-3700, Option 1, for an appointment.

 

COVID-19 testing is free and open to all individuals who wish to be tested.… Read More »

Viral Solutions – New COVID Testing Opens Near Perimeter Pointe Chick-fil-A

Viral Solutions GA Perimeter opens tomorrow – Friday, September 4, 2020 at 8am! The Perimeter staff is excited to serve the Dunwoody/Sandy Springs community!  Will you be in the Perimeter area this weekend? Yes? Simply drive – thru Viral Solutions GA Perimeter COVID-19 testing site! Get tested – be socially responsible for yourself & others. The Perimeter staff is looking forward to serving you!… Read More »

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Strategies for coping in 2020: Helping ourselves and our children

The City of Dunwoody invites you to a timely webinar:  Strategies for coping in 2020: Helping ourselves and our children

 Mayor Lynn Deutsch will lead a virtual discussion focused on the mental health challenges that members of our community may be facing.

She’ll be joined by Dr. Heather Page of the Summit Counseling Center and Alethia Love, head counselor at Dunwoody High School.Read More »

All Grilled Up This Labor Day With Butcher Market Baskets From Dantanna’s:

This Labor Day, order a Butcher Market Basket from Dantanna’s and grill the perfect top tier 60-day aged prime steak from home. Diners can add some heat to their weekend with their choice of the The Hungry Heffer Basket, the “Man I Love Meat” Basket, the New Yorker Basket, or the Lean and Mean Basket. Each Butcher Market Basket is paired with a fresh salad, asparagus, a jumbo loaded baked potato, and a slice of Chocolate Bourbon Pie for dessert.… Read More »

Four Wesleyan Teachers Named GISA Master Teachers

The Georgia Independent School Association (GISA) has named four Wesleyan School faculty members GISA Master Teachers, the school announced today.

Cathy Cailor (first grade); Ashley Kuehne (middle school English); Jen Sheppard (middle school science); and Corrie Nash (high school math) were all selected after completing a detailed application process through GISA this past spring.

To be accepted into GISA’s Master Teacher program, candidates must submit a detailed application.… Read More »

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Contact:

Jennifer Laing Copeland
(770) 448-7640
communications@wesleyanschool.org

Farm to Table & Bluegrass

Join us for our 2nd annual Farm to Table Dinner! Due to COVID19, this year the event will be held over two nights for social distancing. Choose either Friday, October 2, or Saturday, October 3, from 6-9 pm. Enjoy a delicious meal at the Donaldson-Bannister Farm and listen to the sounds of Sojourner, a local Bluegrass band.… Read More »

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Contact:

Suzanne Huff
(770) 668-0401
shuff@dunwoodypt.org

COVID-19 testing site open at Briarwood Park in Brookhaven

CovidCareGA has opened up a rapid COVID-19 screening location at the Briarwood Recreation Center. All insured and uninsured are accepted.

As of now, there is no waiting, and no appointment is required, but a quick registration is recommended. Just text ATLCOVID to 37373 or visit https://patientportal.advancedmd.com/146589/onlinescheduling to register online.

HOURS:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9-6: Saturday and Sunday 9-4

(Closed for lunch from 11:30-12)

LOCATION:

Briarwood Recreation Center
2235 Briarwood Way NE
Brookhaven, GA 30319… Read More »

FCA Announcement for PCMS and DHS Students

For those of you with students at Dunwoody High or Peachtree Middle: Here is an FCA Announcement:   Welcome back everyone! We know that virtual school is such a different way to begin the school year, but know that FCA still has fun plans in the works! Please see important info below:   There is a new PCMS FCA remind code for 2020-2021.… Read More »