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Wednesday, November 13th, 2024

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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of November.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • DeKalb County announces a five-week partial lane closure on North Druid Hills Road for water main repairs, starting Nov. 13, with daily work hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.  Atlanta News First
  • Decatur, GA, will start issuing citations from speed cameras in school zones on Nov. 13 to promote road safety by deterring speeding.  Decaturish
  • Residents of a historic neighborhood in Decatur, Georgia, are voicing concerns after learning about Georgia Power's plans to construct a 115 kV transmission line through their properties, prompting a public meeting.  Atlanta News First

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • DeKalb County officials are proposing a water and sewer rate increase to fund a $4.4 billion initiative to replace nearly 2,000 miles of aging infrastructure, with a town hall meeting scheduled to discuss the plans and gather public feedback.  WSB-TV
  • DeKalb County plans a town hall meeting to discuss a proposed 6% annual increase in water and sewer rates for the next three years to fund improvements at the Scott Candler Water Treatment Plant.  Fox 5 Atlanta

SPORTS NEWS

  • DeKalb's 13 high school football teams will participate in the 2024 GHSA playoffs, with five teams hosting first-round games on Nov. 15.  The Champion

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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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  • Brandon Davis Live Performance

    Experience an evening of live music with Brandon Davis at Eddie's Attic in Decatur, Georgia.

    Sun, 11/17/24

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  • Matthew Hogan Discusses 'Foot in Mouth Disease' with Matt Hoffman

    Experience an evening of humor and insightful conversation as local author Matthew Hogan discusses his new book 'Foot in Mouth Disease' with his friend Matt Hoffman.

    Thu, 11/21/24

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  • Annual Glassblowing Demonstrations and Anniversary Open House

    Experience the artistry of glassblowing with live demonstrations, food, and a vibrant atmosphere at Decatur Glassblowing's 12th anniversary celebration.

    Sat, 11/23/24

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  • Mason Mill Thanksgiving Break Camp for Youth

    Engage youth aged 5-15 in a variety of recreational and artistic activities while parents provide meals at Mason Mill Recreation Center.

    Tue, 11/26/24

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  • Zach Meadows Live at Eddie's Attic

    Experience a live performance by Zach Meadows at Eddie's Attic in Decatur, Georgia.

    Wed, 11/27/24

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  • The Howlin Embers Live at Eddie's Attic

    Experience an engaging live performance by The Howlin Embers at the popular Eddie's Attic venue in Decatur.

    Fri, 11/29/24

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  • Annual Tree Lighting Celebration in Decatur

    Experience the festive spirit at the annual tree lighting in Downtown Decatur, featuring holiday carols, hot cocoa, gingerbread cookies, and a special appearance by Santa.

    Thu, 12/5/24

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  • Experience The Bygones with Special Guest Emma Harner

    Experience the mesmerizing sounds of the indie folk duo The Bygones alongside special guest Emma Harner at Eddie's Attic.

    Sat, 12/7/24

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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