🌱 DeKalb County Monkeypox Vaccine Clinic Friday + MARTA Reach Reviews

Hi there, Decatur-Avondale Estates! I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 94 Low: 75.

👀 Attention local businesses & marketers: Attract more customers in Decatur-Avondale Estates by sponsoring this daily newsletter, which gets read by the same people you're trying to reach. Click here to learn more.

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

1. The DeKalb County Board of Health reports it has received the monkeypox vaccine and will begin offering appointments at local health centers in addition to having large vaccination clinics in the area. There are limited appointments available at the health centers. The first vaccination clinic will be held on Friday, July 29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the North DeKalb Health Center. There are 200 appointments available. (DeKalb County Board of Health)
2. According to authorities, two people died in custody at the DeKalb County Jail within four days. Officials reported that Vernon Dennis Head was found unresponsive in his cell on Friday. On Monday, Nina Maureen Colman died in the jail's infirmary. The cases are reportedly unrelated and the causes of death are currently being investigated. ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
3. MARTA Reach, dubbed the "local Uber of public transit," has received great ratings during its pilot program. Many Atlanta residents don't live within walking distance of the MARTA route, which created the MARTA Reach solution, an on-demand ride-sharing service like Uber that will deliver residents to the closest MARTA stop. According to this Atlanta Magazine reporter, their experience using the new app was seamless. (Atlanta Magazine)

Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

• Ansley Stewart Sings At The Kindred (6:00 PM)
• Outdoor Toddler Time At DeKalb County Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Decatur Farmer's Market 308 Clairemont Avenue (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• VOX Teen Communications are conducting its annual survey on teen behavioral health and would like your teen's input! They can scan the QR code on the Decatur Education Foundation Facebook Page to get started. It takes about 10 minutes and all participants are entered to win a $50 gift card. (The Decatur Education Foundation 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 will be on the DecaturRecreatur.com homepage until Aug. 10! Reach out to Sara Holmes at sara.holmes@decaturga.com for questions or concerns. (Decatur Active Living via Facebook)
• Being a responsible gun owner is paramount. You can prevent accidents in your house by keeping your firearms locked up and away from curious little hands. The Decatur Police Department offers free gun locks. You can stop by the front lobby anytime and get one to help keep your firearm secure. (Decatur Police Department via Facebook)

More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Events:

• The City Of East Point Wednesday Wind In the Point (July 27)
• EVENT: Ms Georgia How to Avoid Identity Theft/Scams (July 28)
• Inspire Women Expo-2022 (July 30)
• Add your event

Job listings:

• Executive Banquet Chef (Details)
• Add your job listing

That's it for today. See you all tomorrow 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.