🌱Decatur High School Displays Swastika​ +Foster Parenting Information

Greetings Everyone! Happy not-so-mundane Monday. It's Cherryl/ MamaNyeMatters here in Decatur-Avondale Estates, once again, to give you everything you need to know about what's happening in town, including updates on...

• Large display of a swastika in a Decatur High School musical production
• The city of Avondale Estates finally has a new full-time director of finance and administrative services
• Information on becoming a foster parent in Georgia

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Turning cloudy and cold. High: 35 Low: 24.

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

1. CSD Equity Director, Mari Ann Banks voiced her opinion regarding the production of the Sound Of Music performance at Decatur High School. She also gives her approval of the statements given by the Superintendent of CSD, Dr. Fehrman, regarding the production. It was mentioned that the students and teachers put in a great deal of effort and she is very proud of their work, however, the large display of a swastika was hurtful, and “symbols of oppression are never acceptable in any context," and could have been covered up. What are your thoughts? (https://decaturish.com/2022/12...)
2. A Celebration of Life will be held in honor of the late Eugene Wiley, of Decatur. Eugene Wiley passed on Dec. 14 at the age of 74. The service will be held on Friday, January 6 at 1:00 p.m. at the South DeKalb Chapel at 4347 Flat Shoals Parkway. Condolences can be expressed on the website. (Legacy.com)
3. The city of Avondale Estates recently hired Brittany Marmol as the new director of finance and administrative services. She has worked in Johns Creek for the past 6 years as the city's controller. The city of Avondale has been without a full-time finance director for approximately nine months, prior to hiring Brittany. (https://decaturish.com/2022/12...)

Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

• Crochet By Numbers Exhibit - DeKalb County Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Eighteen Artifacts - DeKalb County Public Library (12:00 AM)
• Take & Make Scrap Snowflakes Kit - DeKalb County Public Library (12:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Wellroot Family Services is holding a virtual information session on steps you can take if you or someone you know is interested in becoming a foster parent. The session will be held on January 9, www.fosternow.org. (Wellroot Family Services via Facebook)
• The Decatur Education Foundation is asking for a year-end gift as a contribution to the next generation of Decatur students by making a donation at www.decatureducationfoundation.org/donate. (The Decatur Education Foundation via Facebook)
• The community-based group-purchasing program for solar energy deadline is Dec. 31. Customers can enroll for a free solar assessment. The purpose of the campaign is said to be to make solar energy more affordable. (https://www.solarcrowdsource.com/campaign/solarize-forsyth/) (Georgia Interfaith Power & Light via Facebook)
• Did you know that the main reason for different water billing cycles is related to the actual meter technology located at the customer locations? ( https://www.dekalbcountyga.gov...)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday off right! 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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