Karen writes in…

 The Friends of the Decatur Library will host their traditional Arts Festival book sale on Saturday, May 26, 2012 from 9:00am to 3:00pm on the front lawn of the Decatur Library, weather permitting. Thousands of gently used fiction, non-fiction and children’s books, DVDs, and CDs will be offered for sale at low prices starting at $.50. Cash or check only. All proceeds benefit the programs and collections of the Decatur Library. No admission cost. The next sale will be during the Decatur Book Festival on September 1, 2012. Donations of gently used books are always welcome at the library at 215 Sycamore Street, Decatur, GA.

The Emory Wheel reports…

Atlanta-based restaurant chain Tin Drum Asia Cafe announced this month that it will be taking over Wonderful World’s space in Emory Village to open its 10th restaurant. Tin Drum features a pan-Asian menu with more than 35 items made with Thai, Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese and Indian influences.

…Wonderful World will close its business this Sunday and Tin Drum is scheduled to open within the next two weeks.

• Iberian Pig and Double Zero to swap menus and employees for April Fools [Eater]
• Grease in DeKalb’s sewers causing spills, but nothing being done [AJC]
• Avondale declares war on invasive plants near lake [Patch]
• Decatur dog parks get some video-love [Be Active Decatur]
• Rain!!!! [AJC]
• Poem: “Today” by Billy Collins [Poetry Foundation]

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