Hero Dads welcome students back to Dunwoody Springs Elementary
Students at Dunwoody Springs Elementary started the new school year with music, costumes and plenty of high-fives.
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Students at Dunwoody Springs Elementary started the new school year with music, costumes and plenty of high-fives.
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