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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 24th of March.

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • DeKalb County Police said a crash in a business parking lot on Lithonia Industrial Boulevard at Parkway Drive left a 30-year-old woman dead as two others were injured at around 11:22 p.m. Saturday night—officials are investigating the incident.  WSB-TV

CRIME NEWS

  • Police in DeKalb County reported that 26-year-old Emile Fields-Marshall was fatally shot on Covington Highway on March 7—and although two suspects have been arrested, his grieving mother is asking the community for help identifying two more men.  Atlanta News First

CULTURE NEWS

  • A recent episode of Decatur Dish covered local headlines and discussed the launch of Decaturish Ink, Decaturish.com's new print publication that marks a fresh media effort. The show is cohosted by Dan Whisenhunt and Mariya Murrow and airs every Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. on Atlanta News First+.  Decaturish
  • DeKalb County will host its seventh annual Student Film Festival at Porter Sanford Performing Arts Center on March 25th at 7 p.m. The event will showcase 12 films chosen from 37 submissions across 15 schools—offering students and teachers a friendly but competitive chance to hone and show their film skills.  Decaturish

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • US Postal Service workers and supporters will hold a rally on Sunday, March 30th at 12:30 p.m. at 2136 Lawrenceville Hwy in Decatur—organizing a protest against plans that could shift postal control to private interests.  Atlanta News First

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 3/29/25

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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.

    Sun, 3/30/25

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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.

    Wed, 4/2/25

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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.

    Sat, 4/5/25

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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.

    Sun, 4/6/25

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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.

    Tue, 4/8/25

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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.

    Thu, 4/17/25

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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.

    Sat, 4/19/25

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  • Kevn Kinney Live at Eddie's Attic

    7-10 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — From $26.70 — Experience the captivating performance of acclaimed singer-songwriter Kevn Kinney, founder of Drivin-N-Cryin.

    Wed, 4/23/25

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