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Wednesday, January 1st, 2025

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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • DeKalb County, GA, will open warming centers from Jan. 1 through Jan. 4, providing shelter and centralized services such as hot meals and case management at specific locations, with transportation available.  Decaturish
  • MARTA riders express safety concerns despite MARTA Police Department's commitment to security, highlighting personal fears and the authorities' ongoing efforts to enhance transit safety.  WSB-TV
  • DeKalb County Police Department receives a $149,468 grant to combat aggressive driving and reduce traffic fatalities, part of a broader effort to improve road safety in Georgia.  WSB-TV
  • Local charitable organizations seek holiday wish list donations and volunteers to support their various missions, including animal care, assisting people with disabilities, and empowering underprivileged families.  The Champion
  • Georgia law enforcement urges gun owners to avoid celebratory gunfire on New Year's Eve, highlighting potential dangers and increased police presence to ensure public safety.  FOX 5 Atlanta

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • A Tesla Cybertruck caught fire at a dealership in DeKalb County, with suspicions that the battery may have caused it.  Decaturish

CRIME NEWS

  • A man aged 25-30 died following a shooting at Kenridge Apartments in DeKalb County, with the police currently investigating suspects.  Atlanta News First

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur introduces a unique Contextual Immersions course, allowing students to explore faith development in diverse settings, including opportunities abroad, within the U.S., or locally in Atlanta, enhancing their understanding of faith in different contexts.  Decaturish

EVENTS

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  • Atlanta Friends Live Performance

    Enjoy a live music event featuring Francisco Vidal, Kyle Bradley, Hannah Murphy, and Keefe Klug at Eddie's Attic.

    Tue, 1/7/25

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  • Jontavious Willis Live at Eddie's Attic

    Renowned musician Jontavious Willis will perform live at Eddie's Attic in Decatur.

    Thu, 1/9/25

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  • Mike Kinnebrew Band Live at Eddie's Attic

    Enjoy a live performance by the Mike Kinnebrew Band at Eddie's Attic in Decatur.

    Fri, 1/10/25

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  • Citizen Gold Concert

    Citizen Gold will perform live at Eddie's Attic in Decatur, offering an engaging night of music.

    Sat, 1/11/25

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  • Maggie Koerner Live at Eddie's Attic

    Maggie Koerner will perform live at Eddie's Attic in Decatur.

    Sun, 1/12/25

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  • Patrick Davis Live at Eddie's Attic

    Patrick Davis will be performing live at Eddie's Attic in Decatur, Georgia.

    Fri, 1/17/25

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  • Candlelight Concert: A Tribute to Taylor Swift

    Experience the music of Taylor Swift performed by the Listeso String Quartet in a candlelit setting at The Chapel on Sycamore.

    Sat, 1/18/25

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  • Live Performance by Lonnie Holley with Lee Bains

    Enjoy a live music performance featuring Lonnie Holley at Eddie's Attic in Decatur.

    Sun, 1/19/25

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  • Live Performance by Alexa Rose

    Alexa Rose will perform live at Eddie's Attic in Decatur, Georgia.

    Wed, 1/22/25

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  • Brenna MacMillan Live Concert

    Brenna MacMillan is set to perform live at Eddie's Attic in Decatur, Georgia, featuring a unique lineup of music.

    Thu, 1/23/25

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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