🌱 Justice Clarence Thomas Statue + ReLeaf DeKalb Tree Planting

Hi, friends. Cherryl Young/ MamaNyeMatters here with your fresh copy of the Decatur-Avondale Estates Patch newsletter, filled with everything you need to know about what's happening in town, including a quick shout-out to one of our awesome local sponsors, Rhea Lana's Decatur. It's great to have you here with us! In today's issue of the newsletter, we have these stories and more:

• U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas statue
• Avondale Estates Post Office parking lot car accident
• ReLeaf DeKalb continuing with its tree planting initiative

But first, today's weather: Cloudy with a shower or two. High: 67 Low: 55.

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

1. ReLeaf DeKalb announced it will continue with its tree planting initiative. Since its partnership with DeKalb County and Trees Atlanta, 214 trees have been planted since its launch in 2023. Another meetup will take place next on 611 Memorial Drive in Stone Mountain, not too far from Decatur. The event will be held from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. on March 11. (Press Release Desk)
2. Funded by private donations and approved by the state Senate, the statue of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas will stand at the state Capitol. Democrats have criticized the bill saying that Thomas is a controversial figure. Sen. Ben Watson, who represents the part of Savannah that Thomas is from, reported that the Supreme Court Justice deserves to be honored and recognized on the grounds of the Capitol. (Online Athens)
3. Rep. Dale Washburn plans to introduce legislation that would limit the control local governments have on regulating housing designs, according to the Georgia Recorder. The bill would change the state building code, minimizing the sizes of lots and square footage requirements. City officials in Decatur - Avondale Estates, and Clarkston, are in opposition to the bill. (https://decaturish.com/2023/02...)
4. A driver whose vehicle hit a pedestrian, crashed into a handrail and flagpole, while entering Avondale Estates Post Office parking lot was let go without any charges. Police stated that due to the accident taking place on private property no charges were filed at the time. According to a spokesperson, the pedestrian complained about leg, hip, and back pain. DeKalb EMS later transported to the victim to the hospital. (Decaturish.com)

Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

• Black History Month Trivia — DeKalb County Public Library (All Day)
• Virtual English as a Second Language (ESL) (9:00 AM)
• Musical Mother Goose — DeKalb County Public Library (9:30 AM)
• Books and Babies Storytime — Decatur Library (10:00 AM)
• Introduction to Proposal Writing — Decatur Library (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The City of Avondale Estates is celebrating its 39th year as a Tree City USA. A native water hickory (Carya aquatica) will be planted at Willis Park at 2 p.m. The event is open to the public and will take on President's Day, Monday, Feb. 20. (https://www.avondaleestates.or...)
• The Avondale Estates Neighborhood Watch Program is an important tool neighbors can use to help reduce crime. For more information about the AENW or to join you may contact Neighborhood Watch Liaison Sherri Dickens at avondalenw@gmail.com. (https://www.avondaleestates.or...)
• Jersey Mike’s Subs is a national sandwich chain and it's scheduled to open in Decatur at 187 N. Arcadia Ave. today. "The grand opening will begin with a fundraiser through Sunday, Feb. 19 to support the National Black MBA Association Atlanta Chapter and the 100 Black Men of Atlanta." (https://decaturish.com/2023/02...)

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That's it for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with another update.

— 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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