Dunwoody Residents: Are you paying attention? Overlay Concerns, School Overcrowding, Transportation

by Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection

Adrienne Duncan, the current Dunwoody Homeowner’s Association President, and I had coffee a few weeks ago and she encouraged me to attend a DHA meeting.    I think she was surprised that I’ve NEVER been to one.  I decided to take her up on the invitation and attend the 2/9 meeting.  … Read More »

Audra’s Fitness Blog ~ Fitness Together

by Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection

So….Beth chose her newborn grandson over me and I had to find somewhere else to work out.   Seriously, he’s way cuter than me so I totally understand.  Thankfully my friends Karen Cannon and Christine Taylor talked to the owner of Fitness Together and had the owner, Russ Yeager, reach out to me about giving them a try.… Read More »

Young Life Men’s Breakfast

You’re invited to the 4th Annual Men’s Breakfast! Here are the details: Friday February 21st, 7:00-8:15am at Dunwoody Baptist Church (Building G).  Come connect with men in the community and hear more about YL in our area! Coffee and breakfast provided.

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Dunwoody Perimeter Chamber Announces 2020 Board of Directors

The Dunwoody Perimeter Chamber, which is dedicated to advancing economic prosperity in the Dunwoody area, is proud to announce their 2019 Board of Directors slate:

  • Mallard Holliday, Cox Enterprises, Inc. | Vice President Public Affairs – Cox Communications, Board Chair
  • Shavonne Reed, OPUA Technologies | Owner, Vice-Chair
  • Brent Morris, CBIZ Employee Benefits | Vice President of Business Development, Treasurer
  • Dr.
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New CAC Dunwoody Office is Open! Public Event Feb. 28

The Community Assistance Center (CAC) has opened a new branch office in Dunwoody! The office opened for services in January. The public is invited to a grand opening event on Friday, February 28 at 9 a.m. with Dunwoody Mayor Lynn Deutsch.

The office offers access to families who live in that area, particularly those with no car, to CAC services.… Read More »

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Contact:

Pam Jones
(770) 552-4889
development@ourcac.org

Have a Slice on Valentine’s Day at Firepit Pizza Tavern

Friends and lovers are invited to eat their hearts out this Valentine’s Day at Firepit Pizza Tavern in Grant Park. On February 14th, lovebirds can cheers to the special occasion with His & Hers Strawberry Martini and Strawberry Manhattan cocktails for $12 each. Owned by Leslie Cohen, celebrity chef and winner of “Cutthroat Kitchen” and with Chef Shaun Whitmer at the helm of the kitchen, pizza enthusiasts can also indulge in a menu full of 12’’ pies, sandwiches, salads and hearty appetizers that couples are sure to fall in love with.… Read More »

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Contact:

(404) 995-4777

Singles and Couples Can Indulge With Valentine’s Day Specials at Dantanna’s

Dantanna’s, a landmark Atlanta dining and drinking destination, is offering special options for both couples and singles alike this Valentine’s Day on Friday, February 14, 2020. Sweethearts are invited to get cozy in the dining room and indulge in a four-course Valentine’s Day menu. Pricing will be based on the main course selection for two, which includes a Lobster Surf n’ Turf for $150 and Cioppino for $100.… Read More »

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Contact:

(404) 760-8873

Feed Your Fantasy at STK Atlanta This Valentine’s Day

Romance starts with STK, so give into temptation this Valentine’s Day and celebrate with specials all weekend long from Friday, February 14th through Sunday, February 16th. Located in the heart of Midtown, STK Atlanta invites sweethearts to indulge in a special menu created just for the occasion featuring Soy Honey Glazed Ahi Tuna; Roasted Halibut Filet;  a 10 oz.… Read More »

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Contact:

(404) 793-0144

Set Sail This Valentine’s Day with Yacht Rock Silly Love Songs at Park Tavern

Spend a smooth-sailing evening this Valentine’s Day at Park Tavern’s Silly Love Songs Yacht Rock Show with VJ Captain Luv on Friday, February 14, 2020. Mellow-music lovers, in relationships or riding solo, will enjoy a nautical night filled with dancing, and the best Yacht Rock songs and videos from the ‘70s & ‘80s.  Guests can overlook the stunning Midtown skyline and Piedmont Park, and take advantage of Park Tavern’s full menu featuring sushi, salads, burgers, in addition to Valentine’s Day-themed libations that will be flowing all night long.… Read More »

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Contact:

(404) 249-0001

Set Sail This Valentine’s Day with Yacht Rock Silly Love Songs at Park Tavern

Spend a smooth-sailing evening this Valentine’s Day at Park Tavern’s Silly Love Songs Yacht Rock Show with VJ Captain Luv on Friday, February 14, 2020. Mellow-music lovers, in relationships or riding solo, will enjoy a nautical night filled with dancing, and the best Yacht Rock songs and videos from the ‘70s & ‘80s.  Guests can overlook the stunning Midtown skyline and Piedmont Park, and take advantage of Park Tavern’s full menu featuring sushi, salads, burgers, in addition to Valentine’s Day-themed libations that will be flowing all night long.… Read More »

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Contact:

(404) 249-0001

Aging Gracefully Community Event

Aging Gracefully Community Event, Sponsored by The Transition Network, Atlanta Chapter, our tagline is “Embracing Change After 50”.
Our Aging Gracefully events are conversations about changes we see as we age. It is a community discussion we need as we navigate the process of getting older. We are pleased to have a prominent Dunwoody physician, Marisa Lawrence, MD, Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon as our Keynote Speaker.… Read More »

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Contact:

Gail Collier-Glover
(770) 939-6030
gailglover@comcast.net

Dunwoody Women are Second in State

The DHS Women’s Team (Team Captain Sara Gelber, Women’s Team Captain Megan Murphy, Assistant Captain Hannah Soderberg and Josie James) wrapped up the season by winning 2nd in the state at the GHSFL Team Championship, bringing home a state trophy for the Wildcats. As a result of the entire Women’s Team’s efforts during the regular season, the Women’s Team went into the tournament seeded #1.… Read More »

Try Archery

Have you been wanting to try Archery and not know where to start?

Start at the Atlanta Archery Academy on Sundays from 2 – 4 PM. This is a time for students to practice and for YOU to come and try archery.

All you need is to show up, we have different bows for you to try and an adventure for you to begin.… Read More »

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Contact:

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

Dunwoody Police offering free Fraud Prevention Seminar for the community

Dunwoody Police Department will be offering a free fraud prevention seminar on Thursday, February 20, 2020. There has certainly been a significant spike in telephone and email scams in recent years. The scammers can be hard to stop since many are overseas and use untraceable phone numbers. The best way to avoid falling for scams is to become educated on the tactics.… Read More »

Learn About Composting at Brook Run!

Curious about composting? Join Dunwoody Community Garden & Orchard for its February Master Gardener Education Session on Sat., Feb. 8, from 11a-12p. Learn about building and maintaining a home-composting system from MG Adele McAuley at the DCGO greenhouse complex opposite the skate park, Brook Run Park , 4770 N. Peachtree Rd. Dunwoody. FREE! Refreshments served. www.dcgo.org.… Read More »

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