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Friday, March 20th, 2026

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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of March.

CULTURE NEWS

  • Town Green in Avondale Estates will host a free outdoor Shakespeare event this Saturday as part of the expanded A Shakespeare Happening Series — inviting local theater fans to enjoy classic plays under the open sky.  Fox 5 Atlanta

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • MARTA launched a free on-demand ride service called MARTA Reach in 12 metro zones early this month and riders will pay $2.50 beginning on March 28 while the new Breeze fare payment system operates alongside the old one until May 2.  The Champion

HEALTH NEWS

  • The Atlanta Hawks, Georgia's Own Credit Union and Vision To Learn provided free eye exams and glasses to over 100 students at Evoline C. West Elementary School on Mar. 19 — the Hawks Foundation committed $1.2 million to help close the vision gap across Metro Atlanta.  Fox 5 Atlanta
  • Portia profiled two fathers, Jason Tuttle and Alton Robertson, who turned the loss of a child into a journey of healing (with guidance from psychologist Dr. Gerry White). The piece showed how men find strength in grief and learn to support one another.  Fox 5 Atlanta

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Dan Navarro, Tim Easton and Jessica Willis Fisher Concert

    7-9 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — Tickets vary — Enjoy a night of eclectic tunes from established singer-songwriters Dan Navarro, Tim Easton, and Jessica Willis Fisher.

    Tue, 3/24/26

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  • An Evening with Billy Simons Jr.

    9-11 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — From $16.68 — Experience the soothing sounds of Billy Simons Jr. as he shares his folk-inspired music in an intimate setting.

    Tue, 3/31/26

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  • The Reeves Brothers Live in Concert

    9 PM - 1 AM — Eddie's Attic — From $26.70 — Experience the hard-hitting country sounds of The Reeves Brothers alongside Luke Brown & The Jubilee.

    Wed, 4/1/26

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  • John Craigie Live Concert

    9-11 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — $45.06 — Experience heartfelt music and sincere storytelling with John Craigie at a cozy venue.

    Thu, 4/2/26

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  • East Nash Grass Performance

    7-9 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — From $23.37 — Experience the award-winning bluegrass sounds of East Nash Grass in an intimate venue.

    Fri, 4/3/26

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  • Always Hope Easter Run 5K/10K/13.1

    5K/10K/13.1 — Decatur, Georgia — Entry fee applies — Lace up for a scenic Easter run through the streets of Decatur.

    Sat, 4/4/26

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  • Willy Tea Taylor & Jordan Smart Live

    6-9 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — Tickets from $26.70 — Enjoy a night of folk music with Jordan Smart and Willy Tea Taylor at this cozy venue.

    Sun, 4/5/26

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  • Mid America Live Performance

    7-10 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — From $20.03 — Experience the Western folk rock duo focusing on the mythology of the forgotten middle.

    Wed, 4/8/26

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  • Candlelight Concert: The Lord of the Rings

    4:30-5:30 p.m. — The Chapel on Sycamore — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of Middle-earth through the enchanting music of The Lord of the Rings trilogy performed live.

    Fri, 4/10/26

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  • Candlelight - Tribute to Drake

    6:30-7:30 p.m. — The Chapel on Sycamore — Tickets required — Experience the music of Drake performed by a string quartet in a magical candlelight setting.

    Fri, 4/17/26

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