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Decatur
Monday, November 17th, 2025
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 17th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold the 72nd Annual Community Thanksgiving Luncheon on November 25 at the Decatur Conference Center and Hotel — local business and community leaders will gather as doors open at 11:15 a.m. with keynote speaker Rodney Davis beginning his address at 12:00 p.m. Now Decatur
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Symphony Orchestra Guild of Decatur will host its 2025 Holiday Gala themed (Christmas in Paris) on December 5 from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the Country Club of Decatur (135 North Country Club Road); the gala will include a gourmet dinner, complimentary beer and wine, live music by Terry Brennan and Friends, and auctions, with proceeds supporting symphonic music and education. Now Decatur
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Decatur Public Schools will start accepting online magnet school applications on December 1 through January 31 for the 2026-27 school year using SchoolMint - parents must attend a required information meeting at each school to learn about the program and process. Now Decatur
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50th Annual Turkey Trot
8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. — Fairview Park — Registration fee varies — Participate in a festive race with options for all ages including a virtual race.
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Nutcracker Performance
7 PM – 1 AM — Richland Community College — Tickets $15 ($12 for kids and seniors) — Experience a delightful local interpretation of Tchaikovsky's beloved ballet with community talent.
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Fleet Feet Santa Shuffle
3:40-9:40 p.m. — Decatur Brew Works — Free entry — Celebrate the holiday spirit with a festive run leading up to the Decatur Christmas Parade.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Think of giving not as a duty but as a privilege.
~ Andrew Carnegie
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