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The popular Downtown Decatur Mardi Gras celebration is once again scheduled to take place this year. On Saturday, Feb, 18, 2017, people from all throughout the area are welcome to come out and enjoy the festivities, which will be held in support of the Special Olympics.

Nissan premiered their Vmotion 2.0 concept at this year’s Detroit Auto Show, giving car enthusiasts a glimpse at their future design direction. With a focus on space, technology, design, style and comfort, the model aims to enhance the in-car experience for busy professionals and deliver a pleasing atmosphere.

Nissan recently introduced an all-new model to the Rogue lineup: the Rogue Sport. Slated to land in Decatur this spring, the incoming model is a five-passenger road warrior designed for drivers with adventurous spirits.

Decatur-area residents are welcome to test out their painting skills at Gallery 510’s Masters and Merlot event on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2017 from 6-8 p.m. Fun for adults, this signature class will help you bring out your inner artist!

Nissan is no stranger to setting world records, so it wasn’t a surprise when the automaker recently attempted to set a world-first blind J-turn record using the Juke. With blacked out windows and Nissan’s Intelligent Around View Monitor on his side, stuntman Paul Swift took a stab at the task, which you can watch in the video inside.

Most car brands would be excited to have one model receive a Top Safety Pick Plus rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, so when we found out three Nissan models earned the coveted rating, we were ecstatic! The lucky models were none other than the 2017 Nissan Altima, Rogue and Maxima, which continue to offer new, innovative safety technologies each year.

Are you still trying to figure out what you’re going to do for New Year’s Eve? If so, we have a suggestion. The DeKalb History Center is hosting their annual New Year’s Eve party on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, and it’s already gearing up to be a blowout. This is your chance to celebrate the holiday like you were meant to: partying!

Fans at this year’s LA Auto Show had the chance to see the brand-new 2017 Nissan Rogue: Rogue One Star Wars Limited Edition models. Created in honor of the upcoming film, “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” which is in cinemas on Dec. 16, the incoming models feature unique interior and exterior elements, special badges, and an exclusive Death Trooper helmet.

A new 2016 Environment Protection Agency report names Nissan Group as the most fuel efficient full line automaker in the United States. The company boasted a 28.3 adjusted combined mpg rating for its entire fleet, which was the highest among all full-line automakers, putting them in the top spot.

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and in honor of the holiday, Decatur will be hosting its annual Turkey Trot at Fairview Park Pavilion #1 on Saturday, November 19, 2016. This year’s event will feature a 10K run, 5K run and half-mile Turkey Tot Trot, catering to various age groups and runners throughout the Decatur community.