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Good morning Dunwoody! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Dunwoody-based scholarship offers $26,000 to future Chinese American leaders
  • How one Dunwoody High grad cracked UGA's ultra-competitive Class of 2030
  • See which new Cobb businesses are linked to a Dunwoody mailing address

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Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 91 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 89, low: 66.
  • Tuesday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 89 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• NACA and Ko Family Foundation Open 2026 Scholarship Applications (gasiantimes.com) — Based in Dunwoody, NACA and the Ko Family Foundation have opened applications for their 2026 scholarships supporting Chinese American high school seniors and early college students, with $26,000 in awards available. Local students can apply online by October 31, 2026, and will be evaluated on academics, leadership, service, and cultural stewardship.
   

• Varying Paths to UGA's Class of 2030 (uga.edu subscription) — A Dunwoody High School graduate, David Goodchild, has earned a coveted spot in the University of Georgia's highly competitive Class of 2030, showcasing the strong academic bar local students now face. The piece contrasts his in-state path from Dunwoody with an out-of-state student's journey, while highlighting UGA's admissions stats and rising selectivity.
   

• 47 New Business Licenses Recorded in Cobb County (cobbcountycourier.com) — One of Cobb County's 47 new business licenses this week is tied to a law firm using a Dunwoody mailing address, highlighting another professional service option connected to the area. The broader list spans health care, beauty, logistics, hospitality, and more, reflecting ongoing small-business growth around metro Atlanta.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Norm's Tasting Notes: J Lohr Riverstone Chardonnay —Norm Bentley Read on Patch
  • Just a note to let everyone know that my wonderful , angel,Scout crossed the rainbow bridge Wednesday afternoon.
    She will always be missed by everyone who knew her because of her beautiful soul and her little wiggle-but and happy disposition. A dog who spread… (Nextdoor Brookrun Dunwoody)
  • Just a friendly reminder, "flushable" booty wipes are clogging up our sewer system.
    The county comes every 3 months to clear the drains. (Nextdoor Mill Glen)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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