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🌱 Patch AM: How serious is the West Nile risk in Brookhaven right now?

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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.

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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.
   

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