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Tuesday, November 5th, 2024
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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ DeKalb County Police Department refutes social media rumors of threats against minorities as 'non-credible,' ensuring election safety. Fox 5 Atlanta
- ➤ Decatur City Commission approved a concept design for a $4.2 to $6 million Square renovation, including a new stage, play area, and plaza improvements, to be completed by spring 2026. Decaturish
- ➤ The Oakhurst Center for Community, Georgia Works, and A Home for Everyone in DeKalb are launching a workforce transition program in Decatur to support homeless women with transitional housing and workforce training. Decaturish
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Animal rights organizations in metro Atlanta are offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a man accused of fatally dragging a dog with his car in DeKalb County. FOX 5 Atlanta
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Chai Pani Indian Street Food Restaurant in Decatur celebrated Diwali with specialties and festivities on Nov. 1, 2024. Decaturish
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The DeKalb County Tax Commissioner's Office extends its operational hours to 8 a.m.-6 p.m. through Nov. 15, except for Veterans Day, encouraging taxpayers to utilize online, phone, or dropbox payment methods to avoid lines. On Common Ground News
- ➤ The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners' meetings will temporarily relocate to 178 Sams Street, Decatur, due to renovations at the Maloof Auditorium, with the move beginning Nov. 8 and expected to last 12-14 months. DeKalb County
- ➤ Georgia voters are reminded to check their precinct location on the Secretary of State's website and bring valid photo ID to vote on Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024. On Common Ground News
- ➤ Georgia reports record early voting turnout with over 4 million ballots cast before Election Day on Nov. 5, featuring presidential to local races. Decaturish
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Brandon Davis Live Performance
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Matthew Hogan Discusses 'Foot in Mouth Disease' with Matt Hoffman
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Annual Glassblowing Demonstrations and Anniversary Open House
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Mason Mill Thanksgiving Break Camp for Youth
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Zach Meadows Live at Eddie's Attic
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