Today
in Decatur
Monday, March 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 23rd of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ SKATE ATL, a new indoor skatepark, opened Saturday + hundreds of local skateboarders gathered in Metro Atlanta for a fun ride. The facility is set to offer a safe space for enthusiasts to practice and enjoy skateboarding. Atlanta News First
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ DeKalb County Schools updated plans to close or repurpose schools to address declining enrollment after releasing an updated list on Friday. Meetings for the second scenario begin today and a third scenario will be shared in April *officials welcome community input*. WSB-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ MARTA introduced MARTA Reach — a new on-demand van pickup service blending public transit with ride-sharing technology across a dozen zones in metro Atlanta. The service comes ahead of a planned transit overhaul to improve local travel options. Fox 5 Atlanta
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
If you do what is easy, your life will be hard. If you do what is hard, your life will be easy.
~ Les Brown
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