USAVolleyball 12U National Championships

Alexa Keefe, a Dunwoody resident and rising 7th grader at Peachtree Middle School, and her A5 Mizuno Volleyball 12-Jing teammates won the USAVolleyball 12U National Championships in Indianapolis, IN on June 26th.  They went 11-0 during the 4-day tournament and beat FORZA1 out of Los Angeles for the National title.  Congratulations, Alexa and team!

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Dunwoody Municipal Court to offer amnesty in July

Dunwoody’s amnesty program is designed to encourage people to return to court and resolve outstanding violations.

Dunwoody, GA – June 27, 2022 – During the month of July, Dunwoody Municipal Court will hold an amnesty program for individuals with past-due traffic citations and/or active bench warrants for failing to appear in court. The goal is to settle outstanding violations with the court and reduce arrests. … Read More »

Red, White, and Boone’s

Toast to freedom at Boone’s with their specialty Fourth of July cocktail the ‘Home of the Brave’ featuring a unique blend of house-infused cranberry vodka, blue curaçao, pomegranate, yuzu, luxardo cherry and lemon bitters. This festive, refreshing cocktail will be available Wednesday, June 29th to Sunday, July 10 for revelers to come back for seconds. Pair with one of Boone’s delicious menu items such as the fried chicken sandwich for lunch or lemon ricotta ravioli for dinner.… Read More »

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St. Baldrick’s in the Dunwoody 4th of July parade

Looking for volunteers to promote St. Baldrick’s in this year’s Dunwoody 4th of July Parade –
Georgia’s Largest Independence Day Parade.
We will walk along the parade route handing out tee shirts.
We start close to All Saints Catholic Church in Dunwoody and finish close to Dunwoody Village Parkway.
In 2019 the parade attracted over 2,500 participants and 35,000 spectators!… Read More »

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Contact:

Donal Fleming
(678) 777-9015
df@flemingtechnical.com

Intown Stars undergoes a $4 Million Renovation; Moves to a 75,000 square-foot facility

“Intown Stars is the foundation of our family; it has grown and expanded through the years with my boys. It is an integral part of our lives,” explains Intown Stars Owner and CEO, Anna Santiago.

Anna is an intrepid entrepreneur and self-starter with over 25 years of experience in executive level management and leadership development. She is a visionary leader who built and runs one of the largest gymnastics centers in the southeast, with 65 employees and over 1,700 children coming through a week.… Read More »

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Anna Santiago
(404) 330-8988
Anna@intownstarsgymnastics.com

Principal Bass welcomes Northwestern University fencing coach

Principal Bass and the Dunwoody High School fencing team welcomed Northwestern University’s head coach emeritus to our summer fencing camp.
Coach Schiller brought his extensive knowledge of fencing to our team and to students from our feeder schools.
The 2022-23 Georgia High School Fencing League season begins in September. Dunwoody High School practice begins in August.… Read More »

Contact:

Kathy Vail

Are your Oak Trees dying, diseased or being attacked by tiny caterpillars?

Below is a response from the Fulton County Extension Office Forwarded to us by Mrs. Larry Jones.   She and other neighbors were worried about the health of the Oak Trees in our community….   We have been receiving many, many calls about Oak Trees within the last 2-3 weeks throughout Fulton County and other neighboring counties. The experts at UGA say that the issue is due to the infestation of the leafminer pest which causes damage to the leaves but not the tree.Read More »

DUMC FALL SOCCER FOR KIDS AGES 3-12 YEARS

DUNWOODY UMC FALL REC SOCCER – Keeping the Game FUN for Kids!

Registration now open! Play with friends in a fun, family-focused environment. Recreation teams available for children ages 3 through 12.

OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY. REGISTER ONLINE AT https://dunwoodyumcsports.sportngin.com/register/form/383907285

TEAMS FILL UP QUICKLY! REGISTER EARLY AND SAVE $15 PER CHILD THROUGH JUNE 30th.

Saturday-only Introductory Program for 3- and 4-year-olds!… Read More »

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Contact:

Devonta White
(770) 394-0675
devonta.white@dunwoodyumc.org

Dunwoody Native Enters Class of 2026 Plebe Summer at the U.S. Naval Academy

ANNAPOLIS, Md. – AUSTIN TAYLOR a graduate of THE MOUNT VERNON SCHOOL in ATLANTA, Ga. was inducted into the Naval Academy Class of 2026 Wednesday, June 30, and will begin six challenging weeks of basic midshipman training as part of Plebe Summer.
Approximately 1,200 candidates are selected each year for the Academy’s “plebe” or freshman class, and each student is required to participate in Plebe Summer.… Read More »

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MEDIA CONTACTS: Elizabeth Wrightson, Colleen Krueger, Madelyn Flayler
(410) 293-2292
mediarelations@usna.edu

Meet Rebekah Daniell and learn how she can help you with the College Admissions Process – Giveaway Included!

by Audra Anders for The Aha! Connection

My youngest fell in love with Chemistry in 8th grade.  I would never ever have 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 »

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Piedmont Park Arts Festival Returns This August

Recognized as one of the best outdoor festivals in Atlanta, the Piedmont Park Arts Festival returns to the heart of Midtown on Saturday, August 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, August 21, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Presented by the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces and held in picturesque Piedmont Park, the festival will feature approximately 250 artists including painters, photographers, sculptors, leather and metalworkers, glass blowers, jewelers, and crafters.… Read More »

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THE 2022 SEARCH FOR THE SOUTH’S FUNNIEST ACCOUNTANT

The Search for the South’s Funniest Accountant is a standup comedy show competition that has become an institution in the Atlanta business community. The show was originally created by Accountants One CEO and businessman, Dan Erling, as a platform to showcase the less celebrated comedic talents of our accountant friends and colleagues.

Since 2006, the show has proven that accountants are more than just number crunchers.… Read More »

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Contact:

Vivien Canady
(770) 395-6969
vcanady@sufleadership.org

Women’s Bible Study Starting this Fall

 

Interested in joining a Bible Study this fall? You can register for the Dunwoody Women’s Community Bible Study class which meets on Wednesdays from 9:30-11:30am at Dunwoody Baptist Church from Sept. 7th thru April 27th. This year we will study the books of Daniel, Colossians, 1,2 & 3 John, Philemon, and Jude. Children’s Bible study also available for preschoolers.… Read More »

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Judy Weathers

Get Funky With Punk Bingo at Red’s Beer Garden

On June 23rd, Red’s Beer Garden is bringing a highly anticipated twist on the conventional bingo night: Punk Bingo! No ordinary game night, this recurring event will be infused with punk music and a little cringe humor, all while raising money and support for a different nonprofit each month. Players are suggested to bring a donation of $5 for one bingo card or $10 for 3 bingo cards, earning an evening of entertainment and a chance to compete for a variety of prizes, including swag, to-go beer from an assortment of breweries, and more.… Read More »

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(770) 637-2299
emma@carenwestpr.com

Red’s Beer Garden Hosts Second Annual Hot Dog Eating Competition

With the Fourth of July comes celebrations with friends and family, lively cookouts, fireworks and, of course, hot dog eating competitions. A favorite American past time, hot dog lovers looking for a front row seat to a nail biting event are invited to Red’s Beer Garden on Sunday, July 3rd at 2 p.m. for their second annual hot dog eating competition.… Read More »

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(770) 637-2299