What’s Up Dunwoody

Podcast 264 - Behind the Scenes of Sister Act at Theater 1548 - Lia Prior and Scott Wilkinson

Scott Wilkinson and Phillia "Lia" Prior tell me about the thriving theater scene at Dunwoody United Methodist Church’s Theater 1548. We talk about the Sister Act production, rebranding efforts at DUMC, and how these local arts are shaping our community. Get your tickets now! The show runs October 3rd-6th and you can find out more at dunwoodyumc.org/theatre-1548.

Podcast 263 - Kacie Evans - Elevating Dunwoody High School Volleyball

Kacie shares her incredible journey from playing professional volleyball for the Atlanta Vibe to leading the next generation of athletes in Dunwoody. She talks about her passion for the sport, the challenges of coaching a young team, and her excitement about the future of volleyball in Dunwoody.

Denice Dudley is helping to put together an amazing Dunwoody Oktoberfest event at St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church on Saturday, September 28th from noon-6pm. Enjoy authentic German food trucks, beer, live music, family-friendly activities, and exciting raffle prizes. This vibrant community event, backed by tons of local sponsors, features a beer garden, Kinder Zone, cool cars, and much more. Don’t miss out on Dunwoody’s newest celebration—mark your calendars and join the fun!

https://dunwoodyoktoberfest.com/

Keith Pepper, owner of Rough Draft Atlanta, shares his journey of transforming a traditional newspaper into a digital-first media powerhouse. This episode dives into the challenges of competing for attention in the digital age, the continued relevance of print media, and the role of newsletters in fostering community engagement. Keith also explores the future of hyperlocal journalism, the impact of AI, and strategies for sustaining local news in a rapidly changing media landscape. Perfect for those interested in the evolution of media and community-focused journalism.

Podcast 260 - Rotary Club of Dunwoody - Jack Sparks w/ Mosquito Joe

This is the first of a few podcasts where I’ll be highlighting Rotary Club of Dunwoody members. Jack is the outgoing club president and owner of Mosquito Joe of North Atlanta. We talk about everything from Rotary, mosquitos, Cornerstone Christian Academy, and how we met 6 years ago when I coached his son’s soccer team.

Podcast 259 - Discover Dunwoody - Mark Galvin

Discover Dunwoody is the official destination marketing organization for Dunwoody, Georgia. It promotes Dunwoody as a premier destination for visitors by highlighting the city's attractions, events, dining, shopping, and accommodation options. Check out their socials at @discoverdunwoody. I talk with Mark about marketing the city, and some of the cool stuff that is opening around Perimeter including the Game Show Battle Room!

If you’re helping out of town guests find a place to stay around Dunwoody, send them to www.discoverdunwoody.com/whatsupdunwoody

Podcast 258 - Leadership Perimeter - Rosalyn Putnam

Leadership Perimeter has graduated over 1,000 leaders making a positive impact in their communities. Many from the City of Dunwoody. They also have a youth program for high school students that teaches leadership skills, resumés, and networking to learn how to interact with other community leaders. Rosalyn is the Executive Director and they are growing very quickly. Learn more at www.leadershipperimeter.org

Podcast 257 - Dunwoody 4th of July Parade - Leah Economos with EEP Events

Who’s excited about the 2024 Dunwoody 4th of July Parade?! This might be the largest Parade we’ve ever had. We wanted to highlight some of the fun participants and give a shoutout to the amazing sponsors. This year’s Grand Marshal will be David Abes from Village Dunwoody. The parade starts at 9am. The Festival in the Village runs till around noon. You won’t want to miss this year’s fun!

Podcast 256 - Chuck Singleton 5K Run - Get Moving for the Movie

Caroline Camick, Lisa Edmondson, and Karen Ketchum all grew up in Doraville, and now they are making a movie about the city they love. Join them for a 5K on June 29th where proceeds go to the production of the "Made in Doraville" movie. It starts and ends at the new Assembly Atlanta Studios and is going to be a great time!

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Podcast 255 - Cathy Cobbs - Reporting On Dunwoody For Over 20 Years

What’s Up Dunwoody wouldn’t be the same without all the other Dunwoody news media publications around us. I’ve shared countless articles on social media that Cathy Cobbs has written over the years, and learned so much from her Dunwoody Reporter and now Rough Draft stories. She reached out to me a couple weeks ago about a story she was writing about my Facebook groups, and I talked her into recording another podcast with me. We get into all kinds of Dunwoody stuff, as she is an absolute wealth of knowledge after covering the city for 20 years!