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🌱 DeKalb Convention Center Location Dispute + Publix Shooting Death
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Decatur-Avondale Estates.
Hey, everybody! It's Friday in Decatur-Avondale Estates and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in town. Let's have at it...
First, today's weather:
Variably cloudy, a t-storm. High: 93 Low: 76.
Here are the top three stories in Decatur-Avondale Estates today:
- A feasibility study presented to the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners in June showed the ideal location for a convention center in the northern part of the county, where commissioners say it is least needed. The study identified the Dekalb-Peachtree Airport as a location that could support retail, hotels, infrastructure, and access to transportation. The cost for the convention center and parking is estimated to be $140 million. (Decaturish.com )
- Local arts venue, Heck House, has temporarily postponed events as a result of code compliance issues and not having a business license. Founder and Executive Director Paula Novelle said Heck House is continuing some work, such as art projects and developing internal policies. Novelle posted on the Heck House Facebook page that DeKalb County code enforcement has insisted the venue refrain from having events until the business license application process is finished and code compliance requirements are met. (Decaturish.com)
- Forty-three-year-old Lewayne Terrell was shot to death outside a busy Publix shopping center around noon on Wednesday. Witnesses said Terrell was sitting in his car when he was shot, and that it was possibly the result of a road rage incident. Detectives said they are continuing to follow up on several promising leads. (WSB Atlanta)
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Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:
- Decorate A Mermaid At DeKalb County Public Library (12:00 AM)
- American Red Cross At DeKalb County Public Library (10:00 AM)
- Jellyfish Terrarium Workshop At PlantHouse (8:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- Come meet the latest guinea pigs, dogs, and pets waiting to be fostered or adopted at Decatur-Avondale Estates area animal shelters. View their pictures, read their write-ups, and learn how you can make a difference in their lives. (Decatur-Avondale Estates Patch)
- Come see Bella White at Eddie's Attic on Saturday night at 10:45 p.m. The 20-year-old singer/multi-instrumentalist from Calgary, Canada grew up on classic country and old-time music and was heavily influenced by bluegrass bands. (allevents.in)
Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! I'll see you around.
— Carla Varner
