🌱 Father In Search For A New Home + First DeKalb Inmate Death Of 2023

Hi, everyone! Welcome to your midweek Wednesday edition of the Decatur-Avondale Estates Patch newsletter. Cherryl Young/ MamaNyeMatters here thanking you, yes you, for keeping it patchy and peachy. Keep reading to find out all the most important things happening in the community, including updates on...

• The City Schools of Decatur's new principal.
• A dedicated father in search for a new home for his family.
• The first death recorded this year within the DeKalb County jail.

But first, today's weather: An afternoon thundershower. High: 81 Low: 66.

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

1. Paris Onyeokoro recently graduated from Georgia State University Perimeter College's in Decatur. Onyeokoro studied within the health sciences program. She has applied to GSU's nursing program and is waiting to hear back from them. Becoming a nurse is dear to her, after taking care of her mom who suffered from colon cancer. Onyeokoro hopes she can not only bring healing to others but also be an example to her family. (11Alive.com WXIA)
2. Enil Guillen, 20, was pronounced deceased at the DeKalb County jail on May 29. This is the first death recorded this year within the DeKalb County jail. According to reports Guillen's death has been ruled as a suicide. He was in DeKalb County jail since May 11. (Decaturish.com)
3. On May 30 the City Schools of Decatur made an announcement pertaining to the new principal of Decatur High School. For the upcoming school year of 2023-2024, Duane Sprull will lead DHS as principal. Currently, he is the Decatur Career Academy director for CSD. Prior to working at CSD, Sprull taught at the DeKalb County School District. (Decaturish.com)
4. A father living in the Decatur area is now looking for a new home for himself and his family after bullets were fired through his children's bedroom as they slept Saturday evening. The father, Deon Green, said he and his family have only been living in the home for approximately one month. He works two jobs and just wants to provide a safe space for his children. During his report, he stated that there is a need for more policing and security. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
5. With summer now in full effect, it is important that all children have a fun and safe space to enjoy. Chuck E. Cheese has a program that opens early to accommodate families who would benefit from such a program. To find out more about what Chuck E. Cheese has to offer, you can check out their website at chuckecheese.com/sensory-sensitive Sundays/. (https://patch.com/georgia/deca...)

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Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

• Toddler Storytime — DeKalb County Public Library (10:30 AM)
• UGA Athletic Exhibit — DeKalb County Public Library (11:00 AM)
• Senior Cinema Series — DeKalb County Public Library (1:00 PM)
• Early Bird Book Club — Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library (3:30 PM)
• Book Discussion — Decatur Library (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Congratulations to the DHYS 8U Red Devils on their win! The final score was 4-0 in their Training Legends Memorial Day Bash game. (Druid Hills Youth Sports via Facebook)
• Though so much has been accomplished, there is still more to be done when it comes to protecting the Wild Heart of Georgia. Executive Director Codi Norred visited the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge in order to compile more footage for an upcoming documentary on the swamp with Tailfin Marketing. If you would like to support this mission, you click on the link for more information: https://protectgeorgia.org! (Georgia Interfaith Power & Light via Facebook)
• City Schools of Decatur and The Decatur Education Foundation have joined together for their Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) series. There is a two-day training session scheduled for July and October of this year, and others next year as well. If interested in the training, you may sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gCGPPMdb. (The Decatur Education Foundation via Facebook)

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That's it for today! See you all tomorrow for another 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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