🌱DeLorenzo At Atlanta Science Festival+ Avondale Estates City Meeting

Hi, friends! It's me, Cherryl Young/ MamaNyeMatters, your host of the Decatur-Avondale Estates Patch newsletter — here to explain all the most important things happening in our community today. In today's issue, we have these stories and more:

• Rochelle Lofstrand, returning to her job on March 13
• The Avondale Estates City Commission's meeting
• Zimbler-DeLorenzo at Perimeter College and Atlanta Science Festival

But first, today's weather:

Sunshine mixing with clouds. High: 63 Low: 49.

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

1. The Avondale Estates City Commission's meeting is scheduled for today, Wednesday, March 8, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at Avondale Estates City Hall, 21 N. Avondale Plaza, and via Zoom. The city commission will consider approving a contract with Lexipol for policy services and its wellness program for law enforcers. (Decaturish.com )
2. Rochelle Lofstrand, will return to her job on March 13 following her reassignment in January. Lofstrand is the principal who was investigated for allegedly not informing the parents of her students with truthful information regarding an incident surrounding a racial slur being used in one of her classrooms. The teacher accused of using the slur in the presence of his students was also reassigned, yet to return to the school. The district has promised it will implement positive changes based on independent findings from an outside source. (Decaturish.com )
3. Zimbler-DeLorenzo is making her presence known at Perimeter College, where she has been teaching for the past two years. She will be extending her love for teaching outside the classroom and into the Atlanta Science Festival program this month. DeLorenzo is the Faculty Professional Excellence Recipient and her constant teaching and learning will be on display at the festival. Her topic of choice will be Investigation Awaits! (Press Release Desk )

Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

• Women's History Month Inspirational Bookmarks (10:00 AM)
• Women's History Month Trivia Challenge (10:00 AM)
• Young Artists Gallery - DeKalb County Public Library (12:00 AM)
• Board Work Session - City Schools of Decatur (5:00 PM)
• JV Soccer @ Tucker - Decatur High School (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Congratulations go out to DHS Science Olympiad Team. They placed 3rd at the regional competition and they're now moving on to compete at the state competition next month. Decatur High School’s inaugural gymnastics team always competed and placed first with their performance! (City Schools of Decatur via Facebook)
• The Atlanta Journal-Constitution highlighted the journey of Avondale Estates Farmers Market. The market creates a friendly community-based atmosphere, promotes businesses, and has an array of fresh foods. (Avondale Estates Farmer's Market via Facebook)
• Decatur's Farm to School’s Dine Out event is coming soon. You can mark your calendars for March 15 for this event. There are many participating restaurants to choose from. Those interested can head on over to the website for more details. (City Schools of Decatur via Facebook)"

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That's it for today. I'll see you around!

— 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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