Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of March.
Good morning, Decatur.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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