🌱 DeKalb Watershed Water Advisory + More On The Q Money Murder Case

Greetings everyone! I'm back in your inbox, here in Decatur- Avondale Estates. I'll walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening in town today. In today's briefing, we'll cover these stories and more...

• A boil water advisory was issued for two areas of DeKalb County
• A Kwanzaa celebration at Wesley Chapel Library
• More on a murder case that recently resurfaced

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

1. There has been a boil water advisory issued for two areas of DeKalb County. The DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management stated the two areas under the advisory are-1. south of Henderson Road, north of Rockbridge Road, east of I-285, and west of the DeKalb/Gwinnett County line. The second area covers the south of East College Avenue, north of Linecrest/County Line Road, east of the City Atlanta border, and west of I-285. Water pressure in parts of the water system dropped to dangerously low levels and this can present a potential health hazard. This advisory is expected to be in place until further notice. (On Common Ground News)
2. More information on a murder case that has already been solved but has resurfaced due to social media photos of a rapper, Q Money. Q Money has been convicted of murdering his friend back in 2019. He claimed that he was set up. His cousin stated that he saw the accused standing over his friend's dead body and the incident was also caught on camera. (Sportskeeda)
3. Decatur Highlands Apartment complex residents are voicing their frustration regarding frozen water pipes that burst and flooded multiple units on Christmas Eve. One of the residents stated that all of her furniture, clothing, and belongings were soaked and damaged and stated that it was like she was walking in 3-4 inches of water in her home. 11Alive reached out to Decatur Highlands management. They didn’t respond directly but sent a statement saying it was aware of the situation and they're looking into the damages. (11Alive.com WXIA)
4. At the age of 84, Jane Few Blackstock, of Decatur, passed away peacefully at home on Dec. 22. Jane graduated from Decatur High School and received an Undergraduate Degree from the University of Georgia . A service is being held for family and friends. To send flowers to the family you can please visit the website mentioned in the link. (Legacy.com)

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Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

• Book a Librarian - DeKalb County Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Toddler Storytime - DeKalb County Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Take & Make Salt Snowflake Kit - DeKalb County Public Library (12:00 AM)
• Varsity Basketball @ CAMPBELL HIGH SCHOOL (12:00 AM)
• New Device Help - DeKalb County Public Library (1:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The DeKalb County Watershed staff is working on a water main issue at Peachtree Industrial Boulevard near Miller Road. The public will be notified of updates as they become available. (City of Decatur GA- Government via Facebook)
• Doggie Harmony Rescue has placed another little furry friend into the home of a loving family! They're giving thanks to The Eleventh Hour Rescue @ehrdogs for rescuing another furry little friend. (Doggie Harmony Rescue via Facebook)
• A Happy Kwanzaa goes out to all who celebrate the holiday! The 1st Principle of Kwanzaa is UMOJA! meaning UNITY! Wesley Chapel Library had a celebration yesterday in honor of the holiday, updates are soon to come. ( https://dekalblibrary.org/loca...)

You're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow for your next update.

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