What’s Up Dunwoody

Podcast 235 - Rabbi Eric Feld - Congregation Beth Shalom   This was a fun episode with my new friend Eric Feld. I ask him about his first impressions of the city since moving to Dunwoody about a year ago, and then I force him to choose his favorite restaurants. Eric talks about his journey of becoming a rabbi, what makes Beth Shalom such a special place, and he teaches me a little about Judaism al...

Podcast 234 - Jeff Henderson - Know What You're For   This is one of my all-time favorite podcast conversations. Jeff Henderson is an author, motivational speaker, and leadership coach. We talk about what he’s learned from his experiences in marketing and community impact initiatives during his time at Chick-fil-A and North Point Community Church. Jeff aims to motivate audiences to make a meaningf...

Dr Kevin Jenkins   Podcast 233 - Dunwoody Christian School - Dr Kevin Jenkins   Dunwoody Christian School has found an amazing new leader and Head of School in Dr Jenkins. His first real outing with his new "family" is at the Dunwoody July 4th Parade, where he’ll be riding in an old vintage Bronco.  Make sure you wave and welcome him to Dunwoody. Dunwoody Christian had one of the largest turnouts...

Podcast 232 - Discover Dunwoody - Mark Galvin   Discover Dunwoody is the destination marketing organization for Dunwoody. They encourage visitors to discover the unexpected experiences found in the community. As an organization, Discover Dunwoody is the city’s premier partner in hospitality as well. Mark Galvin is the Director of Marketing and an all-around good guy. They have made some amazing ch...

Podcast 231 - Create Dunwoody - Jennifer Long Create Dunwoody was established to work in partnership with the City of Dunwoody to establish and support public art in the city. They partner with other organizations to support the growth of placemaking and improve the quality of life for all who live, work, and play in the City of Dunwoody. Jennifer Long was named Executive Director in March, and sh...

Podcast 230 - Tom Lambert - Dunwoody Trails and the Bond Vote in November   Dunwoody City Council made 2 big moves this week, approving the Dunwoody Trails Master Plan and calling for a bond vote to help pay for it. The approval puts the decision in the hands of Dunwoody voters on November 7th.   If approved, the City of Dunwoody would work on capital improvements in the following areas using bond...

Podcast 229 - Dunwoody Parks and Recreation - Brent Walker Brent Walker has been our Director of Parks and Rec since 2010. He has been here from the very beginning, and we should be proud of what he and the city have helped build here. We talk about Two Bridges Park, Homecoming Park, and plans for the former Austin Elementary School site on Roberts Drive. There's going to be a lot of talks over th...

Podcast 228 - Stage Door Theatre Presents Peter and the Starcatcher - Lauren Morris   There’s been such a push for the Arts in Dunwoody over the last few years, but it’s not all about murals on parking decks and painted picnic tables. Stage Door Theatre is a gem in our city. One of their best performances to date opens tonight and runs through May 28th, as Lauren Morris directs Peter and the Starc...

Podcast 227 - Simply Done Donuts - Karissa Tuttle Karissa and Joey Tuttle live in Dunwoody. They opened their first mini donut shop in Duluth back in 2017. Since then, they've been driving their donut truck "Sprinkles" all over Atlanta hitting up catering jobs and food truck events. About a month ago, they found a temporary home for Sprinkles at the old Burger King in the Village and have been a b...

Podcast 226 - Shortbarrel Bourbon - Clinton Dugan and Patrick Lemmond You're going to hear Shortbarrel more and more around the city of Dunwoody. These guys are everywhere. What started as a small group of friends in a barrel picking group in 2016, the Shortbarrel name has become a staple on the shelves of home bars. They recently purchased Old Fourth Distillery and have relocated it to Norcross....

Podcast 225 - Lemonade Days 2023 - Hope Follmer, Mark Gallegos, and Jan Slimming Lemonade Days is this week! Hope tells us about the history of the history of the event, and some cool changes this year. Mark breaks down the music scene including Dunwoody Idol and the other bands that will be playing throughout the weekend. Jan Slimming runs the Dunwoody Authors and Friends Bookstore, where you can...

Podcast 224 - The Burger Benefit - Billy Kramer (NFA Burger) The Burger Benefit will bring chefs from around the world for a one day event to raise money for The Giving Kitchen on May 7th in the Village. Each chef will cook their own version of the cheeseburger from The Menu for one hour. Approximately 60 burgers per participant will be available to purchase. Attendees will get to choose their tim...

The Dunwoody Police Department plays a huge role in our Dunwoody Community. You'll find them out on the streets keeping our city safe, but also at every area event hanging out and talking to citizens. Chief Grogan also puts a huge emphasis on social media to help the city get to know the individuals in the department. You'll probably recognize Anwar from his many years in Dunwoody. He's one of the...

Dunwoody High School is opening its doors for all past, present, and future Wildcats! Come help us celebrate our last 50th Anniversary event on Saturday, April 15th from 11:30am-4pm!   What you can expect: -Legendary teachers from the past -Music & Food Trucks -DHS Art Gala -Performing Arts "Show" Down -Clubs & Careers "Pathway" Exhibition -Alumni Flag Football Game "Red vs Blue"   You can also he...

Last year’s Big Green Eggs & Kegs was one of the biggest Dunwoody parties in years. It’s not just his restaurants either. He teams up with many local Dunwoody businesses. Check out the list of sponsors below. They’ll sell out quickly, so don’t miss out this year!   Big Green Eggs & Kegs 2023 at The Village Dunwoody D on't Miss out on the best party in the 'burbs! 2022 sold out so buy your tickets...