Is it Gunshots or Fireworks?

As we approach the 4th of July, prepare to ask yourself the question, “Is that gunshots or fireworks?” The sounds of gunshots and fireworks can be incredibly difficult to tell apart, and there’s really no one way to tell the difference. To the human ear, gunshots and fireworks sound very similar, and even police officers can have a hard time identifying between them.… Read More »

Book of the Week & Giveaway: Just Mercy

The biggest disadvantage of reading everything on my Kindle, is the inability to pass books along for more and more and more people to read.   I really want others to read this one so I bought a paperback to give away as long as the winner is willing to keep paying it forward by passing it along and encouraging others to keep passing it along.  … Read More »

Dunwoody Gets New Half-Day Kindergarten Program at DCS

We have some great half-day kindergarten programs right here in Dunwoody, and here’s another one to check out. In addition to their full day option, Dunwoody Christian School recently announced the addition of a new half-day K program this fall: http://www.dunwoodycs.org/admissions/kindergarten.cfm. DCS also announced all grades will be back in classrooms August 17, 2020!… Read More »

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Contact:

Bob Baima
(770) 712-2896
info@dunwoodycs.org

Painted picnic tables promote outdoor dining

The City of Dunwoody Economic Development Department is encouraging local restaurants to add or expand outdoor dining with the painted picnic table project. The move is designed to make it easier for restaurants to meet social distancing requirements designed to protect against COVID-19.

To start the project, the Home Depot donated 24 picnic tables, plus primer, brushes and buckets.… Read More »

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Contact:

SHARON WEISS
(770) 393-1535
pastelsharon@yahoo.com

Book of the Week: Boy’s Life by Robert McCammon (One of Audra’s 10 faves of all time)

by Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection

The entire time I was reading Boy’s Life I was thinking about how much my Dad would love it.   So, I decided to get him a copy for Father’s Day.   It was written in 1991 but I figured it would be easy to find a copy.  Whoa – it is not available at our Barnes and Noble.  … Read More »

Make It A Double for Father’s Day at Firepit Pizza Tavern

Dads and burger-fanatics everywhere will want to double down after sinking their teeth into Firepit Pizza Tavern’s delicious Father’s Day special this Sunday, June 21st. The double diner burger with crispy bacon, melted mozzarella, sweet honey ricotta, calabrias and flavorsome caramelized onions paired with a side of his choice for $14 will have Dad wishing he could celebrate every day.… Read More »

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Contact:

Firepit
(404) 995-4777

Have a Father’s Day Fiesta at Wild Heaven Brewery + Cantina, FINA

Wild Heaven Brewery + Cantina FINA is giving fathers everywhere something to taco ‘bout this Fathers’ Day, Happiest Hour Beer & Taco Kits! For $25, Dads can satisfy their taco cravings with a kit that includes four tacos and four Wild Heaven craft brews. Choose from Tinga, Gringo, Barbacoa, Carnitas or Fried Mushrooms tacos. Dads can wash it down with a customized four pack of Wild Heaven’s Happiest Hour brews: Fauci Spring Acai Pale Ale, Statistical Model Super Saison’, ‘Zoom Fatigue Chocolate Baltic’, ‘Don’t Stand So Close to Me and many more.… Read More »

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Jordana Yair
(404) 614-0006
jordana@carenwestpr.com

Gayle Hard Words for 2020 Graduates

Gayle Hard is a teacher at Dunwoody High School best known as our beloved Football Cheer Coach. She mentions she is privileged to have watched the girls change from silly little ninth graders to the amazing young adults they have become.  Her words of advice….”Don’t forget to take time to enjoy the journey”! … Read More »

Steve Fortenberry Advice for 2020 Graduates

This group of 30 kids were blessed with words of wisdom from the fantastic Steve Fortenberry.  Listen to his encouraging advice for these graduates…..here are the highlights:

  1. Go. To. Class.
  2. Introduce yourself to every one of your professors.
  3. Wash all your clothes with cold water.
  4. Visit the Career Center at your school.
  5. Join an intramural team and play a sport.
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Father’s Day ‘Meats’ STK Atlanta

Savor every moment with Dad this Father’s Day by making STK Atlanta a part of the weekend. Starting Friday, June 19th through Sunday, June 21st, STK Atlanta encourages those who are celebrating Dad to stop by Midtown’s sexiest steak and seafood house and gift a rare guy, a rare steak. Known for its high-energy atmosphere and exceptional, signature, and seasonal offerings, the popular hotspot will be treating Dad to delectable deals including STK’s classic Surf & Turf for $59 and STK’s signature Not Your Daddy’s Manhattan cocktail for $10.… Read More »

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Jordana Yair
(404) 793-0144