Local Author Audrey Galex to Shell-abrate her book, Turtle Rocks, with a Family Fun Day at The Breman

(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 »

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Aimee Schmidt
(678) 222-3700
Aschmidt@thebreman.org

Westside Motor Lounge is Celebrating International Tennessee Whiskey Day Nashvegas Style

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 »

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Westside Motor Lounge is Celebrating International Tennessee Whiskey Day Nashvegas Style

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 »

Meet Carrie Tucker: Interior Designer with a Unique Process for YOU!

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 »

2024-2025 Class Officers and SGA Officers at Dunwoody High School

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 celebrates summer with a splash

Dunwoody Parks & Recreation will host free outdoor concerts and movies, plus the summer opening of the splash pad at Two Bridges Park.

 

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 »

Brunch the Day Away at Boone’s on Mother’s Day

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 »

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riley diclemente
(770) 835-4267
riley@carenwestpr.com

Elementary Schools Welcome Back Graduating High School Seniors

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 »

The Mental Health Connection: Helping teens and young adults build successful launching skills.

by By Neitcha Thomsen MSW, LCSW, CCATP of Atlanta Specialized Care for The Aha! Connection

Parents work to support the successful transition of their children throughout the milestones of their lives. They are there to encourage the baby to walk, the child to tie their shoes, feed themselves, ride a bike, and other things that are steps into the bigger world.… Read More »

Happily Ever After Divorce Virtual Support Group

People often go through a season in life that is unplanned and unexpected and are left feeling hopeless and full of unanswered questions. At the Atlanta Divorce Law Group, we see this with many of our clients going through a divorce. This is why we are partnering with Kathleen Shack, a licensed marriage and family therapist, to offer the Happily Ever After Divorce Virtual Support Group.… Read More »

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Contact:

Nicole Mazzucca
(678) 203-9893
contact@atldivorcegroup.com

Fitness Together – Summer Shred Promotion!

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Audra’s Review of book and movie: The Idea of You

by Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection

I pretty much always say “The book is better than the movie”. Now I have an exception. I saw a trailer for the new Prime Movie starring Anne Hathaway but it hadn’t dropped yet so I decided to read the book. I was intrigued with the idea of the story but was disappointed with the ending, thought there was an overabundance of detailed steaminess, and just couldn’t wrap my brain around the age difference of the main characters with the pre-teen daughter’s storyline.… Read More »

Designs unveiled for Dunwoody’s Storefront Art Exhibit

A total of 15 Dunwoody High School students were chosen to add a creative touch to the Dunwoody Village through this temporary public art exhibit.

The Storefront Art exhibit returns to Dunwoody with 15 Dunwoody High School (DHS) students presenting their final canvases during a kickoff event at the DHS campus. Storefront Art is a program of Dunwoody Economic Development that features student artwork that will be displayed in the windows of businesses in the Dunwoody Village for up to three months.… Read More »