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🌱 Extension Of Mental Health Coverage + Employee Sues Chick-Fil-A

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Hey, everybody! It's me, Carla Varner, your host of the Decatur-Avondale Estates Daily. Let's get this Tuesday started off right, with a quick review of the most important things happening around town.

First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 88 Low: 73.

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

  1. Georgia's new mental health parity law took effect on Jul. 1, requiring Georgia insurers to cover mental health at the same level they cover physical health. Kim Jones, executive director of National Alliance on Mental Illness, Georgia says the bill asserts that "mental health matters and is just as important as your physical health." Individuals can report suspected parity violations to the state insurance department. (Dawson Community News)
  2. A transgender former Chick-fil-A employee suing the company accuses them of sexual harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. After being sexually harassed by a coworker, the woman reported the events to her manager, who she says told her "it should be an honor" for anyone to "like her that much." The lawsuit outlines an increase in harassment from other employees in the downtown Decatur store, who even misgendered the woman and claimed her hormone treatments made her smell. Ultimately, the woman alleges she was fired because of her gender identity and the attitude of her coworkers towards her. (Macon Telegraph)
  3. Sherbrooke Drive will be closed Jul. 11-15 for storm drain installation. The 24-inch storm drain will increase the longevity of the roads as well as reduce flooding along Sherbrooke Drive. Road closure and detour signs will be placed along in the area to keep drivers alert and up-to-date on the construction. (Decaturish.com)

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Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

  • Introduction To Press Reader and Libby At Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Library (10:00 AM)
  • Bilingual Courtyard Storytime At DeKalb County Public Library (10:30 AM)
  • Magic And Ventriloquism Reading Show At Lithonian-Davidson Library (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Until Aug. 5, local officials and community groups will be hosting school supply drives to benefit Avondale Elementary. You can contribute by dropping items off, shopping the Amazon wishlist, or donating cash. (Decaturish.com )
  • This may be the coolest bar we've ever heard of: By Weight and Measure, located in Atlanta, combines cocktails and science! Who can say they never wanted to drink out of a beaker? (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
  • The Decatur Student Center is offering free Applied Suicide Intervention Skills to the public. Sign up here and learn to save a life. (The Decatur Education Foundation via Facebook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with another update!

— Carla Varner

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