🌱 Decatur Downtown Development Shuttle + Cobb Energy Performing Arts

Hi, everyone! It's Tuesday in Decatur-Avondale Estates and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening locally, including updates on:

• The city of Decatur and the Decatur Downtown Development Authority launched its new shuttle service.
• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's COVID-19 vaccine recommendations.
• Decatur-Avondale Estates vacant positions.

But first, today's weather: Times of clouds and sun. High: 68 Low: 53.

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

1. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently updated its COVID-19 vaccine recommendations. The organization now allows more access to COVID-19 vaccines for those who are considered to have a higher chance of getting COVID. The new recommendations allow people to obtain an additional updated (bivalent) COVID-19 vaccine dose if the individual is 65 and older. The original, monovalent, mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, which have been administered, are no longer recommended in the United States. (Decaturish.com)
2. On April 20, students from 39 schools across Georgia gathered to display their talents. The event took place at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center for the Georgia High School Musical Theatre Awards, also known as the Shuler Awards. The young performers came with high energy and skills. Amongst the winners were Best Performance by a Supporting Performer: Elena Torres of Decatur High School for “9 to 5” and Peyton Nobrega of Milton High School for “Disaster!” This year the competition was hosted by the ArtsBridge Foundation and was broadcast live on GPB-TV. (SaportaReport)
3. Businesses within the Decatur-Avondale Estates area are seeking employees to fill vacant positions. There's a variety of positions to choose from and have been added to the list created by Patch and ZipRecruiter. Those interested can click on the link, data compiled by ZipRecruiter. (Decatur-Avondale Estates Patch)
4. The city of Decatur and the Decatur Downtown Development Authority launched its new shuttle service on April 19. The service is designed to provide transportation for residents to and from Publix, CVS, the YMCA, Legacy Park, and other companies within the neighboring areas. Photos are now accessible. (Decaturish.com)

Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

• Tales for Twos — DeKalb County Public Library (9:30 AM)
• Art Exhibit — DeKalb County Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Cricut Creations — Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library (1:00 PM)
• Breathing Yoga for Beginners — DeKalb County Public Library (1:30 PM)
• Debt Clinic — Decatur Library (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Hello Eagles! Please see this message from the Clairemont Elementary PTA. Within the message, you can find information on donations for a family who is going through a serious hardship. (Glennwood PTA via Facebook)
• The Decatur Library is having its story time and all are invited. Books and Babies Storytime - Ages 0 to 12 months.
• Story time from Mamanye Matters is now available at (https://www.mamanyematters.com...). Those interested can contact via the website.

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• Clinton Nature Preserve Exploration Challenge Group Hike (May 13)
• Water Safety Party (May 13)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— 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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