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Tuesday, March 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 18th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Metro Atlanta speech therapist Kevin Simmons has provided free sensory haircuts to children with sensory needs by visiting homes to make the haircut experience safe and fun. He has completed nearly 500 haircuts and his service now reaches as far south as Decatur—helping families get the care they need. Fox 5 Atlanta
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two men were taken into custody on Sunday morning at a home on the 2500 block of Boulder Springs Point — after a domestic argument turned deadly when 46-year-old Walter Marks shot a 45-year-old woman and a 34-year-old man — and police responded at around 9 a.m. charging Marks with aggravated assault while another man faces charges for firearm possession by a convicted felon and making false statements. Fox 5 Atlanta
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Seven DeKalb County high school students graduated from the six‐month Model Atlanta Regional Commission youth leadership program after studying issues like housing costs, water use, and transport challenges. The program now accepts applications for next school year's free opportunity for 9th and 10th graders — marking its 25th year. Decaturish
- ➤ Federal officials announced that Emory University is among 45 universities being investigated for alleged race-exclusionary practices in graduate programs & for potentially violating civil rights obligations under Title VI. The probe follows a Feb. 14 letter urging all schools to assess students by merit rather than racial stereotypes. WSB-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Decatur City Commission approved the nearly $9 million plan to renovate Decatur Square with a new stage, play area and plaza improvements+ construction will begin in the next two months. Fox 5 Atlanta
- ➤ At its March 14 meeting, the Decatur Downtown Development Authority approved a $13 million tax incentive for redeveloping the Baby Kroger site into a mixed-use project featuring 358 residential units, 642 parking spaces, and 26,000 square feet of retail space—pending a lease with a grocery store in late-stage negotiations. Developers Pope and Land and AMLI Residential will issue bonds to fund the $144 million project, which is expected to generate about $28.5 million in tax revenue over the next 10 years. Decaturish
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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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Tyler Hilton Live Performance
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Eddie's Attic — Cost info not provided — Catch Tyler Hilton performing his favorite blues and jazz covers inspired by legends like Elvis and Sinatra.
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Willi Carlisle Performance
7-8:30 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — Tickets available — Experience the folk melodies and poetic storytelling of Willi Carlisle, a voice for the people.
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Rocco Gorelik Live
9 PM — Eddie's Attic — From $16.68 — Experience the soulful sounds of 14-year-old guitar prodigy Rocco Gorelik in a lively performance.
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