🌱 Patch AM: How a Decatur resident got tied to a $158,000 email scam

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In today's newsletter:

• How a Decatur resident got tied to a $158,000 email scam

Also on today's calendar: 5K Run/Walk & Free Health Fair and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call advice from a cow ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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• Monday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Tuesday: Cloudy, warm; a p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 89, low: 70.
• Wednesday: A stray t-storm; not as warm, with a high of 79 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Email scheme stole thousands from agricultural business (wsbtv.com) — A Decatur woman has been sentenced to a 10-year term, with 90 days in prison and the rest on probation, for laundering $158,000 stolen in a business email scam. State officials say the case highlights growing cyber-fraud risks and urge Georgians, including Decatur residents, to learn how to recognize and report online scams to better protect their finances.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Decatur

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• 5K Run/Walk & Free Health Fair →
  Mount Moriah Now Church, 1983 Brockett Rd, Tucker
  8:30 am

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Other local events

Monday September 21
• Marshall J. Moore The Henchperson's Guide to Unionizing Book Launch →
  Eagle Eye Book Shop, 2076 N Decatur Rd, Decatur
  7:00 pm
• Margaret Glaspy & Anna Tivel: Live at Eddie's Attic →
  Eddie's Attic, 515 B North Mcdonough Street, Decatur
  7:00 pm
Tuesday September 22
• DCSD County Tune-up →
  Decatur GA
Wednesday September 23
• Elizabeth Acevedo with Angie Thomas - Anger is Only A Shadow! →
  DeKalb County Public Library Decatur Branch, 215 Sycamore Street, Decatur
• Stretch + Sound at Sundown-Sonic Yoga at Oakhurst Garden →
  Oakhurst Garden, 435 Oakview Rd., Decatur
  6:30 pm
• Stretch + Sound at Sundown with Sonic Yoga →
  Oakhurst Garden, 435 Oakview Rd., Decatur
  6:30 pm
Saturday September 26
• Howl-O-Weenie: Dachshund Festival →
  Brook Run Park, 4770 N Peachtree Rd, Dunwoody
• Howl-O-Weenie: Dachshund Festival →
  Brook Run Park, 4770 N Peachtree Rd, Dunwoody
  11:00 am
Saturday October 3
• Pine LakeFest →
  4085 Lakeshore Dr, Pine Lake
  11:00 am
Sunday October 4
• Pine Lake Paddlepalooza! American Dreamboats →
  4580 Lakeshore Dr, Pine Lake
  3:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Used Book Sale at Decatur Library on Oct. 10 →
  Decatur Library, DeKalb County Public Library, 215 Sycamore St, Decatur
  9:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• livethrive.org (CHaRM) news re new recycling programs
  Beginning October 1, Live Thrive will launch a pilot program in partnership with Novus Solutions to accept vapes for safe recycling. We know these… (Nextdoor Winnona Park)
• Hi Neighbor,
  There will be a FREE Dental, Vision, and Medical Clinic in your neighborhood on September 24, 25, and 27, 2026. Free to all. Please tell someone. (Nextdoor Brenton)

• Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate at Walmart in Decatur, Georgia in Decatur. Apply here.
• DeKalb County Georgia posted a job opening for Crew Supervisor (Multiple Departments) in Decatur. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Decatur here.

🗞 Nearby News

Avondale Estates

• The Classic Southern Breakfast Chain That's Been Family-Owned Since Its Start In 1955 (tastingtable.com)

Tucker

• Metro Atlanta city council sets limits on pet sales (wsbtv.com)
• Woman Says Sky Whatley Stage Slap Left Her With Two Black Eyes, Plans Lawsuit (complex.com)
• 2026 Poultry Protein & Fat Seminar is Oct. 8-9 (morningagclips.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: Beef Tips (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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