🌱Opposed Traffic Cameras In School Zones + Issues At Decatur High

Hi, everyone, single last (and first) one of you! I'm here in your inbox once again to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in Decatur - Avondale Estates. In today's issue, you'll read about these stories and more:

• An unidentified man found shot to death in Shoal Creek Park near White Oak Drive in Decatur
• The Superintendent of City Schools of Decatur has written a letter to Decatur High School, addressing the issue the school is facing
• The police chiefs want to install traffic cameras in school zones, but some are opposed to the idea.

But first, today's weather:

There will be a 6 percent chance of showers, partly sunny, with a low of 43 degrees and a high reaching 20 degrees warmer at 63 degrees. # Enjoy the temps.

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

1. Decatur High School is back in session and students are voicing their opinions on the most recent actions taken towards teacher John Chestnut, the teacher who was disciplined for using racial slurs in the classroom late last school year. The Superintendent of City Schools of Decatur has written a letter to the school addressing the issue the school is facing and a couple of actions have been taken. Chestnut has been assigned to an alternative placement outside of the school, what and where that is exactly is yet to be known. Principal Rochelle Lofstrand is also on an alternative placement assignment outside the school. One student interviewed stated that even this isn't enough. He feels that the teacher should be fired because he doesn't feel comfortable being taught by someone who is, in his words, racist. More to come as this story unfolds. (https://www.fox5atlanta.com/ne...)

2. DeKalb County police are working on identifying the body of a man found shot to death in Shoal Creek Park near White Oak Drive in Decatur. According to police, a woman was walking her dog at the park when she noticed a car with its doors wide open. She proceeded to see what was going on and found the man inside the car deceased. Those who walk their dogs and bring their children to the park stated that this wasn't surprising and that one entrance into the park needs to be blocked off to prevent cars from driving in. Police have a few leads to follow up on. They mentioned the victim appeared to be in his early 20s and the car is registered in a female's name. (https://www.fox5atlanta.com/ne...)

3. An ongoing issue is still brewing between DeKalb County Schools and the Police Chiefs in the county. The police chiefs want to install traffic cameras in school zones. DeKalb County Schools and cities in North DeKalb oppose this ticket due to their concerns that it may bring about an issue of racial profiling and misuse of funding. (https://decaturish.com/2023/01...)

Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

• Stone Mountain Masonic Lodge Monthly Breakfast. - Today, from 7-10 a.m. Stone Mountain Masonic Lodge is holding its usual monthly breakfast. The event will be held at 840 VFW Drive, and the cost $10 for an all-you-can-eat breakfast. This is a Lodge fundraiser event. (https://decaturish.com/2023/01...)
• The Oakhurst Farmers Market is open today from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Sceptre Brewing Arts, 630 East Lake Drive in Decatur. They have live music and chef demonstrations that feature seasonal recipes. And of course, fresh produce, yummy baked treats, and more from their weekly vendors. ( https://decaturish.com/2023/01...)
• Decatur Library ARTS AND CRAFTS- 11 a.m. -noon. (Celebrate National Bobblehead Day - Ages 8 and up)
• Avondale Estates Farmers Market, Jan. 8, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. located in the parking lot of My Parents’ Basement, 22 N. Avondale Road. An array of locally sourced foods and goods are to be sold, including baked goods, cheeses, eggs, homemade jellies, produce, and more. ( https://decaturish.com/2023/01...)

From my notebook:

• Congratulations to the Pope Family! The city of Decatur announced Zoe Seiler as the winner of the Decorate Decatur holiday contest for 2022. Decatur, Avondale Estates announce holiday decoration contest winners ... https://decaturish.com/categor...
• Decatur High School’s spring sports are blooming into action. Players are warming up to the possibilities.. What’s in store this season? A sneak peek at Decatur High’s spring sports. (Decaturish.com )
• An all day, virtual library arts and craft will take place this weekend. Writing Bites - Exercises for Beginnings (https://events.dekalblibrary.o...)

And that's all the news for today. Thank you much for stopping by, better yet for opening your inbox! Enjoy and Smile at Someone (especially at someone who isn't wearing one)

- Cherryl Young/ MamaNye Matters

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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