🌱 New Food Truck Program In Decatur Square​​ + Former Attorney Guilty

Hi everyone. Happy Friday! I'm here with your fresh copy of the Decatur-Avondale Estates Patch newsletter, full of all the local news you need to know right now. In today's issue, we have these stories and more:

• New vendor program in Decatur Square.
• Summer fun sign-ups.
• Former attorney convicted of murder.

But first, today's weather: Intervals of clouds and sun. High: 87 Low: 61.

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

1. A new vendor program is set to operate within four locations in Decatur Square. The announcement was made by a city official who also stated that the number of allowed food carts will be a total of eight. This adds to the diversity that already exists in the restaurant businesses in Decatur. (Decaturish.com)
2. Summer fun is soon to begin at some of our local organizations. Decatur Legacy Park, Cochran Building located at 500 S. Columbia Drive in Decatur will have both indoor and outdoor activities. These programs will take place from June 12 to July 7. Avondale Estates LSC Gymnastics and Tumbling will also have camps this summer at 127 Center St. in Avondale Estates. Their programs, Safari and Under the Sea Camp will take place June 5-9.
3. Former attorney Richard Merritt has been convicted of murder. The announcement was made by DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston. The guilty verdict was rendered on May 24. The 49-year-old former attorney was living with his mother, Shirley Merritt, 77, in DeKalb County when the fatal incident occurred, February 1, 2019. (On Common Ground News)

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Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

• Virtual library- Arts and Crafts- 9 a.m.- 10 a.m. (Jewelry with Gin Video Series - Watch on DCPL's YouTube Channel)
• Wesley Chapel Library- 1-3 p.m. (Crochet Your Way)
• Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams- 1:30 p.m.- 3:30 p.m. (Friday Movies)

From my notebook:

• The North Georgia Annual Conference is being held this week. There will be tables set up in Grand Hall 6. Those who would like to join Wellroot's mission are invited to attend and tell a friend! (Wellroot Family Services via Facebook)
• Longtime Wellroot champion, the Rev. Elizabeth Ackerman continues to lead her church in supporting the youth on holidays and days of regular service. Wellroot gives thanks to her and her dedication. (Wellroot Family Services via Facebook)
• The City of Decatur’s Revised 2022-2023 and Proposed 2023-2024 budgets can now be reviewed. The budget is also to be voted on this month. (City of Decatur GA- Government via Facebook)

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