Various events are happening this week in and around DeKalb County, including the 27th anniversary of Twain’s Brewpub and Billiards, the return of Decatur Arts Alliance’s “Bread and Puppets” theater and multiple tree lightings in and around the Decatur area. Several local government meetings are also scheduled for this week.
The city of Decatur's election District 2 will extend to cover more of downtown Decatur. The city commission, at its Nov. 21 meeting, approved the new election districts for the city.
The Decatur City Commission will meet on Monday, Nov. 21, for a work session at 6:30 p.m., followed by the regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. The meetings will be held in person at Decatur City Hall, 509 N. McDonough Street, as well as Zoom.
The City Schools of Decatur School Board is working on updating the senior homestead tax exemption for seniors related to school taxes. The board passed the current exemption in 2021, and it will expire at the end of 2023.
City Schools of Decatur has announced the Teacher of the Year awards for 2022 at the district and school levels. The district honored 10 teachers at the Decatur School Board meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 8.