by Laura Schilling of Financial Innovations for The Aha! Connection
In today’s strange world leaving for college is not just about going to Bed Bath and Beyond to get your comforter. Will you go to classes live or online? Will the dorm stay open? Will you wear masks on campus? These are strange times; however, there are things that every college student should have/do on the financial front:
Peachtree Middle School TSA (Technology Student Association) won 1st place in two events, STEM Animation and Forensic Technology. We need to raise money to make the trip to Dallas, which meets a goal of $5,000, covering all (or nearly all) expenses. We cannot go to the National Conference without this money. Sponsership levels are for businesses that want to sponsor us.… Read More »
Our Dunwoody neighbor, Anne, a senior citizen, lost her husband and their home/contents in the blink of an eye due to a tragic fire. She is displaced from her home and has no family nearby. If you can help Anne as she works to ensure this tragedy and rebuild, below is the link to a GoFundMe fundraiser to assist her.… Read More »
Throughout the 2022 Spring season for the Murphey Candler Baseball AAA Padres, the players emulated their favorite professional baseball players on and off the field. The players were given incentives each game for focus, hustle, sportsmanship, and being great teammates with all proceeds going to a local charity. The team responded with eagerness and excitement. Over the course of a 17 game season, they were able to raise $1000.… Read More »
The Chamblee Lady Bulldogs qualifed for the Class 5A Girls’ State Golf Tournament with a fourth place finish at the Class 5A Girls’ State Sectional earlier this week. Players include (l-r) Julia Mansour, Sophia Li, Deesha Khaana, Trinity Walls and Olivia Li. Coaches are (l-r) assistant coach Mark Winne and Head Coach Kurt Koeplin.… Read More »
Mother’s Day is upon us and TWO urban licks invites dining enthusiasts to celebrate all the moms out there. Conveniently located on the Atlanta BeltLine, TWO urban licks is an ideal destination for Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 8, 2022. Starting at 11 a.m., guests can enjoy a fiery brunch menu created by Executive Chef Shain Wainco, including staples such as the Biscuit and Gravy, Chocolate Banana French Toast, Crab Cake Benedict, and much more.… Read More »
Golf
The golf team made it past regionals (won county) but lost in the sectionals so their amazing season has come to an end.
Varsity Boys and Girls Tennis Season Ends in Elite 8
Congratulations to the Varsity boys’ and girls’ tennis teams on an INCREDIBLE season!! Both teams made it to the Elite 8 round of the state playoffs and put up a great fight in their final match on Thursday against West Forsyth High School and Lambert High School.… Read More »
The Perimeter area is abuzz lately …. you can’t miss the construction and planning for the new High Street when you drive around and the State Farm Campus keeps adding interesting concepts. Today we were invited to check out Sankranti Kitchen … this fast-casual restaurant (think Chipotle for Indian food) serves up popular Indian favorites in a delicious, affordable way! … Read More »
April 20th, 2022 Archer High School for the 7A- Region 7 Championship Track and Field Meet.
This year’s Regional Meet was held in just one day. In Previous years, this meet was held over the duration of 2 days with prelims and final races. However, this year would be different and difficult because every race was its own final.… Read More »
Stage Door TheatrePerforming Arts Academy celebrates its one-year anniversary.
Founded in 2021, the Stage Door Performing Arts Academy (SDPAA) serves to educate and inspire children and young adults ages 3 through 18 in the performing arts. Offerings taught by their team of theatre professionals and educators include acting, musical theatre, dance, costuming, set design, performance opportunities, and more!… Read More »
Groovin’ on the Green is back with free monthly concerts at the Brook Run Park Amphitheater from June through October.
Dunwoody, GA – April 27, 2022 – Dunwoody Parks and Recreation will bring more music to Brook Run Park in 2022 than ever before with its popular Groovin’ on the Green summer concert series. It will run from June through October and feature free concerts at the Brook Run Park Amphitheater on the second Saturday of every month.… Read More »
I’ve fallen in love with Oakland Cemetery. I had always wanted to go and finally went last fall with my mom and meandered all around. The plants and flowers and architecture and views of downtown all around mesmerized me. I joined the Oakland Foundation that very day and have been back for events and just to wander. … Read More »
