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Decatur, Alabama Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Decatur! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- Meet the new sixth grade social studies teacher at Austin Middle
- Planning a Wheeler Refuge trip? Know where cottonmouths are most active.
Also on today's calendar: Decatur, AL - An Evening with Grammy/Emmy Winner John Berry and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 72 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 90, low: 72.
- Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 89 and low of 70 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Class of 2026 Teacher Education Graduates Begin the Fall in Classrooms (huntingdon.edu) ā A Huntingdon College graduate, Hunter Royer, is coming back home to Decatur to teach sixth grade social studies at Austin Middle School this fall. The announcement is part of a broader update on new teacher education graduates taking positions across Alabama and neighboring states. 
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ā¢ 9 Alabama Areas Where Cottonmouth Sightings Are Most Common This Summer (takingthekids.com) ā If youāre exploring Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge in Decatur this summer, expect cottonmouths to be part of the scenery along Wheeler Lakeās shallow, marshy edges. The guide explains where these venomous snakes are most commonly seen across Alabama, with practical safety tips so you can still enjoy hiking, paddling, and wildlife watching around Decatur and beyond. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Decatur
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Upcoming Events in
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ā Featured events ā
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Ricky Skaggs ā
The Princess Theatre - Center For The Performing Arts, 112 2nd Ave NE, Decatur
7:00 pm
Friday August 14
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Other local events
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Calhoun Theatre presents, "Company" ā
Alabama Center for the Arts ā Black Box Theatre, 133 2nd Avenue NE, Decatur, AL, 35601, United States
7:00 pm -
Ribbon Cutting for Edward Jones Office of Tore Haavik & Brent Gosnell
Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce 816 Bank St NE Decatur, AL 35601
11:00 am -
Monthly Board Meeting
Decatur City Schools Board of Education, 212 4th Ave SE, Decatur
4:00 pm -
2026 Partners-In-Education Breakfast & Work Session - Not Open to the Public
Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce DoubleTree by Hilton Riverfront Decatur 1101 6th Ave NE Decatur, AL 35601
7:30 am -
2026 Commodore Meeting 08/14/2026
Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce 515 6th Ave NE, Decatur, AL 35601
11:30 am -
Decatur, AL - An Evening with Grammy/Emmy Winner John Berry ā
The Princess Theatre - Center For The Performing Arts, 112 2nd Ave NE, Decatur
7:00 pm -
Elvis Remembered ā Princess Theatre - Decatur Tickets ā
The Princess Theatre - Center For The Performing Arts, 112 2nd Ave NE, Decatur
7:00 pm
Thursday August 6
Tuesday August 11
Thursday August 13
Friday August 14
Friday August 21
š£ Decatur Shout Outs!
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First Priority
James Clemens High School Madison, AL 35756
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2026 Hiring Event 08/6/2026 - The Chamber & Career Connect ā
Ingalls Harbor Pavilion, 802-A Wilson St NW, Decatur
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Downtown Design Review Board ā
Hartselle, AL Calendar, 611 Chestnut Street NW, Hartselle
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Athens Farmers Market on Saturday ā
Athens, AL Calendar, 409 W. Green St., Athens
8:00 am
Thursday August 6
Saturday August 8
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Someoneās scared dog is running down 8th Ave towards Delano Park with collar and leash.
Tried to call her and give her water after seen on doorbell cam, but she ran away. Hope owner finds promptly! (Nextdoor 4th St SE - 8th St SE) - This black cat is wandering around the Almon Way neighborhood.
Is very friendly and likes attention. If it's yours please contact me. (Nextdoor Chapel Hill Estates)
- Krispy Kreme posted a job opening for Doughnut Maker in Decatur. Apply here.
- Illinois Tool Works, Inc. posted a job opening for Press Operator in Decatur. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Decatur here.
š Nearby News
Priceville
- Federal judge dismisses Priceville officer's wrongful termination lawsuit (whnt.com)
Hartselle
- Purple Heart memorial service set for Saturday in Hartselle (hartselleenquirer.com)
- Hartselle Educator Hall of Fame presents two scholarships (hartselleenquirer.com)
- Sonoco Invests Over $25 Million To Expand Wood Reel Manufacturing Capacity (pulse2.com)
Athens
- Back to school: Classes for Athens, Limestone County begin on Thursday, August 6 (enewscourier.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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