🌱 Monument To Replace Confederate Obelisk + Shooting Suspect At Large

Hello all. It's me, Miranda Fraraccio, your host of the Decatur-Avondale Estates Daily — here to tell you all the most important things happening in town.

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Pleasant with periods of sun. High: 74 Low: 55.

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

1. On Oct. 25, the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners announced that a monument to the late Representative John Lewis will replace the Confederate obelisk formerly in Decatur Square. The obelisk was removed from the square back in 2020. In 2021, the John Lewis Commemorative Task Force chose the spot where the Confederate Obelisk had formerly stood as the location for the memorial site. The monument will be placed in front of the Historic DeKalb County Courthouse. (Decaturish.com)
2. The DeKalb County Police Department is on the hunt for a suspect accused of being involved with the shooting of a police officer from Chamblee. The officer was shot during a car chase involving a stolen vehicle that was being driven by an individual suspected of armed robbery. Police say that at least one other suspect remains at large. The condition and identity of the officer remain unknown. (Decaturish.com )
3. The local housing scene is always changing, and there are a variety of homes to explore these days. Click to explore upcoming open houses in and around the Decatur-Avondale Estates area. Each listing includes photos, information on the number of rooms, and additional details about the residence. (Decatur-Avondale Estates Patch)

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Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

• Membership Committee Meeting At DeKalb Chamber Of Commerce (Virtual) (10:00 AM)
• Toddler Time At Scott Candler Library (10:30 AM)
• Wesley Chapel Chats At Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library (12:00 PM)
• Business After Hours At Restore First Health (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Daryl Brown and Mary Vallo are the Chili and Stew Cook-Off Winners this year! Congratulations on this tasty triumph. (Glennwood PTA via Facebook)
• The next Glennwood Romp + Read is scheduled for this Saturday at the Glennwood Playground. Come along with your little one for a great time! (Glennwood PTA via Facebook)
• Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Ira B. Melton Park this weekend with the community! There will be nature walks, scavenger hunts, and even a dog parade. (EventBrite)

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• "Fin de Siecle" DeKalb Symphony Orchestra (November 8)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed. 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.