🌱Injured At Emory Hillandale And Taken To Grady + Bishop Robin Dease

Greetings, everyone! Cherryl Young/ MamaNyeMatters here once again with your fresh copy of the Decatur-Avondale Estates Daily. Keep reading to find out what's going on this wonderful Wednesday, including updates on...

• The first African American woman to become bishop to the United Methodists in North Georgia
• Chick-fil-A property owner was granted a modification of the Special Land Use Permit
• Two people were injured at Emory Hillandale Hospital in DeKalb

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

1. Robin Dease, the first African American woman to become a bishop to the United Methodists in North Georgia took office on Sunday. The ceremony was bought to life with music, prayer, and scripture. The location was at Oak Grove United Methodist Church in Decatur. The bishop will preside over 320,000 members and 700 churches. (https://www.timesfreepress.com...)
2. A Chick-fil-A within DeKalb County has been approved to move forward with modifications that will give them access to build on property they don't own. Though there was much public debate, the Chick-fil-A property owner was granted a modification of the Special Land Use Permit for the Chik-fil-A at 4435 Hugh Howell Road and 2239 Dillard St. This was needed because the property that the owner wants to build on isn't owned by the restaurant. With the modifications now approved, the installation of a drive-thru at this particular location will be built. (Decaturish.com)
3. DeKalb County will host its 39th-year annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. The program is titled, "Cultivating a Beloved Community." DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond noted that this marks the 39th consecutive year DeKalb has honored the late civil rights leader in such a way, making it "the longest-running county-sponsored program" to honor Dr. King, his life, and his legacy. The celebration will be held on this Friday, Jan. 13 at 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. JFly of How Big Is Your Dream will perform. In honor of their commitment to their devotion to positive change and the betterment of the community, Thomas L. Coleman, from the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice, and Santiago Marquez, CEO of the Latin American Association, will be honored with the Nathaniel Mosby Humanitarian Award. (On Common Ground News)
4. Two people were injured at Emory Hillandale Hospital in DeKalb and taken to Grady Memorial Hospital on Monday when a car crashed into the ER at DeKalb County Hospital. One of the people who were injured was an employee at the hospital and the other was the driver of the car. The last report was that they were both in critical condition. (WSB Atlanta)

Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

• Musical Mother Goose — DeKalb County Public Library (9:30 AM)
• Books and Babies Storytime — Decatur Library (10:00 AM)
• Sensory Play — DeKalb County Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Morning Meditation — DeKalb County Public Library (11:00 AM)
• Cozy Winter Crafts — Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library (3:30 PM)
• Kids Yoga — DeKalb County Public Library (4:30 PM)
• Dungeons & Dragons — Decatur Library (4:30 PM)
• Beautiful Oops: Art Club — DeKalb County Public Library (5:30 PM)
• DHS Wrestling @ Maynard Jackson HS — Decatur High School (5:30 PM)
• JV BASKETBALL @ CROSS KEYS — Decatur High School (5:30 PM)
• Junior Information Meeting — Decatur High School (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Doggie Harmony Rescue has announced that little Wishbone finally found his home! A huge thank you went out to the Eleventh Hour Rescue for the hard work it put forth. (Doggie Harmony Rescue via Facebook)
• Wellroot Family Services is excited about the Dawgs, Woof! Woof! As they wished them good luck for the National Championship game. (Wellroot Family Services via Facebook)
• The Decatur Education Foundation will be going through some changes. The executive director is scheduled to step down in June. (The Decatur Education Foundation via Facebook)
• The Decatur Education Foundation sent a congratulations to The Truth and Lending Team on its milestone. (The Decatur Education Foundation via Facebook)
• Decatur Active Living is hosting an event tomorrow evening at 7 p.m.! RSVP to Jada.Jordan@decaturga.com, walk-ins welcome as well! (Decatur Active Living via Facebook)

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— 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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