🌱 Patch AM: How a surprise Walmart visit lit up Decatur families’ holidays

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In today's newsletter:

• How a surprise Walmart visit lit up Decatur families’ holidays

Also on today's calendar: Kate Dramis & Julian Barnes - The Odds of You and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What two things can you never eat for breakfast? . 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: An a.m. shower; windy, cooler, with a high of 54 and low of 24 degrees.
• Tuesday: Turning sunny and colder, temps: high: 38, low: 27.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 49 and low of 35 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Holidays Behind Bars: RHOA Star Kelli Ferrell's Ex-Husband Jailed Due TO $60K In Back Child Support (rickeysmileymorningshow.com) — Families shopping at a Decatur Walmart recently got an unexpected boost when Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kelli Ferrell and actor Skyh Black picked up the tab for carts filled with toys, gift cards, and tech. The holiday giveaway came as Ferrell’s ex-husband was jailed for falling more than $60,000 behind on child support, following a contentious legal battle.
   

📸 Around Decatur

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Decatur

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Wednesday December 31

• Noon Year's Eve
  Decatur Library -
  11:15 am

Friday January 2

• Take & Make: Polar Plate String Art
  Redan-Trotti Library -
• Game Center Open
  Oakhurst Elementary Decatur, GA 30030
  8:00 am
• Building Blocks
  Redan-Trotti Library Meeting Room Redan-Trotti Library -
  11:00 am
• The [censored] Memorial Quilt: Honoring Lives, Inspiring Change
  Decatur Library -
  1:00 pm

Saturday January 3

• Take & Make Saturdays
  Decatur Library -
• Family Yoga: Yoga with Your Little Yogi
  Decatur Library -
  10:00 am
• Early Readers Storytime
  Redan-Trotti Library -
  11:00 am

Tuesday January 6

• Kate Dramis & Julian Barnes - The Odds of You
  Eagle Eye Book Shop , 2076 N Decatur Rd , Decatur
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday December 29

• Crafty Expressions: Mixed Media Creativity Exhibit
  Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library -
  10:00 am
• Art Exhibit - Juried Show
  Dunwoody Library -
  10:00 am
• Decorate an Ornament for the Tree
  Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library -
  10:00 am
• Board Games and Puzzles Day
  Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library -
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Please be aware Neighbors!
  This text is being sent out by scammers! There are people having a very hard time financially and will fall for this. (Nextdoor Highland Park)
• Neighbors walking by heard this cat crying in the tree.
  It is orange and white with a nub for it’s tail. This cat was in my neighbors yard. We tried to get it down but it was afraid and our latter was not… (Nextdoor Monterey)

• City Schools Of Decatur posted a job opening for Middle School Principal in Decatur. Apply here.
• Playa Bowls posted a job opening for Team Member in Decatur. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Decatur here.

🗞 Nearby News

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• ⏮️ A look back (roughdraftatlanta.com)

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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Lunch and dinner. (From Norine S.)
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