This weekend is the 50th Anniversary of Burt’s Pumpkin Farm, in Dawson County.
Insight: In 1972, local couple Johnny and Kathy Burt had the idea to grow and sell pumpkins from their front yard as a way to turn a hobby into a little extra money. In the 50 years since then, what started as a hobby has turned into a family-run business that is a staple of Dawson County. … Read More »
City of Dunwoody Celebrates Arts and Culture Month with New Murals and More to Come
DUNWOODY, Ga. – October 18, 2022 – The City of Dunwoody, the thriving Atlanta suburb just north of Atlanta, shines a light on the city’s new public art initiatives to mark Dunwoody Arts & Culture Month – a month-long celebration each October for locals and tourists alike to immerse themselves in the community’s rich art, culture and nature.… Read More »
Join ENZO Steakhouse & Bar for a Spooktacular Halloween on Monday, October 31, 2022 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Guests are invited to listen to hair-raising beats while enjoying bone-chilling food and cocktail specials including black spaghetti with octopus ragù, black charcoal focaccia, a smoked Caronte cocktail made with black smoked bourbon, and pumpkin limoncello shots.… Read More »
(770) 756-9188
mindy.osler@carenwestpr.com
Thursday, October 27th is Dunwoody Highschool’s Screen on The Green! Hosted by SGA and PTSO. Join us at 7pm to watch “The Nightmare Before Christmas” on the Dunwoody High Schools Football Field! $5 for entry including candy and a drink! DHS students can buy tickets starting Monday, October 24th during lunch. Tickets will also be sold at the door!… Read More »
Mary Emma Coates
(404) 293-4454
me.coates@icloud.com
Distillery of Modern Art is welcoming Justin Campbell, Director of Studio Operations at Gray Television, and Mayra Garcia, Studio Operations Manager at Third Rail Studios, to discuss the rise of television and film production in Georgia on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. Beginning at 7:30 p.m., guests are invited to enjoy a lively discussion during Cocktails & Conversation: The Future of Y’Allywood while sipping on signature cocktails made from in-house spirits.… Read More »
Win the children’s book Be a Superhero by local author Katie Prellwitz!
Leave a comment on this post or on our Facebook or Instagram to enter to win! The lucky winner will be announced on Friday. Remember you must be an Aha! subscriber (http://bit.ly/ahasubscribers) to win. Good luck!***
About the book:
Charlotte and Henry find opportunities throughout the day to be caring and helpful to others.… Read More »
Fall is here, and to celebrate Alpharetta’s North Point Community Church is inviting the community to a Fall Fest on October 30, 2022 at 9:00 or 11:00 a.m. For the event, preschool and elementary school kids can dress in their not-so-scary costumes and join in a Mega Awesome Costume Party complete with fun, games, and prizes.… Read More »
October is here, and we can’t wait to celebrate. When the leaves start to turn orange, it’s time for the pumpkins to turn teal! FARE’s Teal Pumpkin Project makes trick-or-treating safer for kids with food allergies. With three easy steps, you can help make Halloween fun and inclusive for everyone this year.
Dunwoody, GA – October 11, 2022 – Last night, the Dunwoody City Council unanimously approved grants for 10 local nonprofits to support those who are still struggling with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The grants total $810,000 in federal funding allocated to Dunwoody as part of the American Rescue Plan.… Read More »
Music lovers are invited to spend a relaxing fall afternoon on Urban Pie’s expansive patio while enjoying a soulful, live performance by Fath Harris on Sunday October 23, 2022 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The acclaimed Jazz and Soul artist who has opened for a range of performers including Stevie Wonder, Earth, Wind & Fire, and The O’Jays, will present the music of Nina Simone alongside musicians Penelope Williams on the keyboard, Derrick James on the saxophone, Emrah Kotan on drums, and Edwin Williams on bass.… Read More »
Mindy Osler
(404) 614-0006
by Brian Eufinger, Co-Founder, Edison Prep
Many students have heard rumblings about the SAT exam going fully digital in 2024. And many families have questions about whether and how their student(s) will be impacted as the SAT transitions to the new format. A full comparison of the current versus new format is below, but in short:
Who is not impacted: Class of 2023 and Class of 2024
Who is impacted: Class of 2025 (including those pursuing National Merit consideration on the October 2023 PSAT), Class of 2026, and beyond.… Read More »
As part of Dunwoody’s October Arts and Culture Month, the Dunwoody Fine Art Association is presenting their Our Favorite Things exhibit at the Dunwoody Library. The exhibit opens on October 4, 2022 and will be on view through January 4, 2023. It’s a great opportunity to see local original art while you wait in line to vote or are visiting the library.… Read More »
SHARON WEISS
Music lovers are invited to Wild Heaven West End’s Garden Room for a night of roots, blues, funk, and swag on Friday, October 14th. Joey Sommerville and Papa J Sez with Sacred Steel Hall of Famer Danté Harmon will be preforming from 8 p.m. to 9:15 p.m., followed by an open jam session from 9:35 p.m.… Read More »
Mindy Osler
(404) 614-0006
mindy.osler@carenwestpr.com
Quick – when you think about an accountant, what qualities come to mind? Detailed-oriented? Organized? Accurate? A problem-solver? Number cruncher? Maybe a little OCD? Sure!
How about … “Funny”?
Hmm … funny accountants? Really? Where does one find such a creature?
Well, since 2006, Dunwoody’s own Accountants One recruiting firm has held the “Search for the South’s Funniest Accountant”, a friendly comedy competition among financial professionals that benefits Junior Achievement.… Read More »
Vivien Canady
(770) 395-6969
vcanady@sufleadership.org
