Daily
Decatur
Monday, June 1st, 2026
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 1st of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The free Social Project event aimed at building connections will be held at the Decatur Civic Center on June 11 from 3 to 7 p.m., sponsored by the Macon County Mental Health Board, and it offers food, drinks, prizes plus group activities that range from golf outings to fitness sessions. Now Decatur
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Richland Community College and the Children’s Museum are partnering to build a new Teaching Kitchen that will offer hands-on lessons in cooking, nutrition and science for families with a $60K capital investment and $125K commitment over five years while construction continues through the summer. Now Decatur
- ➤ Decatur families can join the free Homegrown Harvest gardening workshops at Southside Hill Community Garden (826 E. Lawrence St.) that started May 31 and include monthly sessions from 9 to 10 a.m. covering topics from weed control to planting fall crops, with registration required one day before each session. Now Decatur
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Weekly Book Sale
10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. — Decatur Public Library — Free entry — Browse a variety of books, DVDs, and puzzles while supporting local literacy efforts.
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Boots On The Ground Country/Urban Line Dancing Party
7-11:45 p.m. — Decatur Conference Center & Hotel — Free entry — Kick up your heels and enjoy a night of line dancing to urban and country beats.
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Community Game Afternoon
1-4 p.m. — Decatur Public Library — Free entry — Bring your family and friends to enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of board games and card games.
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