🌱 Decatur Fire Displaces 13 People + Hodgepodge Coffeehouse Closing

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Sunny and cool. High: 53 Low: 32.

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

1. A new Decatur pizzeria opened yesterday in the former Avellino’s space. Corner Slice, located on West College Avenue, serves thick-crust pan pizzas along with sandwiches on freshly baked focaccia bread. The new restaurant is owned by Comet Pub and Lanes partner Ben Horgan. (Atlanta Eater)
2. DeKalb County Fire Rescue responded to a Decatur apartment fire on Thursday morning. The fire occurred at Hidden Valley Apartments on Misty Waters Drive around 12:43 a.m. The Red Cross is currently assisting 13 individuals that were displaced during the fire. (Decaturish.com)
3. Hodgepodge Coffeehouse will be closing in Decatur next week. The closing announcement was made through Facebook. According to the announcement, the official closing date will be on Wednesday, Nov. 23. The closure is reportedly due to rising costs. The original location on Moreland Avenue in East Atlanta will remain open. (Atlanta Eater)

Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

• Highleit Caroling on the Square - DeKalb School of the Arts In Downton Decatur (All Day)
• Cubecraft Take and Make At The Salem-Panola Library (10:00 AM)
• Webinar: Putting It All Together - The Business Plan With The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Are you in the market for a new best friend? Browse this list of adoption-ready pets in the Decatur-Avondale Estates area that are searching for forever homes. Click to view the complete list. (Decatur-Avondale Estates Patch)
• Decatur Active Living has recognized Decatur Schools' Ms. Cindy Bryan as Metro Atlanta's Crossing Guard of the Year. Congratulations! (Decatur Active Living via Facebook)
• Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Consider this list of the latest properties in the Decatur-Avondale Estates area to hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Decatur-Avondale Estates Patch)
• Nuts 'n Berries has announced that its Decatur location will be closing. The announcement was made by co-owner Mari Geier on Facebook. The official closing date will be Friday, Dec. 23. The store will be having an inventory reduction sale. The Brookhaven Nuts 'n Berries location will remain open. (Decaturish.com)

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— 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.