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🌱 Decatur Man's Credit Card Fraud + Principal Resigns
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Decatur-Avondale Estates.
Hello, hello! I'm back in your inbox this morning with everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town. I'll get right to it.
First, today's weather:
Humid with a t-storm or two. High: 83 Low: 71.
Here are the top three stories today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:
- Officials have issued arrest warrants for a Decatur man who tried to spend over $38K using a fraudulent debit card. 23-year-old Deonte McDowell came to police attention after his victim reported the unusual charges on their credit card. If you have any information that can aid in the investigation, contact Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner at (404) 232-1388. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
- Tanisha Frazier, Oakhurst Elementary School principal, has announced her resignation. In her resignation letter to parents, Frazier explained that after her four years as principal she is becoming a Director of District Partnerships with EL Education. The district will soon release information on the hiring process and its plans to replace Frazier. (Decaturish.com)
- Police have arrested a Decatur man driving a stolen U-Haul truck. 50-year-old Christopher Lavincent Williams was arrested in Mobile, Alabama, and was found to be in possession of burglary tools. The police also recovered lawn equipment items, but it is currently unclear if those items were stolen as well. (Fox 10 News)
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Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:
- Sea Glass Jewelry At Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library (All Day)
- Outdoor Toddler Time At Scott Candler Library (10:30 AM)
- S.O.S. Fire Safety Session At DeKalb County Public Library (11:00 AM)
From my notebook:
- Join this joyful group of Atlanta seniors in their weekly line dancing! Participating members have said it offers some much-needed companionship in times of pandemic isolation. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
- As the market slows a bit, we can present you with a new batch of available homes in the Decatur-Avondale Estates area! There's a great mix of price range options as well as different styles. (Decatur-Avondale Estates Patch)
- Worried about the summer heat? Add Summer in the City (Aug. 27) to your calendar! You'll be able to enjoy local music AND air conditioning. (The Decatur Education Foundation via Facebook)
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That's it for today. I'll see you soon!
— Carla Varner
