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🌱 Pedestrian Killed On I-285 + Zero-Waste Delivery In Greater Decatur

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Hey, Decatur-Avondale Estates. I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Here we go...

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and hot. High: 96 Low: 71.

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

  1. A pedestrian was killed and a tractor-trailer caught on fire in two crashes early Monday morning on I-285 in DeKalb County. The two accidents shut down both the inner and outer loops during the morning rush hours. The deadly crash was cleared by 9:00 a.m., while the tractor-trailer accident, that resulted in a fire, was not cleared until 11:30 a.m. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
  2. The Rounds, a zero-waste delivery service, is expanding in Greater Decatur with the opening of a new warehouse this month, servicing the 30033 zip code. The sustainable delivery service for dry goods essentials started in New York in 2019, and is now also operating in Atlanta plus four other cities. Customers who sign up for a membership get customized, weekly deliveries to their door by bicycle. (Decaturish.com)
  3. Looking for a new career opportunity? Scroll through the Decatur-Avondale area's most recent job postings. See which companies are hiring, read through the job descriptions, and then click to apply. (Decatur-Avondale Estates Patch)

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Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

  • Cat Lost At Sea: A Search Quest At Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library (10:00 AM)
  • Drop In Tech Tutoring At DeKalb County Public Library (2:00 PM)
  • Ringo Starr And His All Star Band At Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • La Chiquiada, a Mexi Cali Cafe with a Southern twist, plans to open its door on Friday, Jul. 15 in Decatur. A press release put out by the restaurant said, "La Chiquiada is bringing Mexican heat, California ease, and Southern hospitality (with a side dish of soul) to Downtown Decatur." (Decaturish.com)
  • Come out for the Hop & Flow Metal Beer Yoga at Little Cottage Brewery this Saturday, Jun. 25 at 10:30 a.m. Tickets start at $15. (Google)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next update!

— Carla Varner

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