🌱The DDA May Brighten Decatur's Downtown District + Lawn & Order '22

Hi, everyone! It's me, Cherryl Young/ MamaNyeMatters, your host of the Decatur-Avondale Estates Daily — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening locally. Today's issue includes news about...

• Parents and faculty of Briarlake Elementary School finally get a principal
• Decatur's downtown district might receive improvements due to a deal made by the DDA
• Undocumented deaths within Georgia's prisons, at least one died in Emory Decatur Hospital

But first, today's weather:

Showers early in the morning. High: 57 Low: 35.

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

1. Parents and teachers of Briarlake Elementary School finally have a principal they can praise. After voicing their opinions regarding the removal of the former school principal, Jamela Lewis, parents and school faculty are now rejoicing in the efforts of their new principal, Camille Jones. (Decaturish.com )
2. The Old Depot building at 303 E. Howard Ave., which houses the award-winning restaurant Kimball House, has secured its future in Decatur. The owners of the restaurant have reached a sales agreement with Decatur's Downtown Development Authority (DDA). Funds from the sale might be used to make improvements to Decatur's downtown district. In the meantime, one of the restaurant owners, Bryan Rackley, has stated that he and his partners have invested over $750,000 to preserve some of the historic- buildings' most integral designs. The building is protected by the local Historic Preservation Commission in Decatur so any changes to the exterior of the restaurant must first be approved by the commission. (Click on Decatur at the top of the screen to gain access to this particular story). (Decaturish.com )
3. Lawn and Order, not to be confused with Law and Order, the television series! (ha), has received the 2022 Top Client Rated Atlanta Lawn Service Company Award by Find Local Landscapers. They service the North Decatur communities and others as well. (Yahoo Finance)
4. In the past few years, the state of Georgia has failed to include at least 15 deaths of its inmates, according to the state’s Criminal Justice Coordinating Council. One of the deceased is Latonya Mckenzie, a 44-year-old woman who died at Emory Decatur Hospital. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

• Take & Make Letter Writing Kit — Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library (All Day)
• Coloring Affirmations: Resilience — DeKalb County Public Library (9:00 AM)
• Coloring Affirmations: Resilience — Covington Library (9:00 AM)
• Take & Make Holiday Bells Craft — DeKalb County Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Kwanzaa: A Cultural Celebration Bookmark (10:00 AM)
• Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Discussion (11:00 AM)
• Employment Assistance with the IRC — DeKalb County Public Library (12:00 PM)
• Greeting Card Crafts — Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library (1:00 PM)
• LEGO Club — Scott Candler Library (3:30 PM)
• PTSA Meeting — DHS Library - Decatur High School (6:00 PM)
• Band Concert — Decatur High School (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Chapel on Sycamore, located at 318 Sycamore St. in Decatur, will host a few holiday events. Children can enjoy storytime with Santa and adults may enjoy the Holiday Market. For more information visit the website. (City of Decatur GA- Government via Facebook)
• The Georgia Center for the Book will be returning in January. More information on what they have coming up can be found at, https://mailchi.mp/dekalblibra…/december-2022-at-gcb-1065456. (Georgia Center for the Book at DCPL via Facebook)
• This Sunday will be the last day the Avondale Estates Farmer's Market will be open in 2022. They will also be closed on Christmas day and New Year's Day. (Avondale Estates Farmer's Market via Facebook)
• Georgia Interfaith Power & Light thanks all who have donated. So far, with public help, they have raised $26,000 towards a goal of $40,000! They are asking for your continued support to reach their goal of $40,000. Those interested can go to gipl.org/donate. (Georgia Interfaith Power & Light via Facebook)
• Local children's book authors are scheduling workshops, book readings, and more! Contact information is 470-596-2854 or https://www.mamanyematters.com... Your support is greatly appreciated!

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That's it for today. I'll see you around!

— Cherryl Young/ MamaNyeMatters

About me: Cherryl Young DBA MamaNyeMatters. I was born in Providence Rhode Island and moved to Georgia 5 years ago where I wrote my first children's book, You Are the Pot of Gold at the End of the Rainbow. I studied Community Development @Roger Williams University. 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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