🌱 NAACP In Opposition To GPSC + Summer Fun And Hot Spots For Youth

Welcome, welcome, well come on in for another edition of the Decatur-Avondale Estates Patch newsletter! I'm here in your inbox per usual to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on in town, including news on...

• NAACP DeKalb County branch announcing opposition to the proposal from the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.
• Summer fun at Decatur Legacy Park and Avondale Estates LSC Gymnastics and Tumbling.
• DeKalb County School District's hiring event.

But first, today's weather: Clouds and sun. High: 82 Low: 65.

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

1. Diversity, equity, and inclusion, words that for many have brought a sense of purpose to the educational system, are now facing removal from the 2023 educator program prep standards. The NAACP DeKalb County branch has stepped in announcing opposition to this proposal from the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. NAACP DeKalb President Lance Hammonds stated that this would be a step back. The Georgia Professional Standards Commission is the certifying board for teachers, admin, and counselors in Georgia. (On Common Ground News)
2. School is out but the DeKalb County School District is looking ahead towards the 2023-2024 school year. The district is hosting a job fair on Thursday, June 1 at Columbia Middle School, 3001 Columbia Drive in Decatur. The hiring event starts at 9 a.m. and will conclude at noon. Positions to be filled range from teaching to coaching, administrative assistants, and more. (Decaturish.com)
3. Summer fun is soon to begin at some of our local organizations. Decatur Legacy Park, Cochran Building located at 500 S Columbia Drive in Decatur will have both indoor and outdoor activities. These programs will take place from June 12 to July 7. Avondale Estates LSC Gymnastics and Tumbling will also have camps this summer at 127 Center St. in Avondale Estates. Their programs, Safari and Under the Sea Camp will take place June 5-9. (Champion)
4. Erica Campbell, from the gospel music sensation Mary Mary, is going on tour. She will be in Decatur towards the end of her tour, first, stopping in Charlotte, North Carolina; Greensboro North Carolina; and others. The tour consists of visits to major mega-churches. The announcement was made on Facebook and tickets are on sale now. (Black America We)
5. Firefighters were called to the Villas at Decatur Apartments to put out a fire on Tuesday night. Reports state that a total of six firetrucks were on the scene battling flames and heavy smoke that came from the building. The fire is still under investigation and it's unsure if anyone was injured during the fire. (11Alive.com WXIA)

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Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

• Art Exhibit: Arthur Ratliff's African Diaspora (All Day)
• English as a Second Language (ESL) — DeKalb County Public Library (10:15 AM)
• Open Technology Lab — Decatur Library (11:00 AM)
• Central DeKalb Senior Center Book Discussion (1:30 PM)
• The Password — DeKalb County Public Library (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Congratulations to the DHYS 12U Blue Devils. They were the Gold Bracket Finalists in this past weekend’s Hobgood Memorial Day Tournament. (Druid Hills Youth Sports via Facebook)
• Wellroot has programs that are designed to make a positive impact on children and families. They have connected many children with loving homes throughout our communities. They are currently holding signups for those who are interested in learning more. You can connect by clicking on the link, https://mailchi.mp/wellroot/may-signposts. (Wellroot Family Services via Facebook)
• A high-risk tree was removed by Georgia Power at 550 S. Candler St. yesterday. Traffic safety signs and precautions were in place due to this incident. (City of Decatur GA- Government via Facebook)

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Featured events:

• Acclaimed Americana Singer-Songwriter Chris Knight Performs in Concert June 4 & 5 (June 4)
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