🌱 Scott Boulevard Traffic Issues + Possible Voting Precinct Changes

Hello, everybody! It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Decatur-Avondale Estates Daily — here to impart all the most important things happening in our community today. Enjoy...

First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 85 Low: 68.

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

1. Following a deadly pedestrian crash at Scott Boulevard and Clairemont Avenue, a Decatur resident has demanded the Georgia Department of Transportation address pedestrian safety issues. According to the resident, the department has failed to address the recent 23.8 percent increase in pedestrian traffic fatalities occurring across the state. Scott Boulevard is reportedly a vital walking route for local residents; however, since it is a State Route, the City of Decatur is unable to take any traffic-reducing measures. (Decaturish)
2. The DeKalb Elections Board is considering relocating Chamblee precincts. The board voted to defer the conversation to its Sep. 9 meeting. During that meeting, the board will decide on voting location changes. The board wants to increase voting locations to 20 sites this election. As a reminder, the last day to register to vote in the Nov. 8 election is Oct. 11. (Decaturish)
3. A 17-year-old DeKalb County teen has been charged with felony murder and aggravated assault for shooting his twin brother in the face. The incident occurred in front of a home on Young Knoll Street on Monday morning. 17-year-old Dimitri Hayes died from his wounds at a local hospital. The incident was described by responding police as "accidental." (Fox 5 Atlanta)

Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

• Curated Book Bundles At The DeKalb County Public Library (All Day)
• Fall Vegetable Gardening At The DeKalb County Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Debt Clinic At The Decatur Library (5:30 PM)
• Songwriter Showcase Open Mic At Waller's Coffee Shop (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Wellroot Family Services will be hosting its Mom's Meetup & Maternity Pop-Up Shop at Glenn Memorial this Saturday at 3:00 p.m. Mark your calendar. (Wellroot Family Services via Facebook)
• A series of Bright at Night walks begins on Friday at 8:00 p.m. at the Decatur Rec Center. The series is meant to address safety concerns and enable residents to enjoy our community at night. Participants will be given wearable lights. (Decatur Active Living via Facebook)
• The Decatur Education Foundation is searching for volunteers to assist its Virtual Pals Tutoring program. Click to apply. (The Decatur Education Foundation via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.