🌱Decatur City Commission​ New Zoning Approval + Decatur Boxing Club

Hi, everyone. It's me, Cherryl Young/ MamaNyeMatters, your host of the Decatur-Avondale Estates Patch newsletter — here to explain all the most important things happening locally. In today's issue of the newsletter, you'll find news about these stories and more...

• The Decatur City Commission unanimously approved new zoning amendments
• Ex-pro boxer, Tyrell Biggs and his Decatur Boxing Club
• Celebrity chef Kevin Gillespie's restaurant closure

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

1. The City of Decatur has taken its final steps toward creating homes that will promote the possibility of more affordable homes being built. The Decatur City Commission unanimously approved new zoning amendments, allowing, once again certain styled homes to be built. Duplexes, triplexes, and quads are part of the housing that's been approved. With this approval, up to five units will be allowed on qualified, opposed to only a single house in any residential zone around Decatur. (Atlanta)
2. According to celebrity chef Kevin Gillespie, his restaurant Revival, may not open back up in Decatur. The restaurant closed without warning on Jan. 14. Back in early January, there was a break- in. The restaurant's safe, with all of its deposits from the holiday season was stolen and the building itself suffered much damage due to weather conditions. Though the future of the restaurant's location is uncertain, loyal customers can hang on to hopes when calling and listening to the message left on the restaurant's answering machine which said, "Hope to see his customers soon." (Decaturish.com)
3. Decatur Boxing Club is considered a gem in the community. The gym has been open since 2004 and is located at 137 New St. in Decatur. Its owner Tyrell Biggs has had his fair share of fights, in and out of the ring. After having success as a pro boxer and being the owner of one of "the biggest boxing gyms in the southeast," Biggs found himself defeated and homeless after going through a divorce. Fortunately one of Biggs former clients offered him a deal. Biggs was to run his boxing program in exchange for housing. The deal turned out to be the success and gem that it is today. Biggs continues to train and build the careers of others. One of his clients is his younger brother, Tyrell Biggs. Tyrell won a gold medal in the 1984 Olympics and launched a career in pro boxing, fighting against Mike Tyson. The brothers continue to fight the good cause and have programs in place to help their community. To learn more or to donate, you can visit: https://biggsboxing.com/. (Decaturish.com)

Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

• Blind Date with a Book — DeKalb County Public Library (All Day)
• Take & Make Black History Month Collaborative Poster Kit (All Day)
• Webinar — StartSmart DeKalb (8-class series) (6:00 PM)
• Varsity Soccer vs Lakeside — Decatur High School (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Talley students celebrated meeting their goal of 19,000 PBIS/House points. Students gladly duct taped admin and staff to the gym wall in celebration of them exceeding their goals. (City Schools of Decatur via Facebook)
• A heartfelt "happy birthday" went out to all of Glennwood's February birthday staff. Harold Seals was one of the birthday staff who celebrated. His birthday is on Feb. 16. (Glennwood PTA via Facebook)
• President Joe Biden spoke last night in his #StateOfTheUnion Address. His message was about the benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act. Though, some say the president's message didn't address environmental justice. (Georgia Interfaith Power & Light 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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