🌱 CSD To Address Systemic Inequities + Delivery Man Shot On The Job

Hi there, friends. It's Thursday in Decatur-Avondale Estates and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in town, including updates on:

• The Board of Commissioners approving $100,000 for the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Recovery Program
• Food delivery man shot while on the job
• City Schools of Decatur's plan to address systemic inequities and injustices within the Decatur schools system

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

1. The Board of Commissioners approved $100,000 for the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Recovery Program in 2023 county funds. The request was made by Commissioner Steve Bradshaw and was approved on Feb. 28. The funds will be used to initiate the Chamber’s Small Business Recovery Program and will help small businesses within DeKalb County with their business needs. (Press Release Desk)
2. A plan to address systemic inequities and injustices within the Decatur school's system will be a topic of discussion during the City Schools of Decatur's March 14 meeting. It will be a five-year plan and will make positive impacts within our communities. The plan, shared by Superintendent Maggie Fehrman on Feb. 21, involves working with the Georgia School Boards Association. The final stages of drafting is near completion. (Decaturish.com)
3. The DeKalb Board of Registration and Elections will hold its monthly meeting on March 9 at 4:30 p.m. This is an in-person meeting at 4380 Memorial Drive. Participants may comment in person or submit their comments by sending an email. Emails can be sent to electionspubliccmnt@dekalbcountyga.gov, and must not exceed one page. (Press Release Desk)
4. Michael Ryan Boyce, 30, was shot on Memorial Drive while making a food delivery on Feb. 18. The incident allegedly took place due to road rage with another driver. After being shot, Boyce managed to make his way into the DeKalb County Jail for assistance. The shooter has yet to be identified as the DeKalb County Police investigate the shooting. (Champion)

Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

• Book Tasting Cafe for Read Across America Day (All Day)
• Webinar — 8(a) Certification Step-by-Step (10:00 AM)
• Computer Basics — Decatur Library (11:00 AM)
• JV Baseball @ Westlake — Decatur High School (5:30 PM)
• Book Signing: "Lucy Score's Things We Hide From The Light" (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• There are only a few days left to get the Okefenokee Protection Act out of the Georgia House and into the Senate. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution mentioned why a number of residents oppose mining around the swamp. Does your legislator agree? You can visit protectgeorgia.org to find out more. (Georgia Interfaith Power & Light via Facebook)
• The Winnona Park Yearbook is honoring its second-grade students who are graduating from Winnona Park. The PTA is also offering a free tribute online. (Winnona Park PTA via Facebook)
• A huge thank you went out to Amy Widener. Widener is an Atlanta and Decatur realtor with Keller Williams. She has supported DEF and Decatur’s kids in their endeavors. (The Decatur Education Foundation via Facebook)
• March is Women's History Month and CSD is recognizing Mrs. Elizabeth Wilson. Mrs. Wilson is the first African American on the City Commission for Decatur. She is also the first African American mayor of Decatur. Her devotion to equality and community service spans more than 60 years. City Schools of Decatur Elizabeth Wilson School Support Center proudly carries her name. (City Schools of Decatur via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

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