Congratulations to Rudie Carson, Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School fifth-grade teacher, for her selection by The Walt Disney Company to the 2023 Disney100 Teachers Program!
Teachers in elementary, middle and high schools across the U.S. were invited to enter the Disney100 contest by submitting essays with this directive: “Describe an example where you brought wonder, creativity and imagination to life in your curriculum that inspired students in new ways.”… Read More »
The Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces is thrilled to once again present the Duluth Springs Arts Festival on Saturday, April 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, April 30, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The award-winning, two-day, outdoor festival will be held in the fun, vibrant, and culturally diverse City of Duluth, home to one of the largest and most enthusiastic art-buying communities in Georgia.… Read More »
The Mount Vernon School’s Virtual Reality (VR) team was among 60 presenters at the annual Virtual Medicine (vMed) Conference in Los Angeles last week. Presenting details on a VR experience for pediatric patients at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, the VR team shared design and development considerations that have resulted in documented patient improvement and success over the last five years. … Read More »
The City of Dunwoody is seeking Dunwoody High School student artwork for the 2nd annual Storefront Art Exhibit. The extended application deadline is Wed, April 12th. Up to 18 students will be selected to paint a 2’x2’ canvas provided by the City and receive $150 for completed artwork due in May. For details go to: http://www.dunwoodyga.gov/government/arts-and-culture/storefront-art… Read More »
Distillery of Modern Art’s monthly stand-up comedy series, Top Shelf Comedy, featuring the best of Atlanta’s comedians is back for another round on Thursday, April 13, 2023 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Host Amy Brown and comedians Amanda Marks, Luke Bentley and Damon Sumner will deliver a healthy serving of nonstop laughs at the go-to, cocktail and art-infused imbibing destination in the heart of Chamblee. … Read More »
I just finished a really fun book and asked Peggy what she’s reading now. She was sitting by her Mom on the beach so told me what her Mom was reading too….so I called my Mom to find out what she’s reading and decided to share our four books of the week with everyone! … Read More »
On Monday, March 27th the Dekalb County Championship Finals were held at Buck Godfrey Stadium. Our Wildcats went into the finals in great position from having a Super Saturday. The Lady Wildcats were in first place without any sprinters going into the finals. The Boys Wildcat team was in fourth position but were bringing the heat on Monday with several final contenders.… Read More »
A patient at a hospital served by LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is in critical need of specially matched blood donors. The patient is suffering from sickle cell disease with acute sickle cell crisis.
The patient needs ongoing blood transfusions from specially matched donors, which are very rare. African American blood donors are more likely to be a match for the patient. … Read More »
Dunwoody moves forward with a Local Road Safety Action Plan to improve conditions for all users.
Dunwoody, GA – March 29, 2023 – The Dunwoody City Council unanimously approved a contract with Toole Design to help the City develop a Local Road Safety Action Plan, the latest step in the Council’s commitment to improving conditions for pedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers.… Read More »
Stretch that weekend feeling with a yoga class at Distillery of Modern Art, an amalgamation of a distillery, gallery, event space, covered patio, and cocktail lounge that is located in the heart of Chamblee. On Sunday, April 16th beginning at 11 a.m., Cherri McCallister, owner of breathe.yoga studio will host a traditional yoga class welcoming all skill levels at the beautiful, art-filled space.… Read More »
Local author, S.N. Arndt, fulfills her dream of getting a young adult novel published. Escaping the Isle: A Callihan Chronicle is a coming-of-age story with Celtic mythology and is on pre-sale now until April 16, 2023. The novel will be most enjoyed by those who are young or young at heart, and will be released in Fall 2023.… Read More »
Grab your friends and family for an afternoon of sleuthing at one of Atlanta’s most beautiful and historic places! The Spring Scramble Scavenger Hunt contains all new riddles designed to take you on a self-guided adventure throughout Oakland Cemetery!
Purchase your Spring Scramble packet online through May 31 ($25 + tax, one per team). Then download, print, and follow all-new cryptic clues to solve riddles. … Read More »
