Saturday, October 19th, 2024

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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Women's Resource Center to End Domestic Violence commemorated the lives affected by domestic violence during its 33rd Annual Candlelight Vigil in Decatur Square. Decaturish
- ➤ DeKalb County's Department of Watershed Management will close a lane on North Druid Hills Road overnight on October 22 to repair a leaking water main, potentially disrupting water service. DeKalb County
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The family of John Smith, a veteran killed by police at a VA hospital, is pursuing justice after the DA decided not to charge the officer based on body cam evidence. Fox 5 Atlanta
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The City Schools of Decatur made notable achievements including recording the highest average ACT scores for the class of 2024, welcoming a new Board of Education member, beginning improvements to Legacy Park, erasing lunch debts with an online campaign, and launching a new five-year strategic plan. The Champion
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ DeKalb County is challenging three new rules from the Georgia State Election Board in court, citing concerns over resource diversion and legality ahead of the general election. FOX 5 Atlanta
- ➤ A Special Called County Operations Committee Meeting will take place on October 21, 2024, from 9:30 am to 10:30 am at the Manuel Maloof Auditorium in Decatur, GA. DeKalb County
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A 20-foot inflatable IUD named Freeda visited Decatur Square to highlight the importance of maintaining access to contraception, featuring a press conference with federal and state legislators. Decaturish
SHOP NEWS
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Tatiana Hargreaves Concert
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Eddie's Attic Songwriters Open Mic Night
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Cody Marlowe with Special Guest Ryan Moore Live at Eddie's Attic
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Ari Hest Live Concert
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Ronald E. McNair Family STEM Night
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The Fever Dreams Live at Eddie's Attic
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Joshua Hyslop Live Concert at Eddie's Attic
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Atlanta Contra Dance Weekend 2024
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Roxie Watson Live at Eddie's Attic
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Duke Jones Live at Eddie's Attic
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