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in Decatur
Wednesday, January 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ DeKalb County repair teams are fixing a 30” water main break on Clairmont Road, affecting water service and causing traffic detours. DeKalb County
- ➤ 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. DeKalb County
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A driver experiencing a medical emergency struck a power pole on McLendon Drive, causing a temporary power outage for approximately 250 homes. Decaturish
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Danny Hunter received a life sentence for the murder of his father's tenant, Kateasha Cardell, amid a landlord-tenant dispute in Decatur, Georgia. Atlanta News First
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The DeKalb School Board has approved an initial proposal to redirect students from Idlewood to Smoke Rise Elementary temporarily to facilitate renovations. Decaturish
- ➤ 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. Decaturish
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The DeKalb Board of Elections plans to consolidate polling places and precincts to improve accessibility and efficiency, considering equity and access. Decaturish
SHOP NEWS
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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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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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