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🌱 Full Animal Shelters + Remembering Atlanta Rapper
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Decatur-Avondale Estates.
Hey, friends. It's Wednesday in Decatur-Avondale Estates and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening locally.
First, today's weather:
Very hot. High: 100 Low: 74.
Here are the top three stories in Decatur-Avondale Estates today:
- The DeKalb County Animal Shelter has surpassed its maximum by almost a hundred and can no longer accept any animals. You can learn more, donate, or apply to foster here. (Decatur-Avondale Estates Patch)
- On Monday, Jun. 13, friends and family gathered to remember Atlanta rapper Trouble DTE at the House of Hope church in Decatur. Trouble was shot and killed on Jun. 5 after an altercation with the ex-boyfriend of a woman he was visiting. Guests at the funeral included fellow rapper Boosie Badazz, who tearfully shared memories of Trouble. (Urban Hollywood 411)
- The parent organizations at Briarlake Elementary recently held a town hall about teacher retention. Although the nation as a whole is experiencing a shortage of teachers, some teachers and parents attribute the poor retention rate to Principal Jamela Lewis and circulated a petition for her resignation. (Decaturish.com)
Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:
- Pirate Scavenger Hunt at the DeKalb County Public Library (All Day)
- Beginning Bridge Class at the Flat Shoals Library (10:30 AM)
- Line Dancing at the DeKalb County Public Library (11:00 AM)
- Rock Painting at the DeKalb County Public Library (1:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- Two Decatur businesses are among the winners of the prestigious Build Georgia Awards. Show your support and check out those local marvels of architecture! (EIN News)
- Whether you're house hunting or just have Open House envy, you'll love poking through these newly-listed Decatur-Avondale properties. (Decatur-Avondale Estates Patch)
- Looking for weekend plans? Check out this list of Juneteenth events planned across DeKalb County. (Decaturish.com)
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Events:
- Free Food Friday (Limited Amount and Selective Supply Only)* (June 17)
- Hear Us Roar! (June 18)
- 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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Alrighty, you're all good for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!
— Carla Varner
