🌱 Decatur-Avondale Estates Patch: What's Happening Today

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Decatur-Avondale Estates Daily: What You Need To Know Today (Jun 9)

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? Principal Lewis Blamed For Teacher Shortage + Early Voting Runoff

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? Reduced School Enrollment Impacts Hiring + Dollar General Shooting

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DeKalb?s Paper Shredding Recycling Event Returns After 2-Year Hiatus

DeKalb County resident can safely dispose of all documents including old tax records and legal documents at the June 11 event.

Juneteenth In DeKalb County: Flat Rock, Bruce Street, Lenox Cupcakes

Discover DeKalb Convention & Visitors Bureau has compiled a list of cultural experiences for people to try this Juneteenth.

Hospital Capacity In Decatur-Avondale Estates Area: Latest

Updated federal data shows how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in DeKalb County.

What's Open, Closed In Decatur, Avondale Estates For 4th Of July

Find out here what will be closed, and when, for the Fourth of July holiday in Decatur, Avondale Estates and DeKalb County.

Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up In Decatur-Avondale Estates Area

The Red Cross is holding a couple blood drives in the Decatur-Avondale Estates area soon.

Strawberry Moon: How To See The June Full Moon In Decatur

The Strawberry Moon is the last supermoon of 2021. It will be visible in Decatur and Avondale Estates on Thursday.

Emergency Adoption Event Hopes To 'Clear The Shelter': Patch PM

Firework law | Okefenokee Mine | Cherry Blossom Festival | Pedestrian scramble | Restaurant inspection | Emergency animal adoption: Patch PM

Why Are COVID Vaccine, Testing Sites Closing? | Patch PM

Officer kills gunman | Storm could bring soggy Father's Day | Safety measures needed on trail | Pandemic vaccine, testing ending.

June Solstice 2021: When Summer Starts In Decatur

The summer solstice marks the longest day of the year — and the beginning of a season of fun in Decatur and Avondale Estates.

Girl Scout Cookie Glut: Donate To 1st Responders In Decatur

The pandemic changed how Girl Scouts in Decatur approached cookie sales. Here’s how to get them into the hands of first responders.

Town Green Groundbreaking Scheduled Later This Month

The $5.7 million, 2-acre Town Green project will include a park, event pavilion, walking paths, a dog playground and other amenities.

Blood Donors Needed In Decatur-Avondale Estates Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

Blood platelet donations are in high demand for cancer patients.

DeKalb Libraries Return To Pre-COVID-19 Service

Nearly all DeKalb County Public Library system locations have resumed normal hours and removed in-library capacity and time limits.

Board Of Health To Modify Hours For Doraville COVID-19 Vaccination Site Starting Monday

Starting Monday, June 14, the DeKalb County Board of Health will modify hours operation at its Doraville vaccination sites.

Celebrate Juneteenth In Avondale Estates Saturday

The Avondale Alliance for Racial Justice will host its second Juneteenth Jubilee Stroll celebration with live music, food and more.

Mobile Farmers Market Voucher Program Expanded In DeKalb

The Fresh on DeK mobile farmers market season begins Monday, and DeKalb County has expanded its voucher program just in time.

Drive-Thru COVID Vaccines, Free Food Available Saturday In DeKalb

DeKalb County residents in need can receive free groceries and COVID-19 vaccines at four drive-thru locations in the county on Saturday.

North DeKalb Health Center To Remain Closed Friday For Completion Of HVAC Replacement

Final work necessary to complete the replacement of the HVAC system North DeKalb Health Center will keep the facility closed today.

DeKalb Board Of Health Changes Hours For COVID-19 Vaccination Sites, Call Center

Beginning Saturday, June 5, the DeKalb County Board of Health modified hours of operation at its Doraville and Stonecrest vaccination sites.

Board Of Health Partners With Community Organizations To Expand Healthy Bucks Voucher Program

The DeKalb County Board of Health is partnering with three community organizations to provide farmers' market vouchers.

Blood Donations Needed In Decatur-Avondale Estates Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

The Red Cross is holding a couple blood drives in the Decatur-Avondale Estates area soon.

Decatur's 1st Juneteenth Celebration Set For Saturday

The event will also mark the one-year anniversary of the removal of the Confederate obelisk in Decatur Square.

HVAC Replacement To Close North DeKalb Health Center Next Week

It is due to a scheduled HVAC system replacement project by DeKalb County.

Board Of Health COVID-19 Testing And Vaccination Sites To Modify Hours For Memorial Day

Due to Memorial Day, the DeKalb County Board of Health's COVID-19 vaccination and testing sites will operate on a modified schedule.

Decatur Outdoor Pools Open Memorial Day Weekend

Get ready to make a splash in Decatur — outdoor city pools are opening for Memorial Day weekend at limited capacities.

Park, Event Pavilion To Be Built In Avondale Estates

The city of Avondale Estates' Urban Redevelopment Agency voted to hire a construction company to build a new park and event pavilion.

Decatur-Avondale Estates Area Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up Soon

People who donate through the Red Cross between May 1 and 15 are eligible for an Amazon gift card.

Board Of Health To Suspend COVID-19 Testing At Greater Piney Grove Site Today

Due to an event being held on the premises, operations at the Greater Piney Grove COVID-19 testing site will be suspended.

DeKalb Opens 750 Paid Virtual Summer Jobs For Youth

DeKalb County is hosting the DeKalb Virtual Career Academy this summer for youth ages 14-24, and applications close May 11.

Alpharetta Church Charity Bicycle Collection Drive | Patch PM

Raffensperger challenger | Fitness for free | Communication win |Fulton schools new COO | Church collecting bikes for donation.

Board Of Health Suspending All Operations Due To Weather Conditions

Due to severe weather conditions that have impacted metro Atlanta this morning, the DeKalb County Board of Health will suspend operations.

24 Artists Want To Design Decatur's Future John Lewis Memorial

The John Lewis Commemorative Task Force will choose an artist soon for the memorial, which will be in Decatur Square.

At Least 100K Bees Invade Decatur Woman's Home, Again

Lisa Ohrmundt is a little too familiar with bees as roommates — she's had three large bee colonies removed from her home since 2017.

DeKalb BOH Sites To Begin Walk-Up COVID-19 Vaccinations, Extended Hours

After a pilot, the DeKalb County Board of Health will officially begin accepting walk-ups at its Doraville and Stonecrest COVID-19 sites.

DeKalb Co. Will Buy 20K Boxes Of Girl Scout Cookies For Donation

DeKalb County will give out some of the boxes of Girl Scout cookies at its monthly food distribution this weekend. The rest will be donated.

MLK Marker Unveiled In Decatur Square

A historic marker is now standing in Decatur Square commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr. and an injustice he faced in Decatur.

Travel Like A Local: Submit Your Town For Our 2018 Travel Guide

Whether you've got the best brewery around or a music festival that rivals Coachella, tell us why your town should be a destination in 2018.