🌱 Ancient Egyptian Art, Life And The Afterlife + Touch-A-Truck Event

Welcome back, Decatur-Avondale Estates! I'm here in your inbox today to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on in town, including news about:

• Life and the Afterlife: Ancient Egyptian Art from the Senusret Collection.
• Patch property listings Decatur-Avondale Estates area.
• Decatur's Touch-A-Truck and Touch-A-Budget event

But first, today's weather:

Warmer; a morning t-storm. High: 78 Low: 49.

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

1. “Life and the Afterlife: Ancient Egyptian Art from the Senusret Collection,” is being showcased at the Michael C. Carlos Museum. The exhibit has been on display since Feb. and is ongoing until August 6. The Ancient Egyptian exhibition depicts objects and their meanings connected to daily life, sacred life, and life after the physical form in Ancient Egypt. The collection, named after King Senusret II’s pyramid village, Hetep-Senusret in the Faiyum, was gifted by the Georges Ricard Foundation with the (Decaturish.com )
2. If you are in search of a new home, Patch is here for you! Patch has compiled a newly revised listing of nearby properties located in the Decatur-Avondale Estates area. Two homes, in particular, are located in the Decatur area for $250,000, the other is listed for $599,000 and has 4 beds and 3 baths. (Decatur-Avondale Estates Patch)
3. Decatur's Touch-A-Truck and Touch-A-Budget event was once again a huge success. It occurred at the East Lake MARTA station on Saturday, March 25. A variety of vehicles were on display. Those in attendance could also view the city's budgeting process. (Decaturish.com )
4. (Recap) There has been a major break in a Decatur murder case from 2022. 19- year-old, Chris L. Jackson, of Atlanta, is now in police custody. According to reports by DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, Jackson made an attempt to flee the scene but was apprehended by a K9 officer. After his arrest, he was transported to a local hospital where he received treatment for injuries that occurred as he was attempting to escape. (The Georgia Sun), (Patch)

Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

• Webinar - Marketing Monday: What is a Fractional CMO? (10:00 AM)
• Exhibit: Southwest DeKalb High School Student Entrepreneurs (10:00 AM)
• National Crossword Puzzle Week - DeKalb County Public Library (12:00 AM)
• Land Escapes: Journey to Freedom - DeKalb County Public Library (12:00 AM)
• Oscar Film Festival - DeKalb County Public Library (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Sunday's event was canceled. However, there was a porch sale. Bread, cakes, and buns with farmers' cheese &sour cherry were at hand to be sold. (Avondale Estates Farmer's Market via Facebook)
• Congratulations went out to Coco Bean! Thanks to GA dynamic duo Ken and Liz. At the 11th hour, the crew at Doggie Rescue and an awesome doggie-lover- duo came to the rescue of yet another pet! (Doggie Harmony Rescue via Facebook)
• Fifth Sunday of Lent 2023, ( https://mailchi.mp/wellroot/lent2023-5), the message concerned waiting and hope. (Wellroot Family Services via Facebook)
• DEF Executive Director Gail Rothman visited an "educational ecosystem. The event took place in Denver. It includes a coffee shop, a bike shop, and a micro middle school. (The Decatur Education Foundation via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday! I'll see you around.

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