Today
in Decatur
Friday, February 13th, 2026
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Decatur locals can explore Galentine's & Valentine's Day events in metro Atlanta as Brasserie Margot hosts Girl Dinner Thursdays and Muse Paint Bar offers paint-and-sip sessions ahead of Feb. 14. Fox 5 Atlanta
- ➤ Decatur Book Festival announced new executive director Bailee Yarbrough, a longtime local volunteer, who will lead the festival as it prepares for its Oct. 2-3 event after retiring leader Leslie Wingate. She plans to strengthen ties among readers and writers in its 21st year. Decaturish
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 350 metro students attended the Atlanta College and Career Expo at Georgia Tech on Thursday, Feb. 12, where they explored careers in STEM, entertainment & finance and met executives from Google, Amazon & Coca-Cola. Fox 5 Atlanta
- ➤ Georgia lawmakers passed Senate Bill 150 (48 to 1 vote) on Feb. 12, allowing retired teachers with 25 years of service to return to work while drawing benefits and mandating a 12-month waiting period. The measure will reauthorize the program through 2034 and now goes to the House. Fox 5 Atlanta
- ➤ DeKalb County’s Board of Education met Feb. 9 in Stone Mountain to share draft plans for closing over 24 schools (including Stoneview Elementary) due to declining enrollment and operating costs. They will host community meetings through May and plan to make final recommendations in December. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
- ➤ The DeKalb County School District revealed a plan to close 27 schools, add space at 11 & change eight as it holds community meetings beginning Feb. 23 to gather input on declining enrollment. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Georgia Insurance Commissioner John F. King announced a 5% rate cut for Allstate’s private auto policies filed early this week that is expected to save about $17.7 million in 2026 for tens of thousands of drivers across the state. Fox 5 Atlanta
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A new affordable senior living community opened Thursday at 515 East Freeman Street, offering 80 modern one- and two-bedroom apartments for seniors 62 and older. The facility is within walking distance of the Avondale MARTA station and addresses a local shortage of affordable housing. Fox 5 Atlanta
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Frau Troffea Live Performance
6-8 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — From $23.37 — Experience the unique sounds of Frau Troffea, a collaborative band rooted in expression and freedom.
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Austin Brown: Ain't Done Dreamin' Tour
7-10 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — From $32.26 — Experience the rising country star Austin Brown live in an intimate setting at Eddie's Attic.
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Jordan Rainer Live Concert
7-9 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — From $32.26 — Experience the unique rock edge to country music with award-winning singer-songwriter Jordan Rainer.
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Djoli Kelen Black History African Dance and Drum Fest
10 a.m. - 10 p.m. — Moving in the Spirit — Cost TBA — Celebrate African traditions through dance, drumming, and cultural exchange.
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Tyson Leamon with Special Guest Rye Davis
6-9 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — $32.26 — Experience the soulful gospel-country sound of Tyson Leamon alongside special guest Rye Davis at this intimate venue.
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The Platonics@Zone of Light Studio
Band event featuring The Platonics at Zone of Light Studio
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The Platonics@Zone of Light Studio
Band event featuring The Platonics at Zone of Light Studio
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Award‑Winning The Reverón Piano Trio Perform at Agnes Scott, March 4
The Kirk Fund at Agnes Scott College is thrilled to welcome the internationally acclaimed Reverón Piano Trio as the 2026 International Artists‑in‑Residence, March 2–4. Known for their “truthful, organic sound of excellent quality” (Melómano Magazine, Spain) and performances that “exude virtuosity” (El Nuevo Día, Puerto Rico), the Trio is reshaping the landscape of chamber music through their championing of underrepresented Latin American repertoire.
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