Girl Scout Gold Award – help needed

Hi! My name is Ansley Wassell and I am an Ambassador Girl Scout from Troop 10571. For my Gold Award project, I built a mailbox for the upper campus of Dunwoody Elementary School (formerly Kittredge Magnet School). As part of my project, I have to show how I’ve impacted my community. However, due to Covid-19, kids and adults were not in the school so I was unable to reach my in-person impact goal.… Read More »

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Ansley Wassell
(770) 296-7329
ansleywassell@gmail.com

Dunwoody High Principal Announcement: Tom Bass!

   Note from Audra:   This is great news in my opinion!   Bass is just what we need to get the Wildcat Pride back in check!   Follow his Lambert Hype page on Instagram and view some of his past videos to see just how much excitement he’ll bring back with him to Dunwoody High!

from the DHS eNewsletter:

I am excited to share that a new principal has been named for Dunwoody High.… Read More »

T-shirts celebrating the 50th anniversary of DHS

My name is Maggie Ridl, DHS Class of 2022. As part of my Academy of Finance business, I am selling t-shirts celebrating the 50th anniversary of DHS. The t-shirts are short sleeve, high quality Comfort Colors brand. To honor the original school colors, the shirts are in throwback maroon and gold.

Prices: Adult S-XL $19.99 ($4 additional per shirt for XXL& XXXL) OR 2 for $34.99 (Save $5)

Orders start today for delivery in mid to late August.… Read More »

Worth the Drive: Roosevelt’s Little White House

By Christina Mimms for The Aha! Connection

Just south of Atlanta lies an important piece of American and presidential history – Franklin Roosevelt’s Little White House in Warm Springs, Ga. A drive here makes for an easy day trip from Atlanta and a glimpse into a time capsule of sorts with its significance.

Roosevelt learned of Warm Springs and its therapies for polio patients in 1924, long before he was elected U.S.… Read More »

North Point Community Church Conducts Virtual Back to School Drive to Benefit Local Students

Alpharetta, Ga. Every year, some students go back to school without basic school supplies. In response, North Point Community Church is inviting the public to join in a virtual Back to School Drive now through August 2. To participate, go to https://northpoint.org/backtoschooldrive and make a monetary donation. Every dollar donated will be used to purchase school supply sets for students in need who attend local schools.… Read More »

City of Dunwoody completes sidewalk project on Tilly Mill Road

The project includes new bike lanes and improves pedestrian access from Womack Road to North Peachtree Road.

 Dunwoody, GA – July 22, 2021 – The City of Dunwoody is enhancing pedestrian safety and connectivity with the addition of new sidewalks along Tilly Mill Road. Dunwoody Mayor Lynn Deutsch and City Council Members gathered for a ribbon cutting this morning.… Read More »

Collecting School Supplies for CAC at Ashford Pointe Dental + Sleep Better Georgia

Ashford Pointe Dental and Sleep Better Georgia are collecting school supplies and backpacks to help the Community Assistance Center supply enough materials for their Teacher’s Closet.

The Teacher’s Closet allows for students and teachers to restock their classrooms with donated supplies throughout the year. If you’re a patient or friend of the practice, we encourage you to join us to serve students in DeKalb County!… Read More »

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Contact:

Cathy Daly
(770) 394-4310
cathy@sleepbetterga.com

Clubhouse Atlanta

Clubhouse Atlanta is now open to serve adults with a mental illness. The program is based on Work Ordered Day evidence-based standards established by Clubhouse International serving over 300 clubhouses worldwide. Tours are offered regularly. The Clubhouse is an independent non-profit organization located at St Patrick’s Episcopal Church.… Read More »

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Contact:

Freddy Morello
(770) 986-8970
freddy@clubhouseatlanta.org

The Friends Experience

The FRIENDS™ Experience is now open in Atlanta through September 6th! Get ready to step inside the world of FRIENDS™. Explore 12 rooms of set recreations, Joey and Chandler’s apartment, Monica and Rachel’s kitchen, and Central Perk. You’ll even get to poke Ugly Naked Guy. The FRIENDS™ Experience: The One In Atlanta is located at 1155 Mount Vernon Hwy NE, Suite 150, at Perimeter Pointe in Sandy Springs.… Read More »

Local private school, Dunwoody Christian School, moves to a new campus!

Dunwoody Christian School (DCS) is opening its doors this fall at a new campus in Dunwoody. DCS first opened in 2018 with just 11 students in grades K through 2 on the campus of Dunwoody Community Church (DCC). Now 3 years later, having outgrown the space at their starter campus, they plan to open this Fall with over 70 students in grades K through 5 as they continue on the path to grow one grade per year until they reach grades K though 12.… Read More »

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Contact:

Jasmine Little
(678) 327-8181
info@dunwoodycs.org

North Point Community Church Offers Free Leadership Lab with Chick-fil-A Expert

If you have customers, this is for you! Elizabeth Dixon, Principal Leader for Service and Hospitality Strategy for Chick-fil-A, will share five key elements for an exceptional customer experience in a free, online event July 22 7:30-8:00 a.m. presented by North Point Community Church. Dixon will also explain how applying these principles can create a customer experience that is defined by excellence and produces loyalty.… Read More »

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Contact:

Amanda Roper
(678) 892-5000
amanda.roper@northpoint.org

Peggy and Audra Visit CrossFit Dunwoody

by Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection

I first visited CrossFit Dunwoody in April of 2019.  Much has changed since then.  First, the owner, Glenn, has gotten a haircut, a wife, and will become a father in October!  Probably more noticeable are their new digs…. CrossFit Dunwoody vacated their space in the Dunwoody Village shopping center now occupied by Village Threads and moved about 100 yards away into the out-parcel that used to be Jiffy Lube. … Read More »

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Lately at Lunch with Lauren ~ New El Azteca • C&S • Yummy Non-Alcoholic Drinks • Fried Chicken • MacNCheese • Macaroons • El Capitan

Recent excerpts from our Lunch with Lauren Facebook Group by Lauren Townsend for The Aha! Connection

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July 5:

Tomorrow is National Fried Chicken Day, so that means marinating your chicken today. I marinate chicken overnight in buttermilk, cayenne, paprika, salt and pepper. But some people like to brine chicken.… Read More »

Unusual Plant Blooming in Audra’s Home Town

by Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection     

This post is for those who love plants and gardening!

My dad sent me this note along with the photos he took of the Century Plant blooming in my home town!   I thought it was cool enough to share!

from my Dad:

Unusual plant blooming in Opelika on corner of 3rd Street and 5th Ave (Rocky Brook Rd.)Read More »