🌱 Patch AM: See how a new Glennwood mural is brightening Decatur kids’ school days

Good morning Decatur! 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:

• See how a new Glennwood mural is brightening Decatur kids' school days
• How much more are Decatur drivers paying at the pump?

Also on today's calendar: Julie Olivia- Love Felt Like This Launch Event and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What gets bigger the more you take away? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 92, low: 74.
• Tuesday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 93 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Art Brightens the World (citylifestyle.com) — Students at Glennwood Elementary in Decatur are now welcomed by a colorful new mural featuring a gnome, eagle mascot, and playful scenes that celebrate the school's walkable, creative community. Designed by Decatur resident and parent Jane Collins with artist Hannah-Rose Broom, the artwork brightens a central gathering space and reflects the joy and warmth families say defines Glennwood.
   

• Georgians have paid $1.4B extra for gas since Iran war (ajc.com) — Rising gas prices tied to the Iran war have cost Georgians an estimated $1.4 billion extra at the pump, squeezing budgets across the state. A Decatur resident filling up near the former North DeKalb Mall describes how higher fuel costs, alongside healthcare and food, are making everyday life noticeably more expensive.
   

📸 Around Decatur

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Decatur

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Monday August 31
• Kindness Card Exchange Display
  Redan-Trotti Library -
• đAM Intramurals: Volleyballđ(Gym)
  Crews Middle School Lawrenceville, GA 30044
  8:15 am
• Toddler Storytime
  Decatur Library -
  10:00 am
• Preschool Storytime
  Decatur Library -
  11:00 am
• Volleyball Match vs. Radloff (Crews Gym)
  Crews Middle School Lawrenceville, GA 30044
  6:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
• Take & Make Crafts: Cryptid Bookmarks
  Redan-Trotti Library -
• Pass It On: Kindness Card Table
  Redan-Trotti Library -
• Crews Singers (Chorus Room)
  Crews Middle School Lawrenceville, GA 30044
  8:15 am
Tuesday September 8
• Julie Olivia- Love Felt Like This Launch Event →
  Eagle Eye Book Shop, 2076 N Decatur Rd, Decatur
  7:00 pm
• Victoria Aveyard & Rebecca Ross- Tempest →
  Eagle Eye Book Shop, 2076 N Decatur Rd, Decatur
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday August 30
• Avondale Estates Farmers Market →
  Avondale Estates, GA Calendar, 64 N. Avondale Rd. Town Green, Avondale Estates
  10:00 am
• Sunday Public Tour
  Michael C. Carlos Museum Rotunda
  2:00 pm
• Anthony Crawford →
  Eddie's Attic, 515 N McDonough St, Decatur
  6:00 pm
Monday August 31
• StoryWalk® at Mason Mill Park
  DeKalb County Public Library Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library -

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

 

Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Decatur PatchAM possible:

• Alexis S Intimates — (678) 237-9539
• Higher Calling Christian Academy — (404) 288-2494
• Atlanta Expert Appliance Repair — (404) 834-5157
• Transit CPR LLC — (678) 856-6115

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

• Pine LakeFest Announces Music Schedule
  How about our music lineup for LakeFest 2026! As your fall schedule fills up, we invite you to save the date and come over to Pine Lake for two... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Found cat!
  This sweet boy ran up to me on my porch and is the friendliest kitty. He has a clean, blue collar so I know someone has got to be missing their pet! (Nextdoor McAfee)
• As of now seems great.
  Applied yesterday got call today to start tomorrow for a long term position and the pay isn't to bad (Nextdoor Lou Walker Park)

• Wendy's posted a job opening for Breakfast Shift Manager in Decatur. Apply here.
• DeKalb County Georgia posted a job opening for Recreation Assistant in Decatur. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Decatur here.

🗞 Nearby News

Tucker

• Sieg wins first career O'Reilly Series race at Daytona, Caruth grabs last spot in the Chase (speedwaydigest.com)
• 2 men arrested after drugs, guns found during Athens traffic stop (fox5atlanta.com)
• Used ARTHREX SC-WU26-A1507 Display Monitor For Sale (dotmed.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: A hole (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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