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in Decatur
Saturday, December 14th, 2024
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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The DeKalb County Animal Shelter is seeking assistance to reduce their dog population from 590 to 545 by Tuesday to avoid considering euthanasia. WSB-TV
- ➤ The Legacy Decatur Board is evaluating a proposal to allocate 50 of the 119 parking spots at Legacy Park specifically for nonprofit tenants to help balance park programming and tenant needs. Decaturish
- ➤ MARTA is engaging the community through virtual meetings to gather feedback on bus service enhancements. Atlanta News First
- ➤ Decatur, GA, celebrated the holiday season with its annual Bonfire and Marshmallow Roast attracting a large crowd for festive activities on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024. Decaturish
- ➤ DeKalb County adjusts residential sanitation collection days for Christmas and New Year's, with a one-day delay for the affected Wednesday and Thursday customers. DeKalb County
- ➤ Decaturish has reached 75% of its fundraising goal, raising $22,457 in support of its community-focused news coverage. Decaturish
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Six DeKalb schools win the 2024 College Success Award for exceptional college preparation efforts, highlighting their achievements in guiding students towards post-secondary educational and career success. The Champion
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ DeKalb County provides free curbside Christmas tree collection for residents until Jan. 9, 2025, offering sustainable disposal and recycling into mulch. DeKalb County
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ In metro Atlanta, doctors alert parents to the rising incidents of children ingesting button batteries, highlighting the urgent need for hospital visits to prevent serious injury. WSB-TV
SHOP NEWS
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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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Eddie's Attic Songwriters Open Mic Night
Eddie's Attic will host a long-standing open mic night for songwriters, featuring local and national acts performing original material in a welcoming environment.
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