The DeKalb County Commission approved 10% water and sewer rate hikes each year for the next 10 years to raise funds for repairing aging systems, with the first increase set for July 1 while protections for vulnerable households remain unclear. Advocacy groups and county leaders are urging immediate measures & clear rules to prevent water shut-offs for families facing hardship.
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Arepa Mia in Avondale Estates offers a taste of Venezuela with a menu using fresh local ingredients—chef Lis Hernandez, who began the business in 2011 and opened this location after the Decatur branch closed in 2017, serves dishes like arepas, slow-cooked beef, and empanadas. The restaurant earned back-to-back Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand honors for its high-quality food at a good value.
City officials in Decatur and Avondale Estates are working with local businesses to ease the temporary disruption from major public works projects in their business districts. Decatur began a 10-month, $8.25M renovation of Decatur Square on April 17 while Avondale Estates started an $8.5M complete streets project on US 278 that will reduce lanes—both efforts aiming to support local businesses amid short-term challenges.
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