🌱 Food Insecurities In South DeKalb​ + Major Break In Murder Case

Hi everyone, I hope all is sensational this Sunday! I'm back with your new copy of the Decatur-Avondale Estates Patch newsletter. Here's all the community news you need to know right now, including...

• Food insecurity continues to be an issue in South DeKalb.
• CSD urging the senate to pass the homestead bill.
• A major break in a Decatur murder case from 2022.

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Rain and a thunderstorm. High: 71 Low: 60.

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

1. CSD is urging the senate to pass the homestead bill. If officials pass the bill it will be on the ballot in November. The bill has yet to be placed on the local calendar however, Decatur Mayor Patti Garrett said there is “tremendous support.” The last day of the session is on March 29. (Decaturish.com )
2. Food insecurity continues to be an issue in South DeKalb and county-wide. In 2021, Urban Land Institute Atlanta and Decide DeKalb conducted a study that tracked food deserts in southeast DeKalb County. The agencies developed recommendations for improved access to quality food and a list of potential grocery store locations that would help ease food access. One location would be only (half a mile south of the Walmart where McNair shops). ( https://decaturish.com/2023/03...)
3. There has been a major break in a Decatur murder case from 2022. 19- year-old, Chris L. Jackson, of Atlanta, is now in police custody. He was arrested on Fairburn Road in Atlanta. According to reports by DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, Jackson made an attempt to flee the scene but was apprehended by a K9 officer. After his arrest, he was transported to a local hospital where he received treatment for injuries that occurred as he was attempting to escape. (The Georgia Sun)

Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

• Book Sale- All day (https://www.mamanyematters.com...)
• Billy Stonecipher - singer, songwriter- (8:00  p.m.– 9:30 p.m.)
• “Music of Morricone” themed concert - (6:00 p.m.– 7:00  p.m.)

From my notebook:

• A huge "thank you "went out to everyone who got the fields ready for the game yesterday! It was rough but everyone came together and pulled together and got things rolling. (Druid Hills Youth Sports via Facebook)
• Over the years, the size of Avondale Market and its presence have grown significantly and the personal charm of the market, vendors, and customer experience still captures the soul of the market. (Avondale Estates Farmer's Market via Facebook)
• Hello to the Eagles! This is a friendly reminder to all who are interested in celebrating Culture Night at Glennwood today from 3:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m.! See the flyer for more details. (Glennwood PTA via Facebook)

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