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Friday, December 12th, 2025
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 12th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Soy City Buzz on First Mid Mondays is hosting its annual Santa Radio Show on Monday, December 15 from 5 to 6 p.m. Call (217-875-1340) to speak with Santa and win prizes from local businesses while tuning in on WSOY 1340AM/103.3FM or online. Now Decatur
- ➤ Residents can view the Geminid meteor shower at Friends Creek Conservation Area Group Campsite on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 9 to 11 p.m. The event costs $3 per person and requires online pre-registration by noon today, with hot chocolate available in the new timber framed pavilion. Now Decatur
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Residents finishing holiday orders should check shipping deadlines set by UPS, FedEx and USPS to ensure packages arrive before Christmas. For example, USPS Ground Advantage Service and First-Class Mail require shipping by Dec. 17 while other services have later dates. WAND
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co on Dec. 11 to recall winters in old Decatur, discuss local political candidates & the holiday season, and highlight the Decatur Tribune Scrapbook feature; the podcast offers a vintage look at the city’s heritage. Now Decatur
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Decatur Public Library hosted a free family program on New Year's Eve day, December 11, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at 130 N. Franklin Street, featuring READliculous performing story-based activities on the Children’s Floor for preschoolers and older kids. Now Decatur
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Paint and Electronic Recycling
8 AM – 12 PM — Macon County Environmental Management Recycling Center — Free drop-off — Dispose of your latex and oil-based paints, electronics, and more responsibly.
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