🌱DeKalb's Fishing Program For Youth + 'Boys To Men & Girls To Pearls'

Hi there, everyone! It's me, Cherryl Young/ MamaNyeMatters, your host of the Decatur-Avondale Estates Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening locally. Including news on:

• DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs, and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources joining forces to teach children about fishing.
• Operations at the Seminole Landfill soon to be discontinued.
• The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office accepting applications for its summer camp.

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

1. DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs, and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources have joined forces to teach children about fishing. What's the old saying? "Give a man a fish, you feed him for a day. If you teach a man to fish, you feed him for a lifetime." I feel that's a good way to view this program. The Gateway to Fishing Program will return for the third year and this year's programs are scheduled for May 20 and Aug. 11 from 8 a.m. to noon. The sessions will be held at Chapel Hill Park, 3985 Lehigh Blvd. in Decatur at the fishing pond. It is free and will also include other wildlife and a Mobile Catch Center.
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2. Operations at the Seminole Landfill will soon be discontinued. The decision was made by the DeKalb County Sanitation Department. No additional solid waste will be prohibited near the surrounding area. It's been reported that the location will be covered with dirt and grass. Construction has been underway since November 2022. That has been scheduled to be finished by June of this year. (On Common Ground News)
3. The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office is now accepting applications for its summer camp. The program is free and has been extended from one to 30 days. The youth attending with be provided breakfast, a snack, and lunch. Initially, the program was for boys, in order to teach boys skills that would help prepare them as they grew to become men. It wasn't until last year that the program opened its doors for young girls as well. The two programs will continue as, "Boys to Men" and "Girls to Pearls." (11Alive.com WXIA)
4. The DeKalb County Commission Board deferred the vote to raise the stormwater utility fee for residents for the time frame of 2023- 2025. This is ongoing and the discussion is scheduled to continue at the board's May 16 meetings. Presently the fee is $4 per residential unit. If the increase is approved, the fee will rise to $8 per month in 2023, $9 per month in 2024, and $10 per month in 2025. (Decaturish.com)
5. Assistant City Manager Linda Harris reported that the city is collecting data on a text payment option that will allow motorists to make payments via text when parking in Downtown Decatur. The company that is working with the city is called Passport and it also provides enforcement software for Decatur. There are also other options when parking in the downtown area and the city has set up a website to be of assistance. Those interested can click here. (Decaturish.com)

Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

• Ancestry Library Edition Lab — DeKalb County Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Job Search Assistance — DeKalb County Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Computer Basics: The Internet in Everyday Life (11:00 AM)
• Mother's Day Cards — DeKalb County Public Library (1:00 PM)
• Webinar — StartSmart DeKalb (8-class series) (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• DHS and the Fraiser Center are in collaboration with BHMS 8th grade International Perspective class to teach lessons on dinosaurs. The toddlers enjoyed the hands-on activities taught by the 8th grade student teachers. (City Schools of Decatur via Facebook)
• Fresh carrots have arrived at the market. Stop by and grab a bunch, if you like. There are also other locally grown produce to choose from. (Avondale Estates Farmer's Market via Facebook)
• During the Welcoming Interactive, the second iteration of the Certified Welcoming program was announced. The star designation system will allow more communities to achieve one of the five-star designations. (Welcoming America via Facebook)
• It's that time again! People are gearing up to Step Up for Teachers! www.stepupforteachers.com was broadcast live with tributes to CSD teachers, paraprofessionals, and staff. For a $25 donation, participants are able to leave a message of appreciation. Teachers will then be notified regarding their honor. (The Decatur Education Foundation via Facebook)
• It's been reported that county shelters are facing tough decisions due to high numbers. Miss Maggie, at the Fulton County Animal Services, is facing the possibility of being put to sleep. There are other little pups facing the same demise. But you can prevent that. The folks at the Doggie Harmony Rescue are asking you to stop by and save a pup's life. (Doggie Harmony Rescue via Facebook)

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— 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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