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

Hello all. I'm back with your new copy of the Decatur-Avondale Estates Patch newsletter. Let's get this Wednesday started off right with a quick guide to the most important things happening around town, including updates on...

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But first, today's weather:

Considerable cloudiness. High: 62 Low: 34.

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Here are the top stories in Decatur-Avondale Estates today:

1. 2023 James Beard semifinalists: See which restaurants made the ... (Tennessean)
2. Here Are the 2023 James Beard Awards Restaurant and Chef ... (Eater)
3. Levy L. Harrell, Jr. - The Post-Searchlight (Post Searchlight)
4. Thomas Steele Malone, Jr. - The Post-Searchlight (Post Searchlight)
5. Judy Powell - The Post-Searchlight (Post Searchlight)
6. John Newkirt Obituary (2023) - Garfield, GA - Statesboro Herald (Legacy.com)
7. DeKalb DA requests independent prosecutor in deadly shooting at planned Atlanta police training site (FOX 5 Atlanta)
8. Stone Mountain Planning Commission supports housing ... (Decaturish.com )
9. Valdosta man arrested after falling asleep behind the wheel (ValdostaToday.com)
10. Thunderstorms and high winds continue to threaten Cobb County ... (Cobb County Courier)
11. COVID-19 Is No Longer a Public Health Emergency (TIME)
12. Gayle Geron Obituary (1963 - 2023) (Legacy.com)
13. Theresa Morgan Bell - The Post-Searchlight (Post Searchlight)
14. COVID still out there: State records 102 deaths, 742 hospitalizations over two-week period (Yahoo News)
15. 🌱Crash At Chevron, Driver Takes Off +Senators Speak Against Activists (Patch)
16. Annie Barlow Obituary (1936 - 2023) (Legacy.com)
17. The 2023 McDonald's All American Games Final 48 are Set to Suit ... (PR Newswire)
18. Burger Battle Review: Falls Overlook Cafe's 'BCB Burger' (97.3 KKRC)
19. Board of Health to Hold January Meeting via Video Conference on ... (DeKalb County Board of Health)
20. Famous Brazilian restaurant has sights on another NJ mall site (New Jersey 101.5 FM)
21. LifeLine says it will have to euthanize dogs if it can't place 150 by the ... (Decaturish.com )
22. Music & Radio Station News (All Access Music Group)
23. Dean of UAH College of Nursing Dr. Karen Frith and Alabama ... (UAH News)
24. 'Basketball Wives' Drama: Jennifer Calls Out Malaysia + DJ Duffey ... (Urban Belle Magazine)
25. DeKalb County opening warming centers on Jan. 25-26 ... (Decaturish.com )
26. Lyrica Anderson Assaults Shekinah Jo After Controversial ... (Urban Belle Magazine)
27. Weekly Scoop: Piling Up the 2024 Intel (247Sports)
28. 11 Best Thrift Stores in Atlanta to Shop in 2023 (Brightly)

Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

From my notebook:

• City of Decatur GA- Government: "Recreatur, Decatur's Parks and Recreation Master Plan, has entered The Vision phase, which includes recommendations for the future development and operations of parks and recreation in Decatur. Community feedback is critical to ensure th..." (City of Decatur GA- Government via Facebook)
• City of Decatur GA- Government: "Join the Decatur Business Association for the annual State of the City Address delivered by Mayor Patti Garrett today at 5:30 p.m. at The Chapel on Sycamore (318 Sycamore St.). City Schools of Decatur Board Chair James Herndon will follo..." (City of Decatur GA- Government via Facebook)
• The Decatur Education Foundation: "We'd like to give a shout out to Mathnasium of Decatur who has been a Presenting Sponsor of the Tour deCatur for six years running now! They offer a free assessment and a free trial session for anyone interested in trying out their progr..." (The Decatur Education Foundation via Facebook)
• Georgia Interfaith Power & Light: "You can now find a full list of workshop descriptions and sign up for the Green Team Summit at gipl.org/gts23 Which workshop are you most excited for?! Let us know in the comments!" (Georgia Interfaith Power & Light via Facebook)
• Public Education Specialist Dan-nae Webber, DeKalb County Police Department: "DeKalb County to Open Warming Centers Jan. 25 and Jan. 26 - DeKalb County will open the following warming centers for residents to use on Wednesday, Jan. 25, and Thursday, Jan. 26, beginning at 8 p.m.: • Fire Station 3, 100 N. Clarendon..." (Nextdoor)
• Digital Media Specialist Nia Roberts, City of Decatur: "Recreatur: - Recreatur, Decatur's Parks and Recreation Master Plan, has entered The Vision phase, which includes recommendations for the future development and operations of parks and recreation in Decatur. Community feedback is critica..." (Nextdoor)
• Public Education Specialist Paula V. Tate, Ph.D., DeKalb County Police Department: "TONIGHT>>>Community Engagement Meeting Happening... - Want to know more about Homestead Exemptions and how to Apply? Please join DeKalb County Police Department for an all-precinct combined Community Engagement Meeting via Zoom! Date: T..." (Nextdoor)
• Public Education Specialist Paula V. Tate, Ph.D., DeKalb County Police Department: "DeKalb County to Open Warming Centers Jan. 25 and Jan. 26. - DeKalb County will open the following warming centers for residents to use on Wednesday, Jan. 25, and Thursday, Jan. 26, beginning at 8 p.m.: • Fire Station 3, 100 N. Clarendo..." (Nextdoor)
• Public Education Specialist Paula V. Tate, Ph.D., DeKalb County Police Department: "Becoming Distracted While Driving? - When you hear the term “distracted driving” you may think of cell phones or other handheld devices—using your cell phone while driving is hazardous and should be avoided. The State of Georgia has han..." (Nextdoor)
• Public Education Specialist Al Fowler, DeKalb County Police Department: "DeKalb County to OPEN Warming Centers Jan.25 and Jan. 26, 2023 - DECATUR, Ga. – DeKalb County will open the following warming centers for residents to use on Wednesday, Jan. 25, and Thursday, Jan. 26, beginning at 8 p.m.: • Fire Station ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Briarlake: "Dekalb County Animal Services - Emergency DeKalb Shelter Update - Animals at Risk for Euthanasia As of January 24, 2023, there are 593 dogs at the DeKalb County shelter. The shelter has been operating at a critical capacity for the last ..." (Nextdoor)
• Digital Media Specialist Nia Roberts, City of Decatur: "State of the City Address: - Join the Decatur Business Association for the annual State of the City Address delivered by Mayor Patti Garrett today at 5:30 p.m. at The Chapel on Sycamore (318 Sycamore St.). City Schools of Decatur Board C..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Scottdale Overlay District: "Valentines Day is coming up, and we make beautiful arrangements. - You can find us on Doordash (JCR Florals) or visit our website www.jcrflorals.com🌹" (Nextdoor)
• Public Education Specialist Donna Mann, DeKalb County Police Department: "DeKalb County to Open Warming Centers Jan. 25 and Jan. 26 - DeKalb County will open the following warming centers for residents to use on Wednesday, Jan. 25, and Thursday, Jan. 26, beginning at 8 p.m.: • Fire Station 3, 100 N. Clarendo..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Highland Park: "I have a large female pit bull with a pink hoodie that wandered into my yard. - She white with brown spots and has chewed her way through her leash. Clipped ears regular tail" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Whites Mill: "I'm looking for a shower chair for elder. - I'm not even sure if I'm saying the right name for it.." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Scottdale Overlay District: "Does anyone have an office chair they are not using and are willing to give away? - I'm starting a WFH and maxed out my available funds on meeting desk requirements. Thank you for any insight!" (Nextdoor)
• Georgia Department of Public Safety, Georgia Department of Public Safety: "Traffic Advisory. - 6:49pm- All lanes are back open 5:03pm-985 is shut down at the 985/85 split and all traffic is being diverted to 85 due to a plane making an emergency landing. Will update as new information is provided." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Avondale Estates: "Dog wandering. - Skiddish and showing teeth. Don’t approach. Hope he finds his home! (5:20 pm wandering around tennis courts/ playground/ bball courts/ parking lot)" (Nextdoor)
• Public Education Specialist Al Fowler, DeKalb County Police Department: "We Need Your Help ... Missing Persons! - UPDATE ... Still MISSING! ... We need your help locating Meriusszoe 13, who was last seen on 1/16 leaving her home on Chamblee-Tucker Rd. She’s 4’3, 110 lbs w/ brown eyes & blonde hair. She was la..." (Nextdoor)
• Public Education Specialist Al Fowler, DeKalb County Police Department: "Street Racing! ... - Do you have videos of street racing or aggressive drivers?" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, La Vista-Nelms: "Need recommendations for upholstery shop. - Have two chairs I would like to recover. Thank you!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Rainbow Creek: "Hello everyone just started back posting on YouTube.. - would love if yall go check out my channel..thanks!!!! https://www.youtube.com/@4pookie._" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Hancock Heights: "If only I had a time machine and Jesus was here in real life to have u bk in my arms 🥺💔🙏🏽☔️ I miss you 😢 I want the world to know , I love you so much still ✍🏽 u was a blessing an angel 😇 how could I miss this.. - god please help..." (Nextdoor)

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— Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel

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