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Decatur To Observe Arbor Day on Friday

Avondale Estates also has Arbor Day activities planned

DECATUR, GA -- If you’re looking to get into the Arbor Day spirit, the City of Decatur invites you out Friday morning to plant some trees.

In a blog post, the city announced that a tree-planting and tree-maintenance gathering is scheduled for 9 a.m. Friday at Decatur Cemetery.

“Come help Decatur grow a stronger and healthier tree canopy and celebrate Arbor Day at the same time,” the post reads.

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Anyone with further questions may contact city arborist India Woodson at india.woodson@decaturga.com.

Also, Avondale Estates will be celebrating Arbor Day, as well as its 32nd year of having the distinction of being a Tree City.

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An Arbor Day celebration is set for 1 p.m. at 22 Dartmouth Ave., according to the city’s newsletter.

The Avondale Estates Garden Club has donated funds for the purchase of a memorial tree.

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