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Held on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, Giving Tuesday follows the traditional retail “holidays” of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday.

DECATUR — The Herald & Review sports staff is hosting a meet-and-greet from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Lincoln Lounge, 121 N. Main St., in Decatur.

Central A&M will host a pair of public hearings to discuss the future of Bond Elementary School as it tries to save money through closing an aging building and consolidating facilities.

DECATUR — The first wave of petitions from candidates hoping to be placed on the March 20 primary election ballot have been received, according to a news release from Macon County Clerk Steve Bean.

DECATUR — O little town of Bethlehem, how many ways we see you made.

State budget puts up roadblocks to local highway projects

MAROA — Barb Hastings decided she needed to be a part of the Maroa-Forsyth Christmas Basket Project because of her own experience. Nearly 25 years ago, Hastings felt the holiday spirit after she experienced a hand up.

Projects in Decatur

DECATUR — Growing up, Priscilla Palmer said she remembers when downtown Decatur was bustling with stores and activity.

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