🌱 DeKalb's Student Success Mobile Center + Decatur's Land Purchase

Hi, everyone! It's me, Cherryl Young/ MamaNyeMatters, your host of the Decatur-Avondale Estates Patch newsletter. Let's get this day started off right, with a quick review of the most important things happening in town. Today you'll find news about...

• The Decatur City Commission approved the purchase of the property at 1010 N. Parkwood Road for $400,000.
• The DeKalb County School District showcasing its Student Success Mobile Center.
• The 34th Annual DeKalb County Senior Olympic Games.

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

1. Registration is open for the 34th Annual DeKalb County Senior Olympic Games. To qualify, participants must be ages 50 and older, and from DeKalb County or the surrounding counties. Those who qualify must register by April 21. The games begin on May 1 at 9 a.m. and are scheduled to continue through May 12. The locations of the venues to host the events vary across DeKalb. Those who are in need of assistance regarding transportation can call MARTA Mobility at 404-848-5389. (On Common Ground News)
2. On April 3, the Decatur City Commission approved the purchase of the property at 1010 N. Parkwood Road for $400,000. The land is scheduled to be used as an expansion of greenspace in the Westchester Hills area. During the city commission meeting on March 6, Phillip McGinnis, president of the Westchester Hills Neighborhood Association, asked the city commission to consider purchasing the land for the use of expanding its greenspace. (Decaturish.com)
3. Residents at the Villas at Decatur have been dealing with maintenance issues and neglect, reportedly, since January. The problems were supposed to be addressed by April 1. Shuntaye Cooley, who lives at the property, continues to share photos and videos of mold and holes inside her apartment. According to reports, First Communities is the company responsible for the building's repairs. (11Alive.com WXIA)
4. The DeKalb County School District showcased its Student Success Mobile Center on March 29, at Lithonia High School. The mobile center is scheduled to travel to schools across the district. Mobile visits are also scheduled at community events and within the surrounding neighborhoods. The center is a reminder of the importance of focusing on future goals and the value of solid post-secondary planning, according to reports. (Decaturish.com)

Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

• Spring Scavenger Hunt — DeKalb County Public Library (All Day)
• Teen Take & Make Craft — DeKalb County Public Library (All Day)
• Reading Rabbit Scavenger Hunt — DeKalb County Public Library (All Day)
• Take & Make 3-D Earth Spinner — DeKalb County Public Library (All Day)

From my notebook:

• McCain Library's Paint Chip Poetry Contest is now underway. Participants can visit the circulation desk near the front door of McCain Library to grab a paint chip or two. (McCain Library, Agnes Scott College via Facebook)
• Those interested can join the Southeastern Faith leaders on Zoom, on April 18 from 6 p.m. -7:30 p.m. for a call to care for all creation. During the Zoom meeting participants will learn about the importance of building power together for the strengthening of communities. (Georgia Interfaith Power & Light via Facebook)
• Wesley Chapel Library is hosting a story time for preschoolers. between the hours of 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.( https://events.dekalblibrary.o...)

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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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