Decatur prepping to transform more ‘unsafe properties’

People in Decatur are asking for abandoned lots to be taken care of in their community. They’ll be getting their wish soon. The Decatur City Council is discussing how to remove ...
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UPDATE: Man arrested in Decatur pedestrian hit & run

DECATUR, Ill. (WICS) - On February 24th, around 11:30am, Decatur Police arrested Darkece T. Johnson, 36, for the following ...
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Strike! PBA brings bowlers and dollars to Decatur's Victory Lanes

The Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) will bring a tournament to Victory Lanes in Decatur, March 9 to 15.
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3-year-old dies, 1 critically hurt in Decatur house fire

A 3-year-old boy is dead, and a 73-year-old man is in critical condition following a house fire last week in Decatur.

Democratic Congressional candidates meet in Decatur to talk about their platforms

After running unopposed in 2024, Congresswoman Mary Miller will face competition this election. Four democratic candidates ...
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New affordable housing community for seniors opens in Decatur

A new affordable low-income housing community opened Thursday for seniors in Decatur. Out of the 80 units, half serve seniors with an extremely low income. The residences are part of a broader ...
CBS News

Suspect arrested in connection with shooting at Decatur Library, police say

Dan Raby, the senior digital producer for CBS News Atlanta, has been covering everything happening around Georgia for more than a decade. Decatur police say they've arrested a man wanted for a ...
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Decatur Utility crew returns home after assisting Oxford Utilities during winter weather response

DECATUR, Ala. (WHNT) — Ten employees from the Decatur Utilities Electric Operations have returned home after helping Oxford Utilities to restore power following the winter storms. The employees spent ...
FOX 5 Atlanta

Decatur Library to reopen Monday after shooting with focus on security

The Decatur Library will reopen Feb. 9 following a week-long closure for staff well-being and security assessments. New security measures are being implemented after a shooting involving over 48 ...
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Man recovering after being shot at Decatur Library, police say

DECATUR, Ga. — Police have arrested a 44-year-old man accused in a shooting at the Decatur Library on Monday evening. Decatur Police said officers responded around 5:10 p.m. to reports of a person ...
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Decatur library closed until Monday after shooting 'critically' injures man

DECATUR, Ga. — A DeKalb County library is still closed after a shooting that 'critically' injured a man on Monday night. The shooting occurred at the Decatur Library located at 215 Sycamore Street on ...
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Decatur library shooting suspect in custody

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — Police said Thursday the man suspected of shooting someone in the Decatur Library has ben taken into custody. Medicus Brown, 44, was booked into the DeKalb County Jail on charges ...