🌱Holiday Spirit Awards In Avondale + Casper The Local Fending Dog

Hi again everyone! Happy Sensational - Sunday. It's me again here with your Decatur-Avondale Estates Daily. Let me get you caught up with what's in our local news today. Our top stories are...

• Holiday Spirit Awards in Avondale Estates
• The Decatur Recreation Center for public engagement's 10-year plan discussion
• Casper the fending dog

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 46 Low: 26.

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

1. It's time to vote for the Holiday Spirit Awards in Avondale Estates! Vote for the Holiday Spirit Awards. All contestants have submitted their entries and voters have until 10 p.m. tonight to vote for their favorites. There are a variety of categories to choose from. Those interested in finding out more about this event can visit, ( https://www.avondaleestates.or... )
2. If you have ever wondered why dogs are considered man's best friend, wonder no more. This brave dog fought and killed 11 coyotes to protect his owner's property and sheep. You can call him Casper the fending dog! He was severely injured and as he is still recovering, the media just can't get enough of him. (Wamiz)
3. The Decatur Recreation Center for public engagement met earlier this week to discuss its 10-year plan for the city's parks and recreation centers. Those interested in the discussion can head over to DecaturRecreatur.com for more information. ( http://www.decaturrecreatur.co...)

Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

• Procrastinator's Pop-Up: local artisans market (11:00 AM)
• Kwanza Trivia Answer Submissions ( https://www.dekalblibrary.org/)
• Wesley Chapel Chats ( https://www.dekalblibrary.org/)

From my notebook:

• The Avondale Estates Neighborhood Watch Program is seeking those in the community who would like to be involved in their program. Those interested can contact the Neighborhood Watch Liaison Sherri Dickens at, avondalenw@gmail.com.( https://www.avondaleestates.or...)
• If you are looking for local government employment you can search your municipality's opportunities at, ( https://www.avondaleestates.or...)
• TC Carson will be performing at Eddie's Attic in Decatur. TC is best known for his role as Kyle Barker on the FOX sitcom, Living Single. Showtime is Monday night at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. on Dec. 19. ( https://www.bandsintown.com/e/...)
• John Burke and the Superstratum Orchestra perform tonight Dec 18, at 6:00 p.m. (https://www.visitdecaturgeorgi...)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Sunday off right. I'll see you soon!

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