Good morning, neighbors. It’s me, Miranda Fraraccio, your host of the Decatur-Avondale Estates Daily — here to explain everything you need to know about what’s happening in the community.

But first, today’s weather:

Mostly sunny and warm. High: 77 Low: 46.

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

1. The DeKalb County Police Department reports that a man has been charged in connection with the shooting of a 17-year-old. The Decatur teen was shot and killed near Creste Lane on Sunday around 1:00 p.m. Tavares Spencer is being held at the DeKalb County Jail. (Decatur-Avondale Estates Patch)
2. DeKalb County is planning a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of a new 18-hole Disc Golf Course. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will be on Saturday, Nov. 12 at 10:00 a.m. at 381 Wilkinson Drive. The new course is at DeKalb Memorial Park. The course was partially funded by the Intown Atlanta Disc Golf Club through a $70,000 donation. (Decaturish.com)
3. Saturday’s 20th annual Decatur Wine Festival drew large crowds. A portion of the proceeds from the festival, which was held in Decatur Square, went to benefit the Decatur Arts Alliance. Participants had the opportunity to sample hundreds of different wines. Click to view the event’s photo album. (Decaturish.com)

Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

• Morning Meditation At Northlake-Barbara Loar Library (11:00 AM)
• Technology Tutoring At Covington Library (11:00 AM)
• Decatur Architecture Tour At DeKalb History Center Museum (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you searching for a new job or considering a career change? Click for a list of Decatur-Avondale Estates area employers hiring for a variety of open positions. (Decatur-Avondale Estates Patch)
• John Burke will be performing at Eddie’s Attic in Decatur on Sunday, Dec. 18 at 6:00 p.m. Click for ticket information. (Ticketmaster)
• Decatur’s PlantHouse will be hosting a Kids Holiday Terrarium Workshop on Sunday, Dec. 11 at 11:00 a.m. Click for ticket information. (Eventbrite)

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— Miranda Fraraccio

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