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Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. UPDATE: Kelly's Market in Decatur is under contract (decaturish.com) — Kelly's Market on East Howard Avenue in Decatur is under contract, with closing expected Oct. 1 as the longtime owner prepares to retire. The story also highlights Smiley's Burger Club's expansion and a new Mister Burger location planned for West Ponce, signaling more changes to the local food scene.
2. Witnesses supported library shooter's self-defense argument (decaturish.com) — A judge has dismissed charges against the man who shot another person at the Decatur Library after multiple witnesses backed his self-defense claim. The ruling closes the case but follows months of concern in Decatur about safety, homelessness around the library, and new county efforts to expand day-center services for unhoused residents.
3. Decatur earns top 25 status for three elementary schools (decaturish.com) — City Schools of Decatur families can see how their elementary schools stacked up statewide, with Oakhurst, Westchester, and Glennwood all landing in Niche's top 25 for Georgia. Every CSD elementary earned an A or better overall and maintains low student-teacher ratios, even as some schools shifted slightly up or down in the rankings.
4. Grindboss Kitchen And Bar in Decatur receives a 64% on their recent health inspection (thegeorgiagazette.com) — If you dine at Grindboss Kitchen and Bar on Covington Highway, be aware the restaurant recently scored a 64 on its Aug. 20 health inspection. Inspectors cited issues including unsafe food storage, cleanliness problems, and pests, and warned that repeat failing grades can trigger a voluntary closure until violations are fixed.
5. FOX 5 Atlanta 2026 August 26 Articles Sitemap (fox5atlanta.com) — One headline in this FOX 5 Atlanta sitemap notes a man accused in a Decatur library shooting who was released after an immunity ruling, signaling an important ongoing legal case for locals to watch. The rest of the list highlights a mix of crime, recalls, national stories, and entertainment coverage from August 26, 2026.
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