🌱Newly Paved Roads Coming To A Pavement Near You + Tornado in DeKalb?

Hi Everyone! The weather is calling for a Wet- Wednesday, however, we can still make the best out of it, Right? Well, I'm back with your new copy of the Decatur-Avondale Estates Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town, including:

• Beginners Spanish class for seniors
• Group of teenagers tried to bring the new year in with a "bang."
• Roadways soon to be newly paved. The project is scheduled to begin Monday, Jan. 9

But first, today's weather:

Some rain and a thunderstorm. High: 71 Low: 43.

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

1. The roadways will soon be newly paved. The project is scheduled to begin Monday, Jan. 9. Work will be done on East Ponce de Leon Avenue, from Sycamore Drive to North Arcadia Avenue. Notifications will be sent out three days before the construction begins. To avoid possible towing, vehicles shouldn't be parked on the roads from 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. the hours that work will be performed. (Decaturish.com )
2. A New Year's Eve party ended early on that eve. As a group of teenagers tried to bring the new year in with a "bang." Neighbors on Fitzgerald Court called the police due to loud noises from the home. The party was broken up with no arrest and the owner of the property still has yet to be heard from. (Decaturish.com )
3. Williamson Roberts who was born in South Kingstown, Rhode Island, my home state, passed on Dec.28. Mr. Roberts lived in Atlanta most of his life and attended Decatur High School. He was surrounded by his loving wife and children when he passed. Services will be held at 2773 N. Decatur Road on Jan. 6 at 3 p.m. To plant trees in his memory you can visit the Sympathy Store. (Legacy.com)

Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

• Musical Mother Goose - DeKalb County Public Library (9:30 AM)
• Book a Librarian - DeKalb County Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Membership Committee Meeting - DeKalb Chamber of Commerce (10:00 AM)
• Sensory Play - DeKalb County Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Beginning Spanish for Seniors - DeKalb County Public Library (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• ∙ There will be a concert held on Thursday, January 19 at Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall, 1700 N. Decatur Road at 8 p.m. Tickets are $55. Those interested can call. 404-727-5050 or visit schwartz.emory.edu. (Bass Magazine)
• City Schools of Decatur is excited to welcome back its teachers and staff members this week and hope that all had a wonderful Winter Break! (City Schools of Decatur via Facebook)
• The Decatur Education Foundation is wishing Clarence a speedy recovery. Clarence Strickland has been hospitalized for about a month at Emory Clifton Hospital. What began as an unknown pain has evolved into many diagnoses. Donations are being asked of those who love and miss Decatur High's dear friend. Those interested in donating are asked to visit the website. (The Decatur Education Foundation via Facebook)
• Glennwood PTA Read- Thon is Glenwood's biggest fundraiser . The funds go to fulfilling the wish lists for teachers, staff, grants, events, and more. (Glennwood PTA via Facebook)
• The city of Decatur's tornado testing is postponed to Thursday, Jan. 5 at 5 p.m. due to the rain in the forecast. For more information, please visit the Tornado Outdoor Warning Sirens page. (City of Decatur GA- Government via Facebook)

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