🌱 Agnes Scott College's NASA Grant + Dr. Whitaker's First 100 Days

Hi, there everyone! Let's make this a thriving Thursday in Decatur-Avondale Estates! I'm here in your inbox today to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on in town. In this issue, we'll touch on...

• Agnes Scott College receiving a lengthy grant from NASA.
• A call for all local real estate agents.
• Dr. Gyimah Whitaker's first 100 days as superintendent.

But first, today's weather: Some sun with a thunderstorm. High: 76 Low: 66.

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

1. Agnes Scott College, one of Georgia's all-women colleges, recently received a lengthy grant from NASA. The grant in its totality is nearly $750,000. The purpose of the grant is to promote women's pursuit of careers in STEM. The targeted careers are careers with a focus on science, math, and technology. (13WMAZ.com)
2. Lester Jolly, a former Walmart employee from Decatur, has been arrested and charged with unlawful eavesdropping. According to the complaint, the incidents took place at the Walmart located on Memorial Drive during the months of January, February, and March of this year. (Atlanta News First)
3. Dr. Gyimah Whitaker was sworn in as the new superintendent of CSD on June 13. She gave a summary of tasks she will take on during her first 100 days as superintendent. Her start date is scheduled for July 1. There were 34 other applicants. The application process ended last year on Dec. 18 of last year. Whitaker's contract was approved in April of 2023. (Decaturish.com)

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Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

Thursday, June 15

• LEGO Day — DeKalb County Public Library (All Day)
• Summer Scavenger Hunt — DeKalb County Public Library (All Day)
• Teen Zine Night with the Avondale Arts Alliance (5:00 PM)
• Webinar — StartSmart DeKalb (8-class series) (6:00 PM)
• Written in Water: Phillip DePoy reads "The Rumpled Man" (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Members of the Junior League of Dekalb County continue to serve the community. They have made a contribution of more than 1,300 hours and raised over $20,000 to go towards programs empowering the community. (Junior League of DeKalb County, Inc. via Facebook)
• You can mark this date on your calendars. Georgia Interfaith Power & Light is joining The Diocese of Atlanta and others. The event will take place on Sept. 17 and is for World River Day. (Georgia Interfaith Power & Light via Facebook)
• This month is Reunification Month. During this time support is given to families to achieve long-term assistance. The community and local professionals play a huge role in the success of this month's goals to accomplish reunification. (Wellroot Family Services via Facebook)

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• Sketchworks Comedy's Sketchy Solstice (June 16)
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• DeKalb Symphony Orchestra (DSO) Presents "A Night at the Movies" (June 20)
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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— 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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