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And on the Decatur Patch calendar - Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness

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Hello again Decatur! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Where to get walk-in flu and COVID shots in Decatur
  • Judge to decide sentence after Decatur machete attack plea deal
  • How gas prices threaten after-school rides for Decatur kids

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 85 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Thursday: Warm with rain and a t-storm, temps: high: 80, low: 62.
  • Friday: Not as warm; morning rain, with a high of 72 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Macon County Health Department offers walk-in flu and COVID-19 vaccines (pantagraph.com) — Decatur-area residents can now walk into the Macon County Health Department for flu and COVID-19 vaccinations on weekdays, with both morning and afternoon hours available. Most insurance plans are accepted, and staff encourage people to stay current on shots to protect themselves, their families, and the wider community this respiratory illness season.
   

2. Decatur man pleads guilty to aggravated battery with machete (wcia.com) — A Decatur man has pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated battery after a June machete attack on North Monroe Street that left another man bleeding from the head. As part of a partial plea deal, prosecutors capped their sentencing recommendation at six years, with a judge set to decide the final sentence at a Nov. 12 hearing.
   

3. Rising gas prices strain local nonprofits (wandtv.com) — Rising gas prices are squeezing Decatur nonprofits, including Shemilah Outreach Center, which spends about $600 a week on fuel to transport 45 kids to and from its after-school program. With little outside funding, the director is paying for gas out of pocket to keep children safe, supervised, and fed instead of being home alone.
   

4. Powers Mansion looking for love, and weddings (herald-review.com) — Decatur's historic Powers Mansion is drawing crowds of curious visitors as volunteers guide tours through the aging, pre-restoration rooms. Neighbors and history buffs are getting a rare look inside the landmark while its owner and History of the Heartland explore options to restore and eventually host events like weddings in the space.
   

5. This week in weather (wandtv.com) — Decatur residents can expect a warm, increasingly humid stretch capped by a rainy, possibly stormy Thursday before cooler, drier weather settles in for the weekend. Showers may brush the area Wednesday morning, with Friday starting damp but turning brighter and noticeably cooler, leading into several chilly nights.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The October meeting for the Southside Improvement Association (SIA) will be held Thursday, October 1, 2026.
    Our meetings begin at 5:30pm and last about an hour. Anyone who lives or works in, or has ties to, the south side of Decatur are welcome to attend!… (Nextdoor Southside Improvement Association)
  • Meet Paul Bruens 👋 He is a Municipal Services Administrative Assistant, logging work orders for concerns with trees, potholes, sewer & water issues, and processing payroll, among other tasks.
    Paul has been with the City in his same role for four years. What he likes best about Decatur: "We have a beautiful lake and plenty of fun things to… (Nextdoor )
  • Synergy HomeCare posted a job opening for Client Care Supervisor in Decatur. Apply here.
  • Decatur Public Schools posted a job opening for Interim Athletic Director in Decatur. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Decatur here.

Ok Decatur! 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

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