Carter family bringing 500 strong to Dunwoody for annual reunion

The original Carter family including parents Emanuel and Elmira Carter in an undated photo Photo courtesy of Terrance Miles More than people from the Carter family will descend on the Crown Plaza Ravinia Dunwoody from July - to celebrate its th annual reunion marking six decades of love legacy and connection This is the first Atlanta gathering since according to Stone Mountain resident Terrance Myles the chair of the reunion committee Other current venues have included Memphis Indianapolis and other cities across the United States During and the reunions were held virtually because of the COVID- pandemic so this year marks the th in-person event Myles stated We feel the need to keep on connecting because we have such a large family he stated The legacy of reunions have dependably been embedded into the Carter family and each reunion is a platform for the future The Dunwoody reunion has been two years in the making and it wouldn t have been achievable without the help of destination marketing organization Discover Dunwoody he explained Discover Dunwoody was referred to me by the hotel and they have been really great about supplying us with different options while we are having the reunion Myles revealed We need a good partner who can handle large crowds like ours and they did a great job Myles declared the proximity to population transportation Perimeter Mall Campus and High Street were draws in choosing the Dunwoody area with plenty of shopping and entertainment venues from which to choose I love the city of Dunwoody Myles noted The reunion also generates notable economic impact for the Dunwoody area a release from Discover Dunwoody explained The influx of visitors will boost local businesses with nearby Perimeter Mall experiencing increased foot traffic and local restaurants serving additional patrons throughout the weekend Mike Jackson the chief sales officer for Discover Dunwoody noted the Carter family reunion epitomizes everything that the organization stands for especially the ability to handle large events Each Carter family reunion solidifies the connection between generations organizers explained Photo by Terrance Myles As the official destination marketing organization for the City of Dunwoody we are proud and honored to welcome this large-scale family reunion to our neighborhood Jackson reported Hosting an event of this magnitude reflects the trust and confidence families have in Dunwoody as a premier destination for connection celebration and hospitality This year s reunion kicks off Thursday July with registration at the Crowne Plaza Ravinia where attendees will collect event tickets and welcome packets Dunwoody Mayor Lynn Deutsch will join the opening session on July at p m to personally welcome the Carter family to Dunwoody followed by a formal banquet a family field day on Saturday afternoon and a Sunday worship arrangement to conclude the reunion Our reunion is more than just a get-together Myles explained It s a chance for generations to bond share stories laugh sing and create memories that carry us through the year Reaching years with people coming together shows the incredible strength of our family ties The post Carter family bringing strong to Dunwoody for annual reunion appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta