Now Open in Dunwoody: Backyard at Parkwoods

Parkwoods, the flagship restaurant at the Crowne Plaza® Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia, has officially opened its sister restaurant, Backyard at Parkwoods – a lively outdoor beer garden located behind the main restaurant on property. 

Backyard at Parkwoods’ beverage menu focuses on Georgia-based craft beers – highlighting local brews like Scofflaw Basement IPA, Gate City Copperhead, and New Realm Hazy Like a Fox.… Read More »

Youth Winter Basketball Sign-Up Time at DUMC

Our recreation basketball league fosters fun and fellowship while players learn the fundamentals of the game. Open to girls and boys in preschool through high school. Registration now open to DUMC members and returning players. Opens to the community Sept. 16 as space is available. Register online. Spaces fill quickly and most divisions will fill up by October.… Read More »

The Cottage School’s Dr. Steven Palmer Wins Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce 2019 Non-Profit Leader of the Year Award

The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce recognized Dr. Steven “Steve” Palmer, Head of School at The Cottage School (TCS) in Roswell, as the 2019 Non-Profit Leader of the Year. Dr. Palmer accepted his award at a luncheon honoring fellow nominees for this prestigious distinction.

The Cottage School is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that combines small class sizes, a workplace model, and the implementation of study skills to provide a unique educational experience.… Read More »

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Maya Young
(770) 641-8688
mayay@cottageschool.org

ALT 105.7’S Sixth Annual Saints and Sinners Ball At Park Tavern

Spooky surprises lurk around every corner this Halloween when ALT  105.7 and Park Tavern join forces again to bring this devilish tradition alive  at the sixth annual Saints & Sinners Ball on Saturday, October 26, 2019.  Kicking off  at 8 p.m., saints and sinners alike are invited to descend upon Park Tavern in their most hauntingly sexy costumes for this annual Halloween bash.… Read More »

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

Audra’s Review of Restaurant Holmes~Downtown Alpharetta

by Audra Anders for The Aha! Connection

I’ve traveled all over the state of Georgia watching my sons play baseball.  Yes, I once was a “travel baseball mom”.   I tell you this because travel baseball families eat out ALOT.  You never know where you’ll be at meal time on a travel baseball weekend so you learn how to YELP well.  … Read More »

Park Tavern Closes Out The Summer Season with Sunset Sessions

Partygoers are invited to rock out to the final notes of summer during the last leg of Park Tavern’s free weekly, alternative music series, Sunset Sessions powered by Mountain Dew. Overlooking the picturesque Midtown skyline, ALT 105.7 and Park Tavern will once again end the summer season with an electrifying lineup of live music from some of today’s most buzz-worthy artists every Sunday through September 29th.… Read More »

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(404) 249-0001

This Week in High School Football

All games at 7:30 PM unless otherwise indicated

Chamblee Dunwoody @North DeKalb Dunwoody vs Chamblee (at N DeKalb) Holy Innocents’ No Game Marist vs Canyon Springs Cougars Mt. Vernon Presbyterian vs FPD (4:45 PM) North Springs at Denmark Riverwood vs Kennesaw Mountain St Pius X No Game St. Francis at Mt. Pisgah Wesleyan at Prince… Read More »

Dunwoody Girls Soccer Paint Recycling Fundraiser

Date(s): Oct 26, 2019
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Help support the Dunwoody Girls Soccer Team by bringing your leftover cans of latex and oil-based paints to be properly disposed of or re-used.

This paint will be filtered and turned into quality, re-usable paint product and then donated back to communities right here in GA for groups like Habitat for Humanity, Salvation Armies, and Boys & Girls Clubs.… Read More »

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Contact:

Melissa Nims
404-931-5611
melissa.nims@gmail.com

DeKalb Schools and Purposity

In our mission to ensure student success, DeKalb County School District is always looking to join forces with other partners and organizations who will help us make a bigger impact in the lives of the students we serve. With this vision in mind, DCSD is excited to introduce our newest partner, purposity. If you knew a child down the street had a simple need—say they needed sneakers for school—chances are you’d help, right?… Read More »

Dunwoody Perimeter Chamber Hosts 2nd Annual Perimeter Transportation Summit

The Dunwoody Perimeter Chamber will host its second annual Perimeter Transportation Summit on Thursday, September 12, 2019, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The summit will be held at Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse at 236 Perimeter Center Pkwy NE, Atlanta, GA 30346.

The summit will focus on the Metro Atlanta area’s current and future transportation projects, how these projects will improve our commute, infrastructure, etc.,… Read More »

CareerWorx

CareerWorx connects exceptional education to future careers. We’re inviting the community to see all of our 140+ programs, academic and student services which lead to career pathways creating rewarding jobs. CareerWorx will be hosted on Gwinnett Technical College’s Alpharetta-North Fulton campus Wednesday, September 18, 2019, 4 – 7 p.m.

  • This interactive event features all of Gwinnett Tech’s programs from Cybersecurity and Welding to Nursing and Business!
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Labor Day Pig Roast with Lauren

By Lauren Townsend for The Aha! Connection

I’m not sure if there is a better way to celebrate the return of football season, than a pig roast. Some of our friends have planned an annual pig roast for the last 4 years and it is no joke. The men (and boys) camp in the backyard, tending to the smoker and making sure all the meat goes in the smoker at the right time and keeping the temperature right.… Read More »

Ask Tatiana!

Tatiana Matthews is not “Dear Abby” but rather a Dunwoody resident, mom of 2, and more importantly, a Licensed Professional Counselor.

Anyone with a question can submit directly to Tatiana via email to tatiana@theahaconnection.com.   People who submit will remain anonymous and even Audra won’t see the author of the questions….only Tatiana. View all of Tatiana’s previous Q/A here: http://ow.ly/a1U550vN0nwRead More »

Leave The Grilling to STK Atlanta This Labor Day Weekend

On Labor Day weekend, revelers are invited to leave the grilling to STK Atlanta and celebrate the end of summer with all day happy hour specials. Known for it’s high-energy atmosphere and exceptional, signature and seasonal offerings, diners that make a reservation and use the promo code “LD19″ between Friday, August 30, 2019 and Monday, September 2, 2019, will receive a complimentary lil’ BRG made with Wagyu Beef, special STK sauce and a sesame seed bun, for each guest in their dinner party.… Read More »

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Contact:

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