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Hey there, Dunwoody! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How this indie film showcase could boost Dunwoody's hotels and restaurants
  • Want to be the artist behind Dunwoody's giant fiberglass cow?
  • How will Midtown handle new region rivals like Dunwoody this season?

Also on today's calendar: 🌸🌿 Inner Engineering In-Person program in Tucker GA, from August 27th to 30th 2026 🥁 and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 95 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 89, low: 71.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Georgia Entertainment Announces Indie Spotlight in Partnership with and Universal Production Services and Discover Dunwoody (georgiaentertainment.com) — An upcoming Indie Spotlight event on Sept. 23 at Assembly Studios will showcase Georgia's independent filmmakers while highlighting Discover Dunwoody's role in promoting the area's creative economy. Local tourism leaders say the production activity helps drive visitors to Dunwoody's hotels, restaurants, and businesses. Organizers promise panels, networking, and more details on featured filmmakers soon.
   

2. Breaking moos! DeKalb launches udderly amazing art project (decaturish.com) — Dunwoody is getting its own life-size fiberglass cow as part of DeKalb County's new "The Cows Are Coming" public art project celebrating the area's dairy history. Local artists can apply by Aug. 23 to design the Dunwoody cow, with selected creators receiving $3,000 and installing their artwork this fall alongside cows in 11 other DeKalb cities.
   

3. Volleyball builds team unity as aiming for Final Four in new region (thesoutherneronline.com) — A Midtown High volleyball preview highlights that Dunwoody will be one of the Knights' new Region 4-AAAAAA opponents this season, raising the competitive bar. Coaches and players say tougher matches against teams like Dunwoody and Decatur will demand more unity, daily training, and aggressive play as they chase a Final Four berth.
   

4. Flock Safety's Stunning Retaliation Against a Critic Exposes a Surveillance Giant Unmoored From Basic Decency (webpronews.com) — Dunwoody has put renewal of its Flock Safety camera contract on hold after residents raised concerns about surveillance and data security, joining dozens of cities rethinking the technology. The story details a critic's findings of serious vulnerabilities, alleged retaliation by the Atlanta-based company, and mounting bipartisan scrutiny over how Flock handles vast amounts of license plate and video data. Local leaders and residents now face tough choices about balancing crime-solving tools with privacy and trust.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday August 20
  • Girls Basketball Morning Workouts (Gym)
    Crews Middle School Lawrenceville, GA 30044
    7:15 am
  • Library Walkers
    Redan-Trotti Library -
    9:00 am
  • Chair Yoga for Adults
    Chamblee Library -
    11:00 am
  • Mindfulness for Everyday Life
    Chamblee Library -
    12:00 pm
  • Pen & Purpose: The Writing Collective
    Doraville Library -
    4:00 pm
  • PTA Tennis vs. Peachtree
    Willis a. Sutton Middle School Dunwoody High School, 5035 Vermack Rd, Dunwoody, GA 30338, USA
    4:00 pm

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