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April, which is national Distracted Driving Awareness Month, is a good time to regroup and take responsibility for the choices we make when we’re on the road.
Distracted driving has become a deadly epidemic on our roads. While drivers texting behind the wheel tops what seems like an endless list of distractions, other risky actions include talking — whether it be on the phone or to others in the car, setting your navigation, adjusting what you’re listening to, drinking coffee, applying makeup, and more.… Read More »
WHERE: This will be a FREE virtual session and a Zoom link will be emailed once registered.
WHAT: This session will offer an overview of the Sorority Recruitment process, what to expect and some key basic pointers. If you need or want more information after the session, you can subscribe to our Tips and Tactics blog which offers proprietary tips throughout the year or you can talk to us about working with us personally through recruitment.… Read More »
A Cash Reward of $100 is offered if you find Simba and return him home safe.
My 1 year old Kitty – Simba – Orange Fluffy ran out on Sun 3/21 around 2pm. He is an indoor kitty and does NOT have a collar. He is very skittish with strangers, but may respond to his name – Simba.… Read More »
LifeSouth thanks donors who have helped the community blood supply by donating blood in recent weeks, however the need for all blood types continues as local and national blood shortages remain.
LifeSouth blood donors help patients at Children’s Hospital of Atlanta, Atlanta Medical Center, and many more, and a decrease in donations over the holidays and school spring breaks caused the blood supply to drop to emergency levels.… Read More »
Another trip around the sun is worth celebrating, so why not support a good cause while sipping on some brews? In honor of Earth Day on April 22nd, Red’s Beer Garden, located in Benteen Park, will be partnering with New Belgium to support the protection and preservation of public lands. For each pint or 16 oz.… Read More »
Community Assistance Center’s thrift store has expanded it’s hours! New retail hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:30am-3:00pm. You may drop off donations Monday – Friday 9:30am-3:00pm.
CAC Upscale Thrift
8607 Roswell Road
Sandy Springs, GA 30350
Helping neighbors in need since 1987… Read More »
The Dunwoody Spring Fling will provide fun for the entire family with activities including a petting zoo, children’s crafts, a self-guided lemon scavenger hunt and more spanning across the 2.89 acres of property, with food and drink available for purchase from Chick-fil-A and Moondog Growlers. Tickets will be available online starting April 1 for three time slots, each of which is limited to 125 people.… Read More »
The City of Dunwoody’s newest edition of the Dunwoody Digest is now available! Click to read about public art programs currently underway, a wedding venue guide, summer camp options, a calendar of city events for Spring and much, much more!
Chamblee pitchers Weekly and Harkins led the Bulldogs in the semi-final game against Southwest DeKalb in a 10-3 win in the semi-finals. Later that day, the Bulldogs matched up against the Dunwoody Wildcats where Jack Brobst started on the mound.
The championship game went back and forth until the Bulldogs took a 6-4 lead in the bottom of the 3rd inning.… Read More »
Dunwoody Community Garden and Orchard presents “All About Herbs” on Saturday, April 10 at the Greenhouse complex in Brook Run Park.
Learn about herb gardening from presenter Cyndi McGill, Dunwoody resident and Master Gardener. The gate will open at 10 a.m. for a plant sale (including many of the herbs Cyndi will discuss), a book sale and a Master Gardener Help Desk.… Read More »
I just found out the Disney Store in Perimeter Mall is closing . Everything was 20% off and they handed me this coupon. Unfortunately, it could be a good time to stock up if you have littles or buy your Disneyworld swag ahead of time (like we do).
I can not really pinpoint why, but I haven’t been reading much lately. However, I think I’m getting a message from above to pick up my Kindle or even a real book. I’m seeing so many emails, Facebook posts, app alerts and magazine articles about books to read. … Read More »
The Branches Swim & Dive team is seeking sponsors for our 2021 season! Do you own a local business or know someone who owns a business and wants to advertise to members of the Branches Club, have a logo displayed on a banner at The Branches pool this summer and on a team t-shirt? The attached photo shows the sponsorship tiers and provides more details on the many ways a business would get marketing exposure.… Read More »
3/30: I feel like people don’t use polenta enough as a side dish. Instant polenta takes about three minutes to cook. If you get it precooked, in the tubes, it actually takes longer but you less likely to burn yourself on bubbling molten polenta.… Read More »
