What’s Up Dunwoody
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A REALTOR putting on for the city of Dunwoody, Georgia with a hyperlocal podcast. Topics include restaurants, events, business owners, and conversations borrowed from our Facebook Groups.
Episodes
- 329 - Dine Around Dunwoody Brings Food and Music to New Spots Across the City - Tim Brown
Dine Around Dunwoody, a new event series by the Dunwoody Homeowners Association, will feature food trucks and live music at various city locations from May through October. DHA President Tim Brown explains the rebranding of Food Truck Thur…
- 328 - How Discover Dunwoody Is Selling the City to the World - Mark Galvin
Mark Galvin from Discover Dunwoody discusses the organization's efforts to promote the city, particularly to international visitors for events like the World Cup. The conversation covers new restaurant openings, upcoming events, and the st…
- 327 - How to Get Involved in Dunwoody’s Nonprofits - Catherine Lautenbacher & Beth Lehman
The First Annual Perimeter Community Volunteer Fair, organized by Beth Lehman as a Leadership Perimeter project and featuring Catherine Lautenbacher, aims to connect residents with Dunwoody
- 326 - Why World-Class Chefs Keep Showing Up to Cook in Dunwoody - Billy Kramer
Podcast episode 326 features the final Burger Benefit, with notable chefs preparing special burgers for charity. The discussion also covers the growth of the Dunwoody restaurant scene and the initiatives of The Giving Kitchen.
- 325 – How to Spot and Stop the Scams Hitting Dunwoody Right Now – Dale Cardwell
Podcast episode 325 features Dale Cardwell discussing prevalent scams in Dunwoody such as fake job offers, government grant schemes, and AI voice impersonations. Cardwell, an investigative journalist with three decades of experience exposi…
- 324 – High Street Expansion, Perimeter Mall Updates, and Kroger Gas
Podcast 324 – High Street Expansion, Perimeter Mall Updates, and Kroger Gas Dunwoody is having a moment, and you can feel it in the steady wave of new businesses, fresh concepts, and cranes in the sky. Mark Galvin from Discover Dunwoody co…
- 323 – What Dunwoody Parents Need to Know Before the March 26 DHS Meeting – Andrew Ziffer
Podcast 323 – What Dunwoody Parents Need to Know Before the March 26 DHS Meeting – Andrew Ziffer Thursday, March 26th at Dunwoody High School is shaping up to be one of the most important nights for local parents in quite some time. A 6pm…
- 322 – Dunwoody High Reopens Its Renovated Theater with Little Women – Amanda Lower
Podcast 322 – Dunwoody High Reopens Its Renovated Theater with Little Women – Amanda Lower Dunwoody High School’s newly renovated theater is stepping into the spotlight with the Broadway musical Little Women. Director of Theatre Amanda Low…
- 321 – How Morty’s Expansion and {S}table Are Reshaping Funwoody – Mitchell Abes
Podcast 321 – How Morty’s Expansion and {S}table Are Reshaping Funwoody – Mitchell Abes Mitchell Abes shares how a few unexpected opportunities in Dunwoody Village allowed the Funwoody team to think bigger. When extra space suddenly became…
- 320 – Coach Tez and the Rise of Dunwoody Girls Flag Football – Montez Swinney
Podcast 320 – Coach Tez and the Rise of Dunwoody Girls Flag Football – Montez Swinney Dunwoody girls flag football has taken off in a big way, and Coach Tez is right at the center of it. Montez Swinney has helped turn Dunwoody girls flag f…
- 319 – The Feeney Legacy Project and Why You Should Always Call 911 – Lia Armistead
Podcast 319 – The Feeney Legacy Project and Why You Should Always Call 911 – Lia Armistead Lia Armistead shares the story behind the Feeney Legacy Project, born from a tragic loss that might have had a different outcome. After her brother…
- 318 – What Brings People to Dunwoody – Mark Galvin - Discover Dunwoody
Podcast 318 – What Brings People to Dunwoody – Mark Galvin - Discover Dunwoody Dunwoody's buzzing, and Mark Galvin from Discover Dunwoody is here with the latest scoop. From croissants to laser tag, this episode covers what’s hot, what’s c…
- 317 – Atlanta’s World Cup Moment Will Change Soccer Forever – Neil McNab, President of Georgia Soccer
