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Greetings Decatur! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why DeKalb owes City Schools of Decatur $9 million
  • How you can help shape Halo Decatur's new signature mural
  • How worried should North Decatur be about West Nile right now?

Also on today's calendar: Marshall J. Moore The Henchperson's Guide to Unionizing Book Launch and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 90 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 95, low: 71.
  • Saturday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• DeKalb School Board OKs policy protecting students from ICE (decaturish.com) — DeKalb's school board has approved a policy limiting ICE access to students and agreed to repay City Schools of Decatur $9 million after ESPLOST VI overpayments were uncovered by Decatur Schools. The decision forces DeKalb to delay some construction projects while also setting up a new ESPLOST VII vote in 2027, alongside updates on redistricting, facilities, and technology use.
   

• Five artists selected to create murals at Halo Decatur (decaturish.com) — A major new public art project is coming to Halo Decatur, with five artists chosen to create murals throughout the mixed-use development near the Avondale MARTA station in downtown Decatur. Residents can meet lead muralist Dominic Laporte and share ideas at a Sept. 28 community session at Three Taverns Brewery, helping shape the design that will anchor the 7‑acre project.
   

• West Nile infections rise statewide, one death reported (decaturish.com) — Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus have been found in parts of North Decatur, prompting state and county health officials to urge residents to protect themselves from bites and remove standing water. With one death reported statewide and multiple positive traps in DeKalb County, they recommend EPA-registered repellents, long sleeves, and weekly yard checks to reduce mosquito breeding.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Hey yall!
    Yesterday morning a family was in an accident on 285 between Covington highway and glenwood and their dog got loose. I'm fairly certain I saw the dog… (Nextdoor Lou Walker Park)
  • I totally agree with you.
    I do a takeout at least twice a week. I can usually get at least two meals with the servings. (Nextdoor Clifton Springs)
  • DeKalb County Georgia posted a job opening for Inspections Supervisor (CIP) in Decatur. Apply here.
  • Smoothie King posted a job opening for Team Member in Decatur. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Decatur here.

🗞 Nearby News

Clarkston

  • Clarkston Rice Festival celebrates culture and community (decaturish.com)
  • Teen Answered Craigslist Ad in 2016, Then Endured Hours of Horror. Now a Man Is Charged with Rape, Kidnapping (people.com)

Atlanta

  • GA's Richest Person Is Worth $13.2B, Ranks 99th On Forbes 400 (patch.com)

Tucker

  • The Pines Apartments - 4077 Pine Valley Rd Tucker GA (1 units available) (zillow.com)
  • DeKalb County Schools releases new redistricting maps (decaturish.com)
  • DeKalb County adds two early voting sites for election (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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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