🌱 Patch AM: How did Decatur High stack up in Georgia’s latest rankings?

Good day Decatur! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How did Decatur High stack up in Georgia's latest rankings?
• How new MARTA schedule tweaks will change your Decatur commute.

Also on today's calendar: Music Together Preview Class in Embry Hills and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Monday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 91 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Tuesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 90, low: 69.
• Wednesday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 90 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Four DeKalb high schools ranked among top 100 in Georgia (decaturish.com) — Decatur High School has been ranked 52nd in Georgia by U.S. News & World Report, down from 39th last year but still among the state's top 100 high schools. Four DeKalb County high schools also made the top 100, and several DeKalb elementary schools earned top-50 spots, giving local families fresh context for how nearby public schools are performing statewide.
   

• MARTA to update more than 30 routes, schedules; 5 already changed (wsbtv.com) — MARTA is updating more than 30 bus routes and schedules, including Route 15 along Clifton and Candler roads to cut down dwell time in Decatur. Riders may see slightly earlier or later start and end times on key routes, plus small routing tweaks that can affect connections and MARTA Mobility service, so checking updated timetables before commuting is essential.
   

📸 Around Decatur

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Decatur

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 29
• Music Together Preview Class in Embry Hills →
  Embry Hills United Methodist Church, 3304 Henderson Mill Rd, Atlanta
  9:30 am

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Other local events

Monday August 24
• Workshop - How to Start a Business in Georgia
  DeKalb Chamber of Commerce Virtual
  6:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
• đAM Intramurals: Basketballđ(Gym)
  Crews Middle School Lawrenceville, GA 30044
  8:15 am
• Healthcare Committee Meeting
  DeKalb Chamber of Commerce VIRTUAL - Zoom link will be sent upon registration.
  10:00 am
• Tuesday Music Together Preview Class →
  First Baptist Church of Decatur, 308 Clairemont Ave, Decatur
  11:00 am
• Tuesday Music Together Babies Class →
  First Baptist Church of Decatur, 308 Clairemont Ave, Decatur
  12:30 pm
• Ribbon Cutting at Ogle School
  DeKalb Chamber of Commerce Ogle School 4013 Lavista Road Tucker, GA 30084
  4:00 pm
• Adult-ish Sewing Club
  Decatur Library -
  5:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
• Wednesday Music Together Preview Class →
  First Baptist Church of Decatur, 308 Clairemont Ave, Decatur
  10:30 am
Thursday August 27
• Thursday Music Together Generations Class →
  The Retreat at Decatur, 2711 Lawrenceville Hwy, Decatur
  10:00 am
Friday August 28
• Friday Music Together Music Class →
  First Baptist Church of Decatur, 308 Clairemont Ave, Decatur
  10:30 am
Saturday August 29
• WKND eBikes Pop-Up + Test Rides at Huckleberry's Corner Store →
  Huckleberry's Corner Store, 2380 Hosea L Williams Dr NE, Atlanta
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I didn't have a plan, but there was no way I was going to leave him there.
  I had been looking at Tamale Terry's picture all week (I'll put it in the comments, it's hilarious). I was supposed to be "taking a break" at the… (Nextdoor Pinetree/W Ponce/Scott Blvd)
• Owner Located!
  Found this dog at NDruid and Clairmont, he almost got hit several times before I could coax him to me. Male, sweet and a little skiddish but has… (Nextdoor Laurel Ridge)

• Louisiana Bistreaux posted a job opening for Expeditors in Decatur. Apply here.
• Checkers & Rally's - Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Decatur. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Decatur here.

🗞 Nearby News

Avondale Estates

• Avondale Estates preps for its first centennial celebration (decaturish.com)
• Pic(k) of the Week: Passion on the blossom (yoursforgoodfermentables.com)

Tucker

• DeKalb Schools superintendent speaking to Tucker council (decaturish.com)
• ♿ Tucker's ADA plan (roughdraftatlanta.com)

Ok Decatur! 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: It's "Pasturized" before you know it! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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