Are there any registered sex offenders in your neighborhood?

I’ve been getting lots of emails about a “new” registered sex offender moving into a Dunwoody neighborhood where several of my friends reside.   Neighbors are rightfully concerned and doing all sorts of background checks on this newly nearby resident, notifying schools, and warning their children.  Rather than singling out this one guy, I decided it would be more prudent to give you free resource to simply check your neighborhood. … Read More »

Coin Up for Dunwoody High School Band!

The Dunwoody High School Band Program needs your help!

We are in desperate need of new instruments! Our band program consists of approximately 150 talented and dedicated students, and some of these students practice and perform on instruments that are as old as the school itself.

We need to replace instruments and equipment such as concert baritones, sousaphones, marching drums, keyboards to replace the ones that are almost 50 years old, music electronics…the list goes on and on.… Read More »

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Contact:

DHS Band Booster Club
dunwoodybands@gmail.com

Doorbell Donuts

Wake up to a fresh box of Krispy Kreme donuts delivered right to your doorstep for only $10! We are seniors in the Academy of Finance at Dunwoody High School. In order to raise money for our annual class trip to New York City, our class was challenged to create a profitable business. We decided to carry over this scrumptious idea from years past, and we thank you for supporting us in raising some “dough”!!… Read More »

Contact:

Taylor Pierce and Katie Hicks
(770) 688-6723
doorbelldonuts@gmail.com

Dunwoody Country Club Senior Men Contribute $265,000 to Prostate Cancer Research

The Senior Men of Dunwoody Country Club, AKA the Champions Golf Association, have made a record net $265,000 contribution to the Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University for prostate cancer research. A dollar for dollar match by Winship through their own fundraising efforts brought the net grand total to $530,000.

Gross revenue from fundraising initiatives throughout the year totaled $310,000.,… Read More »

Contact:

David Andersen
(404) 514-0424
andersendavid@comcast.net

City Winery Hosts A Barrel of Chefs Benefiting Giving Kitchen 

It’s no surprise that Atlanta’s restaurant community will step up when it comes to giving back. On Monday, September 24, 2018, notable personalities from an array of popular Atlanta restaurants will join forces at City Winery at Ponce City Market for a Barrel of Chefs, a dynamic evening filled with eating, drinking and giving back.  

Hosted by Executive Chef Nicholas Anderson of City Winery, the event will benefit Giving Kitchen and feature an unforgettable five-course dinner created by the combined talent of chefs:  Hector Santiago of El Super Pan; Andre Gomez of Porch Light; George Brooks of Botiwalla; Brad Smallwood of The Mercury; Jonathan McDowell of Nine Mile Station; Andy Gonzales of Steinbeck’s Ale House; Woody Back of Table & Main; Chris Wilkins of Root Baking Co.;… Read More »

The Weber School Launches The Daniel Zalik Academy Housed in a MIT-Inspired FAB LAB

The Felicia Penzell Weber Jewish Community High School in Atlanta, Ga., is proud to announce the establishment of The Daniel Zalik Academy, a state-of-the-art science, technology, engineering, and design institute made possible by a generous grant by the Zalik Foundation Fund. The Zalik Academy will be housed in a MIT-inspired FAB LAB on The Weber School campus, a comprehensive facility directed by expert professionals and an array of technological resources.… Read More »

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Contact:

Rise Arkin
(404) 917-2500
rarkin@weberschool.org

Join Girl Scouts!

Girl Scout Troops are forming now! Come find out what Girl Scouts is all about at our Troop Organization meetings:

Saturday, August 18th @ 10:30am at Mill Glen Pool Clubhouse
5565 Mill Trace Drive, Dunwoody 30338

Tuesday, August 21st @ 6:30pm at Dunwoody North Driving Club Clubhouse
4522 Kingsgate Drive, Dunwoody 30338… Read More »

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Contact:

Kirsten Fitzgerald
(770) 826-2048
kirsten@barelyfitz.com

Kick Off The Piedmont Park Arts Festival with Sound Off™ Yoga

The Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces is thrilled to announce the return of the Piedmont Park Arts Festival on Saturday, August 18 and Sunday, August 19, 2018. With an emphasis on the visual arts and family fun, the ninth annual event will once again be held in Piedmont Park, one of the most respected and beautiful public parks in the City of Atlanta.… Read More »

City Winery Presents City Wine Explorer: Argentina

On Thursday, August 16th, City Winery presents ‘City Wine Explorer: Don’t Cry for Me Argentina -Time to get your Malbec On!’ — inspired by the 5th largest wine producer in the world, Argentina, this Argentina-inspired and locally-foraged wine tasting experience will be hosted by City Winery’s expert wine guides, JR Smith and Stephanie Northrup. Featuring six succulent wines including Bodega Colomé Torrontés, Bodega Catena Zapata Chardonnay, Bodegas Nieto Senetiner Bonarda, Maal Biolento Malbec, Crios de Susana Balbo Malbec, and Viña Cobos Felino Cabernet Sauvignon, Executive Chef Nick Anderson will pair each vintage with his gourmet creations.… Read More »

Contact:

Caitlin Kreidler
(404) 614-0006
caitlin@carenwestpr.com

BSA Troop 477 to Host Open House for Prospective Scouts

If you know a boy who enjoys outdoor adventures with friends and acquiring fun skills, Boy Scout Troop 477 is the place for him.

Troop 477 is having two “open house” events for interested boys:
1. Climbing at Stone Summit on August 25, 6:00 to 10:00pm. Dinner provided and we’ll have the place to ourselves after 8:00pm.… Read More »

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Contact:

Nathan Sparks, Scout Master
(404) 234-8070
info@troop477.com

EXCELLENT and Practical Advice for College Bound Kids

A friend of mine from my days in corporate America with AT&T has two wonderful young daughters.  The oldest, Hannah, is a nursing student at Augusta University.  Hannah’s younger sister is about to graduate from high school.  So…. she recently wrote a letter to her little sister full of amazing college advice.   As the mom of a college freshman, I can say that clearly college bound kids can use all the advice they can get.  … Read More »

Found Engagement Ring

Update:  The ring has been reunited with the owner thanks to our Aha! Connection!

My husband found a woman’s engagement ring this weekend in the parking lot of the Williamsburg shopping center, near Nell’s Produce Stand at the corner of Jett Ferry & Dunwoody Club.  We would love to be able to get this ring back to its owner.… Read More »