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Decatur Co. officials issue burn ban

Dry conditions and weather factors could cause fires to spread rapidly and become dangerous, officials said.
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Partnership brings licensed therapists to Decatur County for mental health-related patrol calls

DECATUR COUNTY, Ga. (WCTV) - The Decatur County Sheriff’s Department is launching a partnership with Georgia Pines, a Thomas County health center, to allow licensed counselors to ride with law ...
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Whigham Dairy Road in Decatur County closing to non-local traffic for nine months, GDOT says

DECATUR COUNTY, Ga. (WCTV) - Whigham Dairy Road in Decatur County is set to be closed between State Route 28 and SR 97/SR 309, according to a GDOT press release. The road is expected to be closed to ...
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This Day in History: December 8, 1823, Decatur County created

DECATUR COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) - On December 8, 1823, South Georgia’s Decatur County was officially created. The county was named after Stephen Decatur, a Navy officer who served in the War of 1812.
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Decatur County MLK Committee stresses unity at ribbon cutting

The Decatur County MLK Committee wants to bring awareness to its namesake’s vision.
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Decatur County businesses step up to help community during freezing temperatures

DECATUR COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) - Local business owners in Decatur County came together this past weekend to help people in need as dangerously cold temperatures moved through the area. SkateTowne in ...
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City of Decatur, GA Expands Access to Curbside Composting for Residents

The City of Decatur announced expanded access to curbside composting services for residents through a new opt-in program designed to reduce food waste ...