🌱 NAACP To Address 'Divisive Concepts' Bills + Pickleball On The Rise

Greetings, neighbors. It's me, Cherryl Young/ MamaNyeMatters, your host of the Decatur-Avondale Estates Daily — here to tell you all the most important things happening in the community. Including updates on...

• Georgia’s new House Bill 1084 and Senate Bill 377 and its “divisive concepts"
• Let’s Ride Atlanta is offering free shuttle rides to residents in need
• Pickleball, the fastest-growing sport in the country

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy. High: 53 Low: 42.

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

1. “Our History is Under Attack — Save Our History,” will be the topic of discussion taking place at Rainbow Park Baptist Church, 2941 Columbia Drive in Decatur on Saturday, Feb. 4, at 10 a.m. The panel discussion will be hosted by NAACP DeKalb County branch and is in observance of Black History Month. The purpose of the discussion is to raise awareness regarding Georgia’s new laws restricting Black History being taught in public schools. Georgia’s new House Bill 1084 and Senate Bill 377 which include what some are saying are “divisive concepts,” is uniting legislators, educators, administrators, community members, parents, and students. The new laws are said to be placing restrictions on curricula that addresses slavery, racial oppression, segregation, and racial discrimination. Reports given by the NAACP have stated that teachers have been disciplined or fired due to the new legislation. The NAACP DeKalb branch is urging the community to come out and support their efforts and to learn more about the repercussions the bills might have on students in the public school system. Those who are unable to attend in person in person are invited to attend virtually. For more information and to register, you can visit the DeKalb NAACP’s website at www.naacpDeKalb.org or call 404-241-8006 or info@naacpDeKalb.org. (On Common Ground News)
2. If you like tennis, badminton, or ping-pong, you might enjoy pickleball. The sport is said to be the fastest-growing sport in the country with nearly 36.5 million people playing. If you wish to give it a try Decatur has a few pickleball courts you may be able to attend, DeKalb Tennis Center, Decatur Family YMCA, and Ebster Recreation Center, to name a few. (Decaturish.com)
3. Let’s Ride Atlanta is offering free shuttle rides to residents in need. The organization has partnered with other local businesses in order to connect residents to the local grocery store, Publix. The nearest Kroger closed down and residents had no other shopping store in close proximity. The program is said to continue until April. (GPB News)

Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

• Writing Bites — DeKalb County Public Library (All Day)
• Take & Make MLK Flipbook Kit — DeKalb County Public Library (All Day)

From my notebook:

• You are invited to start your Sunday off right with a cup of joe from Caption Coffee Roasters at Avondale Estates Farmer's Market. (Avondale Estates Farmer's Market via Facebook)
• On Friday, Feb. 3, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., the GPB and Decatur High School Library program partnership, ASALH, and AAHGS will host a “Community Celebration of Black Joy” at DHS. Events will include a panel discussion. (City Schools of Decatur via Facebook)
• Join Georgia Center for the Book at DCPL for its talk with author Jamila Minnicks (Moonrise Over New Jessup) on Tuesday, Jan. 31. You can read more regarding all of their events at the Georgia Center for the Book. (Georgia Center for the Book at DCPL via Facebook)

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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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