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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

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Fri, 10/25/24

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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.

    Sun, 10/27/24

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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.

    Tue, 10/29/24

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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.

    Sat, 11/2/24

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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.

    Sun, 11/3/24

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  • Atlanta Contra Dance Weekend 2024

    Experience a vibrant weekend of contra dancing featuring national talent, including renowned callers and musicians.

    Fri, 11/8/24

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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.

    Sat, 11/9/24

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  • Duke Jones Live at Eddie's Attic

    Experience an intimate live performance by Duke Jones at Eddie's Attic in Decatur.

    Sun, 11/10/24

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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.

    Fri, 11/15/24

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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.

    Sat, 11/16/24

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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