Dunwoody Police are Warning Parents about the “One Chip Challenge” after DHS student injury

What does the One Chip Challenge do to your body?   Click here to see what Poison Control has to say about the viral chip challenge.   Fox 5 Article: Georgia police warning parents about viral ‘One Chip Challenge’ after student injured    

The Bottom Line

The chip contains capsaicin, a compound found naturally in chili peppers. Capsaicin consumption typically causes mouth and throat pain but can also result in more serious health problems including heart attack and esophageal damage.… Read More »

Dunwoody’s new Green Light Art project features the works of Dunwoody High School students on five traffic signal boxes across the city.

Today, members of the Dunwoody City Council, Dunwoody Art Commission and Dunwoody Economic Development Department gathered for the unveiling of the new Green Light Art project. The new public art exhibit features pieces created by Dunwoody High School students on traffic signal boxes across the city.

 

“The Green Light Art project provides an impactful way to add vibrant and original public art throughout the city,” said Dunwoody Business and Cultural Affairs Manager Rosemary Watts.… Read More »

Beloved DHS Physics Teacher & XC Coach, Brad Hendrickson, Dies at 43

 Excerpts from the Dunwoody High Newsletter and Posts from Brad’s friends on Facebook.  I knew him to be a wonderful teacher and brilliant, kind man.   He Coached one of my sons on the DHS Cross Country team and taught the other AP Physics.  Rest In Peace Mr. Hendrickson…yours was a life well lived. ~Audra Anders

Wildcat Nation:

It is with a very heavy heart that I must share the news of the passing of a beloved pillar of Dunwoody High School.… Read More »

Yearly Trick or Treaters at Audra’s House…..2022 Version

Yep, I’m still keeping track of Trick or Treaters at my house.   The previous owners started this tradition in 1984.   They were out of town in 1994 and 20 years later in 2014 we were out of town.  Last night started sloooooow but picked up after dark.We had the second highest number of all time at 154 beaten only by 165 in 2013.    … Read More »

Fencing Wildcats Compete at Johns Creek High School

Our fencing Wildcats represented Dunwoody High School well in the Georgia High School Fencing League tournament held at Johns Creek High School.
In the womens event, three of our fencers made the top 32:
Jackie Rosenfeld 20th
Sparrow Oki-Pomeroy 24th
Emma Rosenfeld 26th
In the mens event, two of our fencers made the top 64:
Michael Nahmias 41st
Gavin Anderson 47th
The Dunwoody High School team fences under the direction of Coach Kathy Vail and Coach Carol Hickey
Our fencing Wildcats will host the upcoming GHSFL tournament on November 19th at Dunwoody High School.… Read More »

Community Assistance Center hosts record-setting fundraising gala

SANDY SPRINGS, GA – The Community Assistance Center (CAC) raised over $320,000 at its 20th annual Vintage Affair fundraiser on Saturday, October 22, at Mercedes-Benz USA Headquarters. The ‘party with a purpose’ featured an Oktoberfest theme, with German-style food and music, an online auction with hundreds of items and experiences, and a trip raffle, all benefiting the CAC’s mission of preventing hunger and homelessness in Dunwoody and Sandy Springs. … Read More »

Celebrate Thanksgiving at ENZO Steakhouse & Bar

Let ENZO Steakhouse & Bar do the work this Thanksgiving. On Thursday, November 24, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., the new dining destination in the Town at Trilith, will host an extravagant holiday feast prepared by Executive Chef Andrea Montobbio. Guests are invited to sit back, relax and celebrate the holiday with friends and family while enjoying a special prix fixe menu, signature cocktails, wine and beer, and live music.… Read More »

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Contact:

(770) 756-9188
mindy.osler@carenwestpr.com

Comedy Night Returns to Red’s Beer Garden

Beginning Monday, November 7th, Comedy Night returns to Red’s Beer Garden. Revived in an all-new format, comedy lovers are invited to enjoy a quarterly stand-up series promoting local comics and a closing headliner. The premiere performance will feature headliner Lace Larrabee, seen on America’s Got Talent, True TV, and Cheaties Podcast, with appearances from Atlanta comics Damon Sumner, Ally Edge, and Matthew English.… Read More »

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Contact:

(770) 637-2299
mindy.osler@carenwestpr.com

Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation to Host 32nd Annual Torch Gala, Shining a Light on Mental Healthcare and IBD

On November 5, 2022, the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation is pleased to host its 32nd Annual Torch Gala at the InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta. The goal: to raise $555,000 through the Gala, with proceeds going toward funding critical research, to better diagnose and ultimately cure, IBD, which include Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative colitis. The Torch Gala is the largest fundraiser of the year for the Foundation’s Georgia Chapter.… Read More »

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Contact:

Emily Richter
(404) 982-0616
Erichter@crohnscolitisfoundation.org

Get Funky With Punk Bingo at Red’s Beer Garden

On October 27th, Red’s Beer Garden is bringing a highly anticipated twist on the conventional bingo night: Punk Bingo! No ordinary game night, this recurring event will be infused with punk music and a little cringe humor, all while raising money and support for a different nonprofit each month. This month will be benefitting Neighbor in Need, a non-profit helping low income elderly people living in East Lake, Kirkwood, and Edgewood communities by providing emergency home repairs.… Read More »

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riley@carenwestpr.com

Truck or Treat in Dunwoody

Dunwoody Parks and Recreation, Dunwoody Police, and the Dunwoody Homeowners Association will host Truck or Treat on Thursday, October 27 from 5 to 9 p.m. This event will close out the 2022 season of Dunwoody Food Truck Thursdays and feature music from the Adrian Duke Project, which plays a funky mix of Motown and soul, jazz and swing, and rock-n-roll.… Read More »

Fall 2022 Windows Laptop Buying Guide: A Tech Tip from Adam

 

by Adam Freedman of Dunwoody PC

I get asked my recommendations a lot on which laptop to buy.  I don’t have a brand or model I like, but hopefully, this email will give you some tips that you might find useful.

Operating System:  Do not buy anything used with Windows 7 or 8.  Windows 10 is good but it has a limited support life until 2025.  … Read More »

Tricks, Treats, Dogs & Eats At ParkGrounds

ParkGrounds is hosting a howling good time for humans and their furry friends during Tricks, Treats, Dogs & Eats on Sunday, October 30th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Celebrating Halloween, the dog-friendly cafe will have Up^Dawg on the renovated patio serving hot dogs loaded with classic and creative toppings and the Four-Legged Foodie food truck, dishing out healthy treats for pups.… Read More »