The Dunwoody Homeowners Association recognized outgoing Dunwoody High School football coach and athletic director Mike Nash with one of its highest honors – naming him this year’s Dunwoody Fourth of July Parade marshal.
At its March 23 meeting, the DHA heard from an emotional Nash, who said he “wasn’t going to a better place, but a different place.”
“There’s no better place in the world than Dunwoody,” he said. “I hope you all realize what a special place this is. You took us in and you loved us.”
During his decade of coaching at the school, Nash revitalized the program, achieving a 33-64 record with back-to-back playoff appearances in 2023 and 2024. On X, Nash thanked the Dunwoody community for its support, but said “all good things must come to an end.”
He will assume head coaching position at Chattahoochee County High School in Cusseta. The Cougars were 5-5 for the 2023-24 season, and 3-7 in 2022-23.
The Dunwoody July 4 parade is the largest in the state of Georgia, attracting 2,000 participants and 30,000 spectators. Rough Draft Atlanta is one of its presenting sponsors.
