Hey Decatur! Let’s kick off the morning by catching up on the latest happenings in town. Keep reading to stay informed. ☕️️
In today’s newsletter:
- A man from Decatur received a sentence for an ATM explosion and theft.
- Get free coffee and donuts in Decatur on Monday
- Life imprisonment for the fatal mall shooting in Decatur
Also on today’s calendar: Pine Lake LakeFest and 9 more events.
Today’s riddle:How many roaches are needed to install a light bulb? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Sunday:Partly cloudy and humid, with a maximum temperature of 83 and a minimum of 66 degrees.
- Monday:Partly sunny with a brief rain, temperatures: high of 77, low of 66.
- Tuesday:Partly cloudy with a chance of rain, reaching a high of 82 and dropping to a low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we’re reading
• A man from Decatur who detonated a mall ATM received a 14-year prison sentence (atlantanewsfirst.com— A man from Decatur, Abdurrahim Jalal, has received a 14-year federal prison sentence for detonating an ATM at North DeKalb Mall. Jalal was convicted of several charges, including bank theft and arson, following the theft of $90,000 from the machine.
• Krispy Kreme: Get free coffee and a doughnut, no purchase needed, on National Coffee Day this Monday (atlantaonthecheap.com) — On National Coffee Day, Krispy Kreme is providing a free medium coffee along with a doughnut at their Decatur store. Patrons can also take advantage of a special offer on bulk doughnuts, turning it into a delightful event for area coffee enthusiasts.
• A man from Valdosta, GA received a life sentence for a fatal shooting that occurred inside a restaurant at the South DeKalb mall. (ocgnews.com) — James Elderidge Scott, a resident of Valdosta, received a life sentence in prison for a fatal shooting that occurred at a restaurant in South DeKalb Mall, Decatur. The event resulted in one death and three injuries during a birthday party.
🗓 Upcoming Events in Decatur
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★ Featured events ★
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Pine Lake LakeFest
4580 Lakeshore Drive, Pine Lake
11:00 am
Saturday October 11
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Other local events
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AUTHOR EVENT | Nimona’s ND Stevenson presents new book: Scarlet Morning
Brave and Kind Books, 722 W College Ave, Decatur
7:00 pm
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Jack Schneider
Eddie’s Attic, 515 N McDonough St, Decatur
8:00 pm
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Take and Create: Paper Roll Fairy Garden
Redan-Trotti Library –
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Toddler Storytime
Decatur Library –
10:00 am
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Michael Wehunt and Andy Davidson – The October Film Haunt
Eagle Eye Bookstore, 2076 N Decatur Road, Decatur
7:00 pm
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Color Wheel Studio Café – Art à la Carte
141 Sams Street, Decatur
11:00 am
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Westside Stride 2025
1055 Howell Mill Road, Atlanta
12:00 pm
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Music Together Decatur Pop-Up Class
Souper Jenny, 2118 N Decatur Road, Decatur
10:15 am
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Agnes Scott’s Women’s Global Leadership Conference Highlights Entrepreneurs
141 E College Avenue, Decatur
9:00 am
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K.A. Linde and Kalie Cassidy
Eagle Eye Bookstore, 2076 N Decatur Road, Decatur
7:00 pm
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Stephanie Perkins and Jeff Zentner – Overdue
Eagle Eye Bookstore, 2076 N Decatur Road, Decatur
7:00 pm
Sunday September 28
Monday September 29
Tuesday September 30
Sunday October 5
Tuesday October 7
Wednesday October 8
Saturday October 11
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