DUNWOODY, Ga. -- Von Maur is opening a second Georgia store as an anchor of Perimeter Mall on Saturday, November 10 in Dunwoody.

The new location of 222,000-square-feet is expected to employee 275-325 new associates.

Von Maur is celebrating the opening with a ribbon-cutting at 9:45 a.m. by President Jim von Maur and the store's manager, Tricia Moeller. During the day, Miss USA Olivia Culpo, men's fashion line founder Daniel Dolce and Nic + Zoe merchandiser Zoe Chatfield-Taylor will make appearances, offer style tips and hang out with shoppers.

Von Maur was founded 140 years ago by C.J. von Maur, of Davenport, Iowa. Today, the retailer consists of 27 stores in 11 states. The first Georiga store is located in Alpharetta.

For more information, visit www.vonmaur.com.

ATLANTA -- You can do your part this week to curb Georgia's high school dropout rate. All you need to do is eat at one of your favorite restaurants.

On Thursday, Aug. 23, proceeds from restaurants across the state will be donated to Communities in Schools of Georgia, an organization that encourages young people to complete their education and succeed in life.

The sixth annual Dine Out for Kids event hopes to exceed last year's total of $30,000 for children in the state.

Communities in Schools, which has chapters across the country, provides mentoring and after-school services, including parent education, literacy programs and youth leadership opportunities.

Participating Dine Out for Kids restaurants in Atlanta and Decatur include:

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* 242 Boulevard SE