🌱 Homes For 140 Dogs By The End Of The Weekend + 5,000 Boxes Of Food

Hi, everyone! It's me, Cherryl Young/ MamaNyeMatters, your host of the Decatur-Avondale Estates Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Today's issue includes updates on:

• Photographer Dean Hesse named a finalist in the Atlanta Press Club Awards.
• The Decatur Waterworks trails.
• Flash flood warning.

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Now, today's weather: Humid with a t-storm or two. High: 75 Low: 62.

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

1. DeKalb County government and local church organizations have come together to distribute 5,000 boxes of fruits, vegetables, eggs, chicken, and other foods and beverages. Ninety-nine percent of the food is grown in Georgia. The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 24 at 9 a.m. at Shy Temple CME Church, 2030 Wesley Chapel Road, and the Big Miller Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 3800 Big Miller Grove Way, both in Decatur. For additional sites in other communities, you may click the link. (On Common Ground News)
2. The Decatur Waterworks has been a historic site since 2006. Two years later, construction on the trail began. The funding for the trail has come from the PATH Foundation and has now reached its completion. There are accessible trails and bridges that connect to various sites to be seen and explored, at the public's discretion. (Atlas Obscura)
3. Dean Hesse, a photographer for Decaturish, which covers much of Decatur, has been named a finalist in the Atlanta Press Club Awards. This is Hesse's second year to be honored by the Atlanta Press Club. Some of his work includes a photo essay about Shermantown, which covers the historic African American neighborhood that is located in downtown Stone Mountain. (Decaturish.com)
4. A flash flood warning, which was issued for Decatur, Gwinnett County, and other areas has been canceled. The watch is still in effect in surrounding communities until Friday. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
5. The DeKalb County animal shelter is on a mission to find forever homes for 140 dogs. The clock is ticking for those who are interested in adding to their family. The shelter is hoping to find families for the 140 dogs by the end of this weekend, according to a LifeLine Animal Project operator employee. (Decaturish.com)

Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

Thursday, June 22

• LEGO Day — DeKalb County Public Library (All Day)
• Webinar — StartSmart DeKalb (8-class series) (6:00 PM)
• Natalie Keng "The Sauce Maven" Cooking Demo Event (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Folks at Wellroot Family Services hosted an Ice Cream Social for their staff to welcome on the first day of summer. Even the rain didn't stop the scoops! (Wellroot Family Services via Facebook)
• To honor the first day of summer 2023, Georgia Interfaith Power & Light are asking the public to head on over to and show support for their missions, gipl.org/actnow. (Georgia Interfaith Power & Light via Facebook)
• Dine-out Wednesday took place yesterday from 4-7 p.m. A portion of that evening’s proceeds was donated to the Legacy in Decatur. (City of Decatur GA- Government via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next update!

— 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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