Podcast 317 – Atlanta’s World Cup Moment Will Change Soccer Forever – Neil McNab, President of Georgia Soccer Who better to talk about soccer’s next big moment than Neil McNab? He’s the President of Georgia Soccer and the man who helped br…
- 316 – Burnout, Branding, and Building Something Better for Patients in Dunwoody – Dr. Dhaval R. Desai
Podcast 316 – Burnout, Branding, and Building Something Better for Patients in Dunwoody – Dr. Dhaval R. Desai After 15 years as a hospital leader, Dr. Dhaval Desai stepped away from burnout and bureaucracy. He left the system to focus on p…
- 315 – Meet Dunwoody’s Student Visionaries of the Year: Cure Chasers – Grayson Myddleton and Bramley Gordon
Podcast 315 – Meet Dunwoody’s Student Visionaries of the Year: Cure Chasers – Grayson Myddleton and Bramley Gordon Grayson Myddleton and Bramley Gordon, both sophomores at Dunwoody High, are leading the city’s first-ever Student Visionarie…
- 314 – Pop-Ups, Ice Skating, and Holiday HQ in Dunwoody – Mark Galvin with Discover Dunwoody
Podcast 314 – Pop-Ups, Ice Skating, and Holiday HQ in Dunwoody – Mark Galvin with Discover Dunwoody Holiday HQ is Discover Dunwoody’s seasonal campaign to bring the magic of the holidays to every corner of our city. It rounds up light show…
- 313 – Big Play ATL Opens This Week with Food, Games, and Fun for All Ages – Valerie Inglesby
Podcast 313 – Big Play ATL Opens This Week with Food, Games, and Fun for All Ages – Valerie Inglesby Big Play ATL finally opens its doors this week, and Dunwoody locals are ready. This all-in-one entertainment center has been months in the…
- 312 – How Dunwoody High Counselors Support Every Student – Luke Ingram and Denise Spain
Podcast 312 – How Dunwoody High Counselors Support Every Student – Luke Ingram and Denise Spain Dunwoody High might be a big school, but it doesn’t feel that way once you meet the counselors. With my son Micah heading there next year from…
- 311 – Why ATL Eyecare Feels More Like Family Than a Clinic – Dr. Tommy Koepke and Mary Anne Langman
Podcast 311 – Why ATL Eyecare Feels More Like Family Than a Clinic – Dr. Tommy Koepke and Mary Anne Langman ATL Eyecare was built for Dunwoody by people who know and love this community. Dr. Tommy Koepke and his sister-in-law Mary Anne Lan…
- 310 – Dunwoody’s Bring It Home Campaign and the DHS Stadium Everyone’s Talking About – Coach Tom Bass
Podcast 310 – Dunwoody’s Bring It Home Campaign and the DHS Stadium Everyone’s Talking About – Coach Tom Bass Friday nights in Dunwoody are about to feel different. Principal and longtime coach Tom Bass joins the show to share how the Brin…
- 309 – Dunwoody’s Comeback Clinic for Soccer Dads and Teen Athletes – Daniel Bodkin
Podcast 309 – Dunwoody’s Comeback Clinic for Soccer Dads and Teen Athletes – Daniel Bodkin Dunwoody now has a hidden gem that’s bridging the gap between pro-level rehab and local athletes. Daniel Bodkin runs ProActive Athletic Performance,…
- 308 – Why Light Up Dunwoody Moved to the Donaldson-Bannister Farm – Jimmy Economos and Tim Brown
Podcast 308 – Why Light Up Dunwoody Moved to the Donaldson-Bannister Farm – Jimmy Economos and Tim Brown Light Up Dunwoody is leaving the Burger King parking lot behind and heading to the Donaldson-Bannister Farm. It’s a serious vibe upgra…
- 307 – Local Businesses Team Up to Launch the Sounds of Dunwoody – Nida Mudd & Miguel Romero
Podcast 307 – Local Businesses Team Up to Launch the Sounds of Dunwoody – Nida Mudd & Miguel Romero Sounds of Dunwoody is turning the Shops of Dunwoody into a live music stage this Saturday, October 18th. From 3–10 PM, you’ll catch student…
- 306 – Start Your Personalized Health Journey with Real Data – Ravi Kahan – TY HealthSpan
Podcast 306 – Start Your Personalized Health Journey with Real Data – Ravi Kahan – TY HealthSpan Dunwoody has a new health hub coming, and it’s flipping the script on wellness. TY HealthSpan, launched by local entrepreneur Ravi Kahan, mixe…
- 305 – How Saint Luke’s Pumpkin Patch Powers Dunwoody Robotics – Emmy Knight & Paige Holliman
Podcast 305 – How Saint Luke’s Pumpkin Patch Powers Dunwoody Robotics – Emmy Knight & Paige Holliman The Pumpkin Patch at Saint Luke’s isn’t just a fall photo op. It’s the main fundraiser for Dunwoody High’s Wildcat5e Robotics team. Studen…
