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🌱 Patch AM: Why North Druid Hills pedestrians face growing danger after latest crashes
Also check out Atlanta Climate Week on the North Druid Hills Patch calendar
Good morning North Druid Hills! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why North Druid Hills pedestrians face growing danger after latest crashes
Also on today's calendar: Atlanta Climate Week and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 86, low: 69.
- Sunday: Humid with rain and a t-storm, with a high of 73 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• DeKalb Mom Demands Answers After Teen Skater Left Unconscious Near River Road (newsbreak.com) — A recent fatal pedestrian crash at North Druid Hills and LaVista underscores how dangerous DeKalb roads remain for people walking or skating, as another teen was left unconscious in a separate River Road hit-and-run. Police are asking anyone with information to contact the Traffic Specialist Unit while statewide data shows serious, long-term risks for non-motorists across Georgia. 
📸 Around North Druid Hills
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🗓 Upcoming Events in North Druid Hills
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Scottdale-Tobie Grant Homework Center -
1:00 pm - StoryWalk® at Mason Mill Park
Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library - - Books and Babies Storytime
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10:30 am - Toddler Storytime
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11:30 am - English as a Second Language (ESL)
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6:00 pm - Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library Book Discussion Group
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10:15 am - Pumpkin Painting
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3:30 pm - Preschool Storytime
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10:30 am - Jewelry with Gin Live!
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11:00 am - Cookbook Club
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2:00 pm - Atlanta Climate Week →
9:00 am
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Saturday October 10
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🗓 Events Nearby
- En Route: Views from Atlanta and Marseille | Exhibition
Emory Visual Arts Gallery, 700 Peavine Creek Dr., Atlanta
9:00 am - Friends of the Redan-Trotti Library Book Sale
Redan-Trotti Library -
10:00 am
Friday October 2
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🗞 Nearby News
Decatur
- Taste of Ukraine Cultural Festival returns with a full plate (decaturish.com)
- School districts celebrate graduation achievements (thechampionnewspaper.com)
- AACS Atlanta for Court-Approved Evaluations, Classes, and Outpatient Programs Across Georgia (issuewire.com)
Brookhaven
- Brookhaven City Council reviews EV program, insurance at monthly work session (roughdraftatlanta.com)
Atlanta
- Soaking Storms To Slam GA, Southeast: Here's What To Expect (patch.com)
- ATL Dream Sweeps Mystics To Advance To Playoff Semis (patch.com)
- GA Voter Guide 2026: Governor, Ossoff's Senate Seat Among Key Races (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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