🌱 Sycamore Drive Construction +Renae Jackson Recently Appointed

Happy Fun Day- Monday, Decatur-Avondale Estates. I'm here in your inbox today to get you up and running with everything you need to know about what's going on in town, including updates on:

• A DeKalb County Burger King that failed its health inspection with a score of 56. Have you eaten there lately?
• Construction being performed on Sycamore Drive to North Arcadia Avenue
• Recently appointed Renae Jackson, first equity and engagement director

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 55 Low: 33.

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

1. The city of Decatur has recently appointed Renae Jackson as its first equity and engagement director. She was the former communications manager and public information officer for the city of Decatur. She's also known for her work at the Racial Equity Institute, being credited with introducing city employees to racial equity training and organizing the anti-racist speaker series back in 2020 and 2021. (https://decaturish.com/2023/01...)
2. Following up on a story that was posted previously, today is the first day of the annual paving project. Construction will be performed by Magnum Paving and will include asphalt base patching, resurfacing, and concrete sidewalk repairs on East Ponce de Leon Avenue from Sycamore Drive to North Arcadia Avenue. Hours of construction are from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and all vehicles must be removed from the streets during this time. (https://decaturish.com/2023/01...)
3. With a failing score of 56, a DeKalb County Burger King failed its health inspection after once having a passing score of 81. The Burger King on North Druid Hills Road's most recent inspection failed due to having outdated food and a dead roach issue. The restaurant still had its passing score of 81 on display when it was supposed to have the most recent failing score posted, this too was a violation. (WSB Atlanta)
4. United Way, 211 is reaching out to its neighbors, asking if anyone is in need of help, resources, or information to call to see what is available in our area. (https://www.wsbtv.com/communit...)

Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

• Winter Monthly Cross-Stitch - DeKalb County Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Take & Make Snowman - DeKalb County Public Library (10:00 AM)
• 100 Books Before Graduation Support Group (12:00 AM)
• Eighteen Artifacts - DeKalb County Public Library (12:00 AM)
• Take & Make Origami Animal Bookmarks (12:00 AM)
• Sew Basics: Using a Sewing Machine - DeKalb County Public Library (6:00 PM)
• School Readiness Study - DeKalb County Public Library (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Georgia Interfaith Power & Light is coming up on February 26! There will be a gathering from 2-8 pm at Sinai Temple for the summit to celebrate 20 years of caring for Creation. (Georgia Interfaith Power & Light via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Decatur Terrace: "Person looking for lost "blanky" (baby's lovey): was it gray and white striped on one side and green with yellow circles on the other? - I saw a small blanket matching that description hanging a wire mesh arbor on the (southeast?) side o..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Medlock Park: "Free Electronic Waste Removal For Residential And Businesses - -Don't throw away your old computer, instead message me and I will give your old computer new life for someone who needs it or if unrepairable will recycle it for you. -All ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Decatur: "Where in Decatur can I play basketball for fun? - Just one hoop is all I need!" (Nextdoor)
• According to a Nextdoor, a cat escaped, and they're wondering if anyone has any information. It is said to be a mostly grey kitty, with no collar and no chip. (Nextdoor)

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