Friday, December 20th, 2024

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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ DeKalb County successfully reopened a lane on North Druid Hills Road after weeks of closure for water line repair, easing local traffic woes. Decaturish
- ➤ DeKalb County and LifeLine Animal Project have initiated the construction of a new overflow pet neighborhood to accommodate an additional 120 animals, funded partly by SPLOST II and the county's general fund. The Champion
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 21-year-old man sustained life-threatening injuries in a shooting linked to a phone sale in Decatur, with a 27-year-old also injured in the incident. Atlanta News First
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Decatur-born filmmaker Steven C. Miller discusses his latest thriller, 'Werewolves,' emphasizing his Atlanta origins and ability to captivate audiences. Fox 5 Atlanta
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Decatur City Commission is considering more stringent actions to address recurring code violations at vacant properties after neighborhood concerns on Glendale Avenue and Ferndale Drive. Decaturish
SHOP NEWS
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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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Mike Kinnebrew Band Live at Eddie's Attic
Enjoy a live performance by the Mike Kinnebrew Band at Eddie's Attic in Decatur.
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