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What's up Dunwoody! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Could Narafelle be Dunwoody's next four-legged family member?
  • How Dunwoody's Ella Holland is rewriting Eastern Michigan's record book.

Also on today's calendar: 2026 Atlanta Kosher BBQ Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 83 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 86, low: 55. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Pet of the week: It's easy to fall in love with Narafelle (appenmedia.com) — If you're looking to add a pet to your Dunwoody-area household, DeKalb County Animal Services on Chamblee Dunwoody Road is highlighting Narafelle, a gentle, low-key 5-year-old dog ready for adoption. The shelter offers spay/neuter, vaccinations, and microchipping with every adoption, and also welcomes foster families or volunteers for its Dog for the Day program.
   

• Soccer's Four-Match Win Streak Snapped, Falls to Miami (emueagles.com) — Dunwoody's own Ella Holland helped anchor Eastern Michigan University's defense, making three saves and playing all 90 minutes in a 3–1 loss to Miami that snapped the team's nine-game unbeaten streak. The standout goalkeeper, a Dunwoody High alum, now ranks third in program history with 22 career shutouts and continues to be a key presence in net.
   

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  • This cat was just outside my house.
    My daughter was afraid to pick it up with her dog. It ran. It's on Verdon Drive off Roberts Road across from Wildcat Park. (Nextdoor Verdon Forest)
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    My daughter saw this cat but couldn't get it because she had her dog with her. It's on Verdon Drive across from Wildcat Park. Has a collar so may… (Nextdoor Verdon Forest)

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Free Chattahoochee Riverfront Book Release Event in Sandy Springs (atlantamom.com)
  • World-renowned violinist Simon Zhu makes North American debut in metro Atlanta with $10 million Stradivarius (cbsnews.com)
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  • Collins vs. Ossoff Debate Highlights: Key Takeaways Unpacked (dailysignal.com)

Ok Dunwoody! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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