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Inspired by the sun, sand, sips and sounds of “summers when…”, Vesper is celebrating Memorial Day weekend with a three-day bash. Kicking off the festivities on Saturday, May 25th with a boozy ice luge and beach tunes, staycationers are invited to tap the Glenwood Park haunt’s lifeguards for breezy cocktails, poptails, Jell-O shots and zero proof offerings.… Read More »
(404) 963-6902
The construction of plunge pools outside the Crean Eco Classroom addresses erosion and improves safety for visitors.
Dunwoody, GA – May 21, 2024 – Dunwoody City Council Members joined leaders of the Dunwoody Nature Center on Monday to celebrate an important stormwater improvement project. Funding for the $700,000 project to stabilize the area around the Eco Classroom came from the City’s Stormwater Repairs and Maintenance budget.… Read More »
Hi, My name is Celia Carter. I am a recent graduate of Dunwoody High, swam competitively for 13 years and am currently an assistant coach at Village Mill swim team. This is my 4th year teaching swim lessons. I have a pool in my backyard or I can come to you. I can help with the younger ones to get them safe in the water or with older ones wanting to improve their strokes or techniques.… Read More »
Celia Carter
(470) 314-5633
celiagcarter@gmail.com
This event is a Williams Syndrome Fund raiser to help with research. The event will take place friday, May 24th from 12:00 noon until 3:00 p.m. at Dunwoody Baptist Church Gym. Please see the flyer to register. We hope to see you there!
Williams syndrome is a rare genetic condition that is present at birth and can affect anyone.… Read More »
Chenelle Mosley
(404) 482-4222
chenellemosley@gmail.com
Celebrating 10 years of success in Avondale Estates, the crew at Wild Heaven Beer is hosting a Memorial Day Weekend bash with frosty brews, delicious eats, drink specials, music and more. The shenanigans kick off at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 24th, with Geoff Melkonian from The Remakes, and continue throughout the weekend with performances by Dave Howard Coons and Mutant County Line on Saturday, Blackfoot Daisy on Sunday, and Omer Netzer accompanied by Brewmaster Eric Johnson on the pedal steel guitar on Memorial Day, May 27th.… Read More »
(ATLANTA, GA) – Atlanta’s Audrey Galex is thrilled to be the featured guest author at a morning of exploration and creativity at The Breman Museum, perfect for families with children aged 12 and under, on Sunday, May 19, from 10 am – noon. Galex will captivate young minds with a delightful reading session of her book, Turtle Rocks.… Read More »
Aimee Schmidt
(678) 222-3700
Aschmidt@thebreman.org
Join Westside Motor Lounge for a rhinestone rockin’ honky tonk jamboree in honor of National Tennessee Whiskey Day on Tuesday, May 21st at 6 pm. Enjoy whiskey cocktails crafted by five of Atlanta’s finest bartenders, competing live for a chance to win a trip to the Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery in Nashville. Dive into fried chicken from Mother’s Best Fried Chicken, groove to tunes spun by DJ Bottom Shelf, get inked with flash tattoos by artist Benzy and strike a pose at the live art spray-can photo backdrop courtesy of WIP Studios.… Read More »
Saddle up your horse and ride into the city for Westside Motor Lounge’s rhinestone rockin’ honky tonk jamboree in honor of National Tennessee Whiskey Day on Tuesday, May 21st. Kicking off at 6 pm, Atlanta cowboys and cowgirls alike are invited to revel in the holiday spirit with whiskey cocktails crafted by five of Atlanta’s finest bartenders, competing live for a chance to win an exclusive trip to the Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery in Nashville.… Read More »
by Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection
I’m a mom of boys…well now they are men but they are still messy boys at heart. For our TV time together, we’ve always watched sports or Turtle-Man back in the day. When they were young, my sons and hubby ganged up on me when it was time to get new furniture for the den and convinced me to purchase a reclining sofa, a reclining love seat and a single recliner. … Read More »
Sophomore Class officers for the 2024- 2025 school year are:
Spirit Chair – Arielle Matana
Secretary – Lucy Ruark
Vice President – Ashtyn Bens
President – Charlotte Rueckel
Junior Class officers for the 2024- 2025 school year are:
Spirit Chair – Christian Lee
Secretary – Ava Ceo
Vice President – Reece Thompson
President – Evie Leish
Your Senior Class officers for the 2024- 2025 school year are:
Spirit Chair – Parker Moore
Secretary – Brittan Parks
Vice President – Natalie Woodrow
President – Patrick Stephens
SGA officers for the 2024- 2025 school year are:
Spirit Coordinators – Brady McGee, Morgan Sturtz, and Mallory Baron
Recruitment Chairs – Maya Israel and Clara Cann
Sergeants Of Art – Mariana Queiroz and Zil Patel
Sophomore Liaison – Amelia Ferriera
Vice President of Logistics – Jack Lamb
Vice President of Communications – Shelby Verlander
President – Hannah Litvak … Read More »
Dunwoody, GA – May 13, 2024 – Dunwoody Parks and Recreation will celebrate the season with the Kickoff to Summer at Two Bridges Park on Friday, May 24 at 11 a.m. This event will mark the 2024 opening of the park’s popular splash pad, which debuted last year.… Read More »
Fore-get the stress of planning and treat mom to a relaxing day at Boone’s. On Sunday, May 12, 2024, guests are invited to enjoy elevated new American cuisine while overlooking the stunning Bobby Jones Golf Course in Buckhead. Treat the lady of the hour to a selection of brunch and lunch favorites including Gulf Shrimp & Grits, Fried Green Tomato Eggs Benedict and Boone’s Monte Cristo.… Read More »
riley diclemente
(770) 835-4267
riley@carenwestpr.com
Several elementary schools in the Dunwoody Cluster are welcoming back graduating high school seniors to take one last stroll through the hallway as teachers, staff and students cheer you on. Please spread the word to your classmates! See details below.
School Date and Time Austin Elementary Monday, May 20 at 9:00 am (arrive by 8:50 am, wear cap and gown) Chestnut Elementary Friday, May 17 at 1:00 pm (wear college shirt for photo, if applicable) Dunwoody Elementary Friday, May 17 at 1:30 pm (arrive by 1:00 pm, wear cap and gown) Hightower Elementary Tuesday, May 21 at 9:00 am (wear cap and gown) Kingsley Elementary Thursday, May 16 at 8:45 am Vanderlyn Elementary Monday, May 20 at 12:45 (arrive by 12:30 pm, wear cap and gown)… Read More »
