Police: Stolen car seen near violent Brookhaven armed robbery, shooting on video

BROOKHAVEN, Ga. – Police on Monday identified the victims of the violent armed robbery and shooting early Sunday morning outside one of the city’s oldest, most exclusive communities.

The incident happened around 12:15 a.m. near the Capital City Club in Brookhaven, when four people — Sarah Driscoll and Megan Carty of San Diego, Calif., Christian Broder of Washington, D.C.,… Read More »

Lekotek Run 4 Kids

Join us on Saturday, August 4 for the 26th annual Lekotek Run 4 Kids at the Dunwoody Campus of Georgia State University (2101 Womack Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338). This family-friendly event is a 4-mile loop and 1-mile fun run/walk benefitting Lekotek, a local non-profit that makes a difference for children with disabilities through the power of play.… Read More »

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Master Gardener talk on organic pest control

Learn about controlling pests the organic way at the next Master Gardener session at the Dunwoody Community Garden & Orchard, Sat., July 14, 11a-12p. Richard Osterholz will discuss damage caused by different types of insects and the integrated pest management way to control common garden pests. Meet at the DCGO greenhouse at Brook Run Park (4770 N Peachtree Rd, Dunwoody, GA 30338) opposite the skate park.… Read More »

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Painting with a Purpose

Painting with a Purpose: An afternoon of drinks, laughter and painting. 20% of the proceeds benefit TurningPoint Breast Cancer Rehabilitation located in Sandy Springs. TurningPoint is a non-profit, 501(c)3 community-based healthcare organization with the mission to improve the quality of life for patients with breast cancer by providing physical therapy, specialized massage therapy, nutritional counseling, exercise, education, and emotional support.… Read More »

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Contact:

Arelis Nelms
(770) 360-9271
anelms@myturningpoint.org

17 Year Old Dunwoody Boy Dies Tragically – Please Fly a Flag for Zachary

Update:   Zachary’s Dad, Larry has requested that people send any stories, memories or any other descriptions of how Zachary affected their lives to his email (lchambless@bellsouth.net) so the family can better understand how Zachary touched the lives of others.

Original post from Audra:  I waited a few days to publish this to allow the family a little space and a little time to breathe and grieve. … Read More »

North Springs Magnet Students from DeKalb Begging Fulton to Reconsider Decision

Note from Audra:  The fact that Fulton County would do this so late in the summer is shocking to me.   This is a letter from a friend but I’m going to remove her name to protect the anonymity of her child.

PLEASE HELP! FULTON COUNTY HAS TOLD DEKALB COUNTY MAGNET STUDENTS THAY THEY MAY NOT RETURN TO SCHOOL

Hello Friends ~ Please see below what has transpired over the past couple of days.    As many of you know, My child is a rising  Junior at North Springs High School in their Art Magnet Program.… Read More »

Raise A Glass At City Winery For Bites On The Beltline This July

Conveniently located in the Old Fourth Ward in Ponce City Market, City Winery has joined forces with the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership and will be donating 10% of proceeds from the Barrel Room Restaurant and Wine Bar every Tuesday during lunch and dinner service through July to the dynamic organization’s ongoing program, Bites on the BeltLine.

An ongoing initiative tapping popular local restaurants on the BeltLine, guests are invited to enjoy an impressive wine selection made in-house by Atlanta’s only winemaker, Travis Green, cocktails, and globally-influenced and locally sourced cuisine created by Executive Chef Nicholas Anderson every Tuesday at City Winery for a great cause.… Read More »

July is Parks and Recreation Month!

Get ready for one of the most exciting months of the year! July is Parks and Recreation Month and the City of Dunwoody will be participating in all types of fun and social activities. Follow the city on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to get updated and involved because you’re not going to want to miss out.… Read More »

Los Rancheros Wins Golden Spatula Award

Golden Spatula Award

We found the perfect Mexican restaurant to tell you about, which is Los Rancheros on Dunwoody Club Drive in Dunwoody.

They have been here for nearly 25 years. It’s family run and operated, and everything is made from scratch! 

Los Rancheros received a perfect 100 on their health inspection. In fact, they’ve scored two in a row, and for that, they are the winner of the Golden Spatula Award!… Read More »

Is your town plagued by potholes? Let Domino’s Pizza know!

Note from Audra:  My daily ride down Vermack Road prompted me to post this!

Domino’s is dead set on making sure customers get home with their pizzas intact. Not only do they have a guarantee that if a customer damages their pizza before they make it home, the company will replace it for free, but now, they’re making sure potholes can’t destroy the pie either. … Read More »

DeKalb County Independence Day Holiday Residential Sanitation Collection Schedule

In observance of Independence Day on Wednesday, July 4, the DeKalb County Sanitation Division’s administrative and field operations will be closed. 

Due to the holiday, garbage, recyclable materials and yard trimmings collection for residential customers will be based on the revised collection schedule below:

  • Monday, July 2 – Normal collection day.
  • Tuesday, July 3 – Normal collection day.
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Residents, officials face crossroads over Dunwoody Village Overlay design

A crossroads in Dunwoody’s history may very well be at the intersection of Mount Vernon and Chamblee-Dunwoody roads.

City planning officials plan to present to the Planning Commission on July 10 a revised Dunwoody Village Overlay rewrite that essentially erases the renowned architectural standards commonly known as the Williamsburg style that has been in place since the early 1970s. … Read More »

Scouts Hold 4th of July Parade Food Drive

The annual Boy Scout rolling food drive to help neighbors in need will take place during the Dunwoody 4th of July parade, so bring the family and bring some food to donate at the parade!

Dunwoody Boy Scout Troop 764 from St. Luke’s Presbyterian will collect food along the parade route for the Community Assistance Center (CAC) Food Pantry.… Read More »