🌱 Decatur Waffle House Shooting + Lord Of Misrule Appearances

Hi all. It's me, Miranda Fraraccio, your host of the Decatur-Avondale Estates Daily — here to tell you everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days.

But first, today's weather:

Tropical rainstorm. High: 68 Low: 54.

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

1. A man was shot and killed at the Decatur Waffle House on Flat Shoals Road around 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday night. The shooting was the result of a fight that occurred between Waffle House customers. The victim's and the shooter's identities have not been released. No arrests have been made at this time. (Decatur-Avondale Estates Patch)
2. Decatur superintendent Maggie Fehrman updated the City Schools of Decatur School Board on the 2023 Strategic Plan during Tuesday's meeting. The district is working with the Georgia School Boards Association in developing the plan. The purpose of the 2023 Strategic Plan is to set the direction for the district over the next five years. Over 650 individuals participated in the plan's development survey. (Decaturish.com)
3. Avondale Estates will be starting a new holiday tradition this season. Lord of Misrule, the city's unofficial mascot, will be touring the different holiday events throughout December. The Lord of Misrule would be in charge of revelry and merriment during Medieval times in Tudor areas. Avondale Estates is known for its Tudor-style architecture. (Decaturish.com)

Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

• Decatur Development Authorities At Decatur City Hall (8:00 AM)
• Take and Make Thanksgiving Cards At Flat Shoals Library (10:00 AM)
• Inaugural Spirit of DeKalb Awards Gala At Crowne Plaza, Atlanta (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Calling all house hunters: Consider this list of the latest properties in the Decatur-Avondale Estates area to hit the market! Check out Patch's real estate roundup for prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Decatur-Avondale Estates Patch)
• The next Decatur City Commission Meeting is scheduled for Monday, Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m. at Decatur City Hall. (City of Decatur)
• Are you in the market for a new best friend? If so, check out this list of adoption-ready pets in the Decatur-Avondale Estates area that are searching for forever homes. (Decatur-Avondale Estates Patch)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with a new update!

— 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.