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Decatur
Wednesday, March 12th, 2025
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 12th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce invites nominations for its annual awards by March 17th, recognizing local businesses and individuals for their contributions to community well-being, entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Now Decatur
- ➤ Heritage Behavioral Health Center seeks to dismiss an injunction by St. Teresa High School aimed at preventing Heritage's relocation to a site near the school in Decatur. WAND
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Decatur family and their cat were displaced after a house fire at 1200 block of Gayman Drive, with the fire under investigation. ABC 20
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ In Decatur, Eric Hardy pleads guilty to second degree murder for the death of Marvin E. Meyer, Jr., with sentencing set for April 17. WAND
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Decatur Public Schools undertakes extensive cleaning after bed bugs discovered in a building, aiming to ensure all classrooms are inspected. Herald & Review
- ➤ Decatur Public School board candidates address key issues such as improving test scores and solving the teacher shortage ahead of the April election during a Macon County Republican Women hosted forum. WAND
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A prescribed burn near Star Route Road is expected to create visible smoke in northeast Decatur's sky today between 11 and 11:30 a.m. Herald & Review
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Alice in Wonderland Jr - A Journey Through Wonderland
Alice navigates the whimsical world of Wonderland in this vibrant retelling featuring beloved characters and music from the Disney classic.
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All American Circus
4:00 – 5:30 PM — Decatur Civic Center — $20 Adults, $8 Children — Experience the thrill of the circus with fun for the whole family!
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