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Hello Dunwoody! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Dunwoody burglary report led to fraud charges
- Can Dunwoody's offensive stars break out in the 2026 season?
- How much more will Dunwoody MARTA riders pay to park?
Also on today's calendar: 🌸🌿 Inner Engineering In-Person program in Tucker GA, from August 27th to 30th 2026 🥁 and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 91, low: 69.
- Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 91 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Atlanta man accused of using fake bank statements to back $18K insurance claim (wsbtv.com) — State investigators say a man is facing insurance fraud and forgery charges after reporting a burglary to Dunwoody police and later submitting a counterfeit bank statement for an $18,000 claim. He was arrested on separate charges in Cobb County, then transferred to DeKalb County custody, where he remains jailed. 
2. Star athletes take the field in 2026 (thechampionnewspaper.com) — Dunwoody football fans can watch quarterback Jack Quartaro build on a strong junior year, after throwing for over 1,000 yards and six touchdowns in nine games. Running back and receiver Bradley Stephens also returns as the Wildcats' top offensive weapon, while standout players across DeKalb set up a highly competitive 2026 season.
3. MARTA bumps long-term parking fees by $2, reduces free parking window (11alive.com) — If you park at MARTA's Dunwoody station, expect higher long-term rates and a shorter free window starting Sept. 14. Free parking will drop from 24 to 14 hours, after which daily long‑term parking at Dunwoody and several other stations will cost $7.
4. Jeannie G. Haugh (heraldpubs.com) — A beloved educator and world traveler, Jeannie G. Haugh passed away in Dunwoody on July 24 while in the care of her brother and sister-in-law who live here. Her life spanned military childhood moves, decades as a respected school leader, and deep devotion to family and friends. Loved ones will honor her at a September 19 Mass in Annapolis, Maryland.
📸 Around Dunwoody
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dunwoody
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★ Featured events ★
- FLASHBACK! 80s 90s + Disco BLOCK Party →
Bar{n} booze {n} bites, 5521 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Dunwoody
7:00 pm
Friday September 18
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Other local events
- Art Exhibit
Dunwoody Library -
10:00 am - English as a Second Language (ESL)
Dunwoody Library -
6:00 pm - Curriculum Night
Dunwoody Elementary School Atlanta, GA 30338
5:00 pm - 🌸🌿 Inner Engineering In-Person program in Tucker GA, from August 27th to 30th 2026 🥁 →
Gujarati Samaj of Atlanta, 5331 Royal Woods Pkwy, Tucker
6:00 pm - Beyond Juicery + Eatery Grand Opening in Dunwoody →
5482 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Dunwoody
11:00 am - When Rivers Meet - The Black and Jewish Origins of America's Sound →
Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St, Roswell
4:00 pm
Monday August 24
Thursday August 27
Saturday August 29
Sunday August 30
📣 Dunwoody Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Summerour Birds
Summerour Middle School Norcross, GA 30071
8:00 am - Preschool Storytime
Doraville Library -
10:30 am - Boys Basketball Workouts (Gym)
Crews Middle School Lawrenceville, GA 30044
4:30 pm - National Junior Ranger Day
Chattahoochee River National Park Hewlett Lodge Visitor Center, Island Ford, 1978 Island Ford Parkway, Sandy Springs, GA, 30350
9:00 am - Friends of Embry Hills Book Sale
Embry Hills Library -
10:00 am
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
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💬 Chatter
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- Is anyone missing a solid black kitty?
We've seen this cat wandering around our neighborhood for over a month. Can't tell if it's male or female but it's very friendly and rubs up on us… (Nextdoor Wrens Cross)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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