🌱 Malcolm-Jamal Warner​ At Rainbow Park Amphitheater + Road Race

How's it going, friends? Cherryl Young/ MamaNyeMatters, your host of the Decatur-Avondale Estates Patch newsletter, is back with another batch of Patch! Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town, including updates on...

• Malcolm-Jamal Warner featured in today's summer concert series.
• The Peachtree Road Race.
• Police investigating shooting on Wesley Chapel Drive.

But first, today's weather: Mostly sunny. High: 91 Low: 66.

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

1. The Peachtree Road Race will take place on Tuesday, July 4. The starting time is 7 a.m. Time accommodations have been made for people using wheelchairs, which is 6: 25 a.m. Those attending are encouraged to use MARTA and public restrooms will be open in Decatur and other areas from 6 a.m.- 10 p.m. (On Common Ground News)
2. Malcolm-Jamal Warner will be featured in the free summer concert presented by Commissioner Larry Johnson. The event takes place June 29, at the Rainbow Park Amphitheater, at 3181 Rainbow Drive in Decatur. Fifty years of hip-hop through jazz will be celebrated during the event. (EventBrite, OCGNews)
3. Police are investigating a shooting that took place on Monday evening. The shooting occurred on Wesley Chapel Road in Decatur. One person has been pronounced deceased and two others have been taken to the hospital. Information on their condition hasn't been released to the public. (FOX 5 Atlanta)

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Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

Wednesday, June 28

• Business at Breakfast — The Must-Do Basics for Online Marketing (10:00 AM)
• Books and Babies Storytime — Decatur Library (10:00 AM)
• Family Movie — DeKalb County Public Library (2:00 PM)
• Teen LEGO Club — DeKalb County Public Library (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• There is a furry friend named little Luisa at Doggie Harmony, who awaits your arrival. If you're looking for a doggie with a unique twist to its appearance, look no further. Little Luisa has one blue eye and one brown eye! (Doggie Harmony Rescue via Facebook)
• Sponsors are needed for the Doggie Harmony Rescue animals. Portions of the sponsorships will go towards vet bills. (Doggie Harmony Rescue via Facebook)
• Congratulations to Gainesville Immigrant Neighbor Inclusion Initiative. It is the recipient of the Fund to Foster Belonging. (Welcoming America via Facebook)

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• Wednesday Wind Down In the Point (June 28)
• Schoolhouse Brewing the Gymnasium Monthly Biergarten Supporting the ATL Food Bank (July 1)
• Taste Summer Camp (July 10)
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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you soon.

— 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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