🌱 $10K Reward For Info On Fatal Stray Bullet + Kensington Road Work

Hey, everybody. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening these days in Decatur-Avondale Estates.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 78 Low: 51.

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

1. A Decatur family is offering a $10,000 reward for information regarding a stray bullet that killed Lashunda Heath-Ellison. The incident occurred in early October when a bullet entered through the back of the Decatur home, striking Heath-Ellison in the head while she was sleeping. To claim the reward, the information will need to lead to an arrest. (Yahoo News)
2. The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for DeKalb County over the weekend. According to the agency, low relative humidity and dry fuel presented a fire danger in DeKalb County. The agency recommends that county residents continue to take extreme caution while outdoor burning, as well as to check local fire ordinances. (Cobb County Courier)
3. A portion of Kensington Road will be temporarily closed starting on Tuesday, Oct. 25. The closures will impact the portion between Camp Road and Memorial Drive. Crews will be working to replace the sewer main network along the road. The closures may persist through Friday, Oct. 28; residents are asked to plan their travel accordingly. (DeKalb County)

Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

• Writing Bites At The DeKalb County Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Courtyard Toddler Storytime At The Decatur Library (10:00 AM)
• An Impromptu Glorious Chorus Series At Woodlands Garden (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Avondale Estates Farmer's Market is welcoming Olive In A Bottle-Locust Grove to the market. As always, the market is open every Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 22 N. Avondale Road. (Avondale Estates Farmer's Market via Facebook)
• The City of Decatur is currently hiring. Interested parties can view a list of open positions and apply at the link. (City of Decatur)
• The South DeKalb Transit Initiative Community Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 6:00 p.m. at Peace Baptist Church in Decatur. Mark your calendar! (City of Decatur)

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Events:

• Open Class - Qigong - Energy Clearing Yoga (October 28)
• Treasures and Treats Fall Festival (October 30)
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Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll see you soon.

— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a born and raised Rhode Islander, now living in New York. She works as a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and is a graduate of The University of Rhode Island, where she earned a degree in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or photographing her neighborhood as a street photographer.