🌱 COVID-19 PCR Testing Kiosk In Decatur + Medlock Park Upgrade

Good morning, hello! It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Daily. Follow along for everything you need to know about what's going on these days in town.

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Now, today's weather:

A thunderstorm around the p.m.. High: 89 Low: 72.

Here are the top 3 stories in Decatur-Avondale Estates today:

1. Testing for COVID-19 just got easier. Decatur received one of more than a dozen COVID-19 PCR testing kiosks provided by the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH). According to the DPH, the kiosk will offer testing 24/7. It will distribute the materials needed to swab and seal your specimen and there will be daily pickups. Tests will be sent to a nearby lab. There is no out-of-pocket cost for testing. You can find the kiosk at 440 Winn Way. (Decaturish)
2. Monkeypox vaccination appointments have been completely filled for the DeKalb County Board of Health vaccination event today. Many in the state have reported difficulty with finding available appointments. The Board of Health suggests that those interested in receiving the vaccine follow them on social media to receive future event announcements and updates. (DeKalb County Board of Health via Twitter)
3. This spring, the Medlock Park playground in Decatur will get a $240,000 upgrade. According to Decaturish, the new park will include shaders that will cover playground equipment so that children can still play outside even when it’s hot. This is a project that’s been on hold apparently due to supply chain issues and funding. (Decaturish)

Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

• Curated Book Bundles At DeKalb County Public Library (12:00 AM)
• Friday Movie Cinema At DeKalb County Public Library (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Swing by the gazebo on the Decatur Square after school today, Aug. 5, for "pops with cops." Students can celebrate the first week of school and grab a cool ice pop with the City of Decatur Police Department. The gathering begins at 3:30 p.m. until the pops run out! (City of Decatur Police Department via Facebook)
• Be a part of shaping the Decatur Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Let your voice be heard today! Visit DecaturRecreatur.com to complete the survey. The online survey deadline has been extended until Aug. 10! Reach out to Sara Holmes at sara.holmes@decaturga.com for questions or concerns. (Decatur Active Living via Facebook)

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

— 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.