🌱 Capital Projects Open House + McKoy Skate Park Renovations

Good morning, neighbors. It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Decatur-Avondale Estates Daily — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in the community today. Without further ado...

First, today's weather:

An afternoon thunderstorm. High: 90 Low: 72.

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

1. The city of Avondale Estates will host an open house about its capital projects on Tuesday, Aug. 16. Guests can head to City Hall at 21 N. Avondale Plaza from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. to learn about each of the city's eight ongoing projects, which are summarized at the link. Avondale Estates City Manager Patrick Bryant said, "We've got a lot of work, we can't stop, we got to figure out how to do it, and we're doing it, and we're really proud." (Decaturish.com)
2. On Monday, the Decatur City Commission approved a $200,000 budget to renovate the skate park at McKoy Park. The project was graciously funded by an anonymous donor. Once a plan is developed, the McKoy Park renovations are expected to take about six months. (Decaturish.com)
3. Singer-songwriter Anna Tivel is headed to Eddie's Attic on Oct. 14. The Decatur stop is one of many as Tivel tours across the U.S., Canada, and Europe. The musician's upcoming album, Outsiders, is slated to release on Aug. 19. (Guitar Girl Mag)

Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

• Stand Up Comedy At Waller's Coffee Shop (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• In addition to the McKoy Park renovations, the Decatur City Commission also approved an agreement to build a track and field at Legacy Park. (Decaturish.com)
• Get the best views of the Atlanta skyline from every angle! Access Atlanta rounded up the ten best spots for that perfect picture, no matter where you are in the metro. (Access Atlanta)
• The Avondale Estates Farmer's Market shares a video of Mrs. Rosa making delicious arepas. You can visit Mrs. Rosa and plenty of other local vendors at the market each Sunday. (Avondale Estates Farmer's Market via Facebook)

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— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.