🌱 DeKalb Police Arrest Shooting Suspect + Missing 13-Year-Old

Hello again, everybody! I'm back with your fresh copy of the Decatur-Avondale Estates Daily, fresh off the presses. Let's get this day started off right, with a quick dive into everything you need to know about what's happening around town.

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

1. The DeKalb County Police Department arrested and charged 31-year-old Oscar Arreola with Aggravated Assault on a Police Officer. Arreola is believed to be the second suspect in the shooting of a Chamblee police officer on Nov. 1. (Decaturish.com)
2. The DeKalb County Police Department is searching for missing 13-year-old Nicholas who was last seen on Oct. 25 near Oxbridge Way. He is 5'10, 130 pounds, has brown eyes, and black locs with brown tips. He was last seen in a black hoodie, black jeans, and black Forces. View the link to see a picture of Nicholas. Anyone with relevant information is asked to contact SVU at 770-724-7710. (DeKalb County Police Department via Twitter)
3. On Oct. 26, the Avondale Estates City Commission discussed the city's 2023 proposed capital budget and three-year capital program for 2022, 2023, and 2024. Projects for the program include the Town Green, stormwater within the downtown, street grid within the downtown, paving Franklin Street from Olive to Oak, and more. View the link to read more about the programs, projects, and funding. (Decaturish.com)
4. DeKalb County voters who wish to vote with an absentee ballot are encouraged to review the steps to doing so. As a reminder, all absentee ballots must be received by Nov. 8. View the link for more information. (Press Release Desk)

Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

• Drew Green With Special Guest Andrew James At Eddie's Attic (6:00 PM)
• Succulent Pumpkin Centerpiece Workshop At PlantHouse, 112 West Trinity Place (6:30 PM)
• John Pruitt Signs Copies Of "Tell It True" At Eagle Eye Book Shop (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Just in time for the Day of the Dead yesterday, Nov. 2, a group of artists painted artwork painted a mural at the notorious 'Intersection of Death,' North Decatur Road and Superior Avenue, in Decatur. View the link for details and to see a picture of the mural. (Decaturish.com )
• Open houses are a great way to experience the homes on the market in the Decatur-Avondale Estates area! View the link to see four open houses; one on Saturday, Nov. 5, and three on Sunday, Nov 6. (Decatur-Avondale Estates Patch)
• The city of Avondale Estates and the Avondale Estates Downtown Development Authority received the 2022 Regional Excellence Award in the great places category for the Town Green! View the link to read more. (Decaturish.com )

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow morning for another 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.