🌱 DeKalb Voting Challenge Meeting + Druid Hills High Fails Inspection

Morning, neighbors! It's me, Miranda Fraraccio, your host of the Decatur-Avondale Estates Daily. Here's what you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Sunny and comfortable. High: 70 Low: 42.

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

1. DeKalb Board of Registration and Elections is holding a special meeting to review voter challenges. The meeting will be today, Oct. 21, at 9:30 a.m. The public is invited to attend on Zoom by calling (888) 270-9936 and using conference code 171493. (Decatur-Avondale Estates Patch)
2. Nuts 'n Berries Health Food Market in greater Decatur has been listed for sale. Nuts ‘n Berries itself took over the space occupied by Rainbow Foods, a beloved health food store that closed in 2019. Nuts ‘n Berries opened in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Decaturish.com)
3. Fire officials say that Druid Hills High School has failed inspections due to flawed grading and paperwork issues. The records produced by the county show 62 buildings out of the district’s 139 inspected facilities failed their fire inspections this year. Officials say all the violations have been resolved and students were never in any danger. (Decaturish.com)

Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

• Book Sale At Northlake-Barbara Loar Library (All Day)
• Take & Make Crafts At Flat Shoals Library (All Day)
• Friday Movies At DeKalb County Public Library (1:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new home? There are a handful of new houses available in and around Decatur-Avondale Estates. We particularly liked the modern vibe of the Bull Run Drive house. (Decatur-Avondale Estates Patch)
• You don’t have to go far to find a new furry friend. Paws Atlanta has Ezra, a gorgeous tortoise shell cat, and cozy kitty Mabel available. Click to see all the pets available. (Yahoo! News)
• The Decatur Education Foundation is hosting their fall fundraiser, Soirée in the City, on Nov. 12. Executive Chef Chris Morrison from the Little Farmhouse Cafe is preparing three courses with vegetarian options. (The Decatur Education Foundation via Facebook)

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Events:

• Forest Bathing Walk at Woodlands Garden (October 22)
• Open Class - Qigong - Energy Clearing Yoga (October 28)
• Treasures and Treats Fall Festival (October 30)
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Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning 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.