🌱Leaking Roof At Decatur's Laurel Ridge Elementary + Tree Of Love

Hi there everyone! Cherryl Young/ MamaNyeMatters here with your fresh copy of the Decatur-Avondale Estates Daily, filled with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Including updates on:

• Laurel Ridge Elementary School's deteriorating school building gains the attention of DeKalb County School officials
• DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson’s 24th Annual Tree of Love gave gifts to more than 700 children
• Fall festival has surpassed its fundraising goal by more than $2,000

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy with a few showers. High: 41 Low: 36.

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

1. Laurel Ridge Elementary School's leaky roof and lead paint issues have gained the attention of DeKalb County School officials. After several parents voiced their concerns about the deteriorating school building, Interim Superintendent Dr. Vasanne Tinsley, Regional Superintendent Trenton Arnold, and COO Eric Hofstetter visited the school to inquire more about the issues. (Decaturish.com)
2. Unsatisfied with the disciplinary actions their teacher received after he repeatedly said a racial slur in class, Decatur High School students staged a walkout. A dozen students walked out of the school in protest on Dec. 16 demanding more severe action to be taken against the teacher. (Decaturish.com)
3. The DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson’s 24th Annual Tree of Love gave gifts to more than 700 children this past Saturday. This was a drive-thru event at the Porter Sanford Performing Arts Center in Decatur. People in the community donate to families and young people to fulfill their Christmas wishes. (On Common Ground News)
4. Decaturish.com fall festival has surpassed their fundraising goal by nearly $2,000, as of yesterday. The fundraiser will come to an end today. If you are interested in making a contribution you may click here. (Decaturish.com)

Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

• Baby and Toddler Storytime — DeKalb County Public Library (9:00 AM)
• Candy Scavenger Hunt — DeKalb County Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Heritage Celebration: 3D Selfie Collage (10:00 AM)
• Family Movie - "Frozen" — DeKalb County Public Library (1:00 PM)
• Punch and Paint — Scott Candler Library (1:00 PM)
• Winter Family Movies — DeKalb County Public Library (2:00 PM)
• P.A.C.T. Book Club — Scott Candler Library (4:00 PM)
• DHS Wrestling v. Pace/Douglass — Decatur High School (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Avondale Estates City Government will be closed Dec. 23 and Dec. 26 in observances of Christmas. ( https://www.avondaleestates.or...)
• On Dec. 21 Screen on the Green "Elf" movie will be showing on the big screen at 64 N. Avondale Estates Town Green at 6 p.m. Banjo Coffee will be offering holiday drinks for children and adults. There will be some on-street free parking throughout downtown and other sites. (https://decaturish.com/2022/12...)
• The Winnona Park PTA is asking to see photos of the school's events and art projects. Submissions can be sent to winnonayearbook@gmail.com. (Winnona Park PTA via Facebook)
• You are the Pot of Gold at the End of the Rainbow is on sale now and you can purchase your copy at (https://www.mamanyematters.com...)

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— 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 @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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