🌱Over $18 Million Avondale Estates Approved Budget + New Job For DCM

Hi, neighbors! I'm here right on time with your Wednesday edition of the Decatur-Avondale Estates Daily, filled with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Including updates on...

• A Decatur woman's arrest and charge of a DUI, hit-and-run, and more
• An over $18 million budget approved by the Avondale Estates City Commission, with $5,000 removed from community activities
• Warming centers and the three P's winter weather tips to prepare you for the drastic drop in temperature soon to hit Georgia

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy, a shower in the p.m. High: 44 Low: 37.

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

1. A 49-year-old Decatur woman was arrested and charged with DUI, hit-and-run, and failure to maintain a lane after she hit a parked vehicle and fled the scene. When officers caught up with the suspect, she was arrested. (Decaturish.com)
2. Hugh Saxon, the current deputy city manager, has been given a new job within the city as its Capital Projects Manager. Saxon has served the city of Decatur in various roles since the 1970s. (Decaturish.com)
3. Warming centers are strongly advised for those in need as temperatures will soon drastically drop here in Georgia. Fire Station 3; 100 N. Clarendon Ave., is advising residents to remember the three p's: pets, plants, and pipes. Pets and plants should be brought indoors and pipes should be insulated. For more tips, click on the link. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
4. A $5.3 million operating budget and a $13.9 million capital program budget were approved by The Avondale Estates City Commission on Dec. 19. $5,000 was also removed from community activities and that same amount was added to a line item for boards and committees. (Decaturish.com)

Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

• Book a Librarian — DeKalb County Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Candy Scavenger Hunt — DeKalb County Public Library (10:00 AM)
• DIY Kwanzaa Kinara — Wesley Chapel - William C. Brown Library (2:00 PM)
• Holiday Cards — DeKalb County Public Library (2:00 PM)
• Glitter Ornaments with Heather L. — DeKalb County Public Library (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• A list of garage sales near North Decatur can be found by clicking on this link. (https://www.facebook.com/marke...)
• If you love garage sales and don't mind driving a bit from Decatur- Avondale you might want to check out the Americanestatesale happening today in Marietta. There will be collectibles, toys, and indoor and outdoor furniture. ( https://www.yardsalesearch.com...)
• A list of 12 food pantries in Decatur is available for those who wish to donate, volunteer, or are in need of some help this holiday season. For more information click on the link. (https://www.foodpantries.org/c...)
• Neighbors, there are four service days for single-family residential garbage, yard waste, and recycling: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Click here for the November 2022 - September 2023 Holiday Schedule. (https://www.decaturga.com/publ...)

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