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Quotes, Comments and Tweets of the Week
Notable quotes, tweets and comments about local news, events and places, Aug. 5-11.
1. "I think it's a good thing. You learn how to protect yourself and get to know your officers. You're never too old to learn."
- Hairston Lake resident, Zenith Stevens, 72, about National Night Out.
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2. "I've had an outpouring of support from the community thanking me for opening up in their community, and I couldn't be more pleased and thankful to the people of Dekalb County and surrounding cities who make the drive weekly just for OUR cupcakes."
- Che' Bledsoe, owner of recently-opened Diva-Cakes Cupcakes.
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3. “We don’t want any harm to any person at any time.”
- Sukhchain Singh, professor of English, law and Sikhism visiting and preaching at the on Hairston Road, speaking with Patch after last week's shooting at a Sikh temple in Wisconsin that claimed the life of Singh's dear friend and five others.
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4. If u kno how to unlock ur locker wit a txt book at redan high school ur a true raider!
-Tweeted by @idance_udont
5. My son will be starting Kindergarten at a new school this year. Yes, I get just a little more nervous as the first day of school draws near; however, my son's pure excitement for new school year to begin helps to ease much of my anxiety.
Patch reader Camille commenting on the article, "Moms Talk: First Day of School Freak Outs."
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