Sunday, January 5th, 2025

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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 5th of January.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A house fire in DeKalb County has displaced six adults, according to fire officials. WSB-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Leroy Ramos, 47, was fatally shot over a fare dispute at the Decatur station, with two juveniles charged and a third suspect sought by police. Atlanta News First
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lorraine Cochran-Johnson will commence her role as DeKalb County's sixth CEO with a series of public inaugural events in January, featuring discussions, a swearing-in ceremony, and a gala. The Champion
SHOP NEWS
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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.
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Jontavious Willis Live at Eddie's Attic
Renowned musician Jontavious Willis will perform live at Eddie's Attic in Decatur.
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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.
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Citizen Gold Concert
Citizen Gold will perform live at Eddie's Attic in Decatur, offering an engaging night of music.
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Maggie Koerner Live at Eddie's Attic
Maggie Koerner will perform live at Eddie's Attic in Decatur.
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Patrick Davis Live at Eddie's Attic
Patrick Davis will be performing live at Eddie's Attic in Decatur, Georgia.
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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.
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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.
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Live Performance by Alexa Rose
Alexa Rose will perform live at Eddie's Attic in Decatur, Georgia.
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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.
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