Just a reminder that the Decatur Heights neighborhood is hosting a District 1 school board candidates forum this Sunday at the Church of Decatur Heights from 1:30p to 3:30p.  In case you missed the full announcement previously, here’s the link.

Sadly, due to the recent passing of her mother, School Board member Julie Rhame will be unable to attend as originally planned. “It speaks volumes to Julie’s dedication to our schools,” said DM commenter and forum organizer Deanne, “that she still wanted to try to meet with the community to answer questions. It’s certainly in keeping with all that she’s always done.”

Our best to Julie and her whole family during this difficult time.

Connor points out that the victim in this WSB/AJC report of a shooting on Glenwood Avenue, DuJon Parker, was a 2010 Decatur High School graduate, who played on the school’s basketball team.

Our thoughts go out to his friends and family.

Mayor Floyd mentioned this upcoming event at the end of this Monday’s Decatur City Commission meeting.  Bryan writes in…

Honduras Outreach, Inc. (HOI) will be hosting a North Georgia mountain style Fall Festival in Decatur on October 15th on the campus of the United Methodist Children’s Home. The family event will include classic rides, food, live music, farm produce, and games.

The Festival will begin at 10 am and close at 6 pm. It is free to enter and reasonably priced tickets will be available for all rides, food, and games. All of the proceeds from the event will go to HOI for the continuation and expansion of its efforts in rural Honduras.

Honduran coffee will be among the many food items for sale along with some of Atlanta’s best food trucks specialties, local vendors, and classic country fair selections. The music stage will feature national recording artists from several genres and tractor-led hayrides will be the campus transportation of choice.

The event will also provide opportunities to learn and connect with HOI and its long history of North American and Honduran partners who are actively improving the quality of life in rural Honduras. To find out more about HOI please visit http://hoi.org or visit Honduras Outreach, Inc. (HOI) on Facebook.

For more information about the Fall Festival please contact Emily Grossman at egrossman@hoi.org. The United Methodist Childrenss Home is located at 500 South Columbia Drive in Decatur.

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Photo courtesy of the Decatur Minute

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