In Wake of Newtown, Ringing Bells and School Security Review in Decatur
The City of Decatur is inviting all churches to ring bells 26 times at 9:30 a.m. Friday in memory of the school victims in Newtown, CT. Meanwhile, the City Schools of Decatur will conduct a mid-term review of school security measures.
The school killings in Newtown, CT, have reverberated throughout the United States, including Decatur and Avondale Estates. Two things are happening in the community. The City of Decatur is urging churches to ring bells 26 times at 9:30 a.m. Friday in memory of the twenty children and six adults who lost their lives. The Decatur Minute website says, "If you have no bells to ring, then please pause at 9:30 a.m. on Friday to think about the 26 victims of this tragedy and those who knew and loved them." Churches in Avondale Estates are expected to participate as well. Meanwhile, City Schools of Decatur Superintendent Phyllis Edwards sent an email Thursday saying that school security plans will be reviewed in coming weeks. The letter says in …
