🌱 Death Of Private First Class Noah Evans + Amplify My Community

Hi, there friends! It's Friday in Decatur-Avondale Estates and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town. Today you'll learn about...

• Announcement concerning the death of Private First Class Noah Evans.
• Amplify My Community making an announcement that it is expanding this year's event.
• Cheryl Watson-Harris has a new job with Achieve Atlanta.

But first, today's weather: Increasing cloudiness. High: 80 Low: 60.

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

1. Amplify My Community, organizer of the Amplify Decatur Music Festival, has made an announcement that it is expanding this year's event to four days of musical events. The event will be on and near Decatur Square. The scheduled time begins at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 29 on the Decatur Square. The scheduled performers are St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Patty Griffin, James McMurtry, and more. (Benzinga)
2. The large, orange steel sculpture named Dreamsicle, aka "Cheeto," has been temporarily removed from its home at Decatur’s Harmony Park in Oakhurst. The sculpture is being refurbished and undergoing maintenance repairs. The work on the sculpture is set to take approximately one month. Once the process is complete it will be returned to its original space.
   (Decaturish.com)
3. Cheryl Watson-Harris has a new job with Achieve Atlanta. She will lead the organization as its new president and executive director. Achieve Atlanta is a local nonprofit that supports Atlanta Public School students. Harris has impressed those within her new position, it's been said that her career as an educator will be a perfect fit in Atlanta. Harris is scheduled to begin her new role in May. It's been a year since Harris was fired from DeKalb County School Board. (Decaturish.com)
4. The Marine Corps Recruit Depot in Parris Island, South Carolina, made an announcement concerning the death of Private First Class Noah Evans. According to officials, Evans, who is originally from Decatur, Georgia, passed away during a physical fitness test. His official cause of death is currently under investigation. Private First Class Noah Evans was 21 years old. (wgxa.tv)
5. The MARTA Police Department is scheduled to host a hiring event on Saturday, April 22, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the MARTA Police Headquarters, located at 2400 Piedmont Road NE. MARTA is considering hiring police officers, dispatchers, call takers, and protective specialists. The agency will provide all uniforms and equipment necessary for each position and offers benefits and opportunities for advancement. "The company offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus for all lateral certified police officers and dispatchers and a $3,000 sign-on bonus for non-certified personnel for those agreeing to serve three years with MPD. The department also offers a $5,000 tuition reimbursement for employees taking career-related classes, a $6,000 shift and weekend differential bonus, and coverage of monthly Georgia Peace Officer Annuity Benefit Fund payments." (https://patch.com/georgia/deca...)

Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

• Art Exhibit — DeKalb County Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Webinar — Start-Up Business Marketing Plan (10:00 AM)
• Crochet Your Way — Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library (1:00 PM)
• CSD Student Art Exhibit — City Schools of Decatur (4:00 PM)
• DHS Spring Play: "Clue" — Decatur High School (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• What is the mathematical modeling of the Parent & Community Math Chats 3-part series? How can you help your child with the new standards? You can join the session on May 18 at 9:30 a.m. or 5:30 p.m. (City Schools of Decatur via Facebook)
• Families and Glennwood teachers and staff are invited to join the Glennwood PTA event for a really interesting presentation on the environmental impact of fashion. They'll have some amazing speakers and are providing free drinks and free snacks for attendees. (Glennwood PTA via Facebook)
• Singer/songwriter Sykamore is scheduled to make a tour stop at Eddie's Attic April 23. (April 23)

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• Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf by Edward Albee (April 21)
• Kids Day — Earth Day Celebration! (April 22)
• Burlesque Show! DISCLOSURE: A Burlesque Experiences (April 22)
• Singer/songwriter Sykamore to make tour stop at Eddie's Attic April 23 (April 23)
• Vendors we need you Eastpoint Wednesday Wind Down in the Point (May 3)
• Clinton Nature Preserve Exploration Challenge Group Hike (May 13)
• David Wilcox show at Eddie's Attic for April 21 postponed to June 29 (June 29)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Cherryl Young/ MamaNyeMatters

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