🌱 Man And Child Shot On Gresham Rd + Sewer Replacement Project Begins

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

1. A shooting on Gresham Road has left one man dead and a child injured. On Monday afternoon, police responded to a shooting in the 2000 block where they discovered the two victims. The man died at the hospital, while the child is reported as alert and in stable condition. Police are investigating the incident. (Patch)
2. On Monday, DeKalb County launched the Cobbs Creek Sewer Replacement Project. This is part of an ongoing project to renew and improve the watershed system that the county relies on. Roughly 6,449 linear feet of sewer pipe will be replaced by crews. Additionally, workers will be replacing existing manholes throughout DeKalb County. (Press Release Desk)
3. On Friday, Oct. 28, The International Community School held its annual United Nations Day Parade and Celebration. Over 450 students participated in the parade, representing more than 60 countries. The students also engaged in an array of different performances to celebrate their representative countries. Pictures of the event can be found at the link. (Decaturish.com )

Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

• Write Me A Story 2022 At Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Library (All Day)
• Teen Self-Care Kits At Decatur Library (All Day)
• GrowSmart DeKalb At DeKalb Chamber Of Commerce (9:00 AM)
• Art Exhibit: Vietnam Black Soldiers Portrait Project At Scott Candler Library (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The next Glenwood Walk & Roll is scheduled for Nov. 4! Swing by with your scooter, bike, or a pair of shoes to get in on the fun. (Glennwood PTA via Facebook)
• It's Crossing Guard Appreciation Week! This would be a great time to let your local crossing guards know how much you appreciate all their hard work to keep kids safe! (Glennwood PTA via Facebook)
• A Season of Giving/Christmas Decatur has been operating virtually for the past two years, but now it's ready to return to in-person events! To learn more about this event and how you can help, visit the link. (City of Decatur GA- Government via Facebook)

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— 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.