City of Dunwoody to hold virtual Memorial Day Ceremony on May 25

To protect against COVID-19, the City of Dunwoody invites members of the community to share in this year’s Memorial Day Ceremony from home.

Dunwoody, GA – May 20, 2020 – The City of Dunwoody Parks and Recreation Department is organizing a virtual Memorial Day Ceremony to keep the community safe, while honoring military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.… Read More »

2 bed/1-2 bath rental wanted!

Hello! I am a Theology teacher looking to rent a 2 bedroom home — bungalow, cottage, duplex — for myself, my two indoor cats, and occasional family visitors. Would love to find a well kept, quirky, unfurnished, light filled home within a community of friendly neighbors, with walking distance to shops. Thanks for reading this! Blessings, Cathy… Read More »

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Cathy Harmon-Christian
(770) 316-8592
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Enjoy An All-American Memorial Day at Dantanna’s Buckhead

Dantanna’s Buckhead is firing up the grill this Memorial Day! On Monday, May 25, 2020, diners can kick-off the unofficial start to the summer season and enjoy mouthwatering entrees, sides, and more created just for the occasion by Dantanna’s very own Executive Chef Brad Parker. Dantanna’s will be serving up Memorial Day favorites, including Smoked Fried Chicken, St.… Read More »

The Branches Graduation Parade

The Branches neighborhood parade was Saturday, May 16th at 4 PM.   We winded through most of the entire neighborhood on both the Fulton and DeKalb county sides.  We featured graduates from college, high school, and 5th/8th grade graduates as well.

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Vanderlyn Elementary’s 5th Grade Gift to Malachi’s Storehouse!

Vanderlyn Elementary’s 5th grade class overwhelmingly decided, in lieu of an end of year celebration or gift for the school, to donate their collected money to Malachi’s Storehouse. These students felt it important to help those in our community impacted by hunger, particularly now that the number of those with food insecurity has increased due to Covid-19.… Read More »

City of Dunwoody Seeks Online Input for Comprehensive Plan Update

Community members will be able to go online to read and provide input on “Dunwoody Next,” the City’s Comprehensive Plan update for 2020.

Dunwoody, GA – May 19, 2020 – The City of Dunwoody is taking a new approach to seek additional public input as part of “Dunwoody Next,” the Comprehensive Plan update for 2020. Starting today, community members are encouraged to go online to read the latest draft and provide feedback through a survey.… Read More »

Free activities from makers of “Sesame Street” and Apple TV+ “Helpsters”!

Now available to stream for free on Apple TV+, “Helpsters Help You” is a new series of six shorts from the makers of “Sesame Street”.

“Helpsters Help You” follows Cody and the Helpsters, a team of vibrant monsters who love to solve problems. Produced in partnership with Sesame Workshop, each “Helpsters Help You” mini-episode has been created to provide emotional support for preschoolers and parents living in the time of COVID-19.  … Read More »

Dunwoody North Graduation Caravan

Thanks to Maggie Eckard for sending us these pictures and details from the Dunwoody North Graduation parade!

  • HS, college, and grad school grads (included a non-‘kid’…  a husband who went back for a grad degree).
  • 24 grads, 30+ cars in caravan
  • The route was 5.7 miles long, winding through neighborhood.
  • Great support, immediately positive, from Dunwoody City Councilman John Heneghan, Dunwoody North Civic Association President Daine Pearson (DNCA sponsored us for $200), City of Dunwoody Public Works Department Director Michael Smith (to be sure we could pass through a construction zone in the neighborhood), and Dunwoody Police Department
  • Police escort to assist on major roads, but also with us throughout with sirens, etc.
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I read the Morning Brew, Do you?

by Audra Anders for The Aha! Connection

I like to think I provide you all the local news you need each week.   However, I highly recommend giving the Morning Brew newsletter a read. My husband and my BFF told me about it a month ago.  It’s an awesome daily email that delivers the top business news in a way that’s informative and entertaining.… Read More »

Treadwick Drive Culdesac Honors Grads with a REAL Ceremony!

On Sunday evening we held a COVID CULDESAC graduation( everyone was in their 6’ pods) for 6 graduates that were on our Treadwick Drive street for 6 very deserving graduates who could not have their regular ceremonies. Grads from UGA Law School, Florida State University, Marist, St. Pius, Blessed Trinity and St. Francis. Benediction by deacon in formation Stan Stewart, arranged by Patt Villacci.… Read More »

City of Dunwoody Gives Restaurants New Options for Outdoor Dining

Dunwoody restaurants can now apply for a temporary permit that allows for expanded outdoor dining options to meet social distancing requirements.

Dunwoody, GA – May 12, 2020 – The Dunwoody City Council unanimously approved a resolution to allow restaurants to add or expand outdoor operations. The Monday night vote creates a special temporary permit to help restaurants meet social distancing requirements designed to protect against COVID-19.… Read More »

City of Dunwoody celebrates Bike Month in May

 

A proclamation to declare May as Bike Month in the City of Dunwoody comes as residents embrace bicycling as a positive activity during the coronavirus pandemic.

 

Dunwoody, GA – May 13, 2020 – Dunwoody Mayor Lynn Deutsch proclaimed May 2020 as Bike Month in the City of Dunwoody during a virtual meeting of City Council on Monday.… Read More »