Today
in Decatur
Wednesday, March 25th, 2026
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Sue Sullivan, DeKalb's director of transitional housing, is asking for local donations of plastic eggs and candy for an upcoming Easter egg hunt at Park 500+ a 60 unit complex serving housing-insecure families. Volunteers are also needed to help run the event. Atlanta News First
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Decatur native Namuhaha Mapenzi earned the Wester Golf Association’s Chick Evans Scholarship, a four-year housing and tuition award for caddies, after completing the seven-week WGA Caddie Academy (including summers at Sunset Ridge Country Club) and joining a program that supports more than 1,200 scholars at 27 universities. The Champion
- ➤ Decatur City Schools and residents are split on how to fund a $23 million early childhood learning center (and related school changes could bring the total to $52 million). The Georgia Senate passed a measure requiring a voter referendum in Decatur, and the bill now moves to the House. WSB-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Senate Bill 220 now allows medical dispensaries to sell marijuana vapes and leaf marijuana for home vaporization, offering quicker relief for patients with chronic conditions like lupus + doctor authorization is required. Gov. Kemp must sign the bill for the program to take effect. WSB-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ St. Pius X Catholic boys and Marist girls ended their season on March 12 in Macon, with the Golden Lions completing a 33-0 run with a 54-51 win — and the Lady War Eagles clinching the title led by top recruit Kate Harpring, who scored 40 points over Kell. The Champion
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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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Candlelight: Hip Hop on Strings
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Chapel on Sycamore — Ticketed event — Experience hip hop classics in a unique candlelight setting performed by a string quartet.
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