Monday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 93 and low of 72 degrees. πΆ Hot!
Tuesday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 95, low: 74.
Wednesday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 95 and low of 73 degrees.
π° News we're reading
β’ Convicted felon who killed man over $10 drug debt sentenced in federal gun case (wsbtv.com) β A Decatur man with a long felony record has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison after officers found a stolen gun and drugs during a traffic stop, and investigators linked the weapon to a shooting that injured a woman in Decatur. Federal prosecutors say the case underscores their focus on keeping repeat violent offenders with firearms off local streets. Β Β Β
π£ Decatur Shout Outs!
π Congratulations to Deacon James Brinson of Greenforest Community Baptist Church for being elected as the 2026-27 President of Alpha 289 Toastmasters and for earning his DTM award! He is a true leader! βSheila D.
Volleyball Match vs. Radloff (Crews Gym) Crews Middle School Lawrenceville, GA 30044 6:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
Pass It On: Kindness Card Table Redan-Trotti Library -
Take & Make Crafts: Cryptid Bookmarks Redan-Trotti Library -
ΔAM Intramurals: BasketballΔ(Gym) Crews Middle School Lawrenceville, GA 30044 8:15 am
Crews Singers (Chorus Room) Crews Middle School Lawrenceville, GA 30044 8:15 am
The Entrepreneur Hour @ The Virtual Office Group - First Tuesday Monthly DeKalb Chamber of Commerce Location: 925 Main Street, Stone Mountain, GA 30083 9:30 am
Toddler Tuesday Decatur Library - 10:00 am
Chamber 101 - In-Person DeKalb Chamber of Commerce 1484 Brockett Rd Tucker, GA 30084 10:30 am
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πͺ§ 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)
π¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Noogle is a sweet little guy who could really use some extra love and TLC right now. He's small, a pocket bully with the most gorgeous markings, but is super thin (his ribs are showing) and seems a little overwhelmed by shelter life⦠(Nextdoor Emerald Estates)
I have a ton of clothes, blankets, men's shoes, and luggage I want to donate. Anyone know a good organization that helps our community that can use it? (Nextdoor Ashbury)
State of Georiga posted a job opening for Housekeeper 1 in Decatur. Apply here.
Capstone Logistics, LLC posted a job opening for Warehouse Inventory Clerk in Decatur. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Decatur here.
π Nearby News
Avondale Estates
3574 Matthew Ct Lot 44, Decatur, GA - 4 beds/2 baths (redfin.com)
Tucker
Sieg wins first career O'Reilly Series race at Daytona, Caruth grabs last spot in the Chase (speedwaydigest.com)
Used ARTHREX SC-WU26-A1507 Display Monitor For Sale (dotmed.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!