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Walk for Peace public gathering in Decatur delayed | Details

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - The public gathering has been pushed back to 5 p.m., according to the City of Decatur. It was originally ...
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Holiday mystery solved: How orbs of light hover above Decatur neighborhood

A Decatur couple started hanging large, lighted spheres high up in trees several Christmases ago. This year more than 250 ...
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False active shooter alert at Decatur Civic Center was accidentally sent out by employee, city says

The City of Decatur is clarifying how a false active shooter alert was sent out to Civic Center staff on Tuesday. WCIA ...
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DPD: No threat after 'false alert' at Decatur Civic Center

The department said an internal alert system at the civic center offices alerted to a "possible active shooter situation." ...

Decatur mayor announces plans to retire in January as he and wife will move to Siloam Springs

Mayor Robert Tharp plans to retire in mid-January as he and his wife are expecting to move out of the city next month.
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7 new officers sworn into Decatur Police Department

More than half a dozen new Decatur police officers were sworn in to the department during a ceremony on Tuesday. The seven ...

Decatur, Illinois' 2025 housing market year in review

To answer that question, Redfin Real Estate analyzed six key metrics that reflect market competitiveness and affordability ...
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Georgia has its first ‘Bird City.’ Here’s how it protects winged residents.

Decatur recently became Georgia's first "Bird City" and is leading the way with changes big and small to build a safer ...