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Friday, December 13th, 2024
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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Dave Roberts, co-owner of Community Q BBQ, passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 9, with the restaurant continuing its operations. Atlanta News First
- ➤ DeKalb local businesses and cities incentivize holiday shopping with events, specials, and giveaways to encourage community support. The Champion
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A major power outage affected decatur due to a cut power cable, impacting thousands of residents and businesses. Decaturish
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A DeKalb County woman faces a court hearing to possibly enter a plea over charges of murdering her 7-year-old daughter, with the options of a guilty plea or accepting a plea deal on the table. Atlanta News First
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Georgia Department of Education is monitoring City Schools of Decatur for disproportionately placing Black students in special education, prompting an equity-focused strategic plan and the creation of new positions to support equitable outcomes. Decaturish
- ➤ Decatur High School's Music Department will host its second annual Holiday Spectrum Concert featuring band, choir, and orchestra performances to benefit the music program. Decaturish
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ DeKalb County government approved a policy granting up to six weeks of paid leave for employees to care for family, positioning it as a leader in family-focused workplace policies in Georgia. The Champion
- ➤ The DeKalb County Board of Ethics will hold its regular public meeting on December 19, 2024, to discuss administrative items, the 2025 budget, and proposed changes to the ethics code. On Common Ground News
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Georgia Mountain Stringband Concert
The Georgia Mountain Stringband will perform live at Eddie's Attic in Decatur.
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Handcrafted Holiday Jewelry Workshop
This community workshop offers participants the chance to create unique handcrafted jewelry using wire design techniques and a variety of beads.
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A Charlie Brown Christmas with The Kyle Bryant Trio
Experience a live musical performance of A Charlie Brown Christmas by The Kyle Bryant Trio at Eddie's Attic, suitable for all ages.
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A Jazzy Holiday Celebration: An Afternoon of Great Music
This event features performances by Bassist Edwin Williams and his talented friends, promising a vibrant celebration of music and holiday spirit.
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Diane Durrett Live Performance
Diane Durrett will perform live at Napoleon's Grill in Decatur, Georgia, providing an evening of music entertainment.
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Christmas Extravaganza Featuring Ryan Horne, Nathan Angelo, Micah Dalton & Jonathan Rich
A festive night of Christmas music from esteemed songwriters at Eddie's Attic in Decatur, GA.
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Joe Gransden Live Performance
Joe Gransden will perform live at Eddie's Attic in Decatur.
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Joe Gransden Concert at Eddie's Attic
Joe Gransden will perform live at Eddie's Attic in Decatur, offering an evening of music for attendees.
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Ian Noe Live Performance
Ian Noe will perform live at Eddie's Attic in Decatur, GA, offering an evening of music in an intimate venue.
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Candlelight Concert: Neo-Soul Favorites Featuring Prince and Childish Gambino
Experience a unique candlelight concert featuring neo-soul classics from artists like Prince and Childish Gambino, performed by the Listeso String Quartet at The Chapel on Sycamore.
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