Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of September.
Good morning, Decatur.
🎭 Culture
Metro Atlanta marks the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attack on Friday with memorial ceremonies across local community sites.
Organizers plan to honor victims through a series of thoughtful events.
🌲 Environment
After a county audit found a 38% contamination rate in recycling, officials intensified online education and community events—like free school field trips at CHaRM in Decatur—to help residents adopt proper recycling practices.
🏥 Health
Two mosquito traps in the 30033 and 30319 areas tested positive for West Nile virus, bringing DeKalb’s total to 10 this year, officials said Friday.
No human cases have been reported, and residents should use bug spray and wear long sleeves at dusk.
📰 Lifestyle
Reena Sartain from Pike Nurseries shared simple plant picks and styling tips to refresh front entryways for autumn, offering Decatur homeowners an easy way to welcome the season.
Her piece was posted on Sept. 11.
🏈 Sports
Decatur mom Alexis Karpf leads North American Canicross, a dog-powered sport that promotes health & team bonding.
The group will host the Steeplechase Stampede at Georgia International Horse Park on Nov. 8 and plans more races in March and early April.
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