The City of Decatur bought the $40 million United Methodist Children's Home for their 77-acre green space Master Plan 2 years ago. The Master Plan includes building an amphitheater, track, field facility, and affordable housing options. Only recently has the city started to make renovations and use the space.

On Feb. 2, the Dekalb County courthouse was full of ongoing trials and debating high school students. Students played the role of attorneys, witnesses, time keepers and court artists as they argued against other schools and presented a case before a judge. After a make-up round took place on Wednesday the 6th, Decatur’s mock trial team won first place.

Decatur students welcome in the Chinese New Year with traditional foods, celebrations and superstitions.