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Tuesday, July 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Animal shelters in Fulton and DeKalb saw record surrenders in the past 2 months—officials are reviewing the trend for more details. Atlanta News First
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two DeKalb County auto mechanics, Daniel Santana-Lopez and Jared Thompson, were arrested after federal agents found over 2,500 pounds of meth in their vehicles, with Santana-Lopez’s car holding over 2,200 pounds and Thompson’s search revealing more than 300 pounds and a firearm—officials say the arrests are part of a major trafficking operation. Atlanta News First
- ➤ Decatur police are searching for a missing man with Alzheimer’s who was last seen wearing a black tank top and white shorts (with a black flower print) and are asking anyone with information to help locate him. WSB-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ DeKalb County health centers are extending hours to help parents prepare children for school—families should note that wait times may be longer. The North DeKalb Health Center is open until 7:30 p.m. today while the Clifton Spring Health Center in Decatur will serve walk-ins until 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 22—parents are advised to arrive early. WSB-TV
- ➤ Elizabeth Wilson, known as Decatur’s Mayor Emerita, was the city’s first Black commissioner and first Black mayor and remains a key community leader at 93 who advises new candidates. She broke racial barriers by promoting equal access to community resources—such as libraries and integrated schools—and continues to influence local government today. Decaturish
- ➤ Decatur officials announced a sweep of homeless encampments ahead of dangerous heat, saying the action will help protect public health as temperatures are expected to rise later this week. The move is part of efforts to reduce risks for vulnerable residents during the extreme heat. Atlanta News First
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ DeKalb County will open a new high tech TB clinic on Monday, July 21 at the Richardson Health Center in Decatur to address the county’s 52 TB cases from last year—the highest reported in Georgia. The clinic has eight exam rooms and special airflow systems to contain airborne illness. FOX 5 Atlanta
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