🌱 Man Dead From Hit-And-Run + 2022 Master Plan Spotlight Award

Good morning, Decatur-Avondale Estates! I'm back with your new edition of the Decatur-Avondale Estates Daily. Come along for everything you need to know about what's happening around town...

First, today's weather:

Cloudy, a shower, and a thunderstorm. High: 78 Low: 69.

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

1. A man who was struck during a hit-and-run while crossing the street late Monday night in Decatur has reportedly passed away. The incident happened around 11:35 p.m. at the intersection of Scott Boulevard and Clairemont Avenue. According to Decatur police, an unknown vehicle heading west hit the victim and fled the scene. The man was taken to an area hospital where he later died. (FOX5)
2. The City of Decatur received the 2022 Master Plan Spotlight Award from the Georgia Association of Water Professionals at this year’s Annual Conference. Master planning is a complex process that involves a lot of steps and collaboration among stakeholders. The GAWP Integrated Master Planning Committee recognizes these efforts through its award. (City of Decatur GA- Government via Facebook)
3. Just in time for high school football season, Decatur has been ranked among the top "NFL Hometowns" in America by BeenVerified. According to a new data study, five Decatur alumni have gone on to play pro football, making the city No. 21 in the nation. Georgia was ranked 4th overall for producing the most NFL players — 213 hail from the Peach State. (BeenVerified.com)

Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

• Cactus Centerpiece Workshop At PlantHouse Decatur (6:30 PM)
• The Josephines At Eddie's Attic (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Join the Beacon Hill Alliance as it hosts its annual Pan-African Festival and co-hosts a special concert in Decatur this weekend. (City of Decatur GA- Government via Facebook)
• The Glennwood PTA is seeking Walk & Roll Parent Volunteers for this year's Walk & Roll at Glennwood. (Glennwood PTA via Facebook)
• The DeKalb History Center is hosting a Bicentennial Birthday Bash on Aug. 25 to celebrate DeKalb County turning 200 years old. (City of Decatur GA- Government via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! See you tomorrow morning for another update.

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.