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Five Things to Know Today, August 2

National Night Out is today. Keep cool by enjoying some ice cream with you neighbors.

Welcome to Tuesday, August 2. It's already the 214th day of the year, but there are still about 50 days left until fall.Β 

The weather: Sunny, hot with a high of about 98 degrees. At least it's not three digits, right? The low tonight will be about 73 degrees.

National Night Out: Tonight's the night communities across the country get together to socialize and raise awareness about crime prevention. Check ONE DeKalb's list of communities holding events to find one near you.

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Better leave early this morning: If your commute takes you through Decatur, get a head start by leaving a little earlier than usual, since Decatur schools are in session again as of today.

Stone Mountain City council meets tonight at 7:30 at city hall.

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Have an unbirthday party: On this day in 1865, Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland was either published or was reprinted on August 2 a year later, depending on what source you believe. Curiouser and curiouser! What's your favorite quote?


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