🌱 7-2 Vote Against COVID-19 Vaccinations + 7 Year Old's Bus Injury

Hi everyone. I'm back in your inbox with your new copy of the Decatur-Avondale Estates Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally. Today's briefing includes updates on:

• 7 year old recovering from leg being run over by a school bus
• MARTA's job fair going on today
• A number of Georgia's senators aiming to permanently block COVID-19 vaccinations

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Periods of rain. High: 49 Low: 39.

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

1. Senior residents at the Magnolia Circle Apartment complex are dealing with issues they say have gone on since last December. Reports of mold, leaks, and floors crumbling are being ignored, said Anna Sanders, one of the residents at the complex. Another resident said his apartment was sprayed with bleach when he mentioned his mold problems to management. A petition has been started and at last count, there were 33 complaints within it. Residents and supporters plan to send the form to DeKalb County officials in hopes to gain some assistance. The owners of the complex have been contacted by 11Alive and though they initially agreed to an on-camera interview, later they retracted. (11Alive.com WXIA)
2. Some of Georgia's senators aim to permanently block schools and other local government agencies from mandating COVID-19 vaccinations. The Senate Health and Human Services Committee recently met and voted 7-2 to advance Senate Bill 1. Back in June 2022 lawmakers put a ban on mandatory vaccines. The one-year ban is up in June of this year. (New Haven Register)
3. A 7-year-old boy is recovering from a leg injury. According to reports given by the DeKalb County Police Department, the 7 year old fell in front of a school bus and his leg was run over by the bus. Reports state that the boy was taken to the hospital. The school bus driver stayed on the scene and the students that were on the bus were escorted to a different bus and taken to school. (WABI)
4. MARTA is hosting its job fair today from 3-7 p.m. The job fair will take place at MARTA's headquarters located at 2424 Piedmont Road NE in Atlanta. The positions available are bus operators and journeyman bus technicians. (Decaturish.com)

Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

• Take & Make Groundhog Day — DeKalb County Public Library (All Day)
• Take & Make Black History Month Collaborative Poster Kit (All Day)
• Webinar — StartSmart DeKalb (8-class series) (6:00 PM)
• Let Me Say This: A Dolly Parton Poetry Anthology Reading (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Amplify My Community announced their lineup for the Amplify Decatur Music Festival to be held on April 29. Tickets are now on sale on their website. (The Decatur Education Fo)
• The CSD has announced its upcoming school and community events and activities planned in celebration of February's Black History Month. The organization plans to shine the light on achievements and contribution African Americans have made throughout history. (City Schools of Decatur via Facebook)
• The Georgia Department of Education is conducting a survey for parents to fill out. It happens annually and all responses are confidential. (The Decatur Education Foundation via Facebook)

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