🌱 Freeze Warning In Effect + Body Found On I-285

Hi all. I'm back with your new edition of the Decatur-Avondale Estates Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in the community today.

But first, today's weather:

Sunny to partly cloudy. High: 64 Low: 38.

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

1. A freeze warning is in effect for much of the north Georgia area, including DeKalb County.
   The freeze warning is in effect until 10 a.m. this morning. The temperatures could affect crops and outdoor plumbing, and people are encouraged to let their faucets drip slowly. (Decaturish.com )
2. A man's body was found on Oct. 11 in a car on I-285 west and has since been identified as Daniel Booth. As a result, traffic was backed up and lanes were closed. The family told Channel 2 Booth was a Navy veteran and was working as a driver at the time of his death. (Patch)
3. The Academy of Scholars is a Georgia-based private Christian school serving elementary-aged students both in-person and online. As enrollment surges at the Academy's main campus in Decatur, founder Brian Bolden is looking to open up more participation options. Bolden said, "Our online students get the structure of a traditional private school alongside the flexibility of virtual learning. They enjoy having greater control of their time than they would in a traditional school setting, more opportunities for collaboration, and a more personalized curriculum-all while getting a top-tier private school education." (PRUnderground)

Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

• Science Fiction And Fantasy Book Discussion At Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library (11:00 AM)
• Nerd Night: Tabletop Gaming At Decatur Library (4:00 PM)
• Kids Halloween Bash At The Candler Event Hall (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Decatur's Public Works department will host its Semi-Annual Paper Shredding and Styrofoam event on Saturday, Oct. 22. from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Each resident may securely destroy up to 10 boxes of sensitive household documents. (City of Decatur GA- Government via Facebook)
• You can now watch all of the sessions from the 2022 Decatur Book Festival adult panels on YouTube. Whether you missed a session or just want to rewatch your favorite panel, check out the video playlist. (Decatur Book Festival via Facebook)
• HomeGrown Decatur is having a sale to make room for holiday items. You can shop the sale online or in-person. (HomeGrown Decatur via Facebook)

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Events:

• Forest Bathing Walk at Woodlands Garden (October 22)
• Treasures and Treats Fall Festival (October 30)
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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon!

— 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.