🌱A Tip When Tipping, Cash Or Credit? + Memorial Dr. Makeover, Decatur

Good morning, everyone! It's me, Cherryl Young/ MamaNyeMatters, your host of the Decatur-Avondale Estates Daily. Celebrating a birthday this week? Send me an email with your info and you could be one of the lucky few to receive a birthday shout-out! But for now, here's what's happening in your local news...

• Is cash really "king?" When tips are involved, do you tip with cash or credit, and which one is better?
• You can become a sponsor by buying a brick for the rebuilding of the Bessie Branham Park Initiative. How's that for a tongue twister?
• Memorial Drive in Decatur is getting a makeover and your input is requested.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and cooler. High: 51 Low: 42.

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

1. Tips don't always add up. Research, waitstaff, and servers alike are voicing their opinions when it comes to tipping with cash or credit cards. Some say the scale tips to cash being "king." It turns out that when paying with a credit card, taxes and other fees can be taken from the tip leaving the waitstaff and servers with fewer earnings. This is an ongoing issue that affects restaurants and businesses here in Decatur as well as throughout the United States. (https://www.foodandwine.com/fw...)
2. Brick by brick, Bessie Branham Park is hoping to rebuild its image by seeking the public's assistance in becoming a sponsor of its new initiative. The public is invited to become a sponsor and purchase a personalized brick to be added during the remodeling of its playground, baseball field, and more. (Decaturish.com )
3. On Dec. 14 at 6 p.m. Commissioner Steve Bradshaw, the DeKalb County Planning and Sustainability Department and the Community Development Department will host a public meeting discussing the Memorial Drive Community Rebranding Initiative. The public is invited to share their input concerning this matter which has been ongoing since 2019. The meeting will take place at the DeKalb Conference Center, located at 495 N Indian Creek Drive. (Press Release Desk)

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Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

• Baby and Toddler Storytime — DeKalb County Public Library (9:00 AM)
• Governmental Affairs Committee Meeting (10:00 AM)
• Book a Librarian — DeKalb County Public Library (11:00 AM)
• Retro Revue Auditions (Vocals) — Decatur High School (3:45 PM)
• Parent-Teacher Conference Night — International Student Center (4:15 PM)
• SLT — Decatur High School (4:30 PM)
• Varsity Basketball @ CHAMBLEE — Decatur High School (6:00 PM)
• Project LIT DCPL Middle Grade Book Club (6:30 PM)
• Friends of Wesley Chapel — William C. Brown Library Meeting (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Wellroot Family Services gave a heart-filled shoutout to the Aldersgate United Methodist Church for hosting their Christmas party. The organization was able to provide Christmas gifts to over 500 children and youth within the community. (Wellroot Family Services via Facebook)
• The Glenwood PTA is asking the families of their kindergarten students to participate in hosting a "Hot Cocoa and Treat Bar" for its staff on Thursday, Dec. 15. Those interested can sign up at (https://m.signupgenius.com/…) (Glennwood PTA via Facebook)
• McCain Library, Agnes Scott College sent a hopeful "good luck" to students as they approach their finals, some heading home, and others are staying. Either way folks there want the students to know that the library crew wish them well and are still available if needed and can be reached at accessservices@agnesscott.edu or 404-471-6094." (McCain Library, Agnes Scott College via Facebook)
• Local children's book authors are reaching children across the country and are asking for your assistance in spreading the importance of reading by purchasing a copy of, "You are the Pot of Gold at the End of the Rainbow." Donations are also welcomed. (https://www.mamanyematters.com...)

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• Holidays on Stage and Screen (December 17)
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That's it for today. See you next time!

— Cherryl Young/ MamaNyeMatters

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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