College Packing Tip

By Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection

I’m on my second college bound kid but I’m still learning stuff!   My friend Joy told me that her kids love these Ziploc totes.  They are great for storing all sorts of things but her kids use them to bring home their clothes for washing!   I’m thinking they will be perfect for storing blankets and comforters and all sorts of things.  … Read More »

Mercedes-Benz USA Doubles Down on COVID-19 Relief Efforts for Underserved Atlantans

Mercedes-Benz USA, one of the first local companies to repurpose its corporate cafeteria and resources to help feed residents living in underserved areas of Atlanta during COVID-19, has increased its commitment to assist individuals and families facing hunger. The company extended its Curbside Caring program until Oct. 31. As a result, 21,000 additional meals will be prepared and donated to PAWKids and Second Helpings and nine Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans will be used by Communities in Schools, Meals on Wheels and Second Helpings Atlanta through the fall.… Read More »

Dunwoody Fencers are High School All-Americans

Congratulations to Dunwoody Fencing Club’s 2020 USA Fencing High School All-Americans!!
Drew Walker earned First Team honors, Austin Jordan earned Second Team honors, Dhilan Paramesh earned Second Team honors.
Athletes were named to the USA Fencing High School All-American team based on competitive success and classification earned or renewed during the 2019-20 season… Read More »

Contact:

Kathy Vail

PCMS Girls Volleyball Update

PCMS Girls Volleyball Update:
All activities for the week of July 19-25, 2020 have been cancelled. There will be no training camp or tryouts at this time due to the pandemic and guidelines from DCSD and GHSA.
New head coach Jeremy Whitehead and parent volunteers are attempting to get approval for tryouts closer to the new start date of school.… Read More »

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Contact:

Jenn Dowhower
peachtreevolleyballclub@gmail.com

Test Geek Atlanta

Test Geek, is the best place for students in Atlanta for the preparation of competitive exams such as SAT and ACT. With 99th percentile instructors, we help students to improve their score in SAT and ACT tests and get admission in the schools of their choices thus saving parents from paying a huge sum as a donation.… Read More »

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Contact:

testgeekatlanta
(706) 908-3160
testgeekatlanta@gmail.com

Have you seen what’s new at Brook Run Park?

Dunwoody’s Mayor and City Council marked the official opening of the new amphitheater, multi-sports fields and pavilion at Brook Run Park on Tuesday. Because of the pandemic, they met in small groups to keep a safe social distance during a series of ribbon cuttings.

Look for:

  • A new amphitheater with terraced seating, expanded levels of open space, restrooms and an upgraded pavilion (called the great lawn pavilion).
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Dunwoody High Baseball Creates 14U Travel Team – Feeder Program for Wildcat Baseball!

14U Travel Baseball Feeder Program

Coached by Dunwoody High School Baseball Staff

Dunwoody High School baseball is launching a feeder travel baseball program for players living in the Dunwoody High School district.  The program will be focused on developing future Wildcat baseball players and will compete in 14U tournaments during fall 2020-summer 2021. 

Come be part of the Wildcat culture sooner than later!!!!!… Read More »

JingleRing Replaces Santa’s Fantastical for 2020 Season

Today we announce a difficult decision to our Santa’s Fantastical family & friends – We will not be opening Santa’s Fantastical for the 2020 holiday season.


We know, Bah Humbug! But, limiting the spread of the coronavirus and the safety of our guests & cast is our highest priority.

Let us introduce JingleRing @jingleringsanta – A Virtual Visit with Santa.… Read More »

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Made in Dunwoody: Soap and Masks!

Our masks are made with a cotton outer layer and a soft flannel inner layer. A pipe cleaner is carefully stitched in to keep a secure grip over the nose. You can choose to have the elastic around your head or ears. We have adult and child sizes.
Care Instructions: Machine wash cold, hang dry. For best results, place in a washable mesh laundry bag before washing.… Read More »

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Dunwoody’s ‘Everything Will Be OK’ mural to be replaced by rotating annual murals

Dunwoody, GA – July 13, 2020: Introducing Amplify: Spruill’s Annual Outdoor Art Installation. Spruill Gallery and the Spruill Center for the Arts have initiated a request for qualifications to commission an art installation/mural that will appear on the side of the smoke house building on the gallery grounds. This installation will be the first of an annual award given by Spruill that promotes local, Georgian, and national artists.… Read More »

DeKalb County Schools 2020-2021 School Year Start Up Plan

On July 13th, DCSD leadership presented the 2020-2021 school year start up plan to the DCSD Board of Education. Due to the high level spread of Covid19, DCSD will begin their instructional year with remote/distance (virtual) instruction. 

The DCSD Board of Education also voted to amend the school year calendar. The first day of school will be on Monday, August 17th, 2020.… Read More »

Local Tutoring Service Raising Money for Nonprofits

Hello everyone,

I hope you are all doing well during these uncertain times. My name is Nathan and I am a senior at Vanderbilt University from the Atlanta area. I graduated from Lakeside High School in 2017 and grew up in DeKalb County. This summer, my friends and I have started an organization called VolunTeach Tutoring Services which allows young people to help nonprofit organizations in a unique and direct way.… Read More »

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Contact:

Nathan Guzman
(404) 594-4620
volunteachtutoring@gmail.com

Atlanta Archery Academy NOW also a CLUB

With Great Excitement The Atlanta Atlanta Archery Academy will now be know as The Atlanta Archery Academy & Club!

Our club will be both recreational & competitive and is open to both kids & adult archers.

You and your archer/s are invited to join me this Wednesday night (July 15th) at 7pm for the kickoff information meeting.… Read More »

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Contact:

Yale Nogin
(404) 456-4214
archeryskills2020@gmail.com

DHS Fencers Paint Picnic Tables

Dunwoody High School fencing team members painted three picnic tables for the City of Dunwoody Economic Development Department’s program to encourage outdoor dining at local restaurants in the pandemic distancing period. To promote outdoor dining, the city is asking community groups to paint picnic tables donated by Home Depot and will give them to local restaurants that need the extra seating… Read More »

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Contact:

Kathy Vail
(404) 213-7517
bbhk@mindspring.com