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What's up Decatur! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Decatur High students rallied nearly $20,000 for a detained dad
  • GBI's Decatur crime lab taps new leader for its chemistry section.
  • How widespread is Flock camera vandalism getting around Decatur?

Also on today's calendar: Victoria Aveyard & Rebecca Ross- Tempest and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 96 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 94, low: 73.
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Decatur father detained by ICE; students raise nearly $20,000 to support release (atlantanewsfirst.com) — A Decatur father of two is being held in ICE custody in southeast Georgia after an arrest at his home, prompting a strong response from the Decatur community. Students at Decatur High School have already raised nearly $20,000 to support his family, while his attorney and local residents await an upcoming court date that could allow his return home on bond.
   

2. GBI Announces Promotion of Senoia Resident Brittany Scott to Manager of the GBI's Chemistry Section (thecitizen.com) — From the GBI Crime Lab in Decatur, state officials announced that Brittany Scott has been promoted to manage the agency's Chemistry Section, overseeing daily operations and staff. The Georgia Tech graduate, originally from Snellville and now living in Senoia, has worked in the GBI's chemistry unit since 2013 and previously served as assistant manager.
   

3. Flock cameras vandalized across north Georgia as backlash to technology grows (wsbtv.com subscription) — Recent vandalism of Flock license plate cameras in Decatur has police reporting poles cut down, cameras spray-painted, turned away from roads, and even stolen. The incidents are part of a broader North Georgia backlash over privacy concerns, with experts urging stronger oversight and safeguards instead of destruction of the devices.
   

4. Comebacks take spotlight, nine DeKalb teams win in week two (thechampionnewspaper.com) — Decatur High's football team took a tough 50–0 loss to Stephenson in week two, while several other DeKalb County programs notched big wins. The roundup highlights Chamblee's late-game heroics and provides full scores from games at Adams, Godfrey, Hallford, and other stadiums, helping local fans track how every nearby team is starting the season.
   

5. Woman sentenced for intentionally hitting, killing victim with rental car (fox5atlanta.com) — A DeKalb County jury sentenced a metro Atlanta woman to life in prison plus 10 years for intentionally running over and killing another woman with a rental car after a dispute tied to a Decatur-area motel. Prosecutors say surveillance video and witness photos contradicted her claim it was accidental, and the case underscores how domestic conflicts can escalate into deadly violence locally.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Walmart having a hiring event at the goodwill on
    Columbia dr if any needs employment Dress casual and bring Multiple resumes I hope everything works out for everyone (Nextdoor Hidden Valley)
  • Question?
    Have you ever been to Porter Sanford III Performing Arts Center? If not, You have been misssing out. (Nextdoor Snapfinger Lake)
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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: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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