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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 did a DeKalb County Jail escape spiral into a kidnapping?
  • How did a Decatur porch party become a massive music festival?
  • What makes Decatur's S.U.D.S. festival more than just a beer tasting?

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Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A couple of morning t-storms, with a high of 69 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Monday: Turning sunny and warmer, temps: high: 86, low: 58. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Two Women Charged with Helping Violent Inmates Escape from DeKalb County Jail (justice.gov) — A federal grand jury has indicted two women accused of helping three inmates escape from the DeKalb County Jail in Decatur, where one was being held on a life sentence. Prosecutors say the December 2025 breakout led to a kidnapped Lyft driver and a multistate manhunt, and the new charges underscore ongoing federal and local efforts to hold alleged accomplices accountable.
   

• Pic(k) of the Week: Wasted Potential @Porchfest (yoursforgoodfermentables.com) — Oakhurst Porchfest in Decatur is highlighted through a photo of Wasted Potential Brass Band, a group that first started playing on Decatur's streets. The piece explains how the neighborhood's resident-run festival grew to hundreds of porch performances and celebrates the city's lively, grassroots music culture.
   

• Pic(k) of the Week: October(fest) beer discussions (yoursforgoodfermentables.com) — Beer lovers gathered at Legacy Park in Decatur for the S.U.D.S. Beer Festival, featuring more than 25 curated craft breweries, local food, and live music. The event, organized with help from Brick Store Pub, also supported ten nonprofits, underscoring how the city's beer culture and community fundraising go hand in hand.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update: Pet Reunited
    A dog who went missing in Decatur, GA, has been safely reunited with their family after 1 days, 1 hours. Message from Finder: "This sweet older girl… (Nextdoor White Oak Hills)
  • I am moving my stepfather into assisted living this weekend.
    He has three cats but can only keep one. I am looking for anyone willing to take on one of the cats and give them a good home. 8 year old Frankie … (Nextdoor Belvedere Park)
  • DeKalb County Georgia posted a job opening for Library Technician in Decatur. Apply here.
  • AutoZone, Inc. posted a job opening for Senior Retail Sales Associate (Full Time) in Decatur. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Decatur here.

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  • Greater Atlanta Postal Customer Council to Host 35th Annual Golf Outing (usps.com)
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  • DeKalb County declares State of Emergency ahead of hurricane (decaturish.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: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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