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Good morning Decatur! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Decatur mother gets life sentence in son’s fatal beating case
  • Why are roads suddenly blocked near Covington Highway and I-285 tonight?
  • How the old North DeKalb Mall site is about to transform

Also on today's calendar: Classic Staging LLC Warehouse Sale! and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 48 and low of 31 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 60, low: 40.
  • Saturday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 61 and low of 37 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Mom Beat Son To Death Because He Was Not Potty Trained, DeKalb Prosecutors Say (patch.com) — Decatur readers are learning more about a tragic child abuse case that ended with a life-without-parole sentence for Sophia Williams after a jury found her guilty of murdering her 4-year-old son. Prosecutors detailed how DeKalb County police responded to the Tregoney Drive apartment, the child’s extensive injuries, and the judge’s final sentence, emphasizing that prompt medical care in Decatur might have saved his life.
   

2. SWAT situation involving police, deputies underway in manhunt for suspect in Decatur (11alive.com) — A major manhunt involving SWAT, DeKalb County Police, and other agencies is unfolding tonight near Covington Highway and I-285 in Decatur, shutting down streets and blocking access to neighborhoods. Drivers are being stopped and searched, residents can’t get home, and parents picking up students from Towers High School have been forced to reroute as law enforcement continues searching for an undisclosed suspect.
   

3. Crescent Communities will Be First to Break Ground at 78-Acre Atlanta-Area Mixed-Use Redevelopment (multifamilyaffordablehousing.com) — A major new mixed-use community is about to rise at the former North DeKalb Mall site in Decatur, with vertical construction on the NOVEL Lulah Hills apartments starting this month. The first phase brings 303 units over ground-floor retail, and the broader Lulah Hills plan calls for hundreds of thousands of square feet of shops and restaurants, a Publix, 1,800 homes, and new green spaces through 2027.
   

4. Chaos in Atlanta: Irate Woman Caught on Camera Climbing McDonald's Drive-Thru Window: 'Going to Jail for $6.83 Is Diabolical Work' (thenerdstash.com) — A bizarre scene at a Decatur McDonald’s drive-thru is drawing national attention after video showed a woman trying to climb through the service window while shouting at employees. Commenters online are debating what sparked the confrontation, but no injuries have been reported and it’s unclear whether police responded, leaving residents wondering which local restaurant was involved.
   

5. Georgia man pleads guilty to illegally operating drone over Truist Park during MLB All-Star Game • The Georgia Virtue (thegeorgiavirtue.com) — A Decatur man has been sentenced to six months’ probation and a $500 fine after pleading guilty to flying an unregistered drone over Truist Park during July’s MLB All-Star Game despite clear flight restrictions. Federal officials say the case underscores a zero-tolerance approach to illegal drone use, especially around major sporting events and upcoming high-profile gatherings like the FIFA World Cup.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hi all!
    Does anyone know if any volunteering opportunities over the next couple of weeks in the neighborhood or surrounding area? We’d like to give some time… (Nextdoor Belvedere)
  • Anyone looking for food, download an app FoodFinder and type in your zip code.
    You get a location map of food banks and pantries in your area. Days and hours, and if you should call to confirm! (Nextdoor Flat Shoals)
  • Goodwin Recruiting posted a job opening for Multi-Outlet Executive Chef: RELO to Birmingham, AL in Decatur. Apply here.
  • The Scotts Company LLC posted a job opening for Merchandiser - Decatur, GA in Decatur. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Decatur here.

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