🌱 Oz Laundry's Learning Center For Children + Patrick Bryant Event

Hi, friends! It's Tuesday in Decatur-Avondale Estates and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Because community information is power! Today's briefing includes...

• Oz Laundry's learning center and hybrid payment system.
• Patrick Bryant walk and talk event.
• Police investigating an unidentified body.

But first, today's weather: Mostly sunny and less humid. High: 91 Low: 65.

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

1. Oz Laundry, located at 4060 Covington Highway, suite 100 in Decatur, has been open for a little more than a year and is unlike many other laundromats around. The laundromat has a play and learning center for children, who are allowed to take a book home with them, a hybrid payment system, and of course a large variety of washers and dryers. (American Coin-Op)
2. Avondale Estates city manager, Patrick Bryant, will be at the city's monthly walk and talk event. The event takes place on June 30, at 2 p.m. at 100 Pine St. For more information, you may click on, the city’s website. (Decaturish.com)
3. Amy Durrell is hosting an event that is taking place on June 30 at 5:30 p.m. at Decatur Square. During the event, the history of Decatur will be explored. The public is welcome to attend. (Decaturish.com)
4. Police are investigating a deceased person's body that was discovered near Misty Waters Drive in Decatur on Sunday. The body has been sent to the coroner's office for an autopsy. Police are awaiting the results. (11Alive.com WXIA)

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Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

Tuesday, June 27

• Wesley Chapel Book Club — Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library (6:00 PM)
• Wesley Chapel Book Club — DeKalb County Public Library (6:00 PM)
• Webinar — StartSmart DeKalb (8-class series) (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• DHYS 8u Red Devils won the gold bracket Championship in Dalton! (Druid Hills Youth Sports via Facebook)
• In June, the Federal Policy Program Coordinator visited D.C. for two days of training. Other Georgia Interfaith Power & Light personnel joined as well. (Georgia Interfaith Power & Light via Facebook)
• The people at the Welcoming America program had the opportunity to be part of the Neighborhood Engagement, which took place in Pennsylvania. (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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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. 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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