January Tips from Peachtree College Planning

Find the full Peachtree College Planning Newsletter here

  1. Planning for Summer in the Dead of Winter – use our early planning ideas to ensure a summer that is fun, rewarding and constructive.
  2. Focus on Majors: Gerontology – with a rapidly aging population creating a rising demand for workers who understand the challenges of aging, this may be the perfect time for students to study gerontology.  
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The 8 Biggest Brain Breakthroughs of 2018

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  1. New Alzheimer’s Drug May Slow Decline
  2. Cognitive Skills Training Increases Post-test Scores and Behavior for Students with ADHD
  3. Concussion Symptoms in Young Children Last 3x Longer Than Older Teens and Adults
  4. Largest Brain Imaging Study Ever Identifies Drivers of Brain Aging
  5. ThinkRx Produces Changes in Brain Connectivity for People with TBI
  6. ADHD Tied to Increased Concussion Risk for Kids
  7. Researchers Close in on CTE Diagnosis in Living Humans
  8. Aging Brain Can Still Grow, Regenerate Cells
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#Light Up the Field – WE DID IT!

by Audra Anders for The Aha! Connection

Dunwoody High Head Football and Head Lacrosse Coach Michael Nash,  called me at sunset last night to see if I could see the lights at the DHS field from my nearby house. I could NOT (which is good news for the neighbors). But I was so excited that I jumped in my car to take all these awesome pictures and post them for the Gameoncampaign. … Read More »

The City of Dunwoody Commends Crime Fighters

A Citizen and a Mail Carrier will Receive Special Recognition on Monday, January 14th City Council Meeting for helping Dunwoody Police Fight Crime

Dunwoody, GA – January 11, 2019 – The Dunwoody Police Department and Dunwoody City Council will give special recognition and thanks to two crime fighters during Monday’s City Council Meeting. The meeting will take place on Monday, January 14th at 6:00 p.m.… Read More »

Books of the Week: The Secret of Clouds, Good Riddance, and The Lost Girls of Paris

The authors of The Secret of Clouds, Good Riddance, and The Lost Girls of Paris will be coming to Dunwoody in February so start reading now and then buy tickets to go see them in person!




A Page from the Book Festival of the MJCCA is pleased to present two author events in February. The first features bestselling author Elinor Lipman on Wed, February 13 at 7:30 pm, and will be in conversation with Emily Giffin, New York Times bestselling author.… Read More »

20 Under 20: Honoring students who give back to the community

Note from Audra:  I’m thrilled to share that Dunwoody High school’s Matt Bartel is in the top 20!

Dunwoody High School

Matt is deeply involved in his community. He is in his second year as a member of the student board advising State Superintendent of Education Richard Woods, meaning he represents more than 100,000 DeKalb County students in discussions at the state Capitol on education.… Read More »