Final Summer Concert Series Performance: July 21st, 7:00 p.m. at the Dunwoody Nature Center

The Dunwoody Nature Center Summer Concert Series sponsored by the City of Dunwoody last concert will feature Honeyboy and Boots, a melodic strings to folk and blues band.

The concert will run from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with seating available on a first-come, first-served basis.

For adult concertgoers, the Dunwoody Nature Center will feature a rotating selection of craft beers chosen specifically for the evening’s show.… Read More »

North Springs High suddenly ends out-of-district enrollment; parents hire lawyers

Fulton County Schools has abruptly ended a longstanding program allowing out-of-district students to attend Sandy Springs’ North Springs Charter High School for a fee. The largely unexplained move, announced the week of the Fourth of July holiday and just over a month before the school year starts, has 14 families scrambling – and seven of them hiring a lawyer to fight it. … Read More »

Dunwoody High and UGA Dawg Maddie Dill strives to change the way we approach public policy.

When Maddie Dill was looking at colleges, she had many options, including Harvard University. However, the merit-based UGA Foundation Fellowship made her choose Georgia, and the Triple Dawg has taken advantage of every opportunity that UGA offers.

She has studied abroad, conducted research, interned with the South African government and the U.S. State Department, volunteered with UGA Miracle and was even named Homecoming Queen. … Read More »

Ginger Stinnett LaRose

Ginger Stinnett LaRose of Maryville, age 51, went to be with the Lord surrounded by friends and family on July 15, 2018 in Knoxville. She was a member of New Providence Presbyterian Church in Maryville and previously of St Luke’s in Dunwoody, Georgia.

Ginger’s ambition and calling in life was to be a wife and mother.… Read More »

Take it to Make It Pedestrian Flag Project

Dunwoody Girl Scout Anna Wilkinson will be installing ‘Take it to Make It’ pedestrian safety flags at a few locations around the Dunwoody High/Vanderlyn area as part of her Gold Award project.

The first installation will be at the intersection at Hensley Drive and Vanderlyn Drive. There will be a bucket on each side of the crossing holding a few bright orange flags.… Read More »

Contact:

Anna Wilkinson
(770) 713-4498
annaw@wilkinsons.com

Dunwoody Fencer is National Champion

Weymouth (Drew) Walker IV is the 2018 USA Fencing Div II Mens Epee National Champion.
Drew earned the national title at the 2018 National Championships held in St. Louis, MO. He fences for Dunwoody Fencing Club under the direction of Coach Kathy Vail and Coach John Stephens
USA Fencing also awards a Coach’s Medal to the National Champion’s coach

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Contact:

Coach Kathy Vail

Dunwoody United Basketball Fall Skill Training and Competitive 3 on 3

Dunwoody United Basketball is thrilled to announce that registration for our Fall Skills Training and Competitive 3 on 3 Basketball Program is now open. Starting August 11th and running on Saturdays (7 in total) through October 6th, the program will focus on intensive skill work and strengthening fundamentals as well as on court instruction through 3 on 3 competition.… Read More »

Movie Pass Giveaway: Alpha (Rated PG-13)

While on his first hunt with his tribe’s most elite group, a young man is injured and must learn to survive alone in the wilderness. Reluctantly taming a lone wolf abandoned by its pack, the pair learn to rely on each other and become unlikely allies, enduring countless dangers and overwhelming odds in order to find their way home before winter arrives.… Read More »

Back To School Spanish Tutor

Hi everyone! My name is Leah and I just graduated from the University of Georgia with a major in Entertainment Media Studies and a minor in Spanish. I am available for the remainder of my time in Dunwoody to help students with back to school Spanish packets (I had Ms. Adams at Dunwoody High for Spanish and am familiar with her assignments) or tutor students in Spanish when the semester starts!… Read More »

Contact:

leahmarisa95@gmail.com

Lunch with Lauren: Poke City and Momonoki

by Lauren Townsend for The Aha! Connection

Poke city is open Publix Dunwoody Hall shopping center. If you aren’t familiar with poke, it is traditionally, a Hawaiian raw fish salad. If you love sushi, you will love poke. Choose a base (white or brown rice or salad greens), multiple proteins, veggies, dressing and toppings. I really liked Poke City because they also offered cooked protein options like chicken and shrimp for those who can’t bring themselves to do raw.… Read More »

Contact:

Lauren Townsend
lauren@theahaconnection.com

So You Like It Sweet? Decadent Dessert Wines & Savory Gourmet Pairings at City Winery

On Saturday, July 14th, City Winery hosts a So You Like It Sweet?, an educational tasting event featuring decadent dessert wines and savory gourmet pairings. Guests yearning to expand their knowledge on sweet wines from around the globe can take advantage of a wine sampling, while noshing on an assortment of perfectly paired sweet light bites created by Executive Chef Nick Anderson.… Read More »

Contact:

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

Sip, Paint & Socialize at City Winery

On Thursday, July 19th, artists can prep their paint brushes and easels, because City Winery hosts a special Sip, Paint & Socialize event for experienced painters and beginners alike. Perfect for a girls night out or date night, guests can prepare for a not-to- miss night of sips, strokes and socializing. Each session is built on a surprise topic and supplied with step-by-step instruction where participants can unleash their inner artist and create their own masterpiece with as little to no experience needed.… Read More »

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