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Most Recent Articles:
- Summer Assignments
- NEW Kibbitz & Konnect, Inc. organization, serving Atlanta’s Jewish Singles, Ages 20s-60s
- Dunwoody Fencers Qualify for Nationals
- AudiobookSYNC 2022: Summer Audiobook Program for Teens
- Summer Reading Challenge at the DeKalb County Public Library
- Summer Bridge for Rising Dunwoody High 9th Graders
- Brookhaven Parks & Rec Summer Activity Guide available now
- The Fox Theatre’s Coca Cola Summer Film Festival is here!
- Dunwoody Town hall meetings in May
- Groovin’ on the Green at Brook Run Park
- Football Scrimmage Rockdale at Dunwoody
- $2.10 Gyros for Grecian Gyro’s 40th Anniversary on May 24th
- Best End Brewing Co. Hosts Pride Saturday Event
- Perimeter Marketplace Grand Opening
- The Dunwoody 4th of July Parade Needs Volunteers
- Marlow’s Tavern: Audra & Peggy Try the New Menu + Marlow’s is Hiring and Loves Supporting the Community!
- ATLANTA RESTAURANTS SLIP INTO SUMMER WITH MEMORIAL DAY SPECIALS
- Free Screening of Prehistoric Planet
- INTERNATIONAL SMASH HIT BEAUTIFUL – THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL has arrived at The Fox Theatre for 3 Days Only
- JF&CS Presents The Tasting Card
INTERNATIONAL SMASH HIT BEAUTIFUL – THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL has arrived at The Fox Theatre for 3 Days Only
I’m so excited to see BEAUTIFUL – THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL tonight! I saw it with my Hubby a few years ago on Broadway and can’t wait to see it again tonight with my BFF, Carolyn. The music is PHENOMENAL and it will only be here today through Sunday! Purchase your tickets here.
The ensemble of Beautiful includes Isaiah Bailey, Edwin Bates, Kaitlyn Davis, Rosharra Francis, Jamary A.… Read More »
Free Screening of Prehistoric Planet
The Aha! Connection subscribers are invited to a screening of the upcoming epic docuseries “PREHISTORIC PLANET.” Complimentary concessions will be provided & there will be a photo opp and other fun activities onsite.
This exciting new series from Jon Favreau and the producers of Planet Earth lets viewers travel back 66 million years to when majestic dinosaurs and extraordinary creatures roamed the lands, seas, and skies.… Read More »
ATLANTA RESTAURANTS SLIP INTO SUMMER WITH MEMORIAL DAY SPECIALS
The Long Weekend Brings Specials, Events, and More
ATLANTA (May 19, 2022) — Memorial Day weekend is a special time to honor those who have fought for our country and spend time with loved ones. Atlanta restaurants celebrate the long weekend and kickoff to summer with a variety of food and drink specials and festive events.… Read More »
Marlow’s Tavern: Audra & Peggy Try the New Menu + Marlow’s is Hiring and Loves Supporting the Community!
by Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection with lots of help from Peggy Smith!
Back in the day when my boys were playing travel baseball, my husband discovered Marlow’s Taverns in Tucker and Vinings. Then we found the one in East Cobb and then the one near Sugarloaf. If we could find a Marlow’s near our games…we went. … Read More »
The Dunwoody 4th of July Parade Needs Volunteers
The winner of the “Best Community Event” in the perimeter area needs you! The 4th of July parade is an all-volunteer production and additional volunteers are needed to make the 2022 parade the best ever!
We have many volunteer opportunities available. We need parade marshals along the parade route, greeters and organizers at the start of the parade at All Saints and Lidl, and at the end of the parade in Dunwoody Village directing participants to their ending spot.… Read More »
Contact:
Penny Forman
(770) 256-3541
penny.forman13@gmail.com
Perimeter Marketplace Grand Opening
Branch Properties, a private real estate investment firm specializing in the acquisition and development of grocery-anchored shopping centers, will host the official grand opening for the new Perimeter Marketplace shopping center in Dunwoody, Georgia on Saturday, June 4th from noon to 2 p.m. The community is invited to join Branch in celebrating the opening of the 68,077-square-foot shopping center situated on the corner of Ashford Dunwoody Road and Meadow Lane Road, which will serve the residents of Dunwoody and the surrounding neighborhoods.… Read More »
Contact:
Patricia Bacon
(912) 596-7946
pbacon@thewilbertgroup.com
Best End Brewing Co. Hosts Pride Saturday Event
Pride Month is just around the corner, and Best End Brewing Co. is celebrating by hosting a Pride Saturday event on June 4th. Beginning at 12 p.m. and ending at 2 a.m., guests are invited to celebrate and share their pride, unity, love and respect. From 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., patrons who visit Best End Brewing Co.… Read More »
Contact:
(470) 391-0999
$2.10 Gyros for Grecian Gyro’s 40th Anniversary on May 24th
OPA! Grecian Gyro, founded by Nick Koulouris, is celebrating 40 years as the home of “Atlanta’s Best Gyro” and as a staple in the Atlanta community this month. With May 24th officially marking the family-owned restaurant’s 40th anniversary, patrons will be able to enjoy a classic gyro at the original 1982 price of $2.10. Available for dine-in and in-person take-out.… Read More »
Football Scrimmage Rockdale at Dunwoody
If you are interested in playing football in the fall email Coach Nash for more info:
dunwoodyfootball15@gmail.com
Groovin’ on the Green at Brook Run Park
Dunwoody Parks & Recreation will bring more music to Brook Run Park in 2022 than ever before with its popular Groovin’ on the Green summer concert series. It will run from June through October and feature free concerts at the Brook Run Park Amphitheater on the second Saturday of every month.
All concerts begin at 6 p.m.… Read More »
Dunwoody Town hall meetings in May
The City of Dunwoody will hold three town hall meetings in May to share information and listen to community input about city finances and capital investments. All are invited to participate and help consider options and plan for the future.
Tuesday, May 17
Kingsley Racquet and Swim Club
2325 North Peachtree Way
Tuesday, May 24
Dunwoody City Hall
4800 Ashford Dunwoody Road
Wednesday, May 25
N.… Read More »
The Fox Theatre’s Coca Cola Summer Film Festival is here!
Brookhaven Parks & Rec Summer Activity Guide available now
Parks & Recreation’s 2022 Summer Activity Guide is available in the May issue of Reporter Newspapers, and can be downloaded here. You can also email News@BrookhavenGA.gov to have a complimentary copy mailed to your home.… Read More »
Summer Bridge for Rising Dunwoody High 9th Graders
Please plan to attend the Summer Bridge program held at Dunwoody High School July 28th, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Students will have an opportunity to:
- Tour the building
- Sign up for fall sports
- Learn the “Wildcat Pride” cheer
- Attend informative sessions including:
Course Selection, DHS 101, and Club Rush
There will be plenty of fun activities as well as important information that will help freshmen prepare for high school.… Read More »
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