🌱 Affordable Housing For Teachers + Government Job To Entrepreneur

Hi everyone, Happy FriYay! I'm here in your inbox to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in Decatur- Avondale Estates. Today you'll read about:

• Chief Deputy Randy Akies is set to retire after three decades of service
• From government job to creating Paint by Shawn Denise
• Permits for affordable housing for teachers and staff within the district

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Cloudy with showers. High: 69 Low: 53.

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

1. Shawn Denise, a mother and Dekalb County resident went from a government job with the Department of Agriculture to creating Paint by Shawn Denise in 2013. Denise says it's her goal to create generational wealth for her family. Her designs can be purchased online with the international fashion clothing line SHEIN. She is among many "Black" Americans who are venturing out to create their own businesses. Her garments continue to sell out as Denise sees herself as a "game-changer" (WSB Atlanta)
2. Chief Deputy Randy Akies is set to retire after three decades of service. The DeKalb County Sheriff made the announcement yesterday. Akies was appointed Chief Deputy by Sheriff Melody M. Maddox. According to reports Akies was one of the highest, non-elected offical's in the agency. Akies served the county for 30 years. (11Alive.com WXIA)
3. Superintendent Maggie Fehrman's hard work and dedication is paying off. Permits she fought for and won, will provide affordable housing for teachers and staff within the district. Her motion was approved by the Decatur City Schools Board of Education. Two city-owned buildings, are looking to be used in this project. Decatur City Schools. (11Alive.com WXIA)

Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

• Varsity Girls Lacrosse @ Northview - Decatur High School (6:00 PM)
• JV Girls Lacrosse @ Parkview - Decatur High School (6:00 PM)
• 9th Grade Boys Soccer @ Pace - Decatur High School (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Those who love dogs have many adoption options available. The Doggie Harmony Rescue have posts of many adorable little pups ready to be adopted. Those interested can head on over to their website! (Doggie Harmony Rescue via Facebook)
• Georgia Interfaith Power & Light is hiring again for a Coastal Outreach and Resiliency Coordinator and a Program Associate. Those interested in applying can do so @ gipl.org/careers. (Georgia Interfaith Power & Light via Facebook)
• The City of Decatur is one week away from the second Community Meeting for the Decatur Town Center Plan 2.0. Everyone is invited to join, share, and learn from the community. (City of Decatur GA- Government via Facebook)

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