🌱Coleman Family Receiving Help And A Home + Lexipol Contract Approved

Hi everyone! It's me, Cherryl Young/ MamaNyeMatters, your host of the Decatur-Avondale Estates Patch newsletter — here to tell you all the most important things happening in town. Today we have these stories and more...

• The Coleman family receiving help, a home, and hope thanks to GoFundMe
• The Avondale Estates City Commission approving a contract with Lexipol
• A Judge denying bond for all but 1 of 23 arrested for the attack that occurred at the planned police training facility

But first, today's weather:

Rain and a t-storm; cooler. High: 53 Low: 45.

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

1. The Coleman's, a family who came upon a few unfortunate events which left them homeless is about to see better days. Last month they and their beloved rabbit, Goldie, were evicted from their home. A GoFundMe was set up for the Colemans and now the dad, who was at one point living in the cold outdoors with Goldie, and the four little girls, who were living in a shelter with their mom, are on the way to a more stable life, thanks to the kindness and strangers and community unity. (WSB Atlanta)
2. On March 8, the Avondale Estates City Commission approved a contract with Lexipol. As a result, the city is now going to develop a new police policy manual. Commissioner Lionel Laratte spoke during the meeting assuring the public that this is not being put in place to tell the police chief and law enforcers how to do their jobs, but rather to affirm the traditional approach of community engagement. ( https://decaturish.com/2023/03...)
3. A Judge denied bond for all but 1 of 23 arrested for the attack that occurred at the planned police training facility. Those arrested are being charged with domestic terrorism. There was also a raid at the site of the Lakewood Environmental Arts Foundation (LEAF). (LEAF) is a well-known and trusted community resource that distributes fresh food to local community members and has done so for the last 6 years. ( https://www.wsbtv.com/news/loc...)

Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

• 3, 12 - 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. -Explore the possibilities of technology and virtual reality in making art. The Public Art Futures Lab. ( https://atlantasciencefestival...)
• 3, 12 - 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. This event has been postponed due to impending weather. Check the listing for Sunday, March 19. ( https://atlantasciencefestival...)

From my notebook:

• The hike that was to begin at Stone Mountain today Sunday, 03/12/2023 - 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. has been postponed. Participants were scheduled to explore the mountain and learn its history. No further details are known regarding future dates. (https://atlantasciencefestival...)
• Sunday, 03/12/2023 - 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m folks can join the Science Gallery, an adventure in science. There will be a conversation about creativity and how the arts and scientists leverage the cross between art and science. Registration is encouraged, but not required. (https://atlantasciencefestival...)
• Deepest Condolences go out to the family and friends of the beloved poet David Bottoms who recently passed. Mr. Bottoms served as Poet Laureate for many years. He will be greatly missed. He was known to be an active, passionate, and respected member of the literary community. (Georgia Center for the Book at DCPL via Facebook)

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— Cherryl Young/ MamaNyeMatters

About me: Cherryl Young DBA MamaNyeMatters. I was born in Providence, Rhode Island and moved to Georgia in 2017. My first children's book, You Are the Pot of Gold at the End of the Rainbow was published in 2021. https://www.mamanyematters.com... I've worked in Atlanta and Gwinnett County Public Schools assisting children who have special needs. I studied Community Development @ Roger Williams University in Rhode Island. My Purpose In Life Is To Connect, Create, Inspire, Write, and Expand and I am ELATED to Be Here as a Contributing Writer @ Patch! Journey With Me...

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