🌱'Killer Corners,' Intersection Issues + Pursuing Jamaican Passports

Hello all. It's me, Cherryl Young/ MamaNyeMatters, your host of the Decatur-Avondale Estates Patch newsletter. Let's get this day started off right, with a quick dive into everything you need to know about what's happening around town. Today you'll find news about...

• The city of Decatur addressing issues concerning the so-called "Killer Corners"
• The Exchange Park Recreation Center will host an event to help Jamaican citizens process their passports
• Football recruits, who will be the next big thing?

But first, today's weather:

A couple of afternoon showers. High: 66 Low: 52.

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

1. High school and college coaches united at Decatur High School in efforts for seeking out the next "big thing." The recruiting expo is sponsored by the Alabama Football Coaches Association. The deadline for the national signing of the recruits is Dec. 21. (Yahoo News)
2. The city of Decatur hired the infrastructure consulting firm AECOM to assist in addressing the issues surrounding the infamous "killer corners," a nickname given to the intersection of North Decatur Road and Superior Avenue. Based on traffic and crash data collected, there have been more than 35 accidents reported at this location. (Decaturish.com)
3. Jamaican citizens interested in applying for and renewing their passports and applications may apply for such on Dec. 16 at the Exchange Park Recreation Center, 2772 Columbia Drive in Decatur. Applicants must have and submit proof of citizenship and identification. Information for registration is at 404-777-9593. (Jamaicans.com)
4. "BOUNDLESS," a brand-new art exhibit now open at the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA) features art from Jamele Wright, Sr., from Decatur. Wright is one of six artists from the United States to be featured at (MMFA). The exhibit will be on display until Feb. 26, 2023. (Selma Sun)

Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

• Webinar — Develop an Import / Export Business (9:30 AM)
• Take & Make Winter Holiday Card — DeKalb County Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Friday Movies — DeKalb County Public Library (1:30 PM)
• Chair/Mat Yoga with Mariam Gilmer — DeKalb County Public Library (3:00 PM)
• Varsity Basketball @ TUCKER — Decatur High School (6:00 PM)
• Fall Musical — Decatur High School (7:00 PM)
• Nutcracker in a Nutshell — DeKalb School of the Arts (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Dogs in need of a home from Dec. 17-20 and Dec. 11-Jan. 6. Paid home boarding is considered. Contact information @ jamie@doggieharmony.org (Doggie Harmony Rescue via Facebook)
• Wesley Chapel Library in Decatur will have a photographer on hand to take family photos that can be used as holiday cards. Registration is required. Contact information at 404-508-7190, ext. 2257. https://dekalblibrary.org/loca...
• Ada Ari, children's book author and storyteller will host story time @ Wesley Chapel Library on Dec. 10, at 1 p.m. Registration is required. Contact information at 404-508-7190 ext. 2257.
• Create your very own crochet at Hairston Crossing Library located at 4911 Redan Road in Stone Mountain, not too far from Decatur. Registration is required. Contact information at 404-508-7170. https://dekalblibrary.org/loca...
• Children's book, "You are the Pot of Gold at the End of the Rainbow," is now on sale. Sponsorship is available for those interested in sponsoring a school to receive donated books. Contact information is 470-596-2854 or https://www.mamanyematters.com...

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• Annual Sounds of Christmas Sing-Along Concert (December 11)
• Taxes in Retirement Seminar at Emory Continuing Education (December 13)
• Food Giveaway (December 17)
• Jazz at the Ballroom Presents "HOLIDAY IN" (December 17)
• Grown N' Sexy House Party (December 17)
• Holidays on Stage and Screen (December 17)
• 2022 Holiday Basketball Camp (December 30)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with your next update!

— Cherryl Young/ MamaNyeMatters

About me: Cherryl Young DBA MamaNyeMatters. I was born in Providence Rhode Island and moved to Georgia 5 years ago where I wrote my first children's book, "You Are the Pot of Gold at the End of the Rainbow." I studied Community Development at Roger Williams University. 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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