🌱 Dine With Dad + Decatur Woman Defends Herself During Home Invasion

Hi everyone. It's me, Cherryl Young/ MamaNyeMatters, your host of the Patch newsletter. Let's get this Tuesday started off right, with a quick guide to everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Today you'll learn about:

• T-Mobile and Patch.com teaming up to honor local dad.
• A Decatur woman defends herself during a home invasion.
• Police asking for the public's help in case of a 72 yr. old man missing, with dementia.

But first, today's weather:

An afternoon thunderstorm. High: 79 Low: 66.

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

1. A Decatur woman was forced to use self-defense when a man broke into her home on Flat Shoals Rd. According to a report, the woman knows the male suspect. He has been charged with six counts of home invasion. DeKalb County Police have yet to release any further details regarding the incident. (Decatur-Avondale Estates Patch)
2. The DeKalb County Police issued an emergency missing alert for 72-year-old, Ronnie Mack, who has been diagnosed with dementia. Mack was last seen on Sunday at approximately 3 a.m., in the area of Wingfoot Place. According to county police Mack walks with a limp, has brown eyes, and black hair, weighs around 135 pounds, and is 5 ft, 7 inches. If anyone has information regarding this case, police are asking that you call 770-724-7710 as soon as possible. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
3. The Iberain Pig Decatur is serving up a Dine with Dad menu for Father's Day. On the menu are their smoked duck wings served with a variety of sides and other meats. The address is 121 Sycamore St. in Decatur. The phone is (404) 371-8800. Attendees can reserve their seats by clicking here. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
4. With Father's Day soon approaching, we at Patch.com, have partnered with T-Mobile to celebrate and honor fathers for the hard work they pour into the lives of their children and community. If you know a father who deserves recognition you may submit your nomination by clicking here Nominate him here by June 15. (Decatur-Avondale Estates Patch)

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Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

Tuesday, June 13

• BLS (Basic Life Support) Course - Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library (10:00 AM)
• Governmental Affairs Committee Meeting (10:00 AM)
• Line Dancing - Decatur Library (1:00 PM)
• Little Medical School - DeKalb County Public Library (2:00 PM)
• STEM Friendship Bracelets - Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library (2:30 PM)

In partnership with T-Mobile:

Do you know a Decatur-Avondale Estates dad whose texts make you smile? This Father’s Day, celebrate him with a shoutout on Patch. Just fill out this simple form and we’ll do the rest!

From my notebook:

• This year is an exciting year for Georgia Interfaith Power & Light as they team up with the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF). The two have come together for the "Summer of Action" program. The program aims to have the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) benefits properly allocated to the hardworking people of Georgia. (Georgia Interfaith Power & Light via Facebook)
• Anyone looking for a tale to be told to their little ones can head over to Tots and Tales - Ages 2 to 5 years. The reading is taking place at 10 a.m. and the location is the Decatur Library. (https://events.dekalblibrary.o...)
• Fresh on Dek, DeKalb Mobile Farmers Market will be out from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. at the County Line-Ellenwood Library today. Fresh veggies and the chance to earn a $10 coupon for attending a class.( https://events.dekalblibrary.o...)

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

— 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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