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Hello Decatur! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Decatur record shops deserve a spot on your weekend list?
  • Why a Decatur education conference is drawing unconventional-learning families statewide

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Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sweltering heat, with a high of 97 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Very hot with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 97, low: 73.
  • Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 83 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Record Store Roundup: 8 Metro Atlanta Shops for Your Next Vinyl Hunt (atlantamom.com) — Two Decatur record shops, Wuxtry Records on North Decatur Road and Delirium Vinyl on West Ponce de Leon, are spotlighted as standout stops for local vinyl hunters. The guide explains what each store specializes in, from rare finds to helping residents sell inherited collections, and suggests turning a visit into a relaxed family outing or weekend adventure around Decatur and nearby Atlanta neighborhoods.
   

• Traditional Schools Are Losing Their Grip on K-12 Education (city-journal.org) — A new book on unconventional education highlights how more families are turning to homeschooling, microschools, and customized learning, including Black and Latino parents across Georgia. It specifically spotlights the Flourish conference in Decatur which gathers families and advocates focused on "parent-first" education and resources to tailor children's learning beyond traditional schools.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hi everyone!
    Wanted to share a couple of links for kids. I was a senior engineer for the largest engineering firm in the world and we need more engineers! Young… (Nextdoor Redan)
  • Good Morning neighbors!
    I have some free kids vans size 12, please let me know if you need these for your little person. You can pick them up this weekend. (Nextdoor Brenton)
  • Goldfish Swim School posted a job opening for Swim Instructor in Decatur. Apply here.
  • SunTrust Investment Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Universal Banker - Part Time/20hrs - Belvedere Park in Decatur. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Decatur here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Atlanta

  • Is Lettuce Safe To Eat Again? Latest On Cyclospora Outbreak In GA (patch.com)
  • The 10 Best Colleges In GA, According To New 2027 Ranking (patch.com)
  • Record Labor Day Gas Prices Projected: What GA Motorists Should Know (patch.com)

Tucker

  • DeKalb County breaks ground on $10.5M Fire Station No. 5, SPLOST facility to replace aged Tucker station (ocgnews.com)
  • LEGENDARY AWARDS Show & Concert to Honor Atlanta Music Legends (broadwayworld.com)
  • Dozens rally to save Embry Hills land as green space (decaturish.com)

Ok Decatur! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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