🌱 NAACP Member Addresses Murder Case + DeKalb Lifts Water Advisory

Hi everyone! Once again it's me, Cherryl Young/ MamaNyeMatters, on a Fantastic Friday. I have your Daily for Decatur- Avondale Estates. Come along for everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days, including updates on...

• NAACP DeKalb member, and community activist holds a news conference to bring attention to 19 year JaNautica's Whitehead's murder
• DeKalb County police are piecing together details involving 3 men who were shot Wednesday afternoon
• Boiling water advisory lifted

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 58 Low: 52.

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

1. DeKalb County police are piecing together details involving 3 men who were shot Wednesday afternoon. They were first called to Flakes Mill Road near a Publix grocery store where they found the first man who was shot in the stomach and rushed to the hospital. Soon after, another man who police say was shot at the first scene was found at a Chevron gas station near Flat Shoals Road. He too was taken to the hospital. The third victim later came forward it was said to have driven himself to the hospital. This story is still developing (11Alive.com WXIA)
2. It seems as though things are getting back to normal. DeKalb County has lifted its boil water advisory that has been in place since Dec. 26. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division reviewed a variety of tests and authorized the advisory to be lifted. (Decaturish.com )
3. 19-year-old, JaNautica Whitehead was murdered on Nov. 26. She was found deceased in a car at 3951 Snapfinger Parkway, near the Omega Psi Phi World Headquarters in DeKalb County. According to reports, JaNautica knew the person being charged with her murder, and the two dated in the past. Amos King, an NAACP DeKalb member, and community activist found the body and on Dec. 22 he held a news conference to bring attention to JaNautica's murder which he stated was not receiving enough media attention. (On Common Ground News)

Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

• Take & Make Salt Snowflake Kit - DeKalb County Public Library (12:00 AM)
• Varsity Basketball @ CAMPBELL HIGH SCHOOL (12:00 AM)
• Friday Movies - DeKalb County Public Library (1:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The City of Decatur has announced that the Boil Warning Advisory has been lifted. (City of Decatur GA- Government via Facebook)
• The City of Decatur residents may drop off live Christmas trees for recycling at Decatur Legacy Park, 500 S. Columbia Drive, now through January 7. Look for the signs indicating the drop-off area. (City of Decatur GA- Government via Facebook)
• GRC ATL is officailly 9 campers away from its registration & fundraising goals! Funds raised will go directly to support youth summer programs. (GRC ATL via Facebook)
• The Decatur Education Foundation is helping City Schools of Decatur establish student centers at CSD Decatur High School and Beacon Hill Middle School . (The Decatur Education Foundation via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to make this Friday Fantastic! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with a new update!

— 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 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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