🌱 Patch AM: West Nile found in 30316 trap—what East Atlanta neighbors should do now

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• West Nile found in 30316 trap—what East Atlanta neighbors should do now

Also on today's calendar: Vegan Life Festival 2026 and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, temps: high: 86, low: 70.
• Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New mosquito trap tests positive for West Nile virus in DeKalb County, health officials say (cbsnews.com) — A mosquito trap in the 30316 ZIP code, which includes East Atlanta, has tested positive for West Nile virus, though no human cases are reported in DeKalb County so far. Health officials urge East Atlanta residents to dump standing water weekly, use EPA-recommended repellents, and limit time outdoors at dawn and dusk to reduce mosquito bites.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in East Atlanta

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday August 30
• Vegan Life Festival 2026 →
  Life Space Hope and Wellness Center, 294 Hamilton E Holmes Dr NW, Atlanta
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday August 29
• Art Out Loud Open Mic at Josephine Lounge →
  Josephine Lounge, 3277 Buford Hwy NE, Atlanta
  6:30 pm
Friday September 4
• Red Cross Blood Drive
  Gresham Library -
  10:00 am
Monday September 7
• WRFG 89.3 FM Presents the 41st Annual Blues BBQ Concert →
  Park Tavern, 500 10th St NE, Atlanta
  12:00 pm
• WRFG 89.3 FM Presents the 41st Blues BBQ Concert →
  Park Tavern, 500 10th St NE, Atlanta
  11:00 pm

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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