Good morning, Decatur.

Decatur’s local humane society featured pet of the day Dozer as a potential companion for adoption.

Families can visit Atlantahumane.org for key details on the adoption process.

DSWM is launching its Fall 2026 Solid Waste Environmental Enhancement Program (SWEEP) with free bulky item collection on select October days and a paper shredding event on Oct.

17 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Central Transfer Station in Decatur; beautification teams will also improve local public spaces.

Decatur Book Festival (21st annual) will kick off at 7 p.m. tomorrow with a keynote session at First Baptist Church at 308 Clairemont Ave. The two-day event offers book discussions, signings, and a street fair with over 125 exhibitors across downtown.

Columbia High School student Myzic Brinkley was selected for Delta Community Credit Union’s High School Apprentice Program (2026 to 2027) after completing summer teller training.

He now gains hands-on experience at a Decatur branch as part of Georgia’s Work-Based Learning Program.

Justin Farmer, founder of Forest City Private Wealth, explained that not all debt is created equal in a wallet wellness check shown on Sept.

30. He offered tips to build wealth while borrowing responsibly + ensuring his advice helps avoid draining the budget.

Decatur officials approved an updated school resource officer contract on Monday that tightens guidelines for protecting student information under FERPA — a change prompted by new state education guidance.

A Decatur senior baseball league seeks five new players to form fall teams while continuing its weekly batting practice at Medlock Park.

Don Sally leads a group that includes players as old as 81 and hopes to expand the league for local fathers and grandfathers who love baseball.

The Braves aim to sweep the Phillies in NL Wild Card Game 2 today; after a Game 1 win, they will try to secure a spot in the NLDS by winning the final matchup.