As “Fortnite” Blows Up, Parents Need to Up Their Game

A new survey confirms what most parents already know: Kids are going crazy for “Fortnite.” Here are some practical tips to manage it. By Sierra Filucci

Does your kid talk endlessly about Tilted Towers and V-Bucks? Do his shouts of “Revive me! Revive me!” ring throughout your home? Have you considered moving to a remote island without internet access to rid yourself of absolutely anything having to do with Fortnite?… Read More »

Brookhaven Parks & Rec Spring 2019 Activity Guide available now

Want to sign the kiddos up for T-ball, basketball or cheerleading? Have any budding gymnasts, tennis stars, or artists in your household? Interested in taking a salsa dance class?

Check out the Brookhaven Parks and Recreation’s Spring 2019 Activity Guide to find out how to sign up for these programs and more.

The guide can be found online, is available to pick up for free at City facilities, and will be distributed in the Nov.… Read More »

You can help make the holidays brighter for those in need through Toys for Tots

Tis the season…to help those less fortunate. Once again, residents can drop off donations for Toys for Tots through Dec. 14 at City of Brookhaven facilities, including City Hall, the Brookhaven Police Department, and Lynwood and Briarwood recreation centers.

New, unwrapped toys can be dropped off at any of the four facilities between the hours of 8:30 a.m.… Read More »

Tips from my recycling friend Sandi

This company recycles things that are not picked up by curbside that many of us have laying around our house.  Especially now that the elections are over (they recycle political signs) and the holidays are coming (which means lots of empty packaging – they also recycle Styrofoam).  Here is the site that lists all the things that are recycled. … Read More »

Atlanta has its first Waldorf Astoria hotel

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) announced Monday it officially reopened the former Mandarin Oriental Atlanta under the luxury brand.

“That’s a wonderful thing for Buckhead,” former Atlanta Mayor Sam Massell, president of the Buckhead Coalition, said in a November interview.  “There’s no better cachet than Waldorf Astoria. It’s the most outstanding, celebrated name for a hotel property in the United States.” … Read More »

City of Dunwoody’s MLK Jr. Day of Service: Monday, January 21st, 2019 at 9am at Brook Run Park

The city is working with local non-profit organizations to host MLK Jr. Day of Service, an annual community volunteer opportunity 

Dunwoody, GA – December 11, 2018 – The City of Dunwoody invites citizens and community members to volunteer at the city’s Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Day of Service, taking place Monday, January 21, 2019 at 9:00 a.m.… Read More »

Nearby Restaurants That Will Be Open On Christmas

Be Still – An Advent Devotional

By Audra Anders for Dunwoody United Methodist Church 2018

Psalm 46:10
“He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”

I’ve never ever uttered the words “I’m bored,” at least not as an adult. I have no trouble staying busy. I started my own business while working another job in corporate America to fill the down time between projects.… Read More »

Listen to Audra, Peggy and Lauren on What’s Up Dunwoody

Note from Audra:

Lauren, Peggy, and I sat down with Justin and Matt of What’s Up Dunwoody just before Thanksgiving.  We had a great time and it was fun to see how a podcast is created.  They did some amazing editing to make us sound interesting – HA!   We’d love for you to listen and then stay tuned for the second installment which will be hilarious because it involves Lunch with Lauren and raw hot dogs!… Read More »

Fencing for Goldfish

Each year at this time, the fencers of Dunwoody Fencing Club collect Goldfish snack crackers for the children of the Sandy Springs Mission.
Many children rely on school lunch programs for their meals each day. When school is out for the Holidays, the Sandy Springs Mission provides meals and snacks for children-in-need

Pictured: Coach Jacob Wachtel and Dunwoody Fencing Club fencers… Read More »

Sandy Springs Gains a Superior Urologic Center

The citizens of Sandy Springs gained a state-of-the-art urology clinic and surgical center this week at 1450 South Johnson Ferry Road. This is Advanced Urology’s fifth location so far and is being led by the highly trained and talented Dr. Marc Greenstein and Dr. Neal Patel.

The first floor of the new location is composed of a 6,718-square foot surgical center with four pre-op bays, four PACU bays and two ORs.… Read More »

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Contact:

Elizabeth Baker
(678) 344-8900
ebaker@urologygeorgia.com

Movie Pass Giveaway: VICE (several admit 2 passes for Aha! Subscribers!)

VICE explores the story of Dick Cheney (CHRISTIAN BALE), a bureaucratic Washington insider, who quietly wielded immense power as vice president to George W. Bush, reshaping the country and the globe in ways that we still feel today. Directed and written by Adam McKay, VICE Stars Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Steve Carell, Sam Rockwell, Tyler Perry, Alison Pill, Lily Rabe and Jesse Plemons.… Read More »