🌱 Emory's First Bundle Of Baby Joy 2023 + Toddler Time In Decatur

Hi there, neighbors. It's Tuesday in Decatur-Avondale Estates and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening locally, including news on:

• The first baby born at Emory Hospital in 2023
• This week's local companies that are hiring
• Lou Walker Senior Center Volunteer Program invites volunteers to register

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A damaging afternoon t-storm. High: 67 Low: 61.

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

1. The first baby born at Emory Hospital in 2023 is a bundle of baby-boy-joy! Julian was born at 12:46 a.m. to proud parents Dasia and Glen. Congratulation goes out to the happy family! (FOX 5 Atlanta)
2. Local companies are hiring. Citrus Ad is located in Avondale Estates and looking to hire a responsible Administrative Assistant to perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks. The Baobab Logistics Group located in Decatur is also looking to fill a few truck driving positions. The company is offering incentives. (Decatur-Avondale Estates Patch)
3. There will be a Celebration of Life for Mrs. Phyllis Collins Lewis, of Decatur, who passed on Dec. 28. The service will be held Fan. 4 at 12:00 noon at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in NE Atlanta. Those wishing to plant a tree in her memory can visit the Sympathy Store. (Legacy.com)
4. They say that the gift of giving is a year-round occurrence. The folks at Lou Walker Senior Center Volunteer Program invites volunteers to register and be giving of their time. They are close by, located at 2538 Panola Rd. in Lithonia. If any are interested, the number you can call is (770) 322-2900. (Champion)

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Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

• Tales for 2s - DeKalb County Public Library (9:30 AM)
• Book Discussion - DeKalb County Public Library (10:15 AM)
• Toddler Time - DeKalb County Public Library (10:15 AM)
• Take & Make Coloring Station - Covington Library (12:00 AM)
• Teacher Pre-Planning Day - International Student Center (12:00 AM)
• Family Game Day - DeKalb County Public Library (3:00 PM)
• Drawn Together - DeKalb County Public Library (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Public Education Specialist Al Fowler in the DeKalb County Police Department wishes everyone a Happy New Year 2023! (Nextdoor)
• Neighbors in Avondale Estates had to endure lengthy loud fireworks. Neighbors reportedly stated that loud noise was scaring their dogs. (according to Nextdoor) (Nextdoor)
• Castleberry Hill has won, receiving many votes in the last hour. Voting ended Monday at 3 pm.(according to Nextdoor) (Nextdoor)
• Office Depot gives back to designated schools. But you must sign up. (Nextdoor)

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