🌱 Thieves Steal Decatur Church Van + Capital Projects Open House

Hello all! Danielle Fallon-O'Leary here with your fresh copy of the Decatur-Avondale Estates Daily, filled with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Here we go...

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Partly sunny and beautiful. High: 89 Low: 70.

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

1. A group of thieves was caught on camera stealing a small Decatur church's passenger van. According to Rodney Hurst, Senior Pastor at the Cornerstone Church of Deliverance, the church had used the van to pick up elderly and disabled congregants. On Wednesday, DeKalb County police confirmed they would be investigating the case. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
2. The City of Avondale Estates invites the community to a Capital Projects Open House tomorrow (Tuesday, Aug. 16). From 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Avondale Estates City Hall, city staff and representatives from Pond Engineering will be present to review concept designs for Laredo Drive road improvements. Attendees can also learn about additional capital projects, including stormwater infrastructure improvements. (City of Avondale Estates)
3. Monkeypox and COVID-19 cases are on the rise in Georgia, especially in the Atlanta metro. Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB) host Leah Fleming recently spoke with GPB's senior health reporter Ellen Elridge to discuss the state of both viruses in Georgia and Atlanta. According to Elridge, monkeypox cases have been disproportionately affecting men who have sex with men, communities of color, and those in and around the Atlanta area. COVID-19, on the other hand, has had high levels of transmissions across communities and statewide — due in part to variants like BA.5. (Reporter Newspapers)

Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

• Exercise Your Brain! At Scott Candler Library (10:00 AM)
• Marketing Monday: Master Your Messy Marketing To Enhance Your Brilliance Online (Webinar), Hosted By DeKalb Chamber Of Commerce (10:00 AM)
• DIY Terrarium Building At PlantHouse Decatur (1:45 PM)
• Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group (Virtual), Hosted By DeKalb County Public Library (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new home in the area? Four more Decatur homes, plus one in neighboring town Scottdale, have gone on the local market. (Decatur-Avondale Estates Patch)
• Feeling stressed out or just need a little self-care this Monday? Relax and de-stress with color therapy at Scott Candler Library. Coloring sheets are available all day at the circulation desk. (Scott Candler Library via Burbio)
• Alpharetta-based Ziparoos, which sells reusable plastic bags, shares tips on how to pack in a more eco-friendly way. You can find Ziparoos at farmers' markets around the Atlanta metro, including the Avondale Estates Farmer's Market. (Avondale Estates Farmer's Market via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday. I'll see you around!

— 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.