Travel Tuesday with Danielle ~ This Summer, Pick A Destination Where You Do NOT Need A Rental Car!

by Danielle Garrett of PlanIt Travel Designs for The Aha! Connection

Don’t let this rental car crisis crush your travel plans!  Many are itching to finally travel and wanting to make last minute plans.  If you haven’t already booked a trip, be strategic in picking your destination. This problem should settle down after the summer, but the surge in U.S.… Read More »

Preschool Openings

We are proud to announce that Chamblee Methodist Kindergarten was awarded the
Best Pre-school/Daycare by The Crier newspaper which serves the Dunwoody, Sandy Springs,
and Brookhaven area. Our child- centered preschool/kindergarten allows children ages
9 months – Kindergarten to grow and develop through hands- on learning experiences with the best teachers around. Accredited by SACS and proven to be successful year after year CMK parents continue to praise our program.… Read More »

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Contact:

Mellie O'Keefe
(770) 457-2527
mokeefe@chambleeumc.org

AR Workshop UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

Join us for some DIY fun this week! Our workshop is perfect for date nights, birthday parties, baby showers, team building, ladies night out (10% OFF), and much more! We can also package your project as a DIY To GO Kit, or make it for you if you don’t have time. Browse hundreds of amazing projects and register for your next workshop at arworkshop.com/chamblee… Read More »

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Contact:

Melissa Martin
(470) 208-3399
chamblee@arworkshop.com

Give Kids Tools for School for the Next School Year!

While the current school year is winding down, here at CAC we are already looking ahead to help our local students be prepared to learn come August! Together we can give local children Tools for School!

Just $40 provides a child with a new backpack and school supplies!

Please help CAC prepare up to 1,000 local children for the start of school with backpacks custom packed with supplies per school and grade.… Read More »

Brian and Silvia Eufinger are helping kids get into their dream colleges and saving families money….

by Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection

So, how can I get your attention?  Let me try this:

Current 8th graders have control NOW over which college they can attend.   Yep, I said 8th graders…. let me say it again…. EIGHTH GRADERS.

What do I mean? Well, GPA (Grade Point Average) is EXTREMELY important to colleges, and grade inflation has been dramatically rising the last decade, with over 47% of students having an A average in 2017, and likely more than 50% today!… Read More »

Need Mulch? Call Tyler Eith for a great deal!

Note from Audra:   I’ve known Tyler since he was around 10 years old and can highly recommend him!  I’ve hired him already this week!

 

My name is Tyler Eith,  I’m a Dunwoody High graduate and just finished my freshman year at UGA.  

 

Do you need any mulch for your yard?

 

I can pickup (from the nursery), deliver, AND install/lay a full truckload of mulch into your plant beds for $140. … Read More »

Dunwoody to hold in-person Memorial Day Ceremony

DeKalb County Commissioner and former Army Captain Steve Bradshaw will be the keynote speaker for this year’s ceremony.

Dunwoody, GA – May 17, 2021 – The City of Dunwoody Parks and Recreation Department will hold its annual Memorial Day Ceremony at 10 a.m. on May 31 at the Brook Run Park Veterans Memorial, located at 4770 N.… Read More »

Travel Tuesday with Danielle ~ Why CABO SAN LUCAS is a Great Travel Choice!

by Danielle Garrett of PlanIt Travel Designs for The Aha! Connection

Cabo San Lucas is located on the southernmost tip of the Baja Peninsula on the western side of Mexico.  Cabo is known for its stunning scenery and perfect for those seeking adventure.  The massive resorts in places like Cancun and Riviera Maya become the destination, whereas Cabo beckons the traveler to venture outside the resort with many different experiences. … Read More »

Tum Pok Pok ~ a Lunch with Lauren Review

by Lauren Townsend for The Aha! Connection

Tum Pok Pok is authentic Thai street food in a bright, fun, and casual setting on Buford Highway in Chamblee. If you are familiar with Bangkok Thyme in Sandy Springs, Tum Pok Pok has the same owner, Adidsara Weerasin. From the second you walk in, you are transformed to Thai Isan, which is the Northeastern region.… Read More »

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Dunwoody Fencers qualify for Nationals

Congratulations to Dunwoody FC fencers Ryan Scharf and Jeffrey Berkowitz on excellent results in the DIv. III mens épée event at the GA Division Qualifying tournament. Ryan earned the gold medal; Jeffrey earned the bronze medal. Both qualified for USA Fencing’s 2021 National Championships. The National Championships will take place in Philadelphia in July.
Ryan and Jeffrey are coached by Head Coach Kathy Vail of Dunwoody Fencing Club… Read More »

ARC awards grant to City of Dunwoody for redevelopment plan

The Dunwoody Edge City 2.0 Redevelopment Plan will focus on the future of the Dunwoody Perimeter Market.

Dunwoody, GA – May 12, 2021 – The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) today announced it has awarded a Community Development Assistance Program (CDAP) grant to the City of Dunwoody to help fund the Dunwoody Edge City 2.0 Redevelopment Plan.… Read More »

Challenge Coins awarded for heroic rescues

The late Kim McGrady of Dunwoody, who died while saving others during a riptide at Miramar Beach, his 17-year-old son Colton and his son’s friend Preston Lyn, were awarded Lifesaving Challenge Coins from the South Walton Fire Department for their role in rescuing nine people during Spring Break last month. The coins were presented during the Dunwoody City Council meeting on Monday night.… Read More »

Dunwoody Police Announces Inaugural Teen Police Academy – Now accepting applications!

Dunwoody Police is proud to announce our Inaugural Teen Police Academy. The Dunwoody Teen Police Academy is part of the community policing efforts of the Dunwoody Police Department. The academy is dedicated to increasing the relationship between the youth of our community and our Police Department through fun and exciting interactive education. Our goal is to make the Teen Police Academy a positive, rewarding and enlightening experience for all attendees.… Read More »

Recently at Lunch with Lauren: The Classic Greek, Karv Kitchen, The Ginger Room, Zentea and more!

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

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5/13:  Don’t tell me Dunwoody only has pizza places

5/12:  My friend shared some of her treats from The Classic Greek and now I can’t stop. Despina Lamas, walk me through what I’ve eaten here.… Read More »