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Hi everyone! I'm back in your inbox this morning with everything you need to know about what's happening in Decatur-Avondale Estates. Today you'll find news about:

• The three DeKalb County firefighters are still recovering.
• DeKalb Police asking for the public's help.
• Renovations at the intersection of Commerce Drive and West Trinity Place.

But first, today's weather: A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 83 Low: 64.

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

1. Renovations at the intersection of Commerce Drive and West Trinity Place in Decatur will soon take place. The DeKalb County parking deck is at this location. Voting was deferred during the county's meeting that took place on May 9. The issue has been placed on the agenda for May 23 during the Board of Commissioners' scheduled meeting. (Decaturish.com)
2. According to a police report, a man sexually assaulted a woman at gunpoint. The alleged attack took place outside of the woman's home last week. The report states the woman was forced to drive to another location within DeKalb County. Approximately two hours later the woman was able to escape and find her way to the police station, where she gave a description of the man to a sketch artist. According to her statement, the man was around 5 feet, 9 inches in height, in his 20's, with a medium hue, wearing gray pants and a gray T-shirt. If anyone has any information regarding this case, they are asked to call 404-577-8477. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
3. Three DeKalb County firefighters are still recovering from injuries that took place two weeks ago during a fire on Oxbow Road. The firemen were rushed to Grady Memorial Hospital. Due to their burns, they have yet to return back to work. In good faith, their colleges have come together to help raise money for one of the firemen, Frank Barker, and his family in particular. Barker is soon to become a father and the firefighters at Local 1492 Dekalb County Professional Firefighters are attempting to raise $40,000 the family. If you would like to help, you may click here. (Decaturish.com)

Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

• MARTA Candler Road Arterial Rapid Transit Final Public Meeting (6:00 PM)
• 2022-2023 THS Athletic Banquet — Towers High School (6:00 PM)
• Provider Night — DeKalb Chamber of Commerce (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Congratulations to the 18 very hard-working seniors who received approximately $130,000 in college scholarships during the Celebration of Excellence. In order to view the entire list, you may click on the link: www.decatureducationfoundation.org/2023scholarships. (The Decatur Education Foundation via Facebook)
• Doggie Harmony Rescue sadly reported the loss of their senior foster Kacey. They remember Kacey as being sweet, filled with joy, and at peace, during the last few months. (Doggie Harmony Rescue via Facebook)
• Leaders from Interfaith Power & Light met together in Washington D.C. The meeting to place last week and the members discussed the work they were putting together and the hope to collaborate in the future. (Georgia Interfaith Power & Light via Facebook)

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