Good morning, Decatur.

CASA volunteers serve over 200 foster children in DeKalb even though more than 500 kids await advocacy; the program trains individuals 21 and older in 30-hour sessions (five times yearly) and invites new volunteers to join efforts for permanency.

The group works with doctors, teachers, and lawyers to support each child's care.

DeKalb County Fire Rescue held its 37th Give Burns the Boot campaign on Sept.

23 to raise funds for the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation and support burn prevention education across the area.

DeKalb County officials launched a 12-week youth violence prevention program (yesterday) to support local teens with guidance and resources.

The initiative aims to provide targeted mentoring and skill building to help youth overcome challenges.

Pine Lake will host its 24th annual LakeFest on Oct.

3-4 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on the city shores, offering live music, local art, a boat race and contests for families in the smallest city of DeKalb County.

DeKalb County Solicitor-General Donna Coleman-Stribling will host the second annual Youth Safe Driving Summit on Oct.

3 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Rehoboth Church in Tucker & the free event will offer interactive activities and safety resources for teens and families.

DeKalb officials announced plans to protect and expand the tree canopy by evaluating new policies and engaging local community groups — improvements will soon benefit neighborhoods.

A MARTA Mobility rider in Decatur waited 3 hours when a possible policy enforcement change delayed service.

Local officials plan to review the transit guidelines to help prevent further delays.

DeKalb Public Health confirmed that 14 mosquito traps tested positive for West Nile virus in neighborhoods such as Belvedere Park and Candler-McAfee.

No human cases have been confirmed so far and residents with questions can call the Environmental Health division (404-508-7900).

A local animal farm that supports cancer patients faces a possible closure due to rising feed costs, which could affect community access to its services.

The farm struggles to manage higher expenses, and its future remains uncertain.

Health officials confirmed eight West Nile virus cases and one death, warning that traps in Decatur and neighboring areas are testing positive as mosquito season continues through October.

Residents should protect against bites by using EPA-registered repellents and removing standing water (key breeding sites).

A local man suffered a heart attack and received life-saving CPR + his coworkers acted quickly to help him recover.