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Coffee in hand, Decatur? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did a 15-inmate stabbing happen inside DeKalb's jail?
  • Discover the quiet, misty side of Decatur's former Children's Home
  • See Decatur's magenta solstice sky captured over a familiar building

Also on today's calendar: Victoria Aveyard & Rebecca Ross- Tempest and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Partly sunny, a t-storm; hot, with a high of 96 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, temps: high: 83, low: 70.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 90 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Mother demands answers after son stabbed at DeKalb County jail (fox5atlanta.com) — A Decatur inmate is recovering at Grady Memorial Hospital after being brutally beaten and stabbed by fellow inmates inside the DeKalb County jail, where 11 suspects now face charges. His mother is demanding answers about how such a large, coordinated attack happened in a supposedly secure area, while jail officials continue their investigation and the family worries about his safety in custody.
   

2. Pic(k) of the Week: Misted field and pond (yoursforgoodfermentables.com) — A misty morning scene at Postal Pond on the former United Methodist Children's Home grounds highlights a rare pocket of quiet nature right in Decatur. The piece notes the property's long history, its 2017 purchase by the city, and how city sounds contrast with the surprisingly secluded, undeveloped areas residents can still enjoy.
   

3. Pic(k) of the Week: Happy hibernal solstice (yoursforgoodfermentables.com) — A striking magenta dusk over a blue-lit building in Decatur anchors this week's featured photo, originally shot in late 2019. The photographer ties the image to tonight's hibernal solstice, sharing camera details and inviting locals to appreciate winter's arrival through a familiar neighborhood scene.
   

4. May is Mild. (yoursforgoodfermentables.com) — Beer lovers in Decatur can celebrate American Mild Month by seeking out a classic, lower-alcohol, malt-forward Mild Ale at Twains Brewpub & Billiards. The article explains what makes Mild distinct, lists three Georgia brewpubs pouring it, and encourages locals to nudge other nearby breweries to join in future Mays.
   

5. 4-Pack Ticket Giveaway to Georgia Aquarium (macaronikid.com) — Decatur-area families can enter now for a chance to win four tickets to the Georgia Aquarium and have their child serve as a Macaroni KID JR Reporter. The winning family must visit by December 31, share photos, and answer kid-friendly questions so their experience can be featured on several Georgia Macaroni KID sites.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Emergency Alert
    MATTIE'S CALL: Patricia Powell, 80, was last seen around 7:30am today (9/4) leaving the 2000 block of Cherrybrook Dr., Decatur. She's 5'7", 120 lbs.,… (Nextdoor )
  • URGENT: We found a baby squirrel (about 5 weeks old) abandoned by his mom and rescued him from a cat.
    He's fine but we cannot look after him. Tried contacting Aware Wildlife but they're unresponsive. Is there anyone who would be willing to take this… (Nextdoor Redan)
  • Family Dollar posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Decatur. Apply here.
  • DeKalb County Georgia posted a job opening for Code Compliance Supervisor (Administration Operations) in Decatur. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Decatur here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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