Saturday, January 11th, 2025

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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Unconditional Love for Children, Inc. (ULC) expanded its Board of Directors, adding four diverse and skilled members to bolster its mission of empowering children through educational enrichment programs. The Champion
- ➤ Unconditional Love for Children, Inc. expanded its Board of Directors with four new members, enhancing the nonprofit's leadership diversity and skill set to better serve educational programs for children. The Champion
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Georgia's Governor Brian Kemp credits thorough preparation and coordination with state and local partners for minimizing chaos as snow and ice impact north Georgia and the metro-Atlanta area, with residents enjoying the snowy conditions despite school and office closures. The Champion
- ➤ DeKalb County work crews prepare for winter weather, responding to ice and assistance calls, and housing 222 homeless individuals ahead of improving conditions expected Saturday. DeKalb County
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The DeKalb County Board of Ethics will hold its Regular Public Meeting on January 16, 2025, discussing agenda items including ethics code changes and administrative issues. DeKalb County
- ➤ DeKalb County receives a $2.8 million grant to enhance electric vehicle charging infrastructure, promoting sustainable transportation under a federal initiative supported by Congressman Hank Johnson. On Common Ground News
- ➤ City Schools of Decatur will host three public hearings to discuss opting out of House Bill 581, enabling a statewide property tax cap and floating homestead exemption. Decaturish
SHOP NEWS
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Maggie Koerner Live at Eddie's Attic
Maggie Koerner will perform live at Eddie's Attic in Decatur.
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Patrick Davis Live at Eddie's Attic
Patrick Davis will be performing live at Eddie's Attic in Decatur, Georgia.
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Candlelight Concert: A Tribute to Taylor Swift
Experience the music of Taylor Swift performed by the Listeso String Quartet in a candlelit setting at The Chapel on Sycamore.
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Live Performance by Lonnie Holley with Lee Bains
Enjoy a live music performance featuring Lonnie Holley at Eddie's Attic in Decatur.
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Live Performance by Alexa Rose
Alexa Rose will perform live at Eddie's Attic in Decatur, Georgia.
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Brenna MacMillan Live Concert
Brenna MacMillan is set to perform live at Eddie's Attic in Decatur, Georgia, featuring a unique lineup of music.
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Candlelight Concert: A Tribute to Coldplay
Experience the music of Coldplay performed by the Listeso String Quartet in a beautifully restored chapel setting illuminated by candlelight.
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Book Launch for Auburn Morrow's 'The Trial Period' with Rachael Allen
Celebrate the debut of Auburn Morrow's novel 'The Trial Period' featuring a talk and signing event with author Rachael Allen.
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Lucas Jack Live Performance
Lucas Jack will perform live at Eddie's Attic in Decatur, GA.
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Mark Jones Live Performance
Enjoy live music featuring classic 70's hits from artists like Linda Ronstadt, Neil Young, and Fleetwood Mac at Napoleon's Grill in Decatur.
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