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🌱 Patch AM: What’s next for Kelly’s Market and burgers on West Ponce?
And check out Music Together Preview Class in Embry Hills on the Decatur Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- What's next for Kelly's Market and burgers on West Ponce?
- Why did a judge dismiss charges in the Decatur Library shooting?
- Which Decatur elementary schools just made Georgia's top 25 list?
Also on today's calendar: Music Together Preview Class in Embry Hills and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 86, low: 71.
- Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 85 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. UPDATE: Kelly's Market in Decatur is under contract (decaturish.com) — Kelly's Market on East Howard Avenue in Decatur is under contract, with closing expected Oct. 1 as the longtime owner prepares to retire. The story also highlights Smiley's Burger Club's expansion and a new Mister Burger location planned for West Ponce, signaling more changes to the local food scene. 
2. Witnesses supported library shooter's self-defense argument (decaturish.com) — A judge has dismissed charges against the man who shot another person at the Decatur Library after multiple witnesses backed his self-defense claim. The ruling closes the case but follows months of concern in Decatur about safety, homelessness around the library, and new county efforts to expand day-center services for unhoused residents.
3. Decatur earns top 25 status for three elementary schools (decaturish.com) — City Schools of Decatur families can see how their elementary schools stacked up statewide, with Oakhurst, Westchester, and Glennwood all landing in Niche's top 25 for Georgia. Every CSD elementary earned an A or better overall and maintains low student-teacher ratios, even as some schools shifted slightly up or down in the rankings.
4. Grindboss Kitchen And Bar in Decatur receives a 64% on their recent health inspection (thegeorgiagazette.com) — If you dine at Grindboss Kitchen and Bar on Covington Highway, be aware the restaurant recently scored a 64 on its Aug. 20 health inspection. Inspectors cited issues including unsafe food storage, cleanliness problems, and pests, and warned that repeat failing grades can trigger a voluntary closure until violations are fixed.
5. FOX 5 Atlanta 2026 August 26 Articles Sitemap (fox5atlanta.com) — One headline in this FOX 5 Atlanta sitemap notes a man accused in a Decatur library shooting who was released after an immunity ruling, signaling an important ongoing legal case for locals to watch. The rest of the list highlights a mix of crime, recalls, national stories, and entertainment coverage from August 26, 2026.
📸 Around Decatur
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Decatur
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★ Featured events ★
- Music Together Preview Class in Embry Hills →
Embry Hills United Methodist Church, 3304 Henderson Mill Rd, Atlanta
9:30 am
Saturday August 29
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Other local events
- Friday Music Together Music Class →
First Baptist Church of Decatur, 308 Clairemont Ave, Decatur
10:30 am - Chorus Family Night & Fundraiser (Sparkles Skating Rink)
Crews Middle School Lawrenceville, GA 30044
6:00 pm - Ashland Craft at Eddie's Attic →
Eddie's Attic, 515 N McDonough St, Decatur
7:00 pm - Kenny Whitmire →
Eddie's Attic, 515 N McDonough St, Decatur
7:00 pm - Take & Make Saturdays
Decatur Library - - A Little Loopy Crochet Group
Redan-Trotti Library -
2:00 pm - Paths to Publication: SCBWI Kidlit Panel 2026
Decatur Library - Auditorium
2:00 pm - Help our Story Blossom Tree bloom!
Redan-Trotti Library -
3:00 pm - WKND eBikes Pop-Up + Test Rides at Huckleberry's Corner Store →
Huckleberry's Corner Store, 2380 Hosea L Williams Dr NE, Atlanta
4:00 pm - Kindness Card Exchange Display
Redan-Trotti Library -
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
Monday August 31
📣 Decatur Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Walk to School Day
Springdale Park Elementary School Atlanta, GA 30306
7:15 am - Principal's Coffee Talk
Springdale Park Elementary School Cafeteria
7:45 am - K/1 Community Gathering
International Community School Decatur, GA 30033
8:15 am - Red Cross Blood Drive
Decatur Library -
9:30 am
Friday August 28
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- Pine LakeFest Announces Music Schedule
How about our music lineup for LakeFest 2026! As your fall schedule fills up, we invite you to save the date and come over to Pine Lake for two... (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I would like to give a shout out and a thank you to all the Staff and especially the Drs in the emergency room at Emory Hillandale Hospital.
On yesterday my family member went in with symptoms of TIA, The Drs saw her immediately for an assessment and she was admitted. Dr Ryan was great… (Nextdoor Kensington-Avondale) - Hello!
I am looking to adopt an adult cat from the Atlanta area! I'm a cat mom to two beautiful boys and would love a third. I use a wheelchair so I'm… (Nextdoor Druid Hills Conservatory)
- Savers | Value Village posted a job opening for Retail Warehouse & Production Associate in Decatur. Apply here.
- DeKalb County Georgia posted a job opening for Firefighter, Recruit 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: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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