🌱 Oliver Wants GBI To Investigate DeKalb Election + Decatur's Budgets

Hello, Decatur-Avondale Estates. I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Hope you all have a great day.

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First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 85 Low: 65.

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Here are the top three stories in Decatur-Avondale Estates today:

1. State Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver (D-Decatur) supports a call for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to look into the DeKalb County Commission District 2 election, the race that required a hand count and resulted in a delayed certification of election results. New Senate
   Bill 441, which passed the Georgia General Assembly in April, allows for the GBI to investigate voter fraud allegations. In a letter to GBI Director Vic Reynolds, Oliver said she "believes the GBI is the best option for an analysis of the unique facts of the DeKalb election for County Commission District 2 that initially declared inaccurate results." (Decaturish.com )
2. The City of Decatur's Revised 2021-2022 and Proposed 2022-2023 budgets are available for public review. The City Commission will vote on the budget on June 21. Public feedback on the budget is now open. (City of Decatur)
3. Chef Deborah VanTrece taught culinary arts to 25 DeKalb County School District high school students in a workshop held at The Art Institute of Atlanta on June 8. VanTrece owns Twisted Soul Cookhouse and Pours and Edible Art. She has been featured on the Food Network, HULU, EATER, Thrillist and Bon Appetite. (Decaturish.com )

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Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

• Cat Lost at Sea: A Search Quest At DeKalb County Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Webinar - Grow Your Business Using LinkedIn Without Spending a Dime - Virtual (10:00 AM)
• Friday Movie Cinema: Spider-Man: No Way Home At Scott Candler Library (11:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Come meet Paloma, Leonardo, Stitch and many more of the pets waiting to be fostered or adopted at Decatur-Avondale Estates area animal shelters. View their pictures, read their write-ups and then click on the link to learn more about how you can make a difference in their lives. (Decatur-Avondale Estates Patch)
• Toby Lightman, with special Guest Oscar Stembridge, will be performing at Eddie's Attic on Sunday, June 12 at 7:00 p.m. (unation.com)
• Coldplay - MUSIC OF THE SPHERES WORLD TOUR is happening this Saturday, June 11, from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The British rock band was formed in London in 1996. (Facebook)

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Events:

• Virginia-Highland Summerfest featuring Futurebirds (June 11)
• 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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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with your next update!

— Carla Varner