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Friday, March 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Volunteers cleaned up the 150-year-old Thomasville Cemetery on Fleetwood Drive in south DeKalb County after years of neglect—many graves have only plants marking them because families could not afford headstones. FOX 5 Atlanta
- ➤ Decatur — The DeKalb County Long Range Planning Division invites the Columbia neighborhood to its inaugural Community 101 meeting on March 26 at 6 p.m. at Exchange Park, 2771 Columbia Drive to discuss local planning needs and educational resources. On Common Ground News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Williams Teusink—a Decatur law firm that works with business and real estate matters—has promoted Caela Abrams to partner effective immediately. She will continue to serve as local counsel for national clients and help lead the firm’s next phase of growth. Decaturish
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man accused of slashing tents at a homeless encampment in Decatur was released on bond today—authorities are investigating the incident further. Atlanta News First
- ➤ DeKalb County police say a 4-year-old boy was abducted during an armed carjacking on the 2900 block of Panola Road at 10:18 p.m.—authorities are searching for a 2020 gray Jeep Wagoneer that may have had its tag removed and ask anyone with information to call 911. Fox 5 Atlanta
- ➤ A woman was shot and had her car stolen after meeting a man from a dating app at a park on Phillips Road as officers arrived at around 1:10 a.m. on March 13 and found her with a gunshot wound to the hip—she said the man fled with her phone. FOX 5 Atlanta
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Georgia's Department of Labor reports that the unemployment rate stayed at 3.6% in January, just a hair below the national average despite a drop of 28,200 jobs. Job gains happened in manufacturing-state government and private education, while declines were seen in transportation, warehousing and food services along with a slight rise in unemployment claims. WSB-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ State Rep. Omari Crawford met with Decatur High School’s Student-Athlete Leadership Team on March 7 to discuss mental health, the political process, and the role of sports — he explained his work on bills and urged students to visit the Capitol to learn more about lawmaking. The Champion
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On March 17, crews in DeKalb County will begin replacing 1,350 feet of Salem Road water main with new 12-inch ductile iron pipe—projected to take six weeks and generate extra noise and traffic from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. On Common Ground News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Fawn—a new wine and amaro bar at 119 E. Ponce de Leon Ave—is set to open March 19 with a 35-seat space renovated from a former salad, poke and juice bar. Owners Terry and Jenn Koval plan a neighborhood haunt offering seafood-focused small plates paired with a curated amaro selection and European-inspired decor. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Return of The You Name It Tour
3-7 p.m. — Saint Philip AME Church — Free entry — Pastor Shirley Caesar returns to Atlanta with exciting performances by Luther Barnes, Harvey Watkins, Jr, Doc Makenzie, & Huey Williams.
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