🌱 Operating Budget Discussion + Two Polling Locations Delayed Closing

Hello there, Decatur-Avondale Estates! I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, today's weather:

Rain and wind. High: 65 Low: 60.

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

1. The deadline to submit new applications for DeKalb County's Tenant-Landlord Assistance Coalition is Monday, Nov. 21, at 5:00 p.m. The deadline is set by the federal government. The program has helped over 5,000 families and landlords impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. There are currently 645 applicants awaiting approval. (Decaturish.com)
2. The Avondale Estates City Commission will continue to discuss the 2023-2024 capital program and operating budget at its new regular meeting. The most notable budget item up for discussion is a three percent living adjustment for city employees. The proposed 2023 budget forecasts a lower revenue stream than in 2022. Click for the full budget breakdown. (Decaturish.com)
3. Two DeKalb County voting locations delayed closing due to a delayed start. The locations were scheduled to be closed at 7:00 p.m., but the closing time was extended to 7:40 p.m. The voting locations affected were Solid Rock AME Church and Lawrenceville Road United Methodist Church. The extension was issued by the DeKalb County Superior Court. (Fox 5 Atlanta)

Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

• Senior B-I-N-G-O At Scott Candler Library (1:00 PM)
• LEGO Club At Scott Candler Library (3:30 PM)
• StartSmart DeKalb At DeKalb Chamber Of Commerce (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you growing increasingly frustrated with online home listings and seeking an alternative? Consider this list of three upcoming in-person open houses occurring in the Decatur-Avondale Estates area this weekend. Click for the full list that includes times, dates, property dimensions, prices, and photos. (Decatur-Avondale Estates Patch)
• The Avondale Estates Farmer's Market will be open every Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The market is located at 22 North Avondale Road. (Avondale Estates Farmer's Market via Facebook)
• USA Today's 10Best editors have recognized Avondale Estates as the Best Small Town Beer Scene in the U.S. Click for the full list. (Avondale Estates)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you tomorrow for another update.

— 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.