From the Georgia Center for the Book…

Jim Lehrer, the respected host of PBS NewsHour, makes a special visit with his 19th novel, the new and delilghtful Oh, Johnny, a story “brimming with memorable characters” that cleverly and humorously blends baseball, World War II and romance. You won’t want to miss this this talk by Lehrer, whose many popular novels include Mack to the Rescue, Flying Crows, Kick the Can and The Phony Marine. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Seating is limited, no advance reservations or tickets, first-come, first-seated. Tuesday, May 5, 7:15 P.M., Decatur Library Auditorium.

Maria Lewis sent out this note from School Health Coordinator Sally Dobbins…

Dear CSD Families,

Although CDC has issued a public health emergency related to swine flu, Georgia has no confirmed cases. Symptoms of swine flu are similar to seasonal flu: sore throat, body aches, fever, headache, cough and fatigue. Some people have also reported diarrhea and vomiting.  Swine flu, like seasonal flu, is spread mainly person to person through coughing or sneezing.   As with any flu or infectious disease prevention is critical. Read the rest of this entry »

11alive followed Atlanta attorney and children’s advocate Don Keenan to Decatur’s McKoy Park where he found a bunch of “safety hazards” including “chipped paint, small fall zones around swings, inadequate padding, debris and S-hooks on swings with gaps that can catch children’s clothing.”

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Hmm…this might be a bit beyond the call of duty for me.

Looking to sample the new Dylan album, Together Through Life, before purchasing?

Well then you’ll be happy to hear that Paste Magazine has posted the album in its entirety on its website! Listen here.  And for Paste’s full review, click here.

The mag has given their entire site over to Dylan for the day – kinda – with all sorts of Dylan polls, rankings and videos available for your clicking pleasure.  Personally, I recommend checking out the “Top 50 Dylan Covers” list.  Its pretty intense…and quite debatable.

h/t: InDecatur