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in Decatur
Monday, August 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 11th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A shooting near Emory University at a CVS left suspect Patrick Joseph White dead from a gunshot wound—police have not confirmed if the fatal shot was self-inflicted or fired by officers and community members remain concerned about safety. WSB-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials said work on Cascade Road will be finished by the end of this month — the project is expected to ease local traffic and improve safety. Atlanta News First
- ➤ Metro Atlanta police departments are distributing free gun lock boxes to help residents secure their firearms— the program comes after safety concerns following the loss of a DeKalb County officer and will be available at local precincts in the coming days. This effort aims to bolster public safety and encourage responsible firearm storage. Atlanta News First
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