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1. Mother demands answers after son stabbed at DeKalb County jail (fox5atlanta.com) — A Decatur inmate is recovering at Grady Memorial Hospital after being brutally beaten and stabbed by fellow inmates inside the DeKalb County jail, where 11 suspects now face charges. His mother is demanding answers about how such a large, coordinated attack happened in a supposedly secure area, while jail officials continue their investigation and the family worries about his safety in custody.
2. Pic(k) of the Week: Misted field and pond (yoursforgoodfermentables.com) — A misty morning scene at Postal Pond on the former United Methodist Children's Home grounds highlights a rare pocket of quiet nature right in Decatur. The piece notes the property's long history, its 2017 purchase by the city, and how city sounds contrast with the surprisingly secluded, undeveloped areas residents can still enjoy.
3. Pic(k) of the Week: Happy hibernal solstice (yoursforgoodfermentables.com) — A striking magenta dusk over a blue-lit building in Decatur anchors this week's featured photo, originally shot in late 2019. The photographer ties the image to tonight's hibernal solstice, sharing camera details and inviting locals to appreciate winter's arrival through a familiar neighborhood scene.
4. May is Mild. (yoursforgoodfermentables.com) — Beer lovers in Decatur can celebrate American Mild Month by seeking out a classic, lower-alcohol, malt-forward Mild Ale at Twains Brewpub & Billiards. The article explains what makes Mild distinct, lists three Georgia brewpubs pouring it, and encourages locals to nudge other nearby breweries to join in future Mays.
5. 4-Pack Ticket Giveaway to Georgia Aquarium (macaronikid.com) — Decatur-area families can enter now for a chance to win four tickets to the Georgia Aquarium and have their child serve as a Macaroni KID JR Reporter. The winning family must visit by December 31, share photos, and answer kid-friendly questions so their experience can be featured on several Georgia Macaroni KID sites.
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