Did you know Vanderlyn and Dunwoody Elementary now have mascots?!!

Aubie the tiger is one of my favorite things about Auburn University.  My grandmother loved him so much!  I was thrilled when Lauren posted about the new VES and DES mascots on our Facebook page earlier this week and wanted to share on our website and newsletters too!  They are so cute!!!

I already think Captain Kingsley is awesome….do… Read More »

Austin Elementary Redistricting Meeting – Update from Lauren

By Lauren Townsend for The Aha! Connection

DHS auditorium was full with Dunwoody residents ready to be heard tonight. Everyone was broken up into smaller groups and opinions varied wildly depending on which room you were in. This meeting was about hearing the community’s ideas and concerns. The next meeting will outline the proposed redistricting options.… Read More »

Big week for the Holy Innocents’ Football Team!

The Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School Football team beat #1 ranked Eagles Landing Christian Academy, 42-41 in overtime. It was the biggest win in the history of HIES’ football program!

The HIES offensive line was named State Offensive Line of the Week and senior running back Michael Cox was recognized as the State Player of the Week by the Georgia High School Football Daily.… Read More »

SNS Info + Fall Nail Polish Colors! Which one would you like to win!?

Written by The Aha! Connection Style Editor for The Aha! Connection

I love Fall nail colors and it is all about “Metallics” this fall!  Bold, edgy metallic colors were all over New York and Paris Fashion Week.  I am going to list my faves out rapid-fire style, cuz the time has come for us to discuss SNS.… Read More »

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Aha! Style Editor
stylemoment@theahaconnection.com

Brandon Hall School Joins GHSA in 2020

Brandon Hall School will be joining the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) for the 2020-2021 school year. The Panthers will make the leap into the GHSA A Private division, and are currently awaiting news about which region they will be joining in the new classification cycle.

Brandon Hall School has been a full interscholastic GISA member since 2012.… Read More »

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Allison Chernutan
(770) 394-8177
achernutan@brandonhall.org

Atlas Hosts Its Next Pairing Dinner Series Featuring Glenfiddich Single Malt Whisky

Kicking off the fall season in style, Atlas, located in the heart of Buckhead in the St. Regis Atlanta, is hosting the next rendition of its popular Pairing Dinner Series on Wednesday, September 25, 2019. Beginning at 6:30 p.m., the fascinating evening will explore the history of award-winnning Glenfiddich single malt whisky guided by Brand Ambassador David Allerdice and includes a welcome reception paired with Glenfiddich Bourbon Barrel Reserve 14-Year followed by a four-course dinner tasting at 7 p.m.… Read More »

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(404) 600-6471
jessicaschilling@atlasrestuarant.com

Recent Highlights from Lunch with Lauren: Floats, Lettuce Wraps, Pasta, Trader Joe, Peachtree Corners and more!

By Lauren Townsend for The Aha! ConnectionHead over to our Lunch with Lauren Facebook Group and join in on the fun! Meanwhile, a few of Lauren’s top posts from last week can be found below!

Bacon Asparagus Pasta

Super simple. Cook bacon and remove. Cook asparagus in rendered bacon fat. Pour off extra fat and toss bacon and asparagus with pasta.… Read More »

Wildcat’fe Looking For Refrigerator & Supply Donations

Dunwoody High’ School’s special needs students are known for running a popular coffee shop each Wednesday morning at school called the Wildcat’fe. Recently the refrigerator that supports the program suffered some damage and it became clear that it is no longer really handling the capacity necessary to support the 2 classrooms it does in addition to the cafe.… Read More »

Contact:

Tina Walden
(404) 388-5908
waldent2@gmail.com

Permanent Fence for the Temporary Trailers at DHS?

