? Reduced School Enrollment Impacts Hiring + Dollar General Shooting

Hi, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening in Decatur-Avondale Estates today. Follow along for the latest...

First, today's weather:

An afternoon thunderstorm. High: 82 Low: 71.

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

1. A reduction in school enrollment is impacting the Dekalb County School District's ability to hire new teachers as budget allocations are modified. At the Board of Education's June 6 meeting, Dr. Tekshia Ward-Smith stated that some schools were determined to need fewer teachers because of the decrease in enrollment over the last two years. Ward-Smith said that all teachers who have been extended contracts will still be offered jobs, but the school they work for may change. (Decaturish.com )
2. Police are investigating a shooting that took place outside of the Dollar General on the 4300 block of Snapfinger Woods Drive on Tuesday morning. The shooting left one person wounded. The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
3. The Eagles Run Apartments, where a woman fell after a concrete balcony collapsed last weekend, has more than two dozen code enforcement violations. The owners of the property will appear in the DeKalb County Magistrate Court on July 26. Attorney Steve McConnell said the woman's mother fell through the same hole, landing on top of her daughter. (WSB-TV 2 Atlanta)

Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

• Take and Make Craft: Cork Sailboat At DeKalb County Public Library (12:00 AM)
• Magician Keith Karnock At Decatur Makers (7:00 PM)
• Oceans of Possibilities: Create Animated Films - Virtual (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Scroll through the latest homes to hit the Decatur-Avondale Estates real estate market. View pictures, check out specs and then click the link to see the full listing. (Decatur-Avondale Estates Patch)
• Come out for the Jellyfish Terrarium Workshop at Planthouse this Saturday, June 11 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and learn how to create a unique, ocean-inspired terrarium. (allevents.in)
• Mark your calendars for the 2022 National Pollinator Week Festival on June 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Downtown Decatur Square. There will be informative talks, activities, native plants, face painting and more. (Facebook)

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Events:

• Virginia-Highland Summerfest featuring Futurebirds (June 11)
• Hire A Pro To Clean Up The Yard For Dad (June 19)
• Wellness Together Walk-Along At Cumberland Mall (June 21)
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For sale:

• 4 bedroom/4 bathroom home with easy access to all highways (Details)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right! I'll see you soon.

? Carla Varner