Community Corner
🌱 Pay As You Throw Bag Prices + Millage Rate Public Hearings
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Decatur-Avondale Estates.
Hello again, neighbors! It's me, Carla Varner, your host of the Daily. Keep reading for the most important things going on in town these days.
First, today's weather:
Cloudy; humid with a t-storm. High: 85 Low: 70.
Here are the top three stories today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:
- Pay As You Throw bag prices will increase on Jul. 1 for Decatur residents. The increase was approved by the City Commission in early March. The 8-gallon green bags will now cost 40 cents, the 15-gallon yellow bags will now cost 70 cents, and the 33-gallon blue bags will now cost $1.40 per bag. (Decaturish.com )
- Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Patch and Redfin.com have teamed up to create a helpful list of the latest Decatur-Avondale Estates properties that have hit the market. Click to view the full list that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Decatur-Avondale Estates Patch)
- The Avondale Estates City Commission will be holding a public hearing on the 2022 millage rate during its meetings today and tomorrow. The two public hearings are to discuss the proposed 9.8 mills rate. The rate remained the same for the last 4 years. (Decaturish.com)
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Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:
- Pirate Scavenger Hunt At The DeKalb County Public Library (All Day)
- Beginning Bridge Class At The DeKalb County Public Library (10:30 AM)
From my notebook:
- The Avondale Estates Farmer's Market highlights its beautiful heirloom tomatoes. The market is every Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the parking lot of My Parents Basement. (Avondale Estates Farmer's Market via Facebook)
- The Decatur Education Foundation is seeking volunteers for its new College Counseling Program. Volunteers will help Decatur students prepare for higher education 2-3 hours per month. Click to apply. (The Decatur Education Foundation via Facebook)
- The City of Decatur is currently hiring. Click for the full list of open positions and apply. (City of Decatur)
Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next update.
— Carla Varner
