Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of September.
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🏘️ Community
Decatur WatchFest ’26 — a 34-day celebration on the remodeled city square — attracted 170,000 visitors and 75% came from outside while local businesses enjoyed record sales from free concerts and 72 soccer matches.
A 40-member committee and 225 volunteers worked 1,500 hours to make the event a success.
🏛️ Government
Decatur's Lime e-bike and scooter pilot (during the FIFA World Cup summer season) recorded 810 trips by 510 riders between June 25 and July 20.
City officials say the data will guide a future transportation plan update.
MARTA Reach will launch a new fleet of blue Dodge ProMaster vans on Sept.
5 to serve 12 service zones in DeKalb County (designed for improved accessibility and rider ease).
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