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Decatur: School Vote Coming and Parking Relief Ahead

May 4, 2026

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10 min read

Decatur: School Vote Coming and Parking Relief Ahead

The school board sets a May deadline on early childhood facilities, the city targets parking creep, and a protected bike lane is coming to SR-10.

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Decatur: Beacon Hill Wins Historic Status, But the School Fight Isn't Over

Apr 27, 2026

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12 min read

Decatur: Beacon Hill Wins Historic Status, But the School Fight Isn't Over

Big week for Beacon Hill, which officially earned its historic district designation, though City Schools of Decatur's early learning center plans mean the battle over what gets built there isn't quite done.

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Decatur: Noise Rules on Hold and Chicken on East Ponce

Apr 20, 2026

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10 min read

Decatur: Noise Rules on Hold and Chicken on East Ponce

This week, we’re looking at a pause on the county’s noise rules and some big-money moves for our local schools. From a new chicken spot on East Ponce to a packed calendar of live music and community feasts, there is plenty to keep you in the loop as we head into late April.

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Decatur: Jazz in the Post Office and Beacon Hill's Big Moment

Apr 13, 2026

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17 min read

Decatur: Jazz in the Post Office and Beacon Hill's Big Moment

This week we're looking at a long-awaited plan to bring world-class jazz to our historic post office and a citywide speed study that could reshape how we drive through our neighborhoods.

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Decatur: School Bonds and Water Main Headache

Apr 6, 2026

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16 min read

Decatur: School Bonds and Water Main Headache

We're diving into a big school bond vote, celebrating the end of construction in Avondale, and eyeing a new global kitchen on West College.

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Decatur: Soccer's $142M Payday and the Great ECLC Standoff

Mar 30, 2026

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20 min read

Decatur: Soccer's $142M Payday and the Great ECLC Standoff

We're tracking a potential nine-figure World Cup windfall and a spicy "no thanks" from the school board on that $23M referendum.

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Decatur: $142M Soccer Goals and School Board Fireworks

Mar 23, 2026

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22 min read

Decatur: $142M Soccer Goals and School Board Fireworks

We've got a massive $142 million "goal" headed our way for the World Cup and some spicy drama brewing between City Hall and the School Board.

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Decatur: Soccer History, School Drama, and Drive-Thru Soufflé

Mar 16, 2026

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22 min read

Decatur: Soccer History, School Drama, and Drive-Thru Soufflé

From spicy school board showdowns to our surprising claim to fame as the cradle of youth soccer, there’s plenty to chew on this week

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Decatur: Directly Elected Mayor Coming to Decatur Plus a $1M Gift for Avondale

Mar 9, 2026

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17 min read

Decatur: Directly Elected Mayor Coming to Decatur Plus a $1M Gift for Avondale

Highlighting a historic shift to a directly elected mayor and a generous $1 million anonymous gift to Avondale Estates.

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Decatur: School Closures Spark Concern as DeKalb Weighs Property Tax Hike

Mar 2, 2026

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18 min read

Decatur: School Closures Spark Concern as DeKalb Weighs Property Tax Hike

Tracking community reactions to proposed school closures and a potential property tax increase. This week also features a massive $1 million donation to Avondale Estates and the bittersweet start of demolition at the beloved "Baby Kroger" site.

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Decatur: Trader Joe’s is Coming and Speed Limits are Dropping

Feb 23, 2026

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16 min read

Decatur: Trader Joe’s is Coming and Speed Limits are Dropping

Diving into the exciting arrival of Trader Joe’s and a citywide reduction in speed limits to keep our streets safer.

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Decatur: 27 Schools Face Closure While Trader Joe’s Moves In

Feb 16, 2026

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16 min read

Decatur: 27 Schools Face Closure While Trader Joe’s Moves In

Diving into the proposed DeKalb school closures and the exciting news that Trader Joe’s is finally replacing "Baby Kroger."


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