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In today's newsletter:

  • Dunwoody neighbors unite to support a freshman facing brain cancer
  • How a Dunwoody resident survived the South Tower on 9/11
  • Dunwoody softball battles but falls in non-region showdown

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  • Saturday: Very hot, with a high of 97 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, a t-storm; warm, temps: high: 95, low: 71.
  • Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 82 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Dunwoody community rallies around 14-year-old freshman with rare brain cancer (roughdraftatlanta.com) — Neighbors, Dunwoody High School staff, city leaders, and police gathered at Kingswood Church on Sept. 4 to surprise 14-year-old student Jonah Blick before he begins radiation treatment for a rare brain cancer. Atlanta nonprofit YES DAY arranged a Gator-themed sendoff and Gainesville trip, while residents have organized months of meals and support so his family can focus on his care.
   

2. Dunwoody man remembers his 9/11 escape 25 years later (appenmedia.com) — A longtime Dunwoody resident is sharing how he escaped the South Tower on 9/11 and how the trauma still shapes his life here today. His detailed memories of that morning, the aftermath, and the support that helped him cope offer a deeply personal perspective for neighbors marking the attacks' 25th anniversary.
   

3. Prep roundup: Mount Paran powers to non-region win (macon.com) — Dunwoody High's softball team fell 8–5 to Mount Paran Christian in non-region play Wednesday, despite collecting 11 hits. The game featured three Mount Paran home runs and solid pitching, while Dunwoody's offense kept pressure on throughout, giving local fans plenty to watch as the season continues.
   

4. Appen Media sues Georgia over media access to executions (appenmedia.com) — A media company that publishes the Dunwoody Crier is suing Georgia, arguing that current rules limiting what journalists can see during executions violate the First Amendment. The case, backed by the ACLU of Georgia, seeks broader visual and audio access so Dunwoody readers and other residents can better scrutinize the state's most serious punishments.
   

5. Daily Cannabis News Brief for 9/4/2026 (themarijuanaherald.com) — Among national cannabis updates, Dunwoody gets a mention for Trulieve's new medical marijuana dispensary serving the Atlanta area. The brief notes the shop's range of products and a Sept. 10 grand opening, signaling another nearby option for qualified patients while situating the news within broader industry and policy developments across the country.
   

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