🌱 Emergency Waterline Repairs + Road Closures For TV Shoot Next Week

Hello again, friends! It's me, Miranda Fraraccio, your host of the Decatur-Avondale Estates Daily. Let's get this Tuesday started off right with a quick review of the most important things happening around town.

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy. High: 56 Low: 40.

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

1. DeKalb County has announced emergency waterline repairs for Shallowford Road. The repairs will be made on Monday, Nov. 28, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The county warns that local residents and businesses might experience low to no water pressure during that time. There may also be traffic delays. (Decaturish.com )
2. A portion of Decatur's Catherine Street will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 29, for television filming. The closure will affect the portion between 1368 and 1420 Catherine St. from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. There will be road closure and detour signs placed along the route to advise travelers. (The Georgia Sun)
3. Decatur's Lanza Smith, 41 years old, was killed during a single-vehicle crash in Jasper County. The incident occurred on GA 212 after Smith lost control of the vehicle. Initial investigations indicate that Smith was under the influence of THC at the time of the crash. (wgxa.tv)

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Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

• Art Exhibit: Vietnam Black Soldiers Portrait Project At Scott Candler Library (All Day)
• Exercise Your Brain At Scott Candler Library (10:00 AM)
• DIY Terrarium Building At PlantHouse (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• DeKalb County's early voting for the U.S. Senate runoff election begins on Wednesday, Nov. 23. Click the link for early voting locations and guidelines. (Decaturish.com )
• Are you searching for a new job or considering a career change? Click the link for a list of Decatur-Avondale Estates area employers hiring for a variety of open positions. (Decatur-Avondale Estates Patch)
• The Avondale Estates Historic Preservation Commission will be meeting on Monday, Dec. 5, at 6:00 p.m. at Avondale Estates City Hall. (City of Avondale Estates)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with your next 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.