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in Decatur
Thursday, December 19th, 2024
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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Decaturish is nearing its $30,000 fall fundraising goal, needing just $4,000 more to reach it, with contributions primarily from online donations and reader support. Decaturish
- ➤ DeKalb County will open four warming centers from Dec. 20-23 and provide transportation due to cold weather forecasts. On Common Ground News
- ➤ LifeLine Animal Project is offering $25 pet adoptions until Dec. 24 to encourage adoption and support from the community, with additional financial backing through matched donations. Decaturish
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A family in DeKalb County evacuated safely from their home after a fire, caused by a lithium-ion battery charger, emphasized the risks these devices can pose. Fox 5 Atlanta
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 16-year-old is in critical condition after a hit-and-run incident in Decatur, with DeKalb County police on the search for the driver. FOX 5 Atlanta
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Torched Hop Brewing Company announced it will close down by the end of December 2024, marking the end of its operations. WSB-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Decatur School Board will start strictly enforcing a three-minute time limit on public comments and close sign-ups an hour before meetings, while also limiting discussions on personnel matters. Decaturish
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, making history as the first African-American woman CEO of DeKalb County, Georgia, will be inaugurated during a weeklong celebration from Jan. 8-12. On Common Ground News
- ➤ A former candidate for the DeKalb County Commission is suing state and local officials, seeking a new election due to claimed procedural violations and changes in early voting dates and locations. FOX 5 Atlanta
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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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Jontavious Willis Live at Eddie's Attic
Renowned musician Jontavious Willis will perform live at Eddie's Attic in Decatur.
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