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Friday, February 6th, 2026

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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of February.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Dr. Thomas L. Coleman, a respected public servant, military veteran and civic leader, died on Jan. 31; public viewing is today from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Gregory B. Levett and Sons Funeral Home in Decatur, and his homegoing service will be Saturday, Feb. 7 at Saint Philip AME Church.  Decaturish
  • DeKalb County is hosting a drive-thru food distribution event on Feb. 7 at six community locations, starting at 9 a.m. (No registration is required.) The event will offer 4,000 boxes of produce and nonperishable food items for county residents.  Decaturish

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Metro Atlanta single mom Krishan Tucker lost her six-figure healthcare consulting role after a HireRight error flagged a name discrepancy — her job offer was canceled on Dec. 23 and she now seeks part-time work to keep up with bills.  Atlanta News First

EDUCATION NEWS

  • DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Teen Tech Center on Thursday, Feb. 19 at 10:00 a.m. at Hamilton Recreation Center in Scottdale (3262 Chapel Street) to offer teens hands-on access to tech tools for academic and digital learning.  DeKalb County

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • The DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management is repairing an 8-inch water main on Dresden Drive. Road closures from Winding Lane NE plus S. Bamby Lane/Brookline Circle NE may cause traffic delays and water service disruptions.  Decaturish

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Lilly Hart Live Concert

    9:15-11:15 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — Ticket required — Experience the smooth jazz sounds of Josie James and discover her latest music.

    Sat, 2/7/26

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  • Lilly Hart and Josie James Concert

    8:15 PM - 12:15 AM — Eddie's Attic — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening of captivating music with Lilly Hart and Josie James.

    Sun, 2/8/26

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  • Chicago Farmer Live at Eddie's Attic

    7-9 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — Ticketed event — Experience Chicago Farmer's musical debut with heartfelt songs rooted in agricultural life.

    Mon, 2/9/26

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  • Dallas Moore Live Concert

    9-11 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — From $20.03 — Experience the energy of ‘The Hardest Working Man In Honky Tonk’ at an intimate venue.

    Tue, 2/10/26

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  • Kristin Markiton Live Performance

    7-9 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — From $26.70 — Experience the timeless voice of southern rock soul vocalist Kristin Markiton in an intimate setting.

    Wed, 2/11/26

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  • Joe Jordan Live Concert

    8:30 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — From $26.70 — Enjoy an eclectic live performance by singer-songwriter Joe Jordan with special guest Madison Hughes.

    Thu, 2/12/26

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  • P.B.R. Trio Live Performance

    7-9 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — From $20.03 — Enjoy a lively evening with the multi-genre P.B.R. Trio from Atlanta.

    Fri, 2/13/26

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  • Dr. Jackson & Friends Live

    7-10 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — From $23.37 — Experience the dynamic jazz reimaginings by Tyrone Jackson and his eclectic band.

    Tue, 2/17/26

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  • Hudson Macready & Emmy Moyen Live

    7-9 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — From $20.03 — Experience live music from talented musicians Hudson Macready and Emmy Moyen in an intimate setting.

    Fri, 2/20/26

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  • Candlelight Concert: Queen vs. ABBA

    8:45-9:44 p.m. — The Chapel on Sycamore — Ticketed entry — Experience the magic of live music featuring the hits of Queen and ABBA in an enchanting candlelit setting.

    Sat, 2/21/26

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  • The Platonics@Zone of Light Studio

    Band event featuring The Platonics at Zone of Light Studio

    Sun, 3/1/26

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

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~ Benjamin Graham

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