🌱 Gov. Kemp's $225 Million Grants +New Physician Assistant Program ​

Hi, everyone. Blissful taco-Tuesday! Are any vegetarian or pescatarian tacos being cooked this Tuesday? Well, I'm back with your fresh copy of the Decatur-Avondale Estates Patch newsletter. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening in town. Today's briefing includes updates on...

• Gov. Brian Kemp announcing grant awards for 142 projects.
• Thompson Mill water main replacement project soon to begin.
• The new physician assistant program.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 88 Low: 68.

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

1. A new physician assistant program is in the development process at Agnes Scott College. The program is scheduled to begin in 2025, once accreditation is finalized. LeAnne Martinelli will lead the program, which hopes to fulfill the need for professionals within the healthcare field. (11Alive.com WXIA)
2. Thompson Mill water main replacement project will begin on Monday, June 12. The county hopes this project will improve the watershed system. 10,760 linear feet of aging pipelines will be replaced. Repairs are projected to be completed within six months, approximately.
   A Zoom meeting will take place this evening at 6:30 p.m. Those interested in tuning in can click here. (Decaturish.com )
3. Gov. Brian Kemp announced the grant awards for 142 projects. The grants will go towards improving neighborhood parks, recreation facilities, walkways, and the ability to access healthy food, regardless of the neighborhood. The grant awards are estimated at $225 million. DeKalb County, Avondale Estates, Decatur, and residents, will benefit from these awards. (Decaturish.com )
4. Dele Lowman-Smith is stepping down as board chair. Lowman-Smith served two consecutive years in this role. The DeKalb County Democratic Committee made the announcement on June 2. According to the announcement Lowman-Smith decided to pursue other possibilities. (Champion)
5. Decatur will give way for food carts, thanks to the new mobile food vendor program. The was a similar program in 2019 in which certain businesses that were deemed as competition to restaurants already in operation. (Planetizen)

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Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

Tuesday, June 6

• John Topping Book Launch! (7:00 AM)
• All Together Now Scavenger Hunt - Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library (12:00 AM)
• All Together Now Scavenger Hunt - Decatur Library (12:00 AM)
• Webinar - StartSmart DeKalb (8-class series) (6:00 PM)
• Julia Franks launches The Say So - Decatur Library (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Congratulations to the DHYS 6U Red Devils. They were the silver bracket Finalists at Training Legends 42 Classic. Great way to finish off the season! (Druid Hills Youth Sports via Facebook)
• The folks at Wellroot Family Services are watering their roots. Everyone is excited to see growth within the team. The public was welcome to give positive, warm well-wishes on the Wellroots Facebook page. You can head over to their page and leave an inspiring welcome if you'd like to. (Wellroot Family Services via Facebook)
• McCain Library is hoping that its campus community is utilizing the McCain Library's electronic subscriptions. The are two, NYT and the WSJ. Gaining access is quick and easy. Check out the website for more information. (McCain Library, Agnes Scott College via Facebook)

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Featured events:

• Come Hear the Clarinet Trio - Free Musicale from DeKalb Symphony Orchestra, Inc. (June 7)
• 38th Annual Virginia-Highland Summerfest (June 10)
• Out of this World! 30th Anniversary Concert (June 17)
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Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with another update.

— Cherryl Young/ MamaNyeMatters

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