Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of January.
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🏘️ Community
DeKalb County repair teams are fixing a 30” water main break on Clairmont Road, affecting water service and causing traffic detours.
DeKalb County's sanitation services will have a one-day delay in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with a revised schedule for the week of January 20th.
🚧 Accidents
A driver experiencing a medical emergency struck a power pole on McLendon Drive, causing a temporary power outage for approximately 250 homes.
🚨 Crime
Danny Hunter received a life sentence for the murder of his father's tenant, Kateasha Cardell, amid a landlord-tenant dispute in Decatur, Georgia.
🎓 Education
The DeKalb School Board has approved an initial proposal to redirect students from Idlewood to Smoke Rise Elementary temporarily to facilitate renovations.
Decatur High School was briefly locked down due to a hallway fight, with no weapons found, and a school bus with third-graders was involved in an accident without injuries.
🏛️ Government
The DeKalb Board of Elections plans to consolidate polling places and precincts to improve accessibility and efficiency, considering equity and access.
🎉 Decatur Events
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Patrick Davis Live at Eddie's Attic
Patrick Davis will be performing live at Eddie's Attic in Decatur, Georgia.
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.
Live Performance by Lonnie Holley with Lee Bains
Enjoy a live music performance featuring Lonnie Holley at Eddie's Attic in Decatur.
Live Performance by Alexa Rose
Alexa Rose will perform live at Eddie's Attic in Decatur, Georgia.
Brenna MacMillan Live Concert
Brenna MacMillan is set to perform live at Eddie's Attic in Decatur, Georgia, featuring a unique lineup of music.
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.
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.
Lucas Jack Live Performance
Lucas Jack will perform live at Eddie's Attic in Decatur, GA.
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.
Candlelight: Hip Hop on Strings Concert
Experience a unique Candlelight concert featuring Hip Hop music reimagined with strings at The Chapel on Sycamore.
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