Episodes
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
247 - Mike Petchenik - Petchenik Media Group
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Podcast 247 - Mike Petchenik - Petchenik Media Group
You may know that name from his days on Channel 2 News. Mike Petchenik is a National Emmy Award-winning communicator and strategic storyteller. He spent 20 years in broadcasting, covering the area around Dunwoody. We talk about his days as a news reporter, and how he used those skills and talents to start his own media company.
mikepetchenik.com
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
246 - Spruill Artistic Affair Event - Alan Mothner
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Podcast 246 - Spruill Artistic Affair Event - Alan Mothner
Alan is one of my favorite Dunwoodians. He is CEO of the Spruill Center for the Arts, and an all around good guy. In this episode, we talk about the direction of Spruill and their brand new facility update. Alan breaks down the public/private partnership that the city has with its non-profits. Then he shows off some of the live auction items for the upcoming event, including a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve 12 Year Old Lot "B" that Joey D's helped him acquire.
Saturday, March 23rd - It will sell out, so get your tickets now!
Monday Jan 08, 2024
245 - Mitzvah House - Chaya Goldberg
Monday Jan 08, 2024
Monday Jan 08, 2024
Podcast 245 - Mitzvah House - Chaya Goldberg
After spreading light in more than a dozen countries, the Goldbergs landed in Dunwoody. At the Mitzvah House, they believe in world peace, no more hunger and a time filled with abundance and joy. It just starts with one good deed. We talk about the Community Forum, what she loves about Dunwoody, and how to get involved with their amazing projects.
Tuesday Dec 26, 2023
244 - BKS Partners - Hannah O’Donoghue
Tuesday Dec 26, 2023
Tuesday Dec 26, 2023
Podcast 244 - BKS Partners - Hannah O’Donoghue
If you've done any professional networking around Dunwoody, you've probably run into Hannah. She's a wealth of knowledge when it comes to insurance and risk management and still makes time to volunteer around the community in many different ways including the Chesnut Challenge, Dunwoody Galloway Running Group, and Emily’s Trick or Treat to Cure Crohn’s & Colitis. Here's a conversation with a great friend where we talk about all the things!
BKS Partners - www.bks-partners.com
Dunwoody Galloway Running Group - https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Atlanta/AtlantaHalfMarathonGallowayTrainingMJCCA
Emily’s Trick or Treat to cure Crohn’s & Colitis - https://emilystrickortreat.org/
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
243 - Ark Coffeehaus - Priscilla Wells
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Podcast 243 - Ark Coffeehaus - Priscilla Wells
Dunwoody’s newest coffee shop is located on the south side PIB gateway and has been a huge hit since opening a few weeks ago. Ark is a craft coffee & tea shop specializing in nutrient dense food and regenerative practices. They work closely with a local farm to ensure to put more nutrients back into the farmlands than they take out of it. The vibe is on-point with the art and boutique offerings. Ark is a great addition to Dunwoody, so if your commute runs through Tilly Mill be sure to check them out!
Monday Nov 27, 2023
242 - A Better Dunwoody - Erika Harris
Monday Nov 27, 2023
Monday Nov 27, 2023
Podcast 242 - A Better Dunwoody - Erika Harris
Leading up to the Bond Referendum Vote a few weeks ago, there was a lot of talk about “what makes for a better Dunwoody”. Everyone has their opinion, but I think we all learned a lot about our city when the Bond failed to pass. Dunwoody is fundamentally different than those around us. We don’t want to make the same type of investments as most of the surrounding cities. But now that we more fully understand this, where do we go from here? Erika Harris is part of the A Better Dunwoody movement, and someone that I really respect in our community. I reached out to her to continue the conversation about the Bond Vote and discuss what’s next for the City of Dunwoody.
Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
241 - Light Up Dunwoody and EEP Events - Jimmy Economos
Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
Podcast 241 - Light Up Dunwoody and EEP Events - Jimmy Economos
Jimmy DJ'd his own Dunwoody Homecoming Dance and has been producing events around the city ever since. He and his wife Leah are vital in helping put on the 4th of July Parade. In the last few years, they've really taken Light Up Dunwoody to a whole new level. Come out and enjoy the festivities on Sunday, November 19th!
https://dunwoodyga.org/light-up-dunwoody/
Entertainment Schedule
2pm: Doors open!
Enjoy holiday music, visits with Santa, face painters, Reindeer Photos, Crafts Station and Food Trucks
3pm: Performance by Dan and Co
3:30pm: Performance by North Georgia School of Ballet
4pm: Performance by Dan and Co
4:30 pm: Performance by Atlanta Metro Youth Flute Choir
5pm: Welcome by DHA president and thanks to our sponsors!
5:30pm: Performance by Dunwoody HS Marching Band
6pm: Santa and Reindeer Light Tree and Menorah from the Sleigh!
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
240 - DUMC Performing Arts - Scott Wilkinson and Joy Gregory
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Podcast 240 - DUMC Performing Arts - Scott Wilkinson and Joy Gregory
This is a big weekend for DUMC Performing Arts! Come join them for a journey Into the Woods with a talented cast and amazing director. Joy Gregory has plenty of professional musical theatre directing experience and is currently a second year M. Div. student at Emory’s Candler School of Theology. She is thrilled to be working with DUMC’s Performing Arts Ministry. There are still tickets available and you don’t want to miss it!
October 13-15
https://dunwoodyumc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/600/responses/new
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
239 - Parks, Trails, and Greenspace Bond Vote Nov. 7th - Joe Seconder
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Podcast 239 - Parks, Trails, and Greenspace Bond Vote Nov. 7th - Joe Seconder
Dunwoody's bond referendum gives voters the power to decide if the City of Dunwoody can issue bonds to invest in major City projects and improvements. This will appear on the November 7, 2023 ballot. Bond financing would be used for capital projects to build or improve physical assets like facilities and infrastructure (click on the link below) that will be used by our community for many years into the future.
A Better Dunwoody is a group of Dunwoody Citizens working to improve the quality of life in our city through advocacy, education and action. If you'd like to get involved, click the link below.
www.abetterdunwoody.com
Friday Sep 22, 2023
238 - DINOWOODY - Lisa Torres
Friday Sep 22, 2023
Friday Sep 22, 2023
Podcast 238 - DinoWoody - Lisa Torres
🦖 Lisa started displaying positive and inspirational messages in her yard back in 2020 during the Pandemic. The words were surrounded by inflatable dinosaurs that made local children (and adults) smile, and neighbors embraced it. Last month, one individual tried to bring it all to an end it all by filing a sign ordinance complaint with the city. That’s when the Dunwoody Community stepped up to offer help and encouragement by collecting over 2000 signatures on a change.org site to “Save the Dino House”. Over the last few weeks, you've probably noticed inflatable dinosaurs all over the city in support of the Torres Family. The story has been covered by all types of local media including WSB, Rough Draft, 11Alive, and the AJC. Here's the whole story straight from Lisa.