🌱 Juneteenth Celebrations + Guided Tours Of The Cosmos + STEM Grants

Hi, everyone. It's me, Cherryl Young/ MamaNyeMatters, your host of the Decatur-Avondale Estates Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in our community. Including news on:

• Juneteenth Celebration at Centennial Olympic Park.
• Guided tours of the cosmos at Fernbank Science Center.
• MARTA beginning work on another one of its transit lines.

But first, today's weather: Warmer with plenty of sun. High: 87 Low: 68.

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

1. The Avondale Estates City Commission decided it will hold a public hearing on June 28. The decision was made during the city's regular meeting, which was held on June 14. A variance request was made, however, there were no formal actions taken at the time of the meeting. (Decaturish.com)
2. MARTA began the official work on the Summerhill bus rapid transit line. This project will produce quicker and less expensive ways to access transportation via MARTA. Lindbergh rail station and Decatur are included in this project. (11Alive.com WXIA)
3. Juneteenth, now a national holiday, is Monday, June 19. The festivities for the national holiday have already begun in some areas and here in Georgia, locals can join in the celebration, which commemorates the day in 1865 when slavery officially ended in the United States. Centennial Olympic Park, 265 Park Ave., will host the Juneteenth Atlanta Parade and Music Festival. There will be live- cultural music, beautiful hand-made merchandise, fun activities, and much more. (patch.com)
4. Although air quality isn't at its best, there is still hope for locals who are interested in stargazing and guided tours of the cosmos. Fernbank Science Center, which is near Decatur, offers free public observations. These are available on Thursday and Friday evenings from 9-10 p.m., depending upon the weather. For more information, you may call 678-874-7102 between 8:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. (Axios)
5. Agnes Scott College, one of Georgia's all-women colleges, recently received a lengthy grant from NASA. The grant in its totality is nearly $750,000. The purpose of the grant is to promote women's pursuit of careers in STEM. The targeted careers are careers with a focus on science, math, and technology. (https://patch.com/)

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Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

Friday, June 16

• Webinar — 50 Tools to Make You Work Smarter, Not Harder (10:00 AM)
• Jewelry with Gin — Decatur Library (10:00 AM)
• Crochet Your Way — Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library (1:00 PM)
• Friday Movies — DeKalb County Public Library (1:30 PM)
• Last Call: Small Changes Fine Arts Exhibition Reception (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• During the past two years, the Junior League of Dekalb County members have served more than 1,300 hours and raised more than $20,000 for programming aimed at empowering our communities. To join the mission, you may click on the link. (Junior League of DeKalb County, Inc. via Facebook)
• Reports have shown that burning coal causes air pollution which is harmful to the earth and to every living organism on earth. But did you know that the ashes from the coal may be harmful too? Learn more by visiting the GIPL Facebook page. (Georgia Interfaith Power & Light via Facebook)
• The Waste & Recycling Holiday Schedule for Monday, June 19 will be changed to Tuesday, June 20. in observance of Emancipation Day. (City of Decatur GA- Government via Facebook)

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• Sketchworks Comedy's Sketchy Solstice (June 16)
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• Out of this World! 30th Anniversary Concert (June 17)
• DeKalb Symphony Orchestra (DSO) Presents "A Night at the Movies" (June 20)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new 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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