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🌱 Patch AM: West Nile detected in 30316 trap—what East Atlanta neighbors should know
Coming up on the East Atlanta Patch calendar: Vegan Life Festival 2026
Greetings East Atlanta! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- West Nile detected in 30316 trap—what East Atlanta neighbors should know
Also on today's calendar: Vegan Life Festival 2026 and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 92 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 90, low: 72.
- Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• More mosquito traps test positive for West Nile virus in DeKalb County (wsbtv.com) — Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus have now been detected in a trap within ZIP code 30316, which includes East Atlanta, though no human cases are reported yet. DeKalb Public Health urges residents to stay informed and offers a hotline and website for prevention tips and updates affecting your neighborhood. 
📸 Around East Atlanta
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🗓 Upcoming Events in East Atlanta
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★ Featured events ★
- Vegan Life Festival 2026 →
Life Space Hope and Wellness Center, 294 Hamilton E Holmes Dr NW, Atlanta
12:00 pm
Sunday August 30
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Other local events
- Curriculum Night
Fred a. Toomer Elementary School Atlanta, GA 30317
5:30 pm - Art Out Loud Open Mic at Josephine Lounge →
Josephine Lounge, 3277 Buford Hwy NE, Atlanta
6:30 pm - Red Cross Blood Drive
Gresham Library -
10:00 am - 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
Tuesday August 25
Saturday August 29
Friday September 4
Monday September 7
📣 East Atlanta Shout Outs!
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Ok East Atlanta! 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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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