🌱 Rabies Infected Raccoon Fight + City Of Decatur Hiring Event

Hi, everyone, out there! Are you happy it's Friday? I know I am because I get to come to you once again with a new edition of the Decatur-Avondale Estates Patch newsletter. So, let's get this Friday started off right, with a quick review of everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days. In today's issue of the newsletter, you'll read about these stories and more:

• The Georgia Department of Public Health reporting a raccoon and dog fight.
• The city of Decatur scheduled to host a hiring event.
• Go Fund Me for Leftie Lee's Bakery Shop.

But first, today's weather: Intervals of clouds and sun. High: 80 Low: 64.

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

1. A rebellious raccoon was on the loose and got into a fight with two dogs! Yes, you read that right. The Georgia Department of Public Health reported that a raccoon, which later tested positive for rabies, was seen fighting two dogs on May 8 near Rhodes Farm in Columbia County. Fortunately, the dogs' rabies vaccinations are current. The testing on the animals was performed at the Georgia Public Health Laboratory (GPHL) here in Decatur. The Columbia County Health Department Environmental Health Section, which ordered the testing, recommends making sure pets are current on all their vaccinations, to make sure not letting your pets roam alone outside, not feeding your pets outside, and to make sure to teach your children the dangers of approaching random animals outside. (WJBF-TV)
2. During Tuesday’s Board of Public Health meeting, members of the board gave their approval for a resolution to sell $975,000 in general obligation bonds. These funds will be allocated to repairs, renovations, and maintenance issues at the public health labs in Decatur and Waycross. (The Current GA)
3. Leftie Lee’s, a Korean-influenced bakery and sandwich shop, was scheduled to open in the spring of 2022. Lee, the owner, said the opening of the shop was put on hold due to development issues. She has set up a Go Fund Me and is asking for the public's help in raising funds to open. She has raised $5,000 and her goal is to reach $40,000. Lee will be hosting a pop-up on May 13 at 6 Olive St. in Avondale Estates. The pop-up will begin at noon and will end when there's nothing left to serve! Lee said she just wants her shop to be a place where people land and just want to be there for a while. The new opening date for Leftie Lee's bakery is June 1. Lee is currently hiring staff. (Decaturish.com)
4. The city of Decatur is scheduled to host a hiring event. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, May 17, at Legacy Park, 500 S. Columbia Drive in Decatur from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Registration is encouraged. Two forms of identification and related credentials are requested. Interviews and background checks will be conducted. Available job openings include but are not limited to, police evidence custodians, equipment operators, sanitation workers, police officers, and E911 communications managers. (Decaturish.com)

Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

• College Heights Field Day — College Heights ECLC (8:00 AM)
• Ribbon Cutting at Visionworks Perimeter Marketplace (9:30 AM)
• U.S. Citizenship Clinic — DeKalb County Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Artsy Afternoon with Ms. Melva: String Art (2:00 PM)
• Retro Revue — Decatur High School (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• "BHMS 7th grade students had a visit from the Bio Bus. The students spent the day learning about forensics from Georgia State University students and conducting DNA extraction experiments." (City Schools of Decatur via Facebook)
• Last night was the launch of Solarize Gwinnett. Solarize is a community-based group-purchasing program for solar energy. The program's purpose is to help homeowners, businesses, and nonprofits save on systems. Those interested can sign up for a free evaluation here: https://loom.ly/yATbgVs. (Georgia Interfaith Power & Light via Facebook)
• A huge congratulations went out to all Scotties who will cross the stage at Commencement on Saturday. The community is extremely proud of the student's accomplishments and can’t wait to see where life leads them. Best of luck and all good wishes! (McCain Library, Agnes Scott College via Facebook)

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