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Doctor-turned-entrepreneur shares how seniors can avoid the ER
DUNWOODY, Ga. — Dr. Nadia Nabavi, a former Northside Hospital and Grady Healthcare physician, said the top three reasons seniors end up in the emergency room are falls, UTIs and pneumonia. The North Atlanta chapter of Adult Children of Aging Parents invited Nabavi to host its Nov. 11 program, “From UTIs to Falls: Understanding What Sends Seniors to the Emergency Room,” at Dunwoody United methodist Church. Nabavi listed the Big Three causes in order. She said a third of people over age 65
First Santa with Down syndrome continues to inspire holiday cheer in Dunwoody
DUNWOODY, Ga. — The Down Syndrome Association of Atlanta announced the return of Bradley Carlisle, the first Santa Claus with Down syndrome, to its Dec. 13 Holiday Party. Donning his Santa robes, Carlisle made his debut as Mr. Claus at last year’s celebration, touching hearts across the community and inspiring countless families. Carlisle, 36, lives independently in his own apartment in Dunwoody and embodies the joy, warmth and inclusive spirit of the holiday season. Read more
Legislator workshops legislation to keep kids safe online
DUNWOODY, Ga. — State Sen. Sally Harrell (D-District 40) is forming a bipartisan coalition of elected officials and concerned citizens to address online safety for children during the Georgia General Assembly’s 2026 session. Harrell told a crowd at the Nov. 5 “Parent Town Hall” in Dunwoody that she hosted her first single-issue community meeting in northern DeKalb and southern Gwinnett counties to generate public support. “What we realized, the more we listened to testimony, the more we
Delays likely for distribution of government food benefits to the hungry
ATLANTA — The one in eight Georgians who rely on the government for food may have to wait for weeks to get their spending allotment on the cards they use to buy groceries. In Georgia, deposits for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, normally start arriving on the fifth of each month, rolling out on odd dates to recipients through the 23rd. But on Wednesday, the 36th day of the government shutdown, a new record, one Atlanta shop owner said about a dozen customers had not
Dunwoody Homeowners Association pitches itself to younger generations
DUNWOODY, Ga. — The DHA has never really been just a homeowners association, and its leadership is focusing on a revamp to attract the next generation of community leaders. Homeowners associations are often legally mandated organizations that enforce rules and collect fees to maintain shared neighborhood spaces, while civic associations are voluntary groups focused on community events and advocacy. President Tim Brown, who took over in February after Bob Fiscella’s four years at the helm,
