🌱 Electronics Recycling Event + Decatur's Court Amnesty Program

Hi there, everyone! It's me, Cherryl Young/ MamaNyeMatters, your host of the Patch newsletter. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening in town today, including:

• The 2023 amnesty program.
• The Superior Court of the Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit.
• Virtual public master planning meeting.

But first, today's weather: An afternoon thunderstorm. High: 70 Low: 54.

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

1. The 2023 amnesty program held by The Decatur Municipal Court will be held from April 15 to June 30, according to a press release. Through this program, amnesty is offered to individuals to resolve past-due traffic citations and qualified bench warrants that are still active. The founders of the program hope to restore the status of drivers on the road. Those with outstanding violations have the opportunity to visit the Decatur Municipal Court between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday for more details and address their issues related to this matter. (Decaturish.com)
2. Brian Lake has been appointed to the Superior Court of the Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit. The position was appointed by Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp. Lake is filling the vacancy left by the resignation of the Hon. Mark Anthony Scott. Lake has worked in the federal and state courts at the trial and appeals levels. Prior to entering private practice, he was a judicial law clerk to the Hon. William T. Moore, Jr. of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia. (Press Release Desk)
3. The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Affairs is scheduled to hold a virtual public master planning meeting on Tuesday, April 18, at 6 p.m. The community is invited to offer guidance and opinions and support these efforts. You may Click here to join the meeting and use Meeting ID: 274 509 712 580 and passcode: yt5ShA. For more information, contact LaShanda Davis, Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs public relations specialist, at lsdavis@dekalbcountyga.gov. (Press Release Desk)
4. With thousands of dogs, cats, and other animals across Georgia without a home, shelters like Paws Atlanta are reaching out to remind people of just how much joy having and caring for a pet can be. If you're seeking a lovable addition to your family, you may want to consider stopping by your local animal shelter. Your next furry lovable new family member may await you! (Decatur-Avondale Estates Patch)
5. An electronics recycling event for residents of Avondale Estates is scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon at the Town Green, 64 N. Avondale Road on Earth Day, April 22. Avondale ACTion, the Avon Garden Club, and the city itself are all working with a variety of organizations to celebrate and make a difference. The event is sponsored by the city and eWaste ePlanet. (Decaturish.com)

Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

• Spring Art Show — DeKalb School of the Arts (6:00 PM)
• V Boys' Lax v. GAC — Decatur High School (7:00 PM)
• DHS Spring Play: "Clue" — Decatur High School (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Last year’s No Ordinary Joe raised awareness and funds for DEF’s behavioral health fund entitled Joe’s Fund. Exploring Music Club members are scheduled to perform original and cover songs at @wallerscoffeeshop on Thursday, May 4 starting at 7 p.m. (The Decatur Education Foundation via Facebook)
• The collective vision crafted for Downtown Decatur is wrapping up. The community’s concepts and ideas that may shape the next 10 years of downtown growth may be heard at the third and final community meeting for the Decatur Town Center Plan 2.0. This community meeting will take place on Thursday, April 27 at the Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St. between 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. You may visit the website at www.decaturtowncenterplan.com to learn more and to RSVP for the event. (City of Decatur GA- Government via Facebook)
• The Decatur Women's Wellness is meeting on April 18 from 7 p.m. -8:30 p.m. at Oakhurst Recreational Center. Those interested may have the opportunity to attend an engaging discussion. (Decatur Active Living via Facebook)
• Would you like to get more involved with Glennwood? You can do so by joining the PTA board or helping the PTA in other ways. The current PTA is accepting nominations for the board and has some vacant spots for the 2023-2024 school year. (Glennwood PTA via Facebook)
• The kindergarten grade level is hosting a "spring" themed brunch table for its staff in April. The Glennwood PTA is collecting funds for a fresh brunch of bagels, coffee, juice, fruit, and mini donuts. To donate funds to the PTA's PayPal (treasurer@glennwoodpta.org) (please mark your donation as for the "Staff Appreciation April Snack Table") or sign up to bring something at https://m.signupgenius.com/…. (Glennwood PTA via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with a new update.

— 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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