🌱 DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Youth Summer Camp + Millage Rate

Hi, hello, how's it going?! It's me, Cherryl Young/ MamaNyeMatters, your host of the Decatur-Avondale Estates Patch newsletter. I hope all is wonderful. If you have a business, I hope to see your advertisement here in your local newsletter, so become a sponsor:) Email me for more info... Time to impart all the most important things happening locally. Including news about:

• Boys-to-Men/Girls-to-Pearls summer camp now open.
• The DeKalb County School District's expected millage rate.
• Local pools openings.

But first, today's weather:

Clouds and sun with a t-storm. High: 84 Low: 59.

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

1. The DeKalb County School District is expected to continue its millage rate of 23.08 mills. Taxpayers, however, will pay more in taxes. There will be public hearings held to discuss this matter. The next scheduled hearing is on June 12 at 10:30 a.m. at 1701 Mountain Industrial Boulevard in Stone Mountain. Attendees must register prior to the meeting. (Decaturish.com )
2. With two locations already up and running, one at 1358 Maple Street in Avondale Estates, the Metro Atlanta brewery Wild Heaven Beer is scheduled to open another location early next year. The brewery is partnering with an outside source to manage its food program. Their newest location will be at 2935B N Druid Hills Road NE in the Toco Hills Shopping Center. ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
3. Pool season has officially begun! The DeKalb Parks and Recreation Department maintains the pool site openings, which will run through Aug. 6. One of the sites is located at 2771 Columbia Drive in Decatur. This particular site is open on Monday, Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.The hours for Sunday and Tuesday are from noon to 7 p.m.(Champion)
4. Boys-to-Men/Girls-to-Pearls summer camp is now open. This is a free summer camp. It takes place at the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office located at 4415 Memorial Drive in Decatur. The camp is designed to protect children from the dangers of violence and to teach them the value of life lessons. (Atlanta News First)
5. DeKalb County Public Library and Inclusivv, are hosting an event to address the importance of belonging in workplaces, academic affiliations, and communities, post the pandemic. The event is titled “Culture & Community: Let’s Talk About Belonging.” It will take place this evening at 6 p.m., at the Clarkston Community Center, 3701 College Ave. Registration and light refreshments will begin at 5:30 p.m. (patch.com)

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Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

Thursday, June 8

• Webinar - 8(a) Certification Program Series| Overview and Eligibility (10:00 AM)
• Education & Workforce Development Committee Meeting (10:00 AM)
• Millage Rate Public Hearing - City Schools of Decatur (10:00 AM)
• Open Technology Lab - Decatur Library (11:00 AM)
• Summer Reading Challenge Movie for Kids (1:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Decatur has been named one of the 10 community winners of the 2018 All-America City Award. The National Civic League made the announcement. Congratulations to our city! (City of Decatur GA- Government via Facebook)
• Are you curious to know what the Georgia Public Service Commission does? You can learn about GIPL's work and the work of the PSC at gipl.org/gaaction. (Georgia Interfaith Power & Light via Facebook)
• Are you looking for a fun game to play? You can check out the FUN Game Center. The folks at the Decatur Education Foundation believe that everyone should have equal access to high- quality games. Check out their story at www.decatureducationfoundation.org/imp…/oakhurst-game-center. (The Decatur Education Foundation via Facebook)
• The NAASC Decatur Chapter Social and Member Reclamation Event is happening on Saturday, June 17. The event is taking place at 3421 Cortland Viridian Clubhouse and pool area from noon until 3:00 p.m. with a special presentation at 2:00 pm. (NAASC Decatur Chapter via Facebook)
• Decatur Prevention Initiative (DPI) is asking for the public's opinion regarding drinking and substance misuse among Decatur youth. Those interested may take this anonymous survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DPI2023. (City Schools of Decatur via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you around.

— Cherryl Young/ MamaNyeMatters

About me: Cherryl Young DBA Mama Nye Matters I was born in Providence, Rhode Island. I moved to Georgia in 2017. I studied Community Development at Roger Williams University in Rhode Island. Through writing and as a public speaker, I create, empower, inspire, and equip others. As a Contributing Writer at Patch.com, I hope to incorporate my zest for writing and informative nature to all of our readers. Journey With Me... My first children's book, You Are the Pot of Gold at the End of the Rainbow (YAPGER) is an amazing book about a little girl named Nyla. One day Nyla becomes sick and it's up to her fit and fun-loving family, the Farmers to help Nyla feel better. With a rainbow array of foods, laughter, culture, and love, Nyla's family might have her feeling better in no time. https://www.mamanyematters.com...

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