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Wednesday, March 12th, 2025

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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 12th of March.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Five DeKalb County Women's organizations will host a town hall on March 16 to discuss gun violence, featuring local leaders and a high school student as panelists.  Decaturish
  • S. Columbia Place in DeKalb County will be closed for tree removal on March 14, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  On Common Ground News
  • Disabled veteran Kerrie Porter is actively searching for her missing service dog, Bruno, a brown Standard Poodle, after it was spooked and went missing.  Fox 5 Atlanta

CRIME NEWS

  • A man was convicted for the double homicide of a brother and sister in Stone Mountain more than 30 years after the crime occurred.  Atlanta News First
  • A DeKalb County daycare is being sued after an employee accidentally scalded a 9-month-old, resulting in months of recovery for the child.  WSB-TV

CULTURE NEWS

  • Decatur's Art All Around program enriches the community by transforming various surfaces into public art displays, including a prominent mural of Martin Luther King Jr., contributing to DeKalb County's distinctive charm and cultural landscape.  The Champion

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • DeKalb County officials urge homeowners, particularly seniors, to apply for homestead exemptions by April 1 for tax benefits.  On Common Ground News

EVENTS

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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.

    Fri, 3/14/25

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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.

    Sat, 3/15/25

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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.

    Mon, 3/17/25

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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.

    Tue, 3/18/25

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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.

    Thu, 3/20/25

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  • Sonia Leigh Live Performance

    Sonia Leigh is set to perform live at Eddie's Attic in Decatur, Georgia.

    Fri, 3/21/25

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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.

    Sun, 3/23/25

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  • Roxie Watson Live at Eddie's Attic

    7 PM-1 AM | Eddie's Attic | Ticket prices vary | Enjoy an enchanting performance from Roxie Watson in a cozy venue.

    Sat, 3/29/25

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  • Eddie's Attic Presents The Jacob Jolliff Band

    6-8 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — Tickets available — Experience the melodic tunes of Jacob Jolliff and the band at a beloved local venue.

    Sun, 3/30/25

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  • Alex Cuba Live Performance

    7-9 PM — Eddie's Attic — Ticket info not provided — Experience the fusion of cultures through the music of Cuban singer-songwriter Alex Cuba.

    Wed, 4/2/25

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