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Saturday, January 17th, 2026

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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of January.

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Austin High School’s new $1.43 million tennis courts are nearly finished and will soon provide students with upgraded sports facilities — a welcome boost to campus resources.  Decatur Daily

SPORTS NEWS

  • Rocket City Trash Pandas tickets for the 2026 season are available and the season will feature fireworks, theme nights, and giveaways starting Friday, April 3 at Toyota Field. Fans holding ticket vouchers (redeemable now) can join the 69 home games filled with special events.  Rocket City Now

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Carnival Frolic 13.1 Half Marathon

    10 a.m. — Decatur City Hall — Registration required — Celebrate the 10th anniversary with a festive half marathon, scenic routes, and post-race Mardi Gras treats.

    Sat, 2/14/26

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REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUBMIT

No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

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