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🌱 Patch AM: Multi-agency raid nabs long-hunted murder suspect in Stone Mountain home
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In today's newsletter:
- Multi-agency raid nabs long-hunted murder suspect in Stone Mountain home
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 94 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 97, low: 72.
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 98 and low of 74 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Man wanted for almost decade for murdering victim in shooting in Waukegan captured in Georgia (lakemchenryscanner.com) — Law enforcement recently arrested a long-sought Illinois murder suspect at a home in unincorporated Stone Mountain during a multi-agency fugitive operation. Authorities say the man was extradited to Illinois after the March arrest and now faces both the original murder charge there and additional drug and weapons charges from the Stone Mountain-area raid. 
📸 Around Stone Mountain
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Stone Mountain
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- Senior Game Day
Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Library -
2:00 pm - Stone Mountain Chess Club
Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Library -
5:00 pm - SMMS Volleyball Game vs Tucker MS
Stone Mountain Middle School , 4301 Sarr Parkway, Stone Mountain, GA 30083
6:30 pm - Lexile, Literacy, and Career Planning Workshop
Dekalb County Rockbridge ES, 445 Halwick Way, Stone Mountain, GA 30083
9:00 am - DCSD High School Kickoff Classic
Dekalb County Hallford Stadium, 3789 Memorial College Ave Clarkston, GA 30021
2:00 pm - Elementary School Curriculum Night
Dekalb County Stone Mountain, GA 30083 - Passive Puzzling at Stone Mountain
Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Library - - International Parent Engagement Series
Dekalb County Virtual
6:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
Saturday August 22
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
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🗓 Events Nearby
- đAM Intramurals: Basketballđ(Gym)
Crews Middle School Lawrenceville, GA 30044
8:15 am - Baby Babbles Storytime
Northlake-Barbara Loar Library -
9:30 am - Toddler Storytime
Northlake-Barbara Loar Library -
10:00 am - Toddler Tuesdays
Clarkston Library -
10:30 am
Tuesday August 18
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Is there any apprenticeship programs or jobs around in the east area or Atlanta area that's accepting new hires with no experience in the trade for HVAC ELECTRICAL WELDING, PLUMBING?
I'm 19 and want to get in any at this point, thank you :) (Nextdoor Stone Breeze Dr) - Hello neighbors!
I'm looking for a qualified individual to rebuild my deck. I currently have one but I need a new one built. I will be available on Friday the 20th of… (Nextdoor Rockbridge to Stephenson)
- DTLR, Inc. posted a job opening for Sales Associate (Full Time) - Memorial Bend Shop. Ctr, Stone Mountain, GA in Stone Mountain. Apply here.
- Premium Retail Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Merchandiser in Tucker. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stone Mountain here.
🗞 Nearby News
Tucker
- Pic(k) of the Week: And what is so rare as a day in June? (yoursforgoodfermentables.com)
- Why Newk's Eatery Franchisees Are Expanding to Multiple Locations (1851franchise.com)
- Pic(k) of the Week: Rowboat ruin (yoursforgoodfermentables.com)
Clarkston
- Clarkston Food Truck Festival (atlantaonthecheap.com)
- West Nile Virus found in 4 DeKalb mosquito traps (fox5atlanta.com)
Ok Stone Mountain! 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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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