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Friday, February 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ MARTA to temporarily close the south entrance of its East Lake Station for pedestrian bridge replacement, affecting parking and certain bus routes. Atlanta News First
- ➤ A man expressed his gratitude to the Decatur YMCA staff for saving his life after a cardiac arrest during a workout. Fox 5 Atlanta
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Decatur's Monkey Arm Art Gallery, founded by Paul and Denice Beall, showcases over 150 vintage artworks, serving as both a gallery and a 'mini-museum' with pieces from mid-century and stories behind each work. Decaturish
- ➤ Mardi Gras celebrations, including parades and parties, are set to enliven various locations in DeKalb, Georgia, with a range of festivities planned for the coming weeks. The Champion
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Decatur Rotary Club and PAGE honored DeKalb County's highest-achieving students and influential teachers at the annual STAR awards ceremony on Feb. 7. Decaturish
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ DeKalb County's first female police chief, Mirtha Ramos, was placed on administrative leave amid plans to reallocate funds to address police staffing shortages and officer pay. The Champion
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Art At The Park: Caribbean Edition
The event celebrates Caribbean art and culture with diverse art forms, international cuisine, and live music performances at Exchange Park.
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Ashley Walls Live at Eddie's Attic
Ashley Walls will perform live at Eddie's Attic in Decatur, Georgia, featuring an engaging music experience in an intimate venue.
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Chris Hart Live with Special Guest Parker Wierling
Chris Hart will perform live at Eddie's Attic in Decatur, featuring special guest Parker Wierling.
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Kevn Kinney Live at Eddie's Attic
Kevn Kinney will perform live at Eddie's Attic in Decatur, offering an intimate evening of music.
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Live Performance by Ariella
Ariella will perform live at Eddie's Attic in Decatur, offering a night of engaging music.
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Anthony Gomes Live Performance
Canadian blues and rock artist Anthony Gomes will perform live at Eddie's Attic, showcasing his electrifying guitar and vocal talents.
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George Jackson Concert
Experience a live performance by George Jackson at Frank Hamilton School in Decatur.
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Eddie's Attic Songwriters Open Mic Night
Eddie's Attic hosts a vibrant Songwriters Open Mic Night, featuring performances from local and national songwriters in a welcoming atmosphere.
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Candi Jenkins Live Concert
Candi Jenkins, a talented singer-songwriter from Kentucky, will be performing at Eddie's Attic, showcasing her authentic bluegrass-inspired music.
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Penny Lane: A Tribute to The Beatles by an All-Female Band
Penny Lane, an all-girl Beatles tribute band from Nashville, will perform live, offering a unique take on the classic hits of the Fab Four.
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