🌱 Decatur Ghost Tours This Weekend + Book Festival Volunteers Needed

Hello, 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 around town. I'll get right to it.

First, today's weather:

Humid with a t-storm or two. High: 89 Low: 74.

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

1. Who says that spooky season has to wait until October? Come out and join a Decatur Ghost Tour this weekend on Saturday, Jul. 30 at 8:00 p.m. The tour will begin in Downtown Decatur's Town Square — those interested can meet at the bandstand. To learn more about Decatur's history of murder, war, and tragedy get your tickets here. (Decaturish.com )
2. Have you visited the Georgia State University Perimeter College Native Plant Botanical Garden? According to Reporter Newspapers, research has shown that depression and anxiety may be decreased when surrounded by nature. The Botanical Garden, located in Decatur, is known for its indigenous plants like wildflowers and magnolias. (Reporter Newspapers)
3. The famous Decatur Book Festival is coming soon, and they need volunteers. If you're a reader or writer and want to be surrounded by books and authors, this is the position for you. There are opportunities available to volunteer all weekend, and you can learn more and register here. (AJC Decatur Book Festival)

Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

• Bilingual Courtyard Storytime At DeKalb County Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Webinar - How To WOW A Lender At DeKalb Chamber Of Commerce (12:00 PM)
• Adult Coding At DeKalb County Public Library (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Decatur Farmers Market will be held on Wednesday, Jul. 27, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on the lawn of First Baptist Church of Decatur, 308 Clairemont Avenue. There will be new vendors plus returning favorites, including hot meals from Strada Napoli Pizza, Aleppo Kitchen, and Mrs. Rosa. Every week, educational chef Katie Kriner will show you how to prepare easy meals with fresh produce and market items. (Decaturish)
• Join the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice for a career fair in Dekalb county on Jul. 28, from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. On-site interviews will be conducted, along with contingent hiring offers. The fair will be held at 2946 Clifton Springs Road in Decatur. Visit the careers website for more information. (Georgia DJJ via Twitter)

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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.