🌱 Patch AM: How a former Dunwoody resident’s case led to a new execution date

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In today's newsletter:

• How a former Dunwoody resident's case led to a new execution date
• How a Dunwoody resident is tracking police use of Flock cameras

Also on today's calendar: When Rivers Meet - The Black and Jewish Origins of America's Sound and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 86, low: 70.
• Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 84 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Execution date set for man convicted of killing 2 real estate agents near Atlanta in 2003 (atlantanewsfirst.com) — A man once living in Dunwoody is scheduled for execution next month for the 2003 killings of two real estate agents in Powder Springs, after years of legal challenges over parole board conflicts. While the crimes occurred elsewhere in metro Atlanta, Dunwoody appears in the case as the home he fled before being captured out of state.
   

• Have you been 'Flocked'? Website lets you check if your vehicle has been searched (king5.com) — A Dunwoody resident helped create "Have I Been Flocked," a website that lets you check whether law enforcement has searched your license plate in Flock camera systems. By using public records, the tool highlights how often plates are queried and encourages residents everywhere to request local audit logs for more transparency.
   

📸 Around Dunwoody

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dunwoody

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday August 30
• When Rivers Meet - The Black and Jewish Origins of America's Sound →
  Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St, Roswell
  4:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday August 29
• Beyond Juicery + Eatery Grand Opening in Dunwoody →
  5482 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Dunwoody
  11:00 am
Monday August 31
• Art Exhibit
  Dunwoody Library -
  10:00 am
• English as a Second Language (ESL)
  Dunwoody Library -
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 5
• Paint & Sip - Book Bags
  Dunwoody Library -
  2:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• September Master Gardener Talk: Compost Tea →
  Brook Run Park, 4770 N Peachtree Rd, Dunwoody
  11:00 am
Friday September 18
• FLASHBACK! 80s 90s + Disco BLOCK Party →
  Bar{n} booze {n} bites, 5521 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Dunwoody
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday August 28
• Red Cross Blood
  Chamblee Library -
  10:00 am
• Building Blocks
  Redan-Trotti Library - Meeting Room
  11:00 am
• Boys Basketball Workouts (Gym)
  Crews Middle School Lawrenceville, GA 30044
  4:30 pm
• Chorus Family Night & Fundraiser (Sparkles Skating Rink)
  Crews Middle School Lawrenceville, GA 30044
  6:00 pm
Saturday August 29
• Relaxing Foot Massage
  Chamblee Library -
  11:00 am
• Lemonade Party
  Embry Hills Library -
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Can someone recommend a competent and honest contractor who specializes in updating garage floors?
  We are in the Dunwoody Club forest area. Thanks in advance. (Nextdoor Dunwoody Club Forest)

🗞 Nearby News

Sandy Springs

• A 350-Unit Multifamily Property in Sandy Springs Sells in Major Real Estate Deal (whatnow.com)
• Eight Tony Award Winning Musical, Les Misérables (macaronikid.com)
• MARTA Route 5 changed after intersection improvements (appenmedia.com)

Chamblee

• Chamblee set to host 5th annual Chalk Walk and Artist Market (decaturish.com)

Alpharetta

• City Playground To Briefly Close For Maintenance In Alpharetta (patch.com)

Ok Dunwoody! 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 a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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