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Thursday, March 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Destination Pet—a Colorado-based company that bought Kirkwood Feed and Seed in late 2022—will close Kirkwood Urban Feed and Bark and Lounge tomorrow at 2006 Hosea L. Williams Drive due to economic pressures; staff will help transfer appointments to partner pet facilities. Decaturish
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man in his late 30s was fatally shot in the 100 block of Glen Hollow Circle in Decatur on March 19 at 5:24 p.m.—DeKalb County police responded to the call and are now investigating the incident. FOX 5 Atlanta
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Agnes Scott College earned the 2024 Farmer Champion Award from Georgia Organics at the SOWTH conference for its commitment to strengthening local food systems and supporting sustainable agriculture. The college purchased locally sourced food through The Common Market and supported 19 regional farmers during 2024 to build lasting local partnerships. Decaturish
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, Decatur officials approved a tax incentive for a new developer—supporting planned projects in the area. Atlanta News First
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Georgia announced a free online toolkit that helps families find childbirth providers who respect their cultural traditions. The resource details care options like midwifery, obstetrics, and doula services (it also offers guidance on language preferences) to support expectant parents statewide. The Champion
- ➤ Families in our area now have access to a free online toolkit from Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition in DeKalb County that helps them find childbirth care providers who respect diverse cultural traditions—this guide explains how midwives, OBs and other support professionals can offer care before, during and after birth. The Champion
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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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The Fever Dreams and Hot Rod Walt and The Psycho DeVilles
6-10 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — Check venue for entry details — Experience high-energy rock from Southampton's The Fever Dreams and more.
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