Good morning, Decatur.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.