Sources: Teenage girl beaten to death by brother at Dunwoody apartment complex

The brother of a teenage girl found dead at a local apartment complex is in jail and is facing murder charges.

Dunwoody police tell Channel 2 Action News they were called to an apartment complex on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard Monday afternoon after witnesses said they saw Gavin Denzell Henderson beating his 15-year-old sister, Keaira Henderson.  Continue at Channel 2Read More »

Vanderlyn Principal Named DeKalb Region 1 Principal of the Year!

We are proud to announce that Vanderlyn principal Mrs. Tracey Crenshaw has been named Region 1 Principal of the Year by the DeKalb County School District! The Vanderlyn community has thrived under Mrs. Crenshaw’s leadership for the past ten years while she has served as assistant principal and principal. Congratulations to Mrs. Crenshaw for this well-deserved honor!… Read More »

Yard Goats Win First Dunwoody Senior Lower League Championship on New PCMS Fields

On Thursday, June 14th the Dunwoody Senior Baseball Lower League (13-15 YO) Championship was played with the Yard Goats beating the Ninth Inning Brookhaven Bears 8-7. The game was a thriller with the Yard Goats scoring in the bottom of the 7th inning to break the tie and cap the victory.

2018 Dunwoody Senior League Lower Level Champions – Yard Goats
Front Row (left to right): Wade Parkes, Zachary Branum, Quinn Madden, Nick Maggiore, Will Helton
Back Row: Coach Mick Madden, Joshua Knight, Zachary Steele, Cal Wichman, David Welsh, Jack Wichman, Jack Bropst, Coach Mike Madden (not pictured: Joseph Murphy)… Read More »

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Child Assault on Withmere

This is from friends who live on Withmere. Police are involved but be alert. Happened at 5:30 PM, Friday, June 15th.

Begin forwarded message:  FYI – at about 530 or so an African American man in a beat up gold minivan with a loud motor followed my daughter up killer hill and then got out and chased her down and tried to grab her at the intersection of Withmere Way and Withmere Lane – within 100 yds of our house.… Read More »

How Technology Habits Impact Your Child’s Mental Health

Losing Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain to suicide last week made me wonder if the rise in technology usage played a part in the feeling of hopelessness that they both must have felt. Although we may never know why Kate and Anthony made the decision they did, I think it is important to delve a little more deeply into the role that technology plays in our children’s mental health.… Read More »

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A Pretty Cool Story about a DHS and GA Tech Grad!

Armed with incomplete knowledge of what he’s about to do, Johnathan Langley left on a jet plane Thursday morning without knowing when he’ll be back again, yet Georgia Tech’s recently-graduated bullpen catcher is about to start working in baseball and that’s enough to make him completely happy.

Far from his hometown of Dunwoody, Ga., he’ll reside in a hotel and begin caddying young, professional pitchers in Glendale, Ariz.,… Read More »

Aha! Travel Talk: Dining in Destin

I typically prefer a very private deserted beach with nothing to do but read and soak up the sun. However, my cousin offered up a deal I couldn’t refuse that transported me to the beautiful (albeit crowded) emerald shores of Destin, Florida for the first time in probably 30 years! The #1 & 2 highlights were the snow white sand and the emerald green waters.… Read More »

Book of the Week: The Letter by Kathryn Hughes


My friend Annemarie suggested this book to me.  When I noticed it was listed on Amazon as “the #1 ebook bestseller” I figured it was worth a go.  I literally read this book on the beach in Destin last week in one sitting.   Maybe that’s why my neck hurts this week?  Was it worth the neck pain?  … Read More »

Ten Practical (and Fun!) Car Accessories for Your New Teen Driver

Your teen just passed their driving examination with flying colors, and while you may be sweating in the corner full of panic and worry about the potential speeding tickets, inevitable fender benders, and your new obscenely high car insurance bill, your teen on the other hand is ready to hit the road. But before they peel out of the driveway and make a beeline to all of their favorite fast food drive-thru’s, you may want to stock their car with some practical car accessories and safety gadgets. … Read More »

Sandy Springs Lightning 10K/5K Races Celebrate 28 Years as Official Start to Sandy Springs Festival

Registration is underway for the 28th Annual Sandy Springs Lightning 10K/5K, the official kick-off to the 33rd Annual Sandy Springs Festival, presented by the community non-profit organization Heritage Sandy Springs. The races will be held Saturday, September 22, 2018 with the 10K starting at 7:50 a.m. and the 5K starting at 8:00 a.m. Both courses are USAT-Certified and the races feature electronic chip timing.… Read More »

The Scoop on Georgia’s New Hands-Free Law (Including links to devices that can help!)

 


House Bill 673 also known as the “Hands Free Law” was passed by the Georgia General Assembly and signed into law by Governor Nathan Deal.  The Hands Free Law will take effect on July 1, 2018.  Following is a brief description of what the law states and frequently asked questions.  A link to the complete law can be found at www.gahighwaysafety.orgRead More »