I met Dr. Erick Smith while we were both students at Auburn University and we have remained lifelong friends. Fast forward and I now find myself in that stage of life where my arms are suddenly not long enough to allow me to read the fine print especially if the lights are dim. … Read More »
In 2000, right about the time I was becoming a mom for the second time, Angela Naples didn’t realize it, but she was about to be one of the founders of Atlanta Academy. My family moved from Brookhaven to Dunwoody right before the start of the school year in 2002.… Read More »
Last week I had the pleasure of dropping by her office right in the middle of Dunwoody Village (think walking distance to NFA, Fresh Market, Bar{n} and more!)… Read More »
As we move into fall, the blooming season is ending. Here are a few tips for caring for your hydrangeas in August.
If your hydrangeas are still blooming, be sure to deadhead them as the flowers fade.
For lovely dried flowers, cut some stems just before the flowers begin to fade and turn brown. You can hang them in a dry, dark location until dried to preserve the color.
Win one of these four books! We’ll announce four winners on Friday, 8/12. Each winner will get one of the following books. All you have to do to win is comment which one you’d like to win…on our website or Facebook page plus include the last book you’ve read that you’d recommend to us!
The Grammy winning, multi-platinum superstar entertainer Michael Buble will be back on the road with his brand new “Higher” tour.
Bublé’s previous global tour which ended in 2021 spanned across 25 countries worldwide and included 61 sold out US shows alone and a collective audience of well over 800,000 fans.… Read More »
Win two tickets to see “Where the Crawdads Sing” at the new Studio Movie Grill North Point in Alpharetta AND an autographed copy of the book signed by author Delia Owens! Enter by posting a comment of your favorite Southern dish. One winner will be chosen randomly … deadline to enter is 7/20/22 @ 5PM EST.… Read More »
My youngest fell in love with Chemistry in 8th grade. I would never everhave guessed this would happen in a million years. I credit Brad Daniell, Walt’s 8th grade science teacher at Peachtree Charter Middle School. Walt loved Mr. D’s class so much that when he found out Brad and his wife Rebekah were tutoring kids outside of school, he signed up for biology tutoring in the SUMMER. … Read More »
DECATUR, GA. – June 21, 2022 – As educators seek more creative ways to support students’ learning, a key resource for schools is the local public library. Now, as part of a national trend,DeKalb County Public Library and City Schools of Decatur have formed a partnership to increase students’ access to digital reading materials from the library.… Read More »
In 2002 when I was looking to move from Brookhaven to Dunwoody, my husband would swear we toured at least 1,000 houses. I was very thorough in my search which included a great Cape Cod style home in The Branches. Guess who showed it to me? Arje’ and Jim McCarty! … Read More »
We gave away four books last week in exchange for 39 amazing suggestions from our subscribers! We had a few authors listed more than once (Emily St John Mandel 2, Jean Hanff Gorelitz 2, Kate Quinn 3, Lisa Jewell 2, and Marie Benedict 2). But, only one book recommended multiple times……The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave…so I downloaded it immediately! … Read More »
The Aha! Connection subscribers are invited to an advance screening of upcoming animated comedy “MARCEL THE SHELL WITH SHOES ON” It will be hitting ATL theaters July 8.
MARCEL THE SHELL WITH SHOES ON is a continuation of the beloved YouTube shorts voiced by Jenny Slate that you can find here
Here’s how to get tickets to see MARCEL THE SHELL WITH SHOES ON for FREE on 6/22.… Read More »
A few years ago my family was on a glass bottom boat in Jamaica and the family that boarded after us looked familiar but I couldn’t place them. It was driving me crazy and I’m sure the mom thought I was crazy since I kept staring at her! Finally my husband and I realized the mom was realtor Jodi Halpert who advertised with Aha!… Read More »