🌱 Fourth Of July In Avondale Estates + Lyft Company Lawsuit

Hi, there, friends! It's me, Cherryl Young/ MamaNyeMatters, your host of the Decatur-Avondale Estates Patch newsletter. Come along to find out the most important things going on around town, including updates on...

• Emanuel Hollins, suing the multibillion-dollar Lyft Company.
• Fourth of July fun in Avondale Estates.
• Mother charged with second-degree and felony murder of her own child.

But first, today's weather: Hot with a heavy thunderstorm. High: 95 Low: 74.

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

1. Former Park Valley Home apartment manager Emanuel Hollins is suing the multibillion-dollar Lyft Company after being shot in the head by one of its contracted drivers. According to statements, the incident took place following a call to bring Hollins to his job, which was located in Decatur. Accompanied by his attorney, Hollins gave a press conference explaining the details of what took place on Dec. 28, 2020. (Courier Journal)
2. If you're still wondering where you could go for some Fourth of July fun, you may want to try out what Avondale Estates has to offer. The return of their infamous Fourth of July Parade featuring bright lights, fireworks, Lightning McQueen, the Toy Story Pizza Planet truck, and lots of food, music, and games, await you. The fun begins on July 4 at 10 a.m. For more information, you can call 404-294-5400. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
3. Alondra Hobbs is being charged with second-degree and felony murder, four days after the remains of her 7-year-old daughter were found. The 7-year-old's deceased body was found by a neighbor in a Decatur apartment that was reportedly vacant for the past few months. According to some neighbors, they were unaware that a child lived there during the time the apartment was rented. (Raleigh News & Observer)

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Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

Saturday, July 1

• Marilyn Morrison Artist Exhibit — DeKalb County Public Library (All Day)
• Take & Make: Handprint Plants — DeKalb County Public Library (All Day)
• Writing Bites — DeKalb County Public Library (All Day)

From my notebook:

• Congratulations went out to Patsy for being adopted. Patsy was once lost and now has found a large family to be loved by. (Doggie Harmony Rescue via Facebook)
• Ridwell now has signups for those interested! Stop by the website if you're interested in finding out more. (Georgia Interfaith Power & Light via Facebook)
• School will be back in session before you know it. The Glennwood PTA has what you need to get started and headed in the right direction if you are trying to save money on school supplies, according to its website. (Glennwood PTA via Facebook)

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— Cherryl Young/ MamaNyeMatters

About me: Cherryl Young DBA Mama Nye Matters I was born in Providence, Rhode Island. I moved to Georgia in 2017. I studied Community Development at Roger Williams University in Rhode Island. Through writing and as a public speaker, I create, empower, inspire, and equip others. As a Contributing Writer at Patch.com, I hope to incorporate my zest for writing and informative nature to all of our readers. Journey With Me... My first children's book, You Are the Pot of Gold at the End of the Rainbow (YAPGER) is an amazing book about a little girl named Nyla. One day Nyla becomes sick and it's up to her fit and fun-loving family, the Farmers to help Nyla feel better. With a rainbow array of foods, laughter, culture, and love, Nyla's family might have her feeling better in no time. https://www.mamanyematters.com...

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