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1) Do you wish you could just have a healthy lifestyle without being “on or off” a diet?
2) Do you wish you exercised or exercised more than you do ?
3) Do you wish you could lose weight without counting calories, counting points, or taking pills/supplements?
4) Do you wish you slept better?
5) Do you wish you dealt with emotional eating better and had a plan on how to control that?… Read More »
I hope you are all doing well during these uncertain times. My name is Nathan and I am a senior at Vanderbilt University from the Atlanta area. I graduated from Lakeside High School in 2017 and grew up in DeKalb County. This summer, my friends and I have started an organization called VolunTeach Tutoring Services which allows young people to help nonprofit organizations in a unique and direct way.… Read More »
Dunwoody High School fencing team members painted three picnic tables for the City of Dunwoody Economic Development Department’s program to encourage outdoor dining at local restaurants in the pandemic distancing period. To promote outdoor dining, the city is asking community groups to paint picnic tables donated by Home Depot and will give them to local restaurants that need the extra seating… Read More »
Atlanta Academy serves 350 preschool-8th grade students in North Atlanta. Our mission to give every student the individual attention they need to succeed is at the core of everything we do. Small class sizes allow our teachers to understand their students’ individual strengths and help them discover their own unique talents. High performing student achievement is nurtured in an inclusive, non-denominational atmosphere, where families are engaged.… Read More »
Bored? If yes, great time for a Financial Scavenger Hunt. No, well it is STILL time for a Financial Scavenger Hunt. If you are quarantined with someone else, then maybe split the list in half and see who will find all of their items the fastest!
History Alive – Saturday, July 18, 2020, 9:30-11am
History Alive is back with The Winston Churchill You Never Knew, presented by Joe Wilson.
As one of the most revered leaders in modern history, Sir Winston Churchill inspired his nation and the world with his passionate and compelling speeches during some of history’s darkest hours. A British politician, army officer and writer, he was appointed Prime Minister by King George VI of the United Kingdom from 1940-1945 and again from 1951-1955.… Read More »
Catherine Hanks, Samantha Kasowski, Rachel Mayer have created Dunwoody Hydration for their Finance Academy business. These are unique, high quality water bottles to express pride in your area.
The coronavirus pandemic has turned our lives upside down. Parent Trapped is here to help. Each week, host Ann Marie Baldonado checks in with authors, educators, and celebrities to bring you real-world stories and tips. You’ll hear from experts and listeners on everything from juggling work and school with kids at home to great family movies and awesome pillow fort designs!… Read More »
I keep hearing about how much fun the Sandy Springs Cinema and Tap House Drive-In movies are. So I started wondering where all could I find outdoor movies nearby-ish and found a few to share. I’m hoping to try several of these throughout the remainder of the summer! Know of others? … Read More »
Note from Audra: I’m not sure if this discussion is open to the public or only to members of DUMC but since the book looks very good I thought I’d let you know about the book and the possibility of the book club!
Monday, July 13, 7:00 p.m. Please join the UMW Book Club’s discussion of Ijeoma Oluo’s book, “So You Want to Talk About Race.”… Read More »
AKT, a new dance-cardio fitness concept featuring carefully curated playlists, high-energy music, disco ball bumping and a supportive community, will open in Atlanta on July 10. The new AKT studio at 1110 Hammond Drive, STE 5 will allow Sandy Springs and Atlanta residents to experience a full body workout that combines cardio dance intervals with strength and toning.… Read More »
No, he’s not really a baby. He’ll be 19 next month but he will always be my baby and I can’t stop thinking about all the things he might need during his first year away from home. He’s in Auburn doing pre-semester things by himself today and I miss him already even though he’ll only be gone 24 hours….this… Read More »
On any given day, there are Girl Scouts climbing mountains, painting murals, coding robots, feeding the hungry and advocating for ways to make the world a better place. But right now, our world looks a little different. We have developed programming to meet families in this new environment so girls can experience Girl Scouts while practicing safe social distancing.… Read More »
