Book of the Week: Where the Crawdads Sing

I was looking for a new book to read and keep hearing my friends say that they always go to Reese Witherspoon’s picks to help them choose. This is what Reese says about her last book of the month: “I can’t even express how much I love this book! My September pick is “Where the Crawdads Sing” by Delia Owens.Read More »

Vitality Bowls focuses on healthy foods at new Dunwoody location

A café that specializes in superfoods and safe alternatives for people with food allergies has opened in Dunwoody.

Vitality Bowls, which offers an array of antioxidant-rich menu items including smoothies, fresh juices, soups, salads, paninis and breakfast items, is now open at 123 Perimeter Center West (near Shane’s, Your Pie, and Chipotle)  continue at MDJ OnlineRead More »

Must Visit Rooftop Bars In Atlanta For Cool Drinks & Awesome Views

There is something cosmopolitan about sipping cocktails high above the city on patio rooftop bars.

Atlanta has a growing list of rooftop bars with amazing views from the classic Sun Dial at the Westin Peachtree Plaza, to the game changing 9 Mile Station at Ponce City Market, and newcomers like the Clermont Hotel and soon to be renovated Whiskey Blue at the W Hotel.… Read More »

Luxury senior housing community proposed in Dunwoody’s Kingsley neighborhood

A proposed infill development on 4.5 acres in Dunwoody’s Kingsley neighborhood would include seven luxury homes for people 55 and older. The concept comes on the heels of another proposed housing development on Roberts Drive also targeting older adults.

A community meeting for the Kingsley development is set for Oct. 1 at 11:30 a.m. at 2281 Whitfield Drive, located down a private driveway off Seaton Drive.  … Read More »

Watch: Ryan Seacrest educates Kelly Ripa on calling the Dawgs

Popular TV host Ryan Seacrest is a Georgia native and briefly attended the University of Georgia before heading out to Hollywood.

However, it’s clear Seacrest still has an affinity for his old school, and that was evident on Monday when an audience member yelled out “Go Dawgs!” during the broadcast of “Live! With Kelly and Ryan.” … Read More »

Short-term home rentals may be restricted in Brookhaven zoning code

The city of Brookhaven may restrict Airbnb and similar short-term home rental services in its new zoning code.

A proposed draft of the city’s zoning ordinance rewrite bans short-term rentals in residential neighborhoods and only allows them through a special land use permit process in multifamily residential properties, in certain areas of the Peachtree Overlay and the proposed new mixed-use districts.… Read More »

Congratulations to Austin Elementary School – Chosen as a 2018 National Blue Ribbon School

Congratulations to Austin Elementary School!  Austin was chosen as a 2018 National Blue Ribbon School.  

From the US. Department of Education website:

The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognizes public and private elementary, middle, and high schools based on their overall academic excellence or their progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. Every year the U.Read More »

Heritage Sandy Springs Presents “Haunted Sandy Springs”

Heritage Sandy Springs announces the return of “Haunted Sandy Springs”, a night of eerie entertainment to be held on Friday, October 26 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. This FREE public event takes place at Heritage Green where guests can enjoy live music, psychic readings, fire pit & s’mores bar, face painting (6:30-8:30 pm), and a special movie screening of Hocus Pocus.… Read More »

2018-2019 MBCA Open House Dates

Mt. Bethel Christian Academy is delighted to offer a number of Open Houses for both campuses. Prospective students and their families are welcome to attend!

Lower & Middle School on Main Campus (4385 Lower Roswell Road 30068)
~ Sunday, November 4th @ 1-3pm
~ Friday, January 18th @ 9-11am

Upper School on North Campus (2509 Post Oak Tritt 30062)
~ Sunday, October 14th @ 1-3pm
~ Thursday, November 29th @ 9-11am
~ Saturday, January 19th @ 9-11am… Read More »

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Contact:

(770) 971-0245
admission@mtbethelchristian.org

Lauren’s Map of the Buford Highway Farmer’s Market will make you want to ride over there now!

Note from Audra:   I don’t know about you but I love when Lauren surprises me with maps like these.  Her artistic talent is AMAZING.  I love the BuHi Farmer’s Market (see my 2013 article here) and so did Foodie Patty.  If only we had Lauren’s map the first time we went together!

by Lauren Townsend for The Aha!… Read More »

Contact:

Lauren Townsend
lauren@theahaconnection.com

DHS fencer earns bronze

Dunwoody High School fencer Hannah Soderberg earned the bronze medal in the womens event at the second tournament of the Georgia High School Fencing League season.
With the results at this tournament, the DHS womens team took over first place in the Georgia High School Fencing League. The DHS mens team moved into seventh place… Read More »