Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of September.
Good morning, Decatur.
Local journalist Adrianne Murchison will host her second 24-hour Let’s Start Healing podcast from Friday, Sept.
18 at noon to Saturday, Sept. 19 at noon to raise funds for A Home for Everyone in DeKalb (helping those facing homelessness). Guests join throughout to discuss relationships and healing.
DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs invites the community to the Forest Fashion Show & Festival on Saturday, Sept.
26 at Constitution Lakes Park; the event features a unique outdoor runway from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and a festival with vendors and activities from 3 to 6 p.m.
Today in Decatur, the Kirkwood Wine Stroll celebrates its 20th year with over 100 wines served at more than 50 stations and live music that benefits local nonprofits (official announcement).
On Monday night, the DeKalb County School Board chose interim leader Dr. Norman Sauce as its sole finalist for superintendent in a 4-3 vote in Stone Mountain.
The board will cast a final vote on Oct. 6 to decide if Sauce officially becomes superintendent.
Decatur is partnering with Georgia State University’s anthropology department to research unmarked graves found at Legacy Park last May (33 potential burials noted by a radar study) and a final report is expected by year’s end as further tests and outreach continue.
More than 1,900 homes and businesses lost power early Monday along North Decatur Road, Scott Boulevard, and Clairemont Avenue in Decatur.
Officials have not yet explained the cause or restoration timeline — the review is ongoing.
DeKalb County firefighters are collecting donations for the 37th annual Give Burns the Boot campaign to aid burn survivors until Sept.
27. They will visit shopping centers and local businesses to support burn prevention and education across the county.
Deidra Dukes examined ways to protect kids online after concerns over cyber bullying and exposure to inappropriate content (including predators) raised alarms in the community.
Her report helps local parents stay alert to digital risks.
Braves postseason tickets will go on sale on Thursday, with Premium and A-List members accessing a presale at 10 a.m. and general sales starting at 1 p.m. Tickets cover NLWC, NLDS & NLCS games at Chase Field as the Braves chase a playoff berth.
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