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In today's newsletter:

  • How to speak at next week's DeKalb elections board meeting in Decatur
  • How Decatur High seniors set a new graduation record this year
  • How new DeKalb decisions could change housing, taxes, and services in Decatur.

Also on today's calendar: Pine LakeFest and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Friday: Very warm with periods of sun, with a high of 87 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 85, low: 69.
  • Sunday: Periods of rain and a t-storm, with a high of 74 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. DeKalb County Board of Registration and Elections to host scheduled meeting Oct. 8 (ocgnews.com) — Decatur-area voters should know the DeKalb Board of Registration and Elections will meet in person on Oct. 8 at 4:30 p.m. at 4380 Memorial Drive, Suite 300, Decatur. The public can attend or submit brief emailed comments, with clear rules on decorum and how feedback will be added to the official record.
   

2. School districts celebrate graduation achievements (thechampionnewspaper.com) — Decatur families can celebrate a big milestone: City Schools of Decatur reports a 96.6% four‑year graduation rate for Decatur High's largest-ever senior class, outpacing the state average. DeKalb County schools also hit record highs, with officials crediting strong partnerships among educators, families, and students for the steady gains.
   

3. DeKalb County District 2 commissioner speaks at open forum (decaturish.com) — DeKalb's District 2 commissioner outlined how upcoming decisions on homelessness policy, property taxes, and data center limits could affect residents in Decatur and nearby cities. She defended a recent tax increase to boost affordable housing, detailed efforts to fix water billing problems, and reiterated strong opposition to a proposed urban camping ordinance that could criminalize people sleeping on public property.
   

4. DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson appoints Omari Crawford Chief of Strategic Initiatives Attorney (ocgnews.com) — DeKalb County residents in and around Decatur will see a new face shaping county priorities, as CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson appoints state legislator and attorney Omari Crawford as Chief of Strategic Initiatives. Working from the Decatur seat of government, he'll coordinate major projects, partnerships, and policy efforts aimed at improving county services and outcomes.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Cafe Alsace is our place for special evenings and lunch.
    Bennedict is a superb owner/chef/greeter/friend. The food is our local favorite. (Nextdoor Pinetree/W Ponce/Scott Blvd)
  • Just a big ol' house ox who has fallen asleep holding the back scratcher I was using to give him a good "skritch".
    Note the drool on the pillow. Lol....dogs are wonderful ... (Nextdoor Belvedere)
  • Healthcare Services Group posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Decatur. Apply here.
  • Mansions Senior Living posted a job opening for Dining Room Server in Decatur. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Decatur here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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