Community Corner
🌱 Million-Dollar Questions In School Audit + Local Job Openings
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Decatur-Avondale Estates.
Good morning, neighbors. It's Tuesday in Decatur-Avondale Estates and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening locally. Let's do it...
First, today's weather:
A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 88 Low: 73.
Here are the top three stories today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:
- An audit of the DeKalb County School District reveals million-dollar questions — including inadequate documentation of over $950,000 in emergency relief funds. According to the audit, weaknesses in internal processes and organizations made it impossible for the district to guarantee how the money was used in the 2021 fiscal year. The Georgia DOAA has classified DeKalb as "moderate risk" — an improvement from its previous "high risk" designation. (Decaturish.com)
- Looking for a new career opportunity close to home? This week's local job listing roundup features full-time, part-time, and seasonal work in and around the Decatur-Avondale Estates region. Visit the link to view all available job openings. Happy job hunting! (Decatur-Avondale Estates Patch)
- A mind-blowing new museum is headed to Atlantic Station, about a half hour from the Decatur-Avondale Estates area. The Museum of Illusions, set to open later this year, will display a series of optical and spatial illusions. The Midtown Atlanta exhibit will be the latest in one of 37 locations worldwide. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
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Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:
- Qigong - Energy Clearing Yoga At 308 W. Ponce De Leon Ave. (10:00 AM)
- Golden Classic Film Series At Decatur Library (2:30 PM)
- Kids' Punch & Paint At Scott Candler Library (6:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- Ever wanted to connect with a pen pal overseas? Head to the Decatur Library this afternoon at 2:00 p.m. to attend an information session on the Books as Bridges Penpal Program. (Decatur Library)
- City Schools of Decatur is offering sports physicals for students this Thursday, Jul. 21. Click here for more information or to sign up. (The Decatur Education Foundation via Facebook)
- Calling all anglers: how many of these Georgia public fishing areas have you been to? See how many you can visit before the summer ends! (Gwinnett Citizen)
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Events:
- The City Of East Point Wednesday Wind In the Point (July 27)
- We Love Teachers 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run (July 30)
- Comedian Kristina Kuzmic's Hope & Humor Show (July 30)
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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you around!
— Carla Varner
