🌱Decatur's Approved Parks & Recreations + Hormone Therapy ​For Minors

Hi again, everyone! I'm back with your fresh copy of the Decatur-Avondale Estates Patch newsletter. Let's get this Wednesday started off right, with a quick guide to everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Today we'll cover:

• The Decatur Book Festival's break from its yearly book festival.
• The Decatur City Commission's approved parks and recreation master plan.
• Georgia's State House voted 96-75 to during its decision regarding hormone therapy for minors.

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

1. The Decatur Book Festival announced on Monday that it is taking a break in 2023. Their website announced they plan to return in 2024. The festival attracted an estimated 80,000 people in the past. Attendees enjoyed live music, parades and cooking demonstrations. The festival began in 2006, featured over 3,500 authors,and was once the largest independent book festivals in the country. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
2. The Decatur City Commission approved the parks and recreation master plan. The meeting was held on March 14, during the commission's regular meeting. The recommendations within The Decatur Planning Commission, Recreatur Recommendations, could cost up to $150 million.(Decaturish.com )
3. Georgia's State House voted 96-75 to ban hormone therapy and gender-affirming surgery for transgender minors. The vote came in on Thursday and still requires the final approval by the Senate. The House vote reportedly demonstrated strength in support from the Republican Party. (NewsBreak Original)
4. The Briarlake Elementary School Foundation's annual fundraising Auction and Beer Festival is scheduled to be held tomorrow on Thursday, March 23rd. 100% of the proceeds will go towards supporting Briarlake Elementary School students. The event will be held at Tucker Brewing Company. You may bid on items and get your tickets at (32auctions.com/BESF23).(Decaturish.com )
5. An adult Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for April 1 during one of the DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs Easter Egg Hunt events. The event will be held at the Midway Recreation Center, 3118 Midway Road in Decatur between 2:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. (Press Release Desk)

Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

• GrowSmart DeKalb - DeKalb Chamber of Commerce (9:00 AM)
• Musical Mother Goose - DeKalb County Public Library (9:30 AM)
• Women's History Month Trivia Challenge (10:00 AM)
• 9 week Progress Reports Distributed - Ronald E. McNair High School (12:00 AM)
• Cheer Clinic/Tryouts - Decatur High School (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• GIPL expressed gratitude for the ability to host two workshops and a reception as part of the Columbia Theological Seminary's Conference during the past weekend. (Georgia Interfaith Power & Light via Facebook)
• City Schools of Decatur is hiring. Those interested can visit their website to see the current job openings at, (https://www.applitrack.com/csdecatur/onlineapp/default.aspx). (City Schools of Decatur via Facebook)
• March 21 was World Down Syndrome Day. In support of WDSD, wear your favorite mismatched, colorful, or silly socks as a conversation starter to raise awareness about Down Syndrome. (City Schools of Decatur via Facebook)
• Walk & Roll Day is on Friday, March 24. You can join Gleenwood PTA on your feet, bike, or scooter. Students are to enter at their grade specific doors to be counted. (Glennwood PTA via Facebook)
• Decatur's parks and recreation 10 year master plan has been approved by the City Commission. Recommendations within the plan could cost approximately $150 million.(Decatur Active Living via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

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