At Tuesday’s meeting, the Decatur City Commission voted for a special election on March 19th to fill Bill Floyd’s open seat.  The qualifying period for potential candidates has been set for Wednesday, February 13th – Friday, February 15th between 9a-4:30p each day.

Thus far, only resident Scott Drake has thus far has “thrown his hat” into the proverbial ring for Floyd’s open seat.

Sad news from West Ponce.  Daren sends along this photo of a sign posted outside of Alexia Gallery…

All the very best to Alexia’s family and friends during this very difficult time.

Marcia sends along this announcement…

CertaPro Painters and Pinnacle Fitness Bootcamp Challenge Decatur with Biggest Loser Fitness and Weight-loss Contest to Benefit DEF

Two local Decatur businesses, Pinnacle Fitness Bootcamp and CertaPro Painters, are teaming up to sponsor the inaugural Decatur Biggest Loser Fitness and Weight-Loss Challenge. This six-week fitness contest is designed to improve awareness of healthy habits and challenge the Decatur community to live a healthier lifestyle. Winners in the men’s and women’s categories will each win $500 in cash and $400 in CertaPro Painters gift certificates for painting services.

The event kicks off with a weigh-in at Leapin’ Lizards, 185 Sams St. in Decatur, Saturday, Feb. 2,, 7-10:30 am, and wraps up with the final weigh-in event on Saturday, March 16, 7-10:30 am. Winners will be announced at 10:45, and also notified by email. All body weights will be kept private – progress will be tracked via percentage. Upon registration, each participant will receive a weight-loss packet and water bottle.

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