Sunday, December 14th, 2025
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 14th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters and police manned the Salvation Army kettles at Decatur Walmart stores on Saturday despite snowy weather for the annual Guns and Hoses fundraiser, a competition that raised money for local charity. Herald & Review
- ➤ Local officials are gathering community input to add personal traffic concerns to data for a new safety action plan. Residents shared their experiences to help shape efforts to ease congestion in Decatur. Herald & Review
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ All Things Beautiful Gift Boutique, a downtown gift store operating for 14 years, is closing after the owner lost its lease. The shop at 225 N. Main St. will close once its inventory is sold (fixtures and all). WAND
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Success is going from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm.
~ Winston Churchill
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