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🌱 Patch AM: West Nile-positive mosquitoes found near North Decatur—what you should know

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Cheers Decatur! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • West Nile-positive mosquitoes found near North Decatur—what you should know

Also on today's calendar: DeKalb Symphony Orchestra Season 62 Opening Night and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy, warm and humid, with a high of 91 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 93, low: 72.
  • Tuesday: Sunshine, a shower; warm, with a high of 90 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• DeKalb finds more mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus (decaturish.com) — DeKalb Public Health says mosquito traps in North Decatur's 30033 ZIP code and Brookhaven's 30319 have tested positive for West Nile virus, though no human cases are confirmed in the county so far this year. With ten positive traps reported across DeKalb since July, Decatur-area residents are urged to stay informed about symptoms and contact the health department for prevention guidance.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Pair of brother kittens ready for adoption 9/29 or later, in Virginia Highland!
    Fluffy tailed tabby and Blue Russian. They are playful, sweet, healthy. About 4 lbs. Come meet them by texting their foster parents at 404-229-9700… (Nextdoor Chelsea Heights-Decatur)
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    this is happening SEPTEMBER 19th** location: 55 McDonough Blvd SE Atlanta, GA 30315 from 11am - 2pm "Everything is free and for anyone who could… (Nextdoor Highland Park)
  • TPG Hotels Resorts and Marinas posted a job opening for Night Auditor in Decatur. Apply here.
  • DeKalb County Georgia posted a job opening for Public Relations Specialist in Decatur. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Decatur here.

🗞 Nearby News

Avondale Estates

  • Large police presence, bomb squad at DeKalb County apartment complex (wsbtv.com)

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  • DeKalb County marks 25th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001 (decaturish.com)
  • DeKalb County holds ceremony for Fire Station 5 replacement (decaturish.com)
  • Friends remember teen killed in GSP crash, police respond when crowd forms (wrdw.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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