🌱 Cityhood Initiative Goes Dormant + iWag Adoptions To Clear Shelter

Hi all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days. Let's do it...

First, today's weather:

A thunderstorm in spots. High: 88 Low: 69.

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

1. The North Decatur cityhood movement has reportedly gone "dormant" due to a lack of legislative support. The proposed City of North Decatur would extend from Embry Hills in the north, all the way to Atlanta, Decatur, and Avondale Estates in the south. However, according to a signed statement from North Decatur Cityhood Initiative board members, the board "[does] not have the legislative consensus needed to move a cityhood bill in the legislature in a manner that would be conducive to the community building necessary." (Reporter Newspapers)
2. Decatur's iWag is waiving all adoption fees and offering heavy discounts on training packages. The dog rescue and shelter is scheduled to be demolished this fall for a new mixed-use development, leaving 19 dogs in need of a home by the end of August. To facilitate the matching process, iWag has been hosting adoption days on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to noon at 715 East College Avenue. (Decaturish.com)
3. Construction has begun on the Oak Cottage Court project on Commerce Drive in Decatur. Oak Cottage Court would feature six homes, ranging in size from one-three bedrooms, with estimated sales prices between $199,000 and $275,000. The project broke ground earlier this month, and contractors are currently working on grading and removing unhealthy trees. (Decaturish.com)

Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

• Punch And Paint At Scott Candler Library (1:00 PM)
• Hops At The History Center: Olmsted Linear Park At DeKalb History Center (6:00 PM)
• Mark Warren's 'The Westering Trail Travesties' Book Talk & Signing At Eagle Eye Book Shop (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new career opportunity without leaving the area? Here are the latest job openings in and around Decatur and Avondale Estates. (Decatur-Avondale Estates Patch)
• Tomorrow (Aug. 17) is the first in Winnona Park PTA's Walk-n-Roll to School series! Each Wednesday, families are encouraged to walk, scooter, or bike to school to decrease traffic in the carpool lane. Coffee, music, and camaraderie are also available. (Winnona Park PTA via Facebook)
• Some DeKalb County residents have been confused by outdated voter precinct cards they received in the mail. Though the primary election was held in May, people are still getting the cards, a few of which list polling information that's no longer accurate. (Decaturish.com)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— 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.