🌱 How a Lithonia warehouse factored into a deadly DeKalb drug case
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In today's newsletter:
- How a Lithonia warehouse factored into a deadly DeKalb drug case
Also on today's calendar: 8 Legged Scales: Critters & Reptiles and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, temps: high: 89, low: 73.
- Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Convicted felons sentenced for years-long drug trafficking operation in DeKalb County, officials say (cbsnews.com) — A years-long drug trafficking case that included a warehouse operation in Lithonia has ended with lengthy federal prison sentences for two men. Prosecutors say the DeKalb County scheme moved large amounts of cocaine and marijuana and triggered a deadly 2023 police chase. The sentences include more than a decade behind bars, supervised release, and fines. 
📸 Around Lithonia
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Zen Flow Yoga →
Lithonia-Davidson Library, DeKalb County Public Library, 6821 Church St, Lithonia
2:30 pm
Friday July 17
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Other local events
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8 Legged Scales: Critters & Reptiles →
Lithonia-Davidson Library, DeKalb County Public Library, 6821 Church St, Lithonia
4:00 pm -
8 Legged Scales: Critters & Reptiles
Lithonia-Davidson Library -
4:00 pm -
Zumba Class
Lithonia-Davidson Library -
1:00 pm -
Lex Entertainment Network 2 year anniversary event.(all white attire) →
Side Affects Bar & Grill, 6924 Main St, Lithonia
4:00 pm -
Zen Flow Yoga →
Lithonia-Davidson Library, DeKalb County Public Library, 6821 Church St, Lithonia
2:30 pm -
ROSÉ N’ ROSES ATLANTA →
Lithonia Park, 2501 Park Dr, Lithonia
5:00 pm
Tuesday July 21
Wednesday July 22
Saturday July 25
Friday July 31
Sunday August 9
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Preschool Storytime
Stonecrest Library - Stonecrest Storytime Room
11:00 am -
July Family Movies
Stonecrest Library - Auditorium
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Fox in a Box Exhibit - Opening Night!
Hairston Crossing Library -
5:00 pm -
Library Walkers
Redan-Trotti Library -
9:00 am -
Library Garden Walk
Salem-Panola Library -
10:00 am
Wednesday July 15
Thursday July 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- ATTENTION NEIGHBORS:
DeKalb County is moving to protect its sanitation workers as summer temperatures soar. DeKalb County Sanitation announced that Solid Waste… (Nextdoor Regency Woods) - Friday Night Wind Up Is Back!
Yes, we are outside at Mama Burkes Entertainment Venue 3220 Snapfinger Rd., Decatur, GA Friday, July 31st @ 6pm-9pm Seeking Entertainers an Bands… (Nextdoor Park View Trail)
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Lithonia. Apply here.
- Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Lithonia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lithonia here.
🗞 Nearby News
Stonecrest
- IHOP Restaurant in Lithonia receives a 64% on their recent health inspection (thegeorgiagazette.com)
- DeKalb County drug traffickers sentenced after deadly police chase (fox5atlanta.com)
- Reported shooting on Browns Mill Road; 1 seriously hurt (fox5atlanta.com)
Stone Mountain
- Stone Mountain Net Worth: How the Viral Celebrity Became a Financial Powerhouse (missouri.edu)
- Decatur High alum Jordan Walker wins MLB Home Run Derby (decaturish.com)
- Scout Troop 373 to hold community yard sale fundraiser on July 24 (iredellfreenews.com)
Ok Lithonia! 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: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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