🌱 How a death investigation shut down a key I-20 ramp today

Good morning Conyers! 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. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How a death investigation shut down a key I-20 ramp today
• Still worried after the BioLab fire? What Conyers residents are asking now

Also on today's calendar: No Kings: Vote Early- October 17 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 86 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, temps: high: 87, low: 68.
• Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Conyers investigation closes I-20 exit ramp (rollingout.com) — Police have shut down the I-20 exit ramp at Highway 138 in Conyers for an active death investigation, forcing drivers to use alternate routes and expect delays. Detectives have released few details about the person who died or how it happened, and they're asking anyone who saw unusual activity near the ramp to contact the Conyers Police Department as they work to reopen the area.
   

• Georgia Today: BioLab anniversary; More measles; FEMA funds (gpb.org) — Two years after the BioLab chemical fire in Conyers, nearby residents are still worried about long-term health effects and are pursuing a class-action case over medical monitoring. A Georgia Today podcast episode also covers new measles cases, delayed FEMA funds for Hurricane Helene recovery, a new statewide "I Voted" sticker, and efforts to develop sustainable aviation fuel in Georgia.
   

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Thursday October 1
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Other local events

Thursday October 1
• Ladies Night Sip n Paint →
  Something Special Bar & Lounge, Conyers
  7:00 pm
Friday October 2
• Great American Insurance Group/United States Dressage Federation Region 3 Dressage Championships & Atlanta National Fall Dressage →
  Georgia International Horse Park, 1996 Centennial Olympic Parkway, Conyers
  8:00 am
• Constituent Services →
  Conyers-Rockdale Library, 864 Green Street, Conyers
  10:00 am
• September First Friday →
  Corks and Cuvee Wine and Gift Shoppe, 923 Center Street Northeast, Conyers
  6:00 pm
• Bat Event! →
  Big Haynes Nature Trail, 855 Costley Mill Road Northeast, Conyers
  6:30 pm
Saturday October 3
• Sabbath School →
  3001 Old Salem Road SE, Conyers
  9:30 am
• Worship Service →
  3001 Old Salem Road SE, Conyers
  10:30 am
• MAJORETTE WITH COACH YANNA (AGES 7-12) →
  Jenaes Dance Experience, 1820 HIGHWAY 20 SE, Conyers
  3:00 pm
• Prayer Meeting →
  3001 Old Salem Road SE, Conyers
  4:00 pm
• AYS & AJY →
  3001 Old Salem Road SE, Conyers
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• No Kings: Vote Early- October 17 →
  Center Street Northeast, Center St NE, Conyers

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Looking into this afterschool program and I was wondering if $150 a week from 2:45 PM to 8pm that includes homework, after school snack, dinner and before pick up snack a reasonable deal?
  What are y'all paying for afterschool care and what is included? (Nextdoor Sigman Rd NW)
• Anyone with rooms for rent THAT ACCEPTS KIDS ?!
  cause it seems a lot of people skip that main part I care about they will not be in your way (Nextdoor Pete)

• Pratt Industries posted a job opening for Bander Operator in Conyers. Apply here.
• Quality Custom Distribution posted a job opening for Zone B Pouch Machine Operator 3rd shift in Conyers. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Conyers here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lithonia

• Georgia voters have until Oct. 5 to register for the November election (roughdraftatlanta.com)

Stonecrest

• Nolan Wells' family plans release of cellphone report amid calls for further investigation (philasun.com)

Covington

• K-9 Kilo Follows Officer to Georgia (corneliustoday.com)
• One Flew South Names Gary Caldwell Executive Chef (metroatlantaceo.com)
• Pike County VA Clinic VA Atlanta health care (va.gov)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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