By Audra Anders for The Aha! Connection

I was touring colleges out of town with my fave senior girl on Monday and started getting texts about this fence. Meanwhile, Lauren snapped this photo and popped it on our Facebook page.  The comments are snarky but on point.   Why the fence?  That’s my simple question.   I haven’t been back in Dunwoody long enough to ask the right people but wanted to give you all the chance to comment.… Read More »

Two Important Tech Tips from Adam

Apple Updates

Apple has released iOS 13 for your iPhone and will be releasing it for the iPad shortly.  DO NOT UPDATE TO iOS 13.  Apple loves to have it’s customer base be final beta testers.  They are notorious for having a very buggy first release.  Please wait for iOS 13.1 to arrive Tuesday, September 24th. … Read More »

This week in high school football!

All games at 7:30 PM unless otherwise indicated

Chamblee vs River Ridge Dunwoody at Alpharetta Holy Innocents’ at Wesleyan Marist vs White County Mt. Vernon Presbyterian vs Landmark Christian (4:15) North Springs at Carver (8 PM) Riverwood vs Lithia Springs St Pius X No Game St. Francis vs Whitefield Academy Wesleyan vs Holy Innocents’… Read More »

Cirque du Soleil Extends its VOLTA Atlanta Engagement

Celebrate the holidays with Cirque du Soleil’s newest Big Top show to visit Atlanta

 [Get a sneak-peek of VOLTA here: https://cirk.me/VOLTA_promo_30sec_v3]

ATLANTA (September 24, 2019) Cirque du Soleil is excited to add four weeks of performances of VOLTA’s Atlanta engagement this fall. The show will be presented under its signature Big Top at Atlantic Station from October 10 – January 5. Read More »

Atlanta Specialized Care Addresses Underserved Adult Autism Population

Atlanta Specialized Care Continues to Treat Mental Health While Addressing Underserved Adult Autism Population

ATLANTA, GA, SEPTEMBER 24, 2019 – Atlanta Specialized Care, a professional counseling practice, is proud to treat mental health for adults, adolescents, and children as well as the under-served adult autism population. With offices in Alpharetta and Sandy Springs, Atlanta Specialized Care offers a variety of counseling interventions to address many challenges, such as mood, family, trauma, and addiction for the general population, but is unique in their additional area of expertise working with adults on the autism spectrum.… Read More »

Raise a Stein & Celebrate Oktoberfest at Max Lager’s Wood-Fired Grill & Brewery

Revelers are invited to break out their lederhosen and dirndls in honor of Max Lager’s Wood-Fired Grill & Brewery’s annual Oktoberfest celebration from Saturday, September 21, 2019 to Sunday, October 6, 2019. Located in the heart of Downtown Atlanta, the century-old brick, and beamed brewpub will be serving up a specialty Oktoberfest menu created by Executive Chef Timothy Magee featuring German-inspired dishes including Brezel – a soft pretzel served with warm beer cheese made with Max Lager’s craft beer; Bierwurst beer brats made with Max Lager’s specialty Oktoberfest beer, Max Fest, and served with grainy mustard and toasted bread; Schweineschnitzle, pork schnitzel topped with lemon and capers, spätzle, red cabbage kraut, and crusty pumpernickel; the Wurst Sandwich – beer brats on a hoagie with red cabbage kraut and grainy mustard; Hendl, fire-roasted half chicken with spätzle, red cabbage kraut and chicken jus; and for dessert, Gebrannte Mandeln – candied almonds served in a paper cone; Kaiserschmarren, a,k.a.… Read More »

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Max Lager’s Wood-Fired Grill & Brewery
(404) 525-4400
jordana@carenwestpr.com

Atlanta Parent’s Family Festival

Atlanta Parent’s Family Festival
Saturday, October 5, 2019
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.  
Mercer University Campus, 3001 Mercer University Dr., Atlanta

This annual festival features more than 50 exciting family-friendly activities, live entertainment including performers, storytelling, local groups, food, interactive exhibits and more.

Craft booths, huge toddler play area, interactive sports games, inflatable playground, live music and continuous storytelling are just some fun activities at the Festival.… Read More »

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Atlanta Parent Magazine