Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of February.
Good morning, Decatur.
🏘️ Community
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.
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.
💼 Business
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.
🎓 Education
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.
🏛️ Government
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.
🎉 Decatur Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Platonics@Zone of Light Studio
Band event featuring The Platonics at Zone of Light Studio
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