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In today's newsletter:

• How serious is the West Nile risk in Brookhaven right now?

Also on today's calendar: Howl-O-Weenie: Dachshund Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 80 and low of 56 degrees.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 82, low: 58.
• Sunday: Nice with periods of sun, with a high of 81 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Health officials warn West Nile virus still a threat as autumn approaches (thechampionnewspaper.com) — Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus have been detected in Brookhaven and other DeKalb communities, prompting health officials to urge residents to protect themselves through the fall. While no human cases are confirmed yet in DeKalb, state officials report several infections elsewhere and recommend repellents, long sleeves, and eliminating standing water around homes.
   

📸 Around Brookhaven

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Brookhaven

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 26
• Howl-O-Weenie: Dachshund Festival →
  Brook Run Park, 4770 N Peachtree Rd, Dunwoody

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Other local events

Saturday September 26
• Bi Visibility Potluck in the Park →
  1551 West Nancy Creek Drive, Brookhaven
• Afternoon Storytime
  Redan-Trotti Library -
  2:00 pm
• A Little Loopy Crochet Group
  Redan-Trotti Library -
  2:00 pm
• Future Ready: Teen Life Skills Series 2
  Redan-Trotti Library Conference Room Redan-Trotti Library -
  2:00 pm
• Family Crafternoon
  Brookhaven Library -
  3:00 pm
Sunday September 27
• Mosaic Interfaith Ministry →
  1350 Hearst Dr. NE, Brookhaven
Monday September 28
• Spooky Scavenger Hunt
  Brookhaven Library -
Tuesday September 29
• Sensory Story Bins
  Redan-Trotti Library Meeting Room Redan-Trotti Library -
  11:00 am
Thursday October 1
• Taste Brookhaven Returns with an Evening of Signature Tastings, Live Entertainment and Local Flavor →
  Brookhaven City Centre, 4001 Peachtree Rd NE, Brookhaven
  6:30 pm
Sunday October 4
• Skylight Gallery Concert Series →
  Oglethorpe University Museum of Art, Brookhaven
  3:00 pm
Sunday October 11
• Sandy Springs Wine Festival →
  City Green at City Springs, 1 Galambos Wy, Sandy Springs
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• It's Official ...
  New tenant of the old Publix at Ashford-Dunwoody and Johnson Ferry is ... Trader Joe's!! https://www.tonetoatl.com/2026/09/Trader-Joes-Opening… (Nextdoor Park Creek Ln NE)

🗞 Nearby News

Chamblee

• Past Tense: Chamblee First United Methodist Church celebrates bicentennial (appenmedia.com)
• DeKalb PTA officials threaten legal action against Chamblee Middle School parent (roughdraftatlanta.com)
• Local business celebrates 30 years of bringing Mexican Western wear to north Georgia (wsbtv.com)

Doraville

• How Did a Man Steal a Woman's iPhones Using a Fake ID at UPS? (attackofthefanboy.com)
• Construction Inclusion: Building a Better Future (high-profile.com)

Dunwoody

• New Medical Cannabis Dispensary Opens In GA (patch.com)

Ok Brookhaven! 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: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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