Podcast 320 – Coach Tez and the Rise of Dunwoody Girls Flag Football – Montez Swinney

Dunwoody girls flag football has taken off in a big way, and Coach Tez is right at the center of it. Montez Swinney has helped turn Dunwoody girls flag football into one of the most talked about programs on campus, all rooted in one clear belief: FAMILY.

He launched the team during COVID with just 22 girls and a vision. Now more than 100 athletes try out each year. The program includes multiple levels, a growing feeder system, and a region championship banner to prove the work is paying off. Coach Tez was even named Coach of the Year, but ask him and he will point back to discipline, preparation, and accountability. His teams study film. They correct mistakes. They show up for each other. He also leads the girls lacrosse team at Dunwoody High, and many of the same athletes switch jerseys each season, carrying that same standard from fall flag football to spring lacrosse. And that connection shows. The girls compete hard for each other, but they also compete hard for a coach who loves them like FAMILY.

Podcast 319 – The Feeney Legacy Project and Why You Should Always Call 911 – Lia Armistead

Lia Armistead shares the story behind the Feeney Legacy Project, born from a tragic loss that might have had a different outcome. After her brother experienced cardiac arrest, the person with him hesitated to call 911 out of fear of getting in trouble. That delay mattered. Now her family is working to make sure more people understand Georgia’s 911 Amnesty laws and know they are protected when they make that call.

The message is simple. Call 911. Then start chest compressions immediately until paramedics arrive.

The annual Feeney 5K at Brook Run Park brings that mission to life. It is an AJC Peachtree Road Race qualifier, but it is also built for families, walkers, and anyone who wants to support something meaningful. Mad Italian is also hosting a month-long fundraiser to rally local support.

Learn more: feeneylegacyproject.org

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Podcast 318 – What Brings People to Dunwoody – Mark Galvin - Discover Dunwoody

Dunwoody's buzzing, and Mark Galvin from Discover Dunwoody is here with the latest scoop. From croissants to laser tag, this episode covers what’s hot, what’s coming, and why locals are loving it. Rosetta Bakery and Varuni Napoli are coming to High Street—Rosetta brings buttery pastries and a European vibe, while Varuni goes all-in on authenticity with a custom-built oven straight from Naples. Over at Campus 244, CT Cantina & Taqueria gets a classy neighbor with Stäge Kitchen & Bar, and Big Play ATL is officially a hit with the community.

Discover Dunwoody is the city’s hype team, making sure locals and visitors see the best of what Dunwoody has to offer. Mark Galvin leads a sharp crew who focus on what makes the city feel like home. From livestreams like Dunwoody Dialogues to smart, local-first branding, they keep Dunwoody front and center. With roots in tourism and digital strategy, the team’s momentum is building fast.

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