Book Sale This Weekend at Dunwoody Library

A fundraiser and book sale is planned by "Friends of the Dunwoody Library."

Done with your summer reading? Looking for some new books? Friends of the Dunwoody Library is sponsoring a fundraiser at the Dunwoody Library. Thousands of books will be available from 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The fundraiser will include hardback fiction, paperbacks, children books, videos, CDs, DVDs, books on tape, records, magazines and collectibles. A silent auction is also planned. Don't have time to make it this weekend? You can mop up on what's left on Monday for cheap. Monday is bag day - buy a shopping bag for $6 and then fill it up with books. Proceeds benefit the library and the county library system.      

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Construction at Ashford Dunwoody I-285 Interchange Wrapping Up

The orange barrels at the interchange should be gone by the second week in October.

What Do You Think About the Penn State Penalties?

Penn State received an unprecedented series of penalties Monday following the guilty verdict of Jerry Sandusky in his child sex abuse case and the building evidence that Penn State officials hid the allegations from authorities for more than a decade.

The Associated Press reported that Penn State received an unprecedented series of penalties Monday following the guilty verdict of Jerry Sandusky in his child sex abuse case and the building evidence that Penn State officials hid the allegations from authorities for more than a decade. "Football will never again be paced ahead of educating, nurturing and protecting young people," NCAA President Mark Emmert said in delivering the sanctions. Among the penalties was a $60 million fine to be paid into an endowment for programs designed to prevent child sexual abuse and for assisting victims of abuse. None of the money can be used for programs at Penn State. In addition, there is a four-year ban on bowl games, a loss of 20 scholarships per year…

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Tech Violence, Stone Mountain Tax Hikes, Decatur PD Video Goes Viral

Patch's Top 10 Headlines Of The Day for Tuesday, July 10, 2012.

Headlines for Tuesday, July 10, 2012

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Five Things To Do This Weekend

A bat mitzvah exhibit at Marcus Jewish Community Center, Artsapalooza in Sandy Springs and a huge yard sale in Brookhaven.

Five Things to Do This Weekend is a weekly feature in Dunwoody Patch that rounds up the best events going on in and around Dunwoody. We sift through the long list of things competing for your time to bring you the best ones. Enjoy your weekend! The city of Sandy Springs is holding an outdoor art fair - Artsapalooza - this weekend at the old Target center the city bought. The festival boasts 150 (mostly local) artists with craft and carnival attractions for the kids, gourmet food and live music. The art fair runs Saturday and Sunday near Johnson Ferry and Roswell roads. Check the link for hours. Oh yeah, it's free to get in. Looking to stay out of the heat this weekend? You can stay inside and see "Bat Mitzvah Comes of Age" a traveling …

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Summer Reading Lists for Kids Ages 8-12

Patch has teamed up with James Patterson’s READKIDDOREAD program to bring you reading lists for every age. If you’re looking for some great summer reading options, check this list of “Favorite Pageturners” from James Patterson.

Looking for a great book to read this summer? Our list of books has something for everyone – adventure, magic, smart kids, and amazing kids. Read one, or read ‘em all – post your thoughts in the comments. Or, if we missed your favorite book, tell us in the comments! Dead End in Norvelt by Jack Gantos Two months of being grounded during summer vacation change Jack Gantos’ life forever. Especially since it involves the mysterious chore of typing obituaries for his intriguing neighbor. Charlie Joe Jackson’s Guide to Not Reading by Tommy Greenwald What happens when Charlie Joe Jackson, the most reluctant reader EVER has to actually read a book? Big Nate in a Class by Himself (Big Nate series) by Lincoln Peirce Things don’t always go your way …

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Meeting to be held on city rezoning

Dunwoody officials to present report

The city of Dunwoody will host a meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday to engage the public in the city's attempt to revise its rules on zoning. City officials will present a report at Dunwoody Baptist Church that will help define where Dunwoody is headed in tweaking its zoning changes.

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Dunwoody Nature Center celebrates 20 years

Three "founding mothers" of center join students in ceremony

The Dunwoody Nature Center announced the celebration of its 20th anniversary last Friday by unveiling a new logo and a new website. The logo was unveiled on the sign at the main entrance to the nature center at 5343 Roberts Drive by an excited group of students from nearby Austin Elementary School. Under the supervision of Alan Mothner, the nature center's executive director, the students gathered around the new sign, which was hidden from view on both sides by large brown tarps. Mothner told the students that three of the founders of the Nature Center were attending the event. “If it wasn’t for them, you wouldn’t have this,” he said. Mothner then asked the attending founders -- Pat Adams, Marilyn Dalrymple and Kathy Hanna – to join the …

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Gardening with Tom

Vanderlyn Wins Second Walmart Grant

School Awarded $1,000 for Its Organic Gardening Program

  The Walmart Foundation and the Dunwoody Walmart have awarded a grant of $1,000 to Vanderlyn Elementary School to be used in the school’s organic gardening program. The grant was awarded through the foundation’s Local Community Contribution/Hunger Outreach Grant Program. “We believe that your organization is doing important work to the communities you serve, and we are proud that we are able to support you in your efforts,” the foundation told Tina Wilkinson, a parent volunteer at Vanderlyn, in an e-mail announcing the selection of Vanderlyn for the grant. Wilkinson, with pre-approval from Principal Noel Maloof, filled out and submitted the grant application. This is the second grant Walmart has awarded Vanderlyn. The previous grant was …

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POLL: Real or Fake Christmas Tree?

Which do you prefer?

It can be the focus of silent judgment, the fake tree standing in the middle of the living room. Dead tree purists won't go near them.But for others, the thought of chopping down a tree to sit in your house for two weeks, dropping needles and dripping sap, just isn't palatable.  According to the National Christmas Tree Association, the number of real trees purchased in 2010 was 27 million, while fake trees were 8.2 million (note: you only need to buy an artificial tree once). So what are your thoughts - does a tree need to be real or does an artificial do the trick?

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