🌱Deadly Christmas Day Fire + Christmas Tree Drop Off Site In Decatur

Hi there everyone. It's me, Cherryl Young/ MamaNyeMatters, your host of the Decatur-Avondale Estates Daily — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in our community. Today's issue includes news about...

• The DeKalb County Courthouse will be closed through Jan. 3. Online options are available for certain sessions.
• The City of Decatur is offering residents the option to drop off live Christmas trees to be recycled, but at what location?
• Deadly Christmas Day fire along Thompson Circle, near Snapfinger Road in Decatur

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 47 Low: 24.

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

1. After being charged with a murder that took place in Decatur in 2019, rapper Q Money, whose real name is Qamar Williams turned himself in to authorities earlier this year. Since then he's been found guilty but claims he was set up. This weekend a picture of the rapper in prison surfaced and is circulating on social media. (VladTV)
2. Due to flooding that occurred on Sunday, the DeKalb County Courthouse will be closed through Jan. 3. It was reported that a pipe burst and flooded a section on the first floor of the courthouse on North McDonough Street. Some services will be held online. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
3. DeKalb County Fire Rescue responded to a call regarding a house fire along Thompson Circle, near Snapfinger Road in Decatur on Christmas day. It was reported that a father and his son were trapped inside. The father was found deceased in the home and his son, who had disabilities died later at the hospital. (11Alive.com WXIA)

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Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

• Book a Librarian - DeKalb County Public Library (11:00 AM)
• Winter Writing Buddies - Flat Shoals Library (12:00 AM)
• Winter Family Movies - DeKalb County Public Library (2:00 PM)
• Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library Anniversary (5:45 PM)
• Board Work Session - City Schools of Decatur (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Christmas day made it three years since Theo joined his forever family. Danielle and Grant Boultinghouse were already approved Wellroot foster parents when Grant, a nurse, met Theo at the hospital he worked at. (Wellroot Family Services via Facebook)
• If you're looking for a late Christmas present in the form of a furry friend, Doggie Harmony Rescue could be the solution. Donations are accepted and doggies await you! (Doggie Harmony Rescue via Facebook)
• Storytime with MamaNye Matters is coming to a Zoom call near you. But for now, you can purchase a copy of the book (with a worksheet) at (https://www.mamanyematters.com...)
• The City of Decatur is offering residents the option to drop off live Christmas trees to be recycled. The drop-off location is at Decatur Legacy Park, on Columbia Drive until Saturday, Jan. 9. Signs indicating the drop-off area will be posted. Officials are asking that Christmas trees are only dropped off at the designated area on the property. (https://www.decaturga.com/publ...)

Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with a new update!

— 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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