🌱Decline In Dekalb County Schools + Voters At The VRE, Memorial Drive

Hello, neighbors. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through the most important things happening in Decatur-Avondale Estates these days. Today we'll cover:

• How many voters voted at the VRE office on Memorial Drive in Decatur for the senate runoff? Certified Senate results are now in
• DeKalb County Schools are experiencing a decline in the enrollment of students
• Youths ages 12-18 are invited to celebrate the completion of the first semester of school

But first, today's weather:

A shower and thunderstorm. High: 51 Low: 49.

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

1. Hard work and commitment pay off in the form of food, dancing, and celebration. Youth between the ages of 12-18 are welcome to attend "A Winter Teen Bash" on Friday, Dec. 16, at 6:30 p.m. The event is presented by The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, the How Big Is Your Dream Foundation Inc., and Parks and Cultural Affairs, Commissioner Larry Johnson. The event is to be held at the Porter Sanford III Performing Arts & Community Center, 3181 Rainbow Drive in Decatur, in honor of the completion of the first semester of the school year. Those interested must register at https://howbigisyourdreamfoundation.regfox.com/2022-winter-teen-bash (On Common Ground News)
2. DeKalb County School Board members discussed the declining enrollment that the county schools continue to face. Hans Williams, an analyst at DCSD, reported that this decline occurred even before the pandemic. During the pandemic, the numbers just continued to drop with many parents opting out to send their children to private schools in different districts. (Decaturish.com)
3. Certified Senate results are now in. The DeKalb County Elections Board announced the numbers during its meeting on Dec. 12. Results stated Sen. Raphel Warnock defeated Herschel Walker. It was reported that the VRE office on Memorial Drive in Decatur averaged 3,750 voters per day and South DeKalb averaged 2,008 per day. (Decaturish.com)
4. Our county turned 200 years old on Dec. 9! According to a press release, DeKalb County was formed by joining portions of Fayette, Gwinnett, and Henry counties. The county was named in honor of Johann de Kalb, a native of Germany. (Decaturish.com)

Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

• Webinar — Grow Your Business Using LinkedIn Without Spending a Dime (9:00 AM)
• Scavenger Hunt: Happy Holidays — DeKalb County Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Books and Babies Storytime — Decatur Library (10:00 AM)
• Cozy Winter Crafts — Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library (3:30 PM)
• Dungeons & Dragons — Decatur Library (4:30 PM)
• Career Association Club Movie Night — Decatur High School (5:30 PM)
• Book Discussion: "The Midnight Library" (6:00 PM)
• Girls' Lacrosse Parent Meeting — Decatur High School (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Local children's book author, Cherryl Young is investing in our children one book at a time and is asking for your assistance. Those interested can purchase a copy of her book, "You are the Pot of Gold at the End of the Rainbow," or donate funds. Contact information is 470-596-2854 and https://www.mamanyematters.com...
• A public engagement meeting will be held at the Decatur Recreation Center on Dec. 14 at 6 p.m. Interested persons can visit decaturrecreatur.com for more information if unable to attend. (City of Decatur GA- Government via Facebook)
• Decatur Women's Wellness, Oakhurst Recreation Center has changed its meeting time. Those interested in the details can send an email to Jada.Jordan@decaturga.com" (Decatur Active Living via Facebook)
• The Decatur Education Foundation is trying to solve the problems that our children sometimes face, and they are asking for public support. Those interested are asked to visit www.decatureducationfoundation.org/donate (The Decatur Education Foundation via Facebook)

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• A Taste of Christmas in the Arab World Artist & Artisan Bazaar (December 17)
• Holidays on Stage and Screen (December 17)
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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update.

— 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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