🌱 Why is Doraville United Elementary now on a federal support list?
Morning Doraville! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why is Doraville United Elementary now on a federal support list?
- Could massive data centers still be built in Doraville neighborhoods?
Also on today's calendar: The Wonderful Christmas Concert for all families!!! and 7 more events.
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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 59 and low of 42 degrees.
- Thursday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 58, low: 39.
- Friday: Sunny and breezy, with a high of 50 and low of 29 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 6 DeKalb County schools removed from federal improvement list (fox5atlanta.com) — Doraville families should know Doraville United Elementary has been added to a federal Targeted Support and Improvement list for extra help with students with disabilities. While six other DeKalb schools improved enough to come off federal improvement lists, Doraville United and two additional schools will now receive focused support as the district works to boost outcomes. 
• DeKalb leaders extend data center moratorium to June as residents raise health, cost concerns (cbsnews.com) — Doraville residents could see major data centers proposed nearby, but DeKalb commissioners just extended a countywide pause on new projects until June 23 to study health, noise, and cost impacts. Officials warn that, without clear rules, large facilities could be built in places like Doraville, near schools and neighborhoods, before long-term protections are in place.
📸 Around Doraville
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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The Wonderful Christmas Concert for all families!!!
11000 Rogers Cir, Johns Creek
6:00 pm -
Holidays on Peachtree Street
The Church at Ponce & Highland, 1085 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta
7:00 pm
Saturday December 20
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Other local events
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Matter of Balance
Redan-Trotti Library -
10:30 am -
Dashing Through the Snow - On Stage December 11 - 21
Merely Players Presents , 3785 King Ave , Doraville
7:30 pm -
Building Blocks
Redan-Trotti Library - Meeting Room
11:00 am -
Flowering and Companion Planting for Youth
Redan-Trotti Library -
10:00 am -
Puzzle Swap
Redan-Trotti Library -
11:00 am -
Flowering and Companion Planting
Redan-Trotti Library -
12:30 pm -
A Little Loopy Crochet Group
Redan-Trotti Library -
2:00 pm -
Afternoon Storytime
Redan-Trotti Library -
2:00 pm
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
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🗓 Events Nearby
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English as a Second Language (ESL)
Chamblee Library -
10:15 am -
Park Ranger Storytime: Winter Wonderland
Redan-Trotti Library -
11:00 am -
Dwarf Goat Meditation
Brook Run Park , 4770 N Peachtree Rd , Dunwoody
11:00 am -
LEGO STEAM Challenge: A Pop of Color
Redan-Trotti Library -
3:30 pm
Wednesday December 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Crash on I-285 Westbound exit to I-85 South in Fulton County blocks the right lane, but the ramp is now back open.
6:20AM on Dec 16: A vehicle fire is blocking the right lane on the I-285 W exit to I-85, with an estimated clear time of 6:40 am. (Nextdoor )
🗞 Nearby News
Chamblee
- Interns document UNG art collection (ung.edu)
- Atlanta Furniture Taxi Wins "Best of Georgia Honorable Mention Winner" Award for Fourth Consecutive Year (bakercityherald.com)
- Body camera video shows Chamblee officers revive man after workplace heart attack (fox5atlanta.com)
Dunwoody
- Crews respond to Dunwoody house fire (atlantanewsfirst.com)
- Ben & Jerry's gives away their new ice-cream bars for FREE on Wednesday, Dec. 17th (atlantaonthecheap.com)
Norcross
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