Dunwoody Mayor Lynn Deutsch will seek reelection!

Lynn has led Dunwoody over the past four years as the city raised police salaries by nearly 40 percent, increased green space and parks, fixed intersections, improved pedestrian safety, and supported local non-profits as they dealt with the impacts of the pandemic, allowing them to feed, house, and offer mental health services to those in need.… Read More »

Directory: Private Schools with Open Houses and Campus Tours

OPEN HOUSES & CAMPUS TOURS ALEFBET PRESCHOOL, THE (at Congregation Beth Shalom) 5303 Winters Chapel Road Atlanta, GA 30360 (770) 399-7622 www.alefbetpreschool.com   ALFRED & ADELE DAVIS ACADEMY, THE

DIVE INTO DAVIS: PARENT INFORMATION SESSIONS
Please contact Lisa Mirsky, Director of Admissions at 678-527-3300 to set up your personal tour. You may also complete the tour request form here and someone from our admissions team will follow-up with you.Read More »

Young Men’s Service League Dunwoody Chapter Wins Rookie of the Year Award National Organization Recognizes Chapter for Outstanding Service to Area Nonprofits

The Dunwoody Chapter of the Young Men’s Service League (YMSL) received the coveted “Rookie of the Year” award from the national YMSL organization this summer. The members of the Dunwoody Chapter volunteered more than 3,700 hours during the 2022/2023 school year, the most of any new YMSL chapter in the Southeast region. This is the second award for the Dunwoody Chapter, which received the “Most Hours Served” award in 2022.… Read More »

Audra’s Homegrown Tomatoes + Gazpacho Recipe

by Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection

I am so excited about my tomato crop this year.   I’ve never had such a bountiful tomato harvest!  I finally realized growing tomatoes in pots is MUCH more difficult than planting them straight into the ground.   In all my previous years of trying to grow tomatoes, I would get one or two from each pot and found myself watering the pots multiple times per day because they were so thirsty the pots kept drying out.  … Read More »

Books Giveaway: Born a Crime and I Have Some Questions for You

by Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection

Recently I asked the Aha! subscribers what they recommend as my next books to read and got a lot of great suggestions! 

From the following list, I chose two:

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Dunwoody approves mid-year pay increase for police

Salaries for Dunwoody Police have increased six times since 2021 to remain competitive in recruiting and retaining top talent.

 

Dunwoody, GA – July 25, 2023 – The Dunwoody City Council voted Monday night to approve a mid-year pay increase averaging 10 percent for police officers, detectives, sergeants, and lieutenants. This raise, which will go into effect on August 1, is in addition to a 4 percent increase at the start of the year.… Read More »

Sign up now to play with the DHS Jr. Wildcats

 

Join the Dunwoody Junior Wildcats Foootball team for the 2023 Fall Season! If you have a rising 6th, 7th or 8th grader and live in the Dunwoody HS district (including if they currently attend a private school), they’re eligible to play for one of the 2-3 grade based teams.

Practices take place on the field at Dunwoody HS on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 6 – 8 pm, subject to change.… Read More »

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Giveaway: 2 Tickets to Today’s Braves Game vs Arizona Diamondbacks at 12:20 – Winner has been announced!

Update:  Winner is Betsy Armstrong

The Aha! Connection is giving away two tickets to see the Braves game this afternoon.

  • Today, July 20th, First Pitch: 12:20 p.m.
  • Section 113; Row 15 Seats 1&2  (Seats are covered by the overhang so excellent shade!)
Here’s how to win:

Simply add your comment to this post on our WEBSITE indicating that you want to win. … Read More »

Children’s and Young Adult Book Sale

Friends of the Dunwoody Library hosts a Children’s and Young Adult book sale at Dunwoody Library, July 28, 29, 31, 2023.
Friday, 10am-Noon Preview Shopping for Members Only
— Noon-5pm Open to All
Saturday 10am-5pm
Monday 10am -5pm Bargain Day – Fill a large grocery bag for $7.00

Get ready for back-to-school with board books, picture books, early readers, chapter books, Young Adult fiction, graphic novels, and more!… Read More »

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Contact:

Friends of Dunwoody Library
(470) 531-4074
friendsdunwlibr@gmail.com

Distillery Of Modern Art Serves Up Laughs And Cocktails At Top Shelf Comedy Series

Distillery of Modern Art’s monthly stand-up comedy series, Top Shelf Comedy, featuring the best of Atlanta’s comedians is back for another round on Sunday, August 20th from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Host Amy Brown and comedians Amanda Marks, Carter Deems and David Perdue will deliver a healthy serving of non stop laughs at the go-to, anti-infused imbibing destination in the heart of Chamblee.  … Read More »

Distillery Of Modern Art Serves Up Laughs And Cocktails At Top Shelf Comedy Series      

Distillery of Modern Art’s monthly stand-up comedy series, Top Shelf Comedy, featuring the best of Atlanta’s comedians is back for another round on Sunday, August 20th from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Host Amy Brown and comedians Amanda Marks, Carter Deems and David Perdue will deliver a healthy serving of non stop laughs at the go-to, anti-infused imbibing destination in the heart of Chamblee.  … Read More »

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Distillery Of Modern Art Serves Up Laughs And Cocktails At Top Shelf Comedy Series      

Distillery of Modern Art’s monthly stand-up comedy series, Top Shelf Comedy, featuring the best of Atlanta’s comedians is back for another round on Sunday, August 20th from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Host Amy Brown and comedians Amanda Marks, Carter Deems and David Perdue will deliver a healthy serving of non stop laughs at the go-to, anti-infused imbibing destination in the heart of Chamblee.  … Read More »

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Drink and Draw at Distillery of Modern Art

KA POW! Fight that creative slump and join Distillery of Modern Art for Drink & Draw on August 3rd, 2023 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The beloved distillery is partnering with MomoCon and Infinite Realities, both known for their love of comics, anime and video games, for an unforgettable evening. Craft cocktails and dynamite live cosplay models can be expected to help get those creative juices flowing.… Read More »

Dunwoody Woman’s Club 50th Anniversary Home Tour – October 4, 2023

Let’s Celebrate Dunwoody Woman’s Club 50th Annual Home Tour! The tour will be held on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. As the club celebrates the 50th Dunwoody Home Tour, we reflect with gratitude on the many homeowners in our community who have so graciously opened their beautiful homes for our tour through the years.… Read More »

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Contact:

Maria V. Barnhart
(404) 310-0546
mariavbarnhart@gmail.com

Mount Vernon Announces Partnership with The Dewey Schools in Vietnam

The Mount Vernon School, a Preschool through Grade 12 school announced today it has formed based in Sandy Springs, announced today a strategic partnership with The Dewey Schools in Vietnam. Aligned with Mount Vernon’s mission, to prepare all students to be college-ready, globally competitive, and engaged citizen leaders, the partnership will provide opportunities for students, faculty, and staff in both countries to increase their global perspective through curriculum development, onsite visits, and opportunities for exchange.… Read More »