- 304 – Spirits for Spruill and the AMPLIFY Mural Selection – Alan Mothner
Podcast 304 – Spirits for Spruill and the AMPLIFY Mural Selection – Alan Mothner Spruill Center for the Arts is turning heads again with craft cocktails, public art, and serious community energy. CEO Alan Mothner returns to talk about Spir…
- 303 – Holiday HQ Preview and Dunwoody’s Busiest Day of the Year – Mark Galvin
Podcast 303 – Holiday HQ Preview and Dunwoody’s Busiest Day of the Year – Mark Galvin Dunwoody is officially “Holiday HQ,” and Mark Galvin from Discover Dunwoody is back with a full rundown of why the season hits different here. Black Frid…
- 302 – What the Student Assignment Project Could Mean for Redistricting in Dunwoody – Andrew Ziffer – DCSD Board
Podcast 302 – What the Student Assignment Project Could Mean for Redistricting in Dunwoody – Andrew Ziffer – DCSD Board Two developments are shaping the conversation around Dunwoody schools this Fall. Friday night football is finally comin…
- 301 – Dunwoody Rallies for Play Your Heart Out at the JCC – Lauren Nelson and Jamie Steuer
Podcast 301 – Dunwoody Rallies for Play Your Heart Out at the JCC – Lauren Nelson and Jamie Steuer Lauren and Jamie, two Dunwoody High School students, are volunteering with heart—literally. They're helping spread the word about “Play Your…
- 300 – Why Perimeter Center Defines Dunwoody – Mark Galvin with Discover Dunwoody
Podcast 300 – Why Perimeter Center Defines Dunwoody – Mark Galvin with Discover Dunwoody Perimeter Mall isn’t just a place to shop, it’s the backbone of Dunwoody’s economy. Mark Galvin from Discover Dunwoody returns with all the local scoo…
- 299 – The DHA’s Social Shift to Connect the Community – Julia Frament
Podcast 299 – The DHA’s Social Shift to Connect the Community – Julia Frament The Dunwoody Homeowners Association is stepping into a new chapter, and Julia Frament is at the heart of it. She’s bringing fresh energy to DHA’s social media, c…
- 298 – Dunwoody’s New Family Fun Destination - Big Play ATL - Valerie Inglesby
Podcast 298 – Dunwoody’s New Family Fun Destination - Big Play ATL - Valerie Inglesby Dunwoody is getting a game-changer with Big Play ATL. Opening this fall at Mount Vernon Road and Dunwoody Club Drive, this massive indoor entertainment h…
- 297 – A New Era Begins for Wildcat Football – Coach Matt Schmitz
Podcast 297 – A New Era Begins for Wildcat Football – Coach Matt Schmitz Wildcat Football has a new leader, and Coach Matt Schmitz is ready to take the program to the next level. With more than 20 years of experience, he’s stepping into th…
- 296 – How Dunwoody Has Attracted 44 Restaurants In the Last 3 Years – Mark Galvin with Discover Dunwoody
Podcast 296 – How Dunwoody Has Attracted 44 Restaurants In the Last 3 Years – Mark Galvin with Discover Dunwoody Dunwoody isn’t just growing. It’s booming with flavor. In just three years, 44 new restaurants have opened across the city, an…
- 296 – How Dunwoody Has Attracted 44 Restaurants In the Last 3 Years – Mark Galvin with Discover Dunwoody
Podcast 296 – How Dunwoody Has Attracted 44 Restaurants In the Last 3 Years – Mark Galvin with Discover Dunwoody Dunwoody isn’t just growing. It’s booming with flavor. In just three years, 44 new restaurants have opened across the city, an…
- 295 – A Proactive Approach to Long-Term Wellness – Wilson Family Chiropractic
Podcast 295 – A Proactive Approach to Long-Term Family Wellness – Wilson Family Chiropractic Wilson Family Chiropractic has been helping Dunwoody families feel, move, and live better for over 15 years. From prenatal care and sports injurie…
- 294 – The Ashford Lane Bar That Celebrates the Bad Boys of Sports – Mara Mullen – Streakers
Podcast 294 – The Ashford Lane Bar That Celebrates the Bad Boys of Sports – Mara Mullen – Streakers Dunwoody has never seen a sports bar like this. Streakers at Politan Row leans into the wild side of sports, with wall-to-wall scandals, je…
- 293 – Moondog Grows From Dunwoody Growlers to Chamblee Dog Friendly Pub – Tommy Burda
Podcast 293 – Moondog Grows From Dunwoody Growlers to Chamblee Dog Friendly Pub – Tommy Burda Moondog Growlers holds a special place in my heart. It was the first on-location interview Justin and I ever recorded back in the early podcast d…
- 292 – How a Podcast and a Couple Facebook Groups Built a Digital Community in Dunwoody – Matt Weber
Podcast 292 – How a Podcast and a Couple Facebook Groups Built a Digital Community in Dunwoody – Matt Weber Julia Frament from @mrandmrsdunwoody asked to interview me for the podcast this week, so this episode is going to give you even mor…
- 291 – Discover Dunwoody’s Website Makeover and Club World Cup Comes to Atlanta – Mark Galvin
Podcast 291 – Discover Dunwoody’s Website Makeover and Club World Cup Comes to Atlanta – Mark Galvin Dunwoody just got a digital upgrade. Mark Galvin from Discover Dunwoody joins to show off their new website, designed to make finding even…
- 290 – Leadership Perimeter Sparks a Journey to Dunwoody City Hall – Catherine Lautenbacher
Podcast 290 – Leadership Perimeter Sparks a Journey to Dunwoody City Hall – Catherine Lautenbacher Catherine Lautenbacher never saw herself running for office. But after years of leading the Leadership Perimeter program, she found herself…
- 289 – How Dunwoody Oktoberfest Starts With the 4th of July Parade – Denice Dudley & Katie Prellwitz
Podcast 289 – How Dunwoody Oktoberfest Starts With the 4th of July Parade – Denice Dudley & Katie Prellwitz Dunwoody’s favorite fall festival is kicking marketing off early this year. Denice Dudley, the lead organizer of Dunwoody Oktoberfe…
- 288 – Smart Branding and Apartment Density Transformed Chamblee Over the Last Decade – Van Pappas
Podcast 288 – Smart Branding and Apartment Density Transformed Chamblee Over the Last Decade – Van Pappas Chamblee has rebranded, reimagined, and revitalized itself. Van Pappas shares how smart city planning and a bold branding push turned…
- 287 – Steel Gateway Signs and Matt’s Sold-Out Trolley Tour – Mark Galvin with Discover Dunwoody
Podcast 287 – Steel Gateway Signs and Matt’s Sold-Out Trolley Tour – Mark Galvin with Discover Dunwoody Matt’s birthday trolley tour has already sold out! If you want to Rediscover Dunwoody, you’ll have to hop on next month’s ride. Mark Ga…
- 286 – Empowering Patients During Cancer Treatment with myFriendMD – Dr. Sarah Friend
Podcast 286 – Empowering Patients During Cancer Treatment with myFriendMD – Dr. Sarah Friend Dunwoody’s Dr. Sarah Friend is bringing something new to cancer care. Through her virtual service myFriendMD, she gives breast cancer patients and…
- 285 – How $37M Has Transformed the JCC Into Dunwoody’s Summer Destination – MJCCA CEO Jared Powers
Podcast 285 – How $37M Has Transformed the JCC Into Dunwoody’s Summer Destination – MJCCA CEO Jared Powers Summer in Dunwoody has a new heartbeat, and it’s the MJCCA. CEO Jared Powers, who grew up riding his bike to the J and later rose fr…
- 284 – Dunwoody’s Hottest New Restaurants and Hidden Music Spots - Mark Galvin - Discover Dunwoody
Podcast 284 – Dunwoody’s Hottest New Restaurants and Hidden Music Spots - Mark Galvin - Discover Dunwoody Mark Galvin from Discover Dunwoody breaks down the local hot spots, from live music at Parkwoods and Louisiana Bistro to murder myste…
- 283 – Why Dunwoody Needs the DHA Now More Than Ever – Tim Brown
Podcast 283 – Why Dunwoody Needs the DHA Now More Than Ever – Tim Brown Before Dunwoody had a city council, it had the DHA. For decades, the Dunwoody Homeowners Association was the most organized and influential voice in town. It helped sh…
- 282 – 25 Years After the Tornado and the Legacy of Lemonade Days – Kathy Florence and Hope Follmer
Podcast 282 – 25 Years After the Tornado and the Legacy of Lemonade Days – Kathy Florence and Hope Follmer After a tornado ripped through Dunwoody in 1998, neighbors came together to replant, rebuild, and reconnect. What started as a tree-…
- 281 - How Dunwoody Entrepreneurs Are Staying Connected - Adam Forrand - Greater Perimeter Chamber
Podcast 281 - How Dunwoody Entrepreneurs Are Staying Connected - Adam Forrand - Greater Perimeter Chamber Are you growing a business in Dunwoody? Then this conversation is for you. Adam Forrand outlines how the Greater Perimeter Chamber su…