Today
in Decatur
Friday, March 27th, 2026
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Voices of Faith Church volunteers served Special Olympics athletes at the DeKalb County School District track and field event on Thursday, Mar. 26. The church has supported the event annually since 2022 as over 300+ athletes competed. On Common Ground News
- ➤ Following a community outcry, Sherry’s Produce reached an agreement to use 15 to 20 parking spaces at the Brockett Square lot in Tucker after outdoor parking changes caused concern when a nearby store closed. Co-owner Tina Dorsey said her father and a lawyer worked out the deal. Decaturish
- ➤ Needle Nook, one of DeKalb County’s longest-running woman-owned businesses, celebrated its 50th anniversary on March 20 with an open-house featuring yarn releases and community stitching events (including a 50 Years, 25 Squares Anniversary Yarn