Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of January.
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🏘️ Community
Decatur will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a march and church service on Saturday, followed by a banquet on Sunday, featuring art exhibits, notable speakers, and community service activities.
The 2025 CIMG Kid’s Fest in Decatur will offer family-friendly activities such as bounce houses and face painting on April 5, with admission priced at $5 for adults and $3 for children under 12.
🚧 Accidents
A vacant house in Decatur was severely damaged by fire on Wednesday, with no reported injuries and the cause of the fire still under investigation.
📰 Economy
The Decatur Conference Center and Hotel, known for its rich history and extensive remodel in 2017, has been sold by Horve Hospitality Group to the Pelia family, with operations continuing seamlessly.
🎓 Education
An investigation begins after a school resource officer deployed pepper spray to dissolve an event during dismissal at Stephen Decatur Middle School.
🌲 Environment
Decatur Public Transit introduces electric hybrid buses to reduce emissions and operate quieter, with plans for a Zero Emissions Fleet by 2040.
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