🌱 Patch AM: How MARTA’s Breeze upgrade could change your next Dunwoody commute

Morning Dunwoody! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How MARTA’s Breeze upgrade could change your next Dunwoody commute
• How a Dunwoody neighbor is redefining what Santa can look like
• How a Dunwoody student helps power UGA’s no-coach baseball squad

Also on today's calendar: Gay Men's Chorus Holiday Concert and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Breezy and much colder, with a high of 44 and low of 17 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Monday: Sunny, but chilly, temps: high: 41, low: 25.
• Tuesday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 55 and low of 31 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• MARTA to close select faregates for Breeze payment system upgrade (roughdraftatlanta.com) — MARTA riders using Dunwoody Station should be prepared for ongoing fare equipment construction as the agency upgrades its Breeze payment system, though trains and buses will keep running normally. Some other stations face temporary faregate closures and detours on specific December dates, so allow a few extra minutes and follow posted signs when traveling.
   

• Atlanta's first Santa with Down syndrome spreads holiday cheer (atlantanewsfirst.com) — A Dunwoody resident named Bradley, who lives independently with Down syndrome, is bringing extra joy as Atlanta’s first Santa with Down syndrome at a local holiday party. His role gives children with Down syndrome a chance to see themselves in Santa and inspires families with what’s possible for their kids’ futures.
   

• No coaches, no budget, no quit: Inside the rising Georgia club baseball team (redandblack.com) — A University of Georgia club baseball player from Dunwoody is helping lead a self-funded, player-run team that keeps competitive baseball alive for students who skipped the NCAA route. Teammates handle everything from fundraising and travel to lineups, all while chasing regional and World Series dreams. Their growing program now fields two squads and relies on dues and donations to stay on the field.
   

📸 Around Dunwoody

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dunwoody

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday December 14

• Gay Men's Chorus Holiday Concert
  Holy Innocents' Episcopal Church, 805 Mount Vernon Hwy, Atlanta
  4:30 pm

Saturday January 17

• Skate City Springs - Presenting Sponsor Opportunities
  City Green at City Springs, 1 Galambos Wy, Sandy Springs
  8:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday December 15

• English as a Second Language
  Dunwoody Library -
  6:00 pm

Sunday December 21

• Dunwoody Open
  Treetop Quest Dunwoody Adventure Park and Ziplines , Georgia Way N , Dunwoody
  11:00 am
• A Christmas Carol
  Stage Door Theatre , 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd , Dunwoody
  2:30 pm

Monday December 22

• English as a Second Language
  Dunwoody Library -
  6:00 pm

Wednesday December 24

• Carol Sing & High Mass
  4795 N Peachtree Rd , Dunwoody
  9:45 pm

Friday December 26

• Dunwoody Open
  Treetop Quest Dunwoody Adventure Park and Ziplines , Georgia Way N , Dunwoody
  11:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday December 14

• Dashing Through the Snow - On Stage December 11-21
  Merely Players Presents , 3785 King Ave , Doraville
  5:00 pm
• Lavelle Dontae
  Atlanta Comedy Theater , 4650 Jimmy Carter Blvd #114b , Norcross
  7:00 pm

Monday December 15

• Community Color-In: Winter Edition
  Redan-Trotti Library -
• Take & Make: Paper Plate Winter Wonderland
  Redan-Trotti Library -
• Cozy Critter Scavenger Hunt
  Brookhaven Library -
• Women's Basketball vs. Pacific
  Dorough Fieldhouse Pinholster Court
  6:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Sandy Springs

• Economically disadvantaged Sandy Springs students show improved academic scores (roughdraftatlanta.com)
• Hanukkah lights the way with traditions new and old (ajc.com)
• The 10 Most Popular New Bedrooms of 2025 (houzz.com)

Doraville

• Want a rental for the World Cup in Atlanta? Demand up as much as 4000% (usatoday.com)

Ok Dunwoody! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I didn’t lose a tooth, Mom. It’s right here in my pocket.
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