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Thursday, May 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Around 300 customers had their power restored after a fallen tree limb struck a phase line on Country Club Road in Decatur yesterday. News 19
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ On May 14, the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce held its Small Business Awards Celebration at the DoubleTree by Hilton Decatur Riverfront to honor local leaders including Dr. Larry Little, Kyle Pike, and Maegan Schwindling. The event also recognized milestone anniversaries and announced a pickleball tournament on June 28—June 29 to benefit local nonprofits. Decatur Chamber of Commerce
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Decatur man was charged with fraud for falsely reporting his Corvette stolen following a crash—an incident reported Monday—according to the Decatur Police Department. Decatur Daily
- ➤ An attorney tied to Decatur activist group Standing in Power is facing serious charges + some supporters question the timing and motivation of his arrest. Rocket City Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Decatur Board of Education voted Tuesday to name a new principal for Decatur Middle School who will take over next year — the board also selected a new wrestling coach for Decatur High. Decatur Daily
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