Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024

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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Beacon Hill Middle School students successfully collected over 5,000 bottles of water in five days to aid communities affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Decaturish
- ➤ The latest episode of Decatur Dish addresses controversies around pickleball and doggie daycare, alongside promoting early voting through Nov. 1. Decaturish
- ➤ Dekalb Water Watch and the Greater Dekalb Water Watch Coalition urged county officials to introduce protections for water bills. Fox 5 Atlanta
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A high-speed police chase in DeKalb County ended in a serious crash involving a Chevy Camaro and a Nissan Sentra, resulting in severe injuries. WSB-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ DeKalb County Police are conducting an investigation following the discovery of a deceased female near the redevelopment site of the former North DeKalb Mall. Decaturish
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ City Schools of Decatur is enhancing its equity initiatives to better address student outcomes and close the achievement gap for marginalized students. Decaturish
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Georgia Department of Transportation plans to reduce speed limits by five miles per hour and implement 'no turn on red' at 26 intersections in Decatur to enhance pedestrian safety. Decaturish
SHOP NEWS
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Cody Marlowe with Special Guest Ryan Moore Live at Eddie's Attic
Experience an evening of soulful music with roots-rock artist Cody Marlowe and emerging musician Ryan Moore at the iconic Eddie's Attic.
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Ari Hest Live Concert
Experience a live performance by acclaimed musician Ari Hest at Eddie's Attic, showcasing his rich musical journey and recent works.
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Ronald E. McNair Family STEM Night
Experience an engaging evening of hands-on STEM activities and discussions led by guest instructors for families to explore the exciting world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
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The Fever Dreams Live at Eddie's Attic
Experience the eclectic sounds of The Fever Dreams, a non-genre conforming grrl band known for their punchy guitar riffs and airy psychedelic synths.
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Joshua Hyslop Live Concert at Eddie's Attic
Experience the heartfelt performances of Vancouver-based singer-songwriter Joshua Hyslop as he showcases his new album 'Westward' in an intimate setting.
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Atlanta Contra Dance Weekend 2024
Experience a vibrant weekend of contra dancing featuring national talent, including renowned callers and musicians.
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Roxie Watson Live at Eddie's Attic
Experience an evening of captivating music with Roxie Watson at Eddie's Attic, a renowned venue in Decatur.
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Duke Jones Live at Eddie's Attic
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Kristy Lee Live at Eddie's Attic
Experience an evening of music with Kristy Lee at the intimate venue of Eddie's Attic in Decatur.
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15th Annual Homebrew Hootenanny
Celebrate the rich tradition of homemade beer with live music, tasty food, and community fun at the 15th Homebrew Hootenanny, benefiting the Music Maker Foundation.
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