Erica Smith

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Staff Writer at Decatur Daily

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Athens second fastest growing city in state

3 days ago | decaturdaily.com | Erica Smith

According to recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau, Athens has become the second fastest growing city in the state. City officials see that as a positive, but one that comes with challenges. “I think it’s a good thing, but you’re going to have issues. Things come along with the growth,” said District 3 Athens City Councilman and Council President James Lucas. “It’s all for the better, but it’s going to change some things.
New downtown Decatur mural of record producer Johnny Sandlin in the works

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Erica Smith

May 31—A mural being painted in downtown Decatur honors the legacy of Johnny Sandlin, who produced records for bands including the Allman Brothers and Widespread Panic in a guest house in Decatur. "He was extremely dedicated, extremely talented, and loved nothing more than being able to do music for his career," said Johnny's daughter, Leigh Ellen Sandlin Cauthen. Sandlin died in 2017 at the age of 72. "He was very humble; he was very shy, very modest. He didn't brag. He didn't boast," Cauthen said.
Hartselle Farmers Market latest local market to make improvements

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Erica Smith

May 31—The Hartselle Farmers Market is the latest local farmers market to make improvements, with Morgan County District 2 donating half of the cost of the changes. "The customers are looking for that and the counties are willing to pay additional money to get that," said District 2 Morgan County Commissioner Randy Vest.
Hartselle Farmers Market latest local market to make improvements

1 week ago | decaturdaily.com | Erica Smith

The Hartselle Farmers Market is the latest local farmers market to make improvements, with Morgan County District 2 donating half of the cost of the changes. “The customers are looking for that and the counties are willing to pay additional money to get that," said District 2 Morgan County Commissioner Randy Vest.
New downtown Decatur mural of record producer Johnny Sandlin in the works

1 week ago | decaturdaily.com | Erica Smith

A mural being painted in downtown Decatur honors the legacy of Johnny Sandlin, who produced records for bands including the Allman Brothers and Widespread Panic in a guest house in Decatur. “He was extremely dedicated, extremely talented, and loved nothing more than being able to do music for his career,” said Johnny’s daughter, Leigh Ellen Sandlin Cauthen. Sandlin died in 2017 at the age of 72. “He was very humble; he was very shy, very modest. He didn’t brag. He didn’t boast,” Cauthen said.
Limestone reserves third bed at juvenile detention center

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Erica Smith

May 29—Limestone County has reserved a third juvenile bed at the Tennessee Valley Juvenile Detention Center in Tuscumbia, and a Limestone County commissioner said the commission should also look into a facility with beds for 72-hour holds. "As growth happens, you have other issues, too," Limestone County Commission Chairman Collin Daly said at a meeting this month. "In the juvenile detention center, we have two beds over there already, and it just gives us another bed over there.
Limestone reserves third bed at juvenile detention center

1 week ago | decaturdaily.com | Erica Smith

Limestone County has reserved a third juvenile bed at the Tennessee Valley Juvenile Detention Center in Tuscumbia, and a Limestone County commissioner said the commission should also look into a facility with beds for 72-hour holds. “As growth happens, you have other issues, too,” Limestone County Commission Chairman Collin Daly said at a meeting this month. “In the juvenile detention center, we have two beds over there already, and it just gives us another bed over there.
Tariffs affecting some local businesses

2 weeks ago | decaturdaily.com | Erica Smith

Some local businesses are feeling the impact of President Donald Trump's tariffs, but they are trying not to pass the costs on to their customers. If you noticed a higher price for the Mother’s Day bouquet you bought, it is because flowers grown in other countries are now subject to higher tariffs. About 80% of flowers bought in the U.S. are grown elsewhere.
Athens city offices closed Monday for Memorial Day

2 weeks ago | decaturdaily.com | Erica Smith

Athens city offices will be closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day, but sanitation will run as scheduled. The city asked residents to have their bins at the curb by 6 a.m. —[email protected] or 256-340-2460.
Experts say err on the side of caution with feeding pets human food

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Erica Smith

May 22—There are many common foods and house plants that can be toxic to your dog or cat, and experts say when giving pets human food, err on the side of caution. "The thing to say initially, is that if you don't know for sure it's OK, assume it's not," said Decatur veterinarian and owner of Osborne Animal Clinic Dr. Steve Osborne. "Things you could assume are OK are like chicken and rice. ... But when you get into certain vegetables and things like that, some things don't make a lot of sense.

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