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Friday, March 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Decatur and City Schools of Decatur will hold the Legacy Park track and field ribbon cutting on March 29 at 10 a.m. at Legacy Park on S. Columbia Drive—this $7 million project, funded equally by both partners, will add an eight-lane track, synthetic turf field, an upgraded gym and new restrooms—to offer a fresh athletic space for students and community members. Decaturish
- ➤ YMCA of Metro Atlanta officials announced on March 19 that summer day camp registration opened at 18 metro locations including Decatur Family YMCA. Camps run Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.—providing children ages 5-15 a safe place to learn and grow. The Champion
- ➤ Porter Sanford III Performing Arts and Community Center will host two free events that connect residents with government officials and local partners — on March 27, a reverse trade show and procurement summit will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and on April 5 a climate concert will offer live music, workshops, and games. Attendees must pre-register to secure their spots as both events have limited capacity. The Champion
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Decatur father and his girlfriend were convicted of fatally beating his five-year-old daughter after she refused to help clean the house, and he later tried to revive her with an ice bath before taking her to the hospital (the father received a life sentence and the girlfriend was sentenced to 50 years). WSB-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ City Schools of Decatur will host their inaugural Special Olympics competition on March 26 at Decatur High School’s stadium to celebrate Development Disabilities Month—students with developmental disabilities will compete in events such as a 50-yard dash, soccer, and tug of war while enjoying activities like hula-hooping and face painting. The opening ceremony will include a torch run by graduating seniors and will welcome public attendance beginning at 8:55 a.m. Decaturish
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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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