Good morning, Decatur.

A Macon County village in Mt. Zion honored Jack Brinkoetter, a fifth grade student who died earlier this year in a sledding accident, by unveiling a scoreboard at the junior football league field on Wednesday—where coaches, players and family gathered for the dedication.

Decatur police continued their search for a suspect who shot a 21-year-old man at Old King's Orchard Community Center on Thursday around 11 a.m., recovering seven shell casings and learning from witnesses that the suspect was a black male wearing dark clothing and carrying a backpack who fled on foot to the west.

The Decatur Civic Center parking lot solar canopy is now operational — it generates clean energy that will supply 95% of the center’s electricity for the next 15 years and save taxpayers $120,000 a year.

The $5 million project was fully funded, built, and is maintained by the contractor while similar solar projects at the Public Library and Pump Station are being planned.

Coffee and Company Networking for Business Leaders

8:30-10:00 a.m. — Eagle Ridge of Decatur — Free entry — Network with fellow business leaders while sharing faith in a supportive community atmosphere.

Lil Jon Concert

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater — Tickets from $98 — Catch Lil Jon live for an unforgettable night of entertainment.

Founding Females® Meet Up

10:00 – 11:30 AM — Cass Concepts — Free entry — Engage in a supportive community of female entrepreneurs tackling business challenges together.

The Phil Collins Experience

7-8:30 p.m. — Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater — Ticket info not specified — Relive the iconic music of Phil Collins in an electrifying tribute performance.