Alert Top Story Barb Blakey retiring after three decades at Dove, Inc. Donnette Beckett Apr 17, 2024 Apr 17, 2024 0 × Joseph Ressler Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save DECATUR — Barb Blakey found the right time to retire and took it.kAm“%9:D :D ;FDE 2 EC2?D:E:@?[” D2:5 q=2<6J[ E96 49:67 4@>>F?:42E:@?D @77:46C 2E k2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^HHH]5@G6:?4]@C8^Q E2C86ElQ03=2?<Qms@G6[ x?4]k^2m “%9:D :D 2 8@@5 E:>6 E@ =6E D@>6 @E96C 4C62E:G6 A6@A=6 86E 3FDJ]”k^AmkAmq=2<6J :D C6E:C:?8 7C@> s@G6 27E6C >@C6 E92? b_ J62CD] w6C =2DE 52J H:== 36 %9FCD52J[ pAC:= `g] sFC:?8 96C E6?FC6 q=2<6J 92D @G6CD66? 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Point-In-Time statistics reveal Decatur homeless data The 24-hour Point-In-Time Study took place Jan. 25 in Macon County.
Road to recovery brings woman to Decatur, God's Shelter of Love Rotonda Montgomery credits God’s Shelter of Love and other Decatur agencies for helping save her from the struggles she suffered.
Scovill Zoo director taking on new role with park district Former Scovill Zoo director Ken Frye will move to the Decatur Park District’s Special Recreation Program.
Take Back the Night set for Thursday in Central Park Take Back the Night, sponsored by Growing Strong Sexual Assault Center, Thursday in Decatur's Central Park.
On Biz: Del Carmen's expanding to Nelson Park Here's the latest on Decatur-area businesses that are opening, expanding, moving or closing.
