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Saturday, December 21st, 2024
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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A memorial was held to honor the 176 homeless individuals who died in Fulton and DeKalb counties in 2024, with attendees reflecting on the tragedy and the necessity of addressing homelessness. Decaturish
- ➤ DeKalb County Commissioner LaDena Bolton will lead a Holiday Toy Drive on Dec. 21 to support families in Super District 7, featuring 50 bike giveaways. On Common Ground News
- ➤ Decaturish is close to reaching its $30,000 fundraising goal for its fall campaign, emphasizing the importance of reader support for local journalism. Decaturish
- ➤ North Carter Road closure will extend until Jan. 31 due to construction on the Scott Boulevard Water Main Replacement Project Phase III, impacting traffic flow. DeKalb County
- ➤ DeKalb County demolished a rundown property in Decatur as part of its initiative to enhance community living by removing or rehabilitating blighted houses. WSB-TV
- ➤ DeKalb County's only family emergency shelter, Hagar's House, requires $150,000 for repairs due to severe flood and wind damage from Hurricane Helene and is seeking community donations after receiving limited insurance funds. WSB-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Tyler Merritt was sentenced to life in prison for the 2020 murder of Wayne Cunningham at a Decatur motel, after being found guilty of multiple charges including Malice Murder. On Common Ground News
SHOP NEWS
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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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Citizen Gold Concert
Citizen Gold will perform live at Eddie's Attic in Decatur, offering an engaging night of music.
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