🌱 T-Mobile And Patch Honor Local Fathers + $15 Million Tax Break

Hi all. It's me, Cherryl Young/ MamaNyeMatters, your host of the Patch newsletter. Let's get this Friday started off right, with a quick review of everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days. Today you'll learn about these stories and more...

• How to submit your Father's Day nominees.
• $15 million approved tax break.
• Pecan Day hosted by Community Farmers Markets.

But first, today's weather:

Sunny and nice. High: 85 Low: 60.

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

1. On June 8, during its regular meeting, The Decide DeKalb Development Authority board approved a tax break of $15 million. The tax break was for the Manor Druid Hills project.
   The DeKalb County School Board and a county commissioner objected to the tax break, regarding it as unnecessary for the development of the property. The project will be located along Briarcliff Road near the intersection with North Druid Hills Road. (Decaturish.com )
2. Farm fresh vegetables are available now at many local farmers' markets. A Pecan Day is also in the baking, or making! The event will be hosted by Community Farmers Markets in Decatur on June 14. The Market has joined forces with the Georgia Pecan Commission for the event. Georgia Pecan Commission. (Rough Draft Atlanta)
3. With Father's Day soon approaching, we at Patch.com, have partnered with T-Mobile to celebrate and honor fathers for the hard work they pour into the lives of their children and community. If you know a father who deserves recognition you may submit your nomination by clicking here Nominate him here by June 15. (Decatur-Avondale Estates Patch)

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Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

Friday, June 9

• All Together Now Scavenger Hunt - Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library (12:00 AM)
• All Together Now Scavenger Hunt - Covington Library (12:00 AM)
• All Together Now Scavenger Hunt - Decatur Library (12:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The city of Decatur prides itself as a city that is innovative and connected. The Decatur Youth was joined by other organizations as they prepared to head to Colorado as one of the top 20 finalists for this year's All-American City Award! (City of Decatur GA- Government via Facebook)
• Tune into Wellroot to read about the stories of families who celebrate their children, who once were in foster care. Stacey Felzer is one of the parents you can learn about as you journey with her and her boys. (Wellroot Family Services via Facebook)
• Words of encouragement and taking care of the earth rang out during the sermon given at Ahavath Achim Synagogue . The event was in conjunction with the folks at Georgia Interfaith Power & Light. (Georgia Interfaith Power & Light via Facebook)

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• Sketchworks Comedy's Sketchy Solstice (June 9)
• 38th Annual Virginia-Highland Summerfest (June 10)
• Free Screening of "SWIM TUFF: How I Swam My Way Out of the Bottle" (June 13)
• Out of this World! 30th Anniversary Concert (June 17)
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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with your next 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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