🌱 Proposed Improvements For Dangerous Intersections + Combating Guns

Hi, there neighbors! It's me, Cherryl Young/ MamaNyeMatters, your host of the Patch newsletter. Let's get this Friday started off right with a quick guide to everything you need to know about what's happening in town, including updates on:

• North Decatur Road and North Superior Avenue proposed improvements.
• Distribution of food for those in need.
• Combating mass shootings.

But first, today's weather: A t-shower in spots; warmer. High: 84 Low: 65.

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

1. During the past 10 years, there have been dozens of vehicle crashes at the intersection of North Decatur Road and North Superior Avenue in Decatur. As a result, the city of Decatur released its plans to add safety improvements to that area, and possibly others nearby. DeKalb County, alongside Decatur, plans to host another meeting within the next couple of months. This meeting will be open to the public. Those interested in voicing their opinion regarding this situation can do so by clicking here. (11Alive.com WXIA)
2. Local church organizations have come together to distribute 5,000 boxes of fruits, vegetables, eggs, chicken, and other foods and beverages. Ninety-nine percent of the food is grown in Georgia. The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 24 at 9 a.m. at Shy Temple CME Church, 2030 Wesley Chapel Road, and the Big Miller Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 3800 Big Miller Grove Way, both in Decatur. For additional sites in other communities, you may click the link. (Patch)
3. There have been an escalated number of shootings within 10 major cities across the U.S., reported by the Associated Press. According to the Gun Violence Archive, even smaller towns such as Decatur and Greenville have encountered such shootings. This has prompted Mark Barden, co-founder and CEO of the Sandy Hook Promise Action Fund, to address the shootings. Barden is also the father of Daniel, who was killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings. In his statement he mentioned The Sandy Hook Promise Action Fund, drawing attention to the importance of protecting the youth. (HamletHub)

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Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

Friday, June 23

• Virtual Library- Jewelry with Gin Video Series - Watch on DCPL's YouTube Channel - 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
• Sci-Fi Summer Movies! - DeKalb County Public Library - (All Day) (www.burbio)
• Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library - Filbert and Wally Jr. Puppet Show - Ages 2 to 4 years - 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

From my notebook:

• A huge "thank you" went out to the United Methodist Connectional Federal Credit Union. The credit union was credited with bringing families together for the Wellroot annual FamFest event that took place at Six Flags Over Georgia & Hurricane Harbor. (Wellroot Family Services via Facebook)
• The City Schools of Decatur has teamed up with other local organizations in its Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training series. There is a two-day training session for July, October, February, and March. Those interested can sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gCGPPMdb(The Decatur Education Foundation via Facebook)
• The Program Director of North Decatur United Methodist Church Hannah Shultz presented last Wednesday night. The theme of the event was "Taking Environmental Action At Home." (Georgia Interfaith Power & Light via Facebook)

You're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow morning for another update.

— 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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