🌱 Driver Of Crashed Car Shooting + Opening Of Warming Center Canceled

Hi there, Decatur-Avondale Estates! I'm back with your fresh edition of the Decatur-Avondale Estates Daily. Let's get this weekend started off right, with a quick review of everything you need to know about what's happening around town. In today's issue, you'll read about these stories and more...

• Fire at Power of Faith Family Worship Center just days before it was to open warming center for those undergoing homelessness
• A passenger of a crashed car fled the scene of an accident. The driver of the car in critical condition due to a gunshot injury
• Health screenings featured during breakfast event

But first, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 56 Low: 36.

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

1. Only a few days before Power of Faith Family Worship Center was scheduled to open as a warming center for members of the community undergoing homeless, the building caught on fire. Firemen on the scene reported that frigid weather and the size of the center didn't help matters. Crews were able, though, to put the fire out without suffering any injuries. Members of the center also gathered to clean up the damage that the fire left behind. Many of the worship services are now put on hold until further notice. (11Alive.com WXIA)
2. A passenger of a crashed car fled the scene of an accident, according to witnesses. Upon further observation, the driver was still inside of the car and when police arrived, they noticed the driver had been shot. Emergency crews arrived and drove the unidentified person to the hospital and the latest reports state the person is in critical condition. The DeKalb County Police are asking the public to contact them if anyone has any information regarding this case. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
3. State Rep. Doreen Carter is scheduled to host a few events next month. The events are going to celebrate the 8th annual “Go Red for Women.” The event taking place in Decatur will be held on Saturday, Feb. 4, 9-11 a.m. at South DeKalb High School, 863 Kelley Chapel Road. Health screenings will be featured during this breakfast event. To RSVP you may contact Rep. Carter at doreen.carter@house.ga.gov. (On Common Ground News)

Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

• Winter Scavenger Hunt — DeKalb County Public Library (All Day)
• Take & Make MLK Flipbook Kit — DeKalb County Public Library (All Day)
• Grand Opening! (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• A more accessible, welcoming, and inclusive playground is soon to come to Legacy Park. The playground is said to be "universally- designed" and promotes a more inclusive space for all youth. (Decatur Active Living via Facebook)
• The Green Team Summit is soon approaching. Workshops can now be scheduled on the Georgia Interfaith Power & Light Facebook website. (Georgia Interfaith Power & Light via Facebook)
• Community feedback is welcomed at the City of Decatur's Parks and Recreations meeting. The city wishes to hear ideas from the community, so their plans are prioritized with the community in mind. Those who wish to express their concerns can sign up at https://recreatur.konveio.com/. (City of Decatur GA- Government via Facebook)
• Tutors for The Decatur Education Foundation's Virtual Pals Tutoring Program are needed. The program pairs upper high school or adults with a 2nd-8th grade student for homework help. The session are for one-hour per week. Those interested can click the link for the application: (https://forms.gle/kWG29vYFBVyvGSPBA.) (The Decatur Education Foundation via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with another update!

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