🌱 The Late Rep. John Lewis Statue Soon To Come + GA Unemployment

Hi neighbors. It's me, Cherryl Young/ MamaNyeMatters, your host of the Decatur-Avondale Estates Daily — back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town. Including news about...

• The John Lewis Commemorative Task Force selected Basil Watson to create the 16 ft. tall statue in honor of the late Rep. John Lewis
• Employ Georgia posted 66, 217 job openings on their website and unemployment rates are down.
• The case involving Quanisha Ball, a young woman who died at the intersection of Scott Boulevard at Blackmon Drive in November, is still open and under investigation.

But first, today's weather:

Couple of thunderstorms. High: 62 Low: 48.

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

1. According to Mark Butler, the Georgia Labor Commissioner, unemployment rates are down in all of Georgia's regional commissions. Employ Georgia posted 66, 217 job openings on their website. So there are still positions to be filled. So you can tell a friend and a friend of a friend to head on over to Employ GA if they're looking for work, my friend! (All On Georgia)
2. It's been a little more than two years since the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners decided to remove the Confederate obelisk and replace it with the late Rep. John Lewis. The John Lewis Commemorative Task Force selected Basil Watson, an Atlanta artist to create the statue that is to honor the late Rep. John Lewis. It's been said that it will take approximately 18 months to complete the 16-feet- tall statue which will be displayed in Decatur Square and will depict Lewis with his hands over his heart which he used to express his love towards others. (Decaturish.com )
3. A member of the DeKalb Traffic Specialist Unit has advised that the case involving Quanisha Ball, a young woman who died at the intersection of Scott Boulevard at Blackmon Drive in November, is still open and under investigation. The 31-year-old was crossing the intersection to catch the shuttle to her job at the Winship Cancer Institute was she was struck by a Dodge Challenger. Medical Examiner has ruled the death as an “accident.” Though it is not clear if the driver will be charged with a crime in the future. (Decaturish.com )

Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

• Take & Make Salt Snowflake Kit - DeKalb County Public Library (12:00 AM)
• Storytime with MamaNye Matters (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Wellroot Family Services is finishing 2022 with the 12 days of Christmas story day... (Wellroot Family Services via Facebook)
• Georgia Interfaith Power & Light is giving thanks to all who help them thrive! (Georgia Interfaith Power & Light via Facebook)
• The Decatur Education Foundation believes that every student in Decatur should have what they need to learn and thrive. From equipment for classrooms to summer camp and help for students with special needs. (The Decatur Education Foundation via Facebook)
• NAASC Decatur Chapter has a SAVE THE DATE. For its first meeting of 2023 on January 14, at 10:30 am. Those who are interested must RSVP (NAASC Decatur Chapter via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! I'll see you soon.

— 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 with special needs. I studied Community Development @ Roger Williams University in Rhode Island. My Purpose: 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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