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Tuesday, December 17th, 2024
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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Decatur Business Association celebrated its year-end with holiday festivities, elected 2025 officers, announced 2024 Welcoming Business awards, and honored local Hometown Heroes for their significant community contributions. The Champion
- ➤ MARTA plans to engage with the metro Atlanta community through a virtual meeting to discuss the strategic redesign of bus routes aimed at enhancing transit service to better meet the area's growing and changing needs. WSB-TV
- ➤ DeKalb County police are seeking assistance to locate Bernett Hines, 80, who has dementia and was last seen in Decatur on Dec. 6. WSB-TV
- ➤ DeKalb County and its cities adjust sanitation schedules for the holiday season and offer free Christmas tree recycling. Decaturish
- ➤ The Decatur City Commission approved a land use change and rezoning to support a new workforce transition program for women experiencing homelessness, in partnership with the Oakhurst Center for Community and local organizations. Decaturish
- ➤ Multiple roads in Greater Decatur, GA, including sections of Craigie Avenue and Livingstone Place, are closed until December 20 for water main installation projects. Decaturish
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A scheduling dispute at a DeKalb County hair salon escalated into a physical altercation, resulting in the salon owner needing stitches after being bitten by a patron. Fox 5 Atlanta
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Georgia Department of Education is assisting the City Schools of Decatur in addressing long-standing racial disparities in its special education program. WSB-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Decatur, Ga, is now offering PTSD benefits for first responders, following a new law mandating statewide support by January 1. WSB-TV
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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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Michelle Malone Live Performance
Enjoy a live music performance by Michelle Malone at Eddie's Attic in Decatur.
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Atlanta Friends Live Performance
Enjoy a live music event featuring Francisco Vidal, Kyle Bradley, Hannah Murphy, and Keefe Klug at Eddie's Attic.
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