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Summer
Summer Reading List for Tweens and Teens, 11-up
Looking for another escape? This list of books has something for everyone – fantasy, adventure, and of course, love. What more is there? Read one, or read ‘em all – post your thoughts in ...
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Local Connections
BBQ, Blues and Bluegrass Fest Aug. 18
Decatur is know for its many festivals, but most of them come in the spring and fall. One of the major summertime event is the 12th annual Decatur BBQ Blues & Bluegrass Festival,...
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Local Connections
Summer Camp Options
Decatur and Avondale Estates offer a variety of summer camps for kids. Here are a few of the options. Little Shop of Stories Camp When/where: Weeklong camps throught the week of...
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Local Connections
Summer Fun at Decatur Library
Tuesdays will be Family Night at the Decatur Library, with a different performer weekly June 12 to July 10. It's all free and suitable for every age. The show starts at 7 p.m. and en...
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Volunteers in the News
Decatur Needs Beach Party Volunteers
LeeAnn Harvey, the volunteer coordinator for the City of Decatur, says volunteers are needed for the annual Decatur Beach Party on Friday, June 15. The party sponsored by the Decatur...
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The Neighborhood Files
Summer Stories For Kids
Starting June 6, the DeKalb History Center is offering a series of storytelling sessions for kids 6 to 12 at the historic Biffle Cabin at 720 W. Trinity Place, behind the Swanton H...
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Business
Decatur, Avondale Estates Apartment Pools Get High Inspection Marks
The DeKalb County Board of Health not only conducts health inspections on restaurants, bars and hotels, but also pools at apartments and swim and tennis clubs. So as summer vacation ...
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Local Connections
Olympic-Style Strength
Isabelle Enloe showed her strength Wednesday afternoon when the Team USA Road to London tour visited the Decatur Square. Interactive games were a big part of the fun for the event th...