Saturday, March 8th, 2025

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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A man is protesting outside the Decatur post office to express his frustration over slow service. Fox 5 Atlanta
- ➤ The DeKalb County Police Department is hosting a hiring event offering immediate conditional offers, with competitive salaries and benefits for recruits and certified officers. DeKalb County
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Decatur man engaged in a car chase with the police while three young children were in the car. Fox 5 Atlanta
- ➤ A 28-year-old was killed at a Decatur apartment complex following a confrontation involving multiple individuals. Atlanta News First
- ➤ DeKalb County police are investigating after a deceased woman was found beside a creek. WSB-TV
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Decatur FC, a semi-pro women's soccer team, has released their 2025 season schedule with ticket sales starting March 10 and the first home game on May 23. Decaturish
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Duke Jones Live Performance
Duke Jones will be performing live at Eddie's Attic, an all-ages event offering a chance to enjoy music in a vibrant venue.
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Will King with Special Guest Dakota Jay Live at Eddie's Attic
Will King, a viral comedy and parody singer, performs live with special guest Dakota Jay at Eddie's Attic, showcasing his popular music and humor.
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Café Bleu Featuring The Driptones and Karma Kat
Experience an intimate night showcasing the youth of Atlanta's underground music scene with performances by Café Bleu, The Driptones, and Karma Kat.
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Candlelight Concert Series: Neo-Soul Favorites Featuring Prince and Childish Gambino
Experience a unique live music performance featuring neo-soul favorites in a candlelit setting at The Chapel on Sycamore.
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Ariela Freedman with Guests Lapidus & Myles
Ariela Freedman will perform live at Eddie's Attic alongside special guests Lapidus and Myles.
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Live Performance by McKinley James
McKinley James will perform live at Eddie's Attic, showcasing a blend of classic sounds with his modern songwriting style.
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Joscho Stephan Guitar Concert
Enjoy an evening with virtuoso guitarist Joscho Stephan as he performs a mix of gypsy jazz and popular standards alongside collaborator Sveng Jungbeck.
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Joe Alterman Trio Performs at Eddie's Attic
The Joe Alterman Trio will perform a hometown gig at Eddie's Attic in Decatur, Georgia.
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Sonia Leigh Live Performance
Sonia Leigh is set to perform live at Eddie's Attic in Decatur, Georgia.
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Nefesh Mountain Beacons Album Release Show
Nefesh Mountain will perform at Eddie's Attic for their Beacons album release on March 23, 2025, a highly anticipated live music event.
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