? Principal Lewis Blamed For Teacher Shortage + Early Voting Runoff

Good morning, Decatur-Avondale Estates! I'm Carla Varner and I'll be your new source for all the events, news, and general happenings in your town. Here is everything you need to know today in five minutes or less.

First, today's weather:

An afternoon thunderstorm. High: 86 Low: 70.

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

1. Teachers and parents are blaming Briarlake Elementary School Principal Jamela Lewis for the unusually high turnover rate at the school in the midst of a teacher shortage. Principal Lewis has been accused of being unprofessional in the way she interacts with parents and staff and creating a toxic work environment. The Briarlake Elementary PTA and Principal?s Advisory Council will hold a meeting with Regional Superintendent Trenton Arnold on Jun. 9 to discuss concerns about teacher retention. (Decaturish.com )
2. Just days after certifying the primary election, the DeKalb Elections is heading into a runoff with early voting beginning June 13. The primary certification process was drawn out by a ?technical error? tabulating votes for the District 2 DeKalb County Commissioners race.
   New election laws have shortened the timeline between the primary and the June 21 runoff election. (Decaturish.com )
3. A man in his 60s is in critical condition after someone stole his car while he was still in it and he fell into the road. According to witnesses, the incident took place at an area car wash. The victim was found in the roadway at Candler Road and Misty Waters Drive. (CBS 46 News)

Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

• Take and Make Craft: Cork Sailboat At DeKalb County Public Library (All Day)
• Oceans of Possibilities: Teen Take & Make At County Line-Ellenwood Library (All Day)
• Michael Malarkey At Eddie's Attic (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• See which companies are hiring in the Decatur-Avondale Estates area. View companies, positions, job descriptions, salaries, and more. (Decatur-Avondale Estates Patch)
• Check out what's happening in Decatur this week. From dance parties to summer reading series, there's something here for everyone. (Decaturish.com )
• Second Saturdays at Harmony Park will take place this Saturday, June 11. Monthly pop-up markets featuring local artists and live music by Music and Friends ATL will be on site. (eventbrite.com)

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• Bourbon Tasting and Mixed Drink Class at The Blue Ribbon Grill (June 14)
• Hire A Pro To Clean Up The Yard For Dad (June 19)
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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

? Carla Varner