🌱 Patch AM: How Dunwoody police tracked down a stolen gun suspect

Coffee in hand, Dunwoody? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How Dunwoody police tracked down a stolen gun suspect
• Howl-O-Weenie brings dachshund races and rescue fun to Brook Run Park
• How Dunwoody is rallying after an 11-year-old student's sudden death

Also on today's calendar: Howl-O-Weenie: Dachshund Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 96 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 92, low: 69.
• Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Man steals gun from Dunwoody Academy Sports before fleeing (fox5atlanta.com) — Police say a man stole a firearm from the Academy Sports store near Perimeter Center Parkway in Dunwoody, then ran when officers arrived, prompting a search with help from Sandy Springs police. The suspect was arrested without injuries, the gun was recovered, and he is now being held at the DeKalb County Jail while authorities determine formal charges.
   

• Local Event: Howl-O-Weenie: Dachshund Festival (patch.com) — Dunwoody dog lovers can head to Brook Run Park on Sept. 26 for Howl-O-Weenie, a dachshund-filled fundraiser supporting DREAM Dachshund Rescue. Expect races, costume contests, vendors, food trucks, local brews, raffles, and plenty of family-friendly fun, with proceeds helping cover veterinary care for foster dogs.
   

• Dunwoody student death: 11-year-old dies after basketball practice (fox5atlanta.com) — Dunwoody families are mourning after 11-year-old Peachtree Middle School student Emanuela Datsa died following a basketball practice, with the cause of death still unknown after an initial autopsy. Her family remembers her as loving and active, while the school district provides grief counselors and supporters contribute to a GoFundMe for funeral expenses.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dunwoody

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 26
• Howl-O-Weenie: Dachshund Festival →
  Brook Run Park, 4770 N Peachtree Rd, Dunwoody
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Friday September 18
• FLASHBACK! 80s 90s + Disco BLOCK Party →
  Bar{n} booze {n} bites, 5521 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Dunwoody
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Welcome 2026: A Special Retreat for Women →
  All Saints Catholic Church, 2443 Mount Vernon Rd., Dunwoody
• Household Hazardous Waste Event →
  Dunwoody GA
  9:00 am
• DHA Farmers Market →
  Dunwoody GA
  9:00 am
• Dunwoody Open →
  Treetop Quest Dunwoody, 2341 Peeler Road, Dunwoody
  10:00 am
• Read to a Therapy Dog
  Dunwoody Library -
  2:00 pm
Sunday September 20
• Welcome 2026: A Special Retreat for Women →
  All Saints Catholic Church, 2443 Mount Vernon Rd., Dunwoody
  8:00 am
Tuesday September 22
• Raise One Last Spritz to Summer at The Hampton Social →
  The Hampton Social - Atlanta, 101 High St, Atlanta
  10:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Howl-O-Weenie: Dachshund Festival →
  Brook Run Park, 4770 N Peachtree Rd, Dunwoody
Saturday October 3
• All School First Look - Preview Grades PreK to 8 - Saturday, October 3 9:45AM →
  Holy Redeemer Catholic School, 3380 Old Alabama Rd, Alpharetta
  9:45 am
• Pet Blessing / Blessing of the Animals →
  Brook Run Park Playground, Dunwoody
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I had my brick pavers pressure-washed, and now I need someone who
  knows how to install Polymeric sand between the brick pavers. (Nextdoor Mill Glen)
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🗞 Nearby News

Sandy Springs

• Sandy Springs pushes to take control of its water system as mediation with Atlanta begins (wsbradio.com)
• Popular Japanese concepts expand into Ponce City Market (fox5atlanta.com)
• Mayor Paul warns legislative plan could cut Sandy Springs revenue by a third (roughdraftatlanta.com)

Doraville

• New MARTA CEO "Hunts" for federal support in boosting security measures as part of transit improvement (fultonneighbor.com)

Alpharetta

• New Mexican Eatery To Open In Alpharetta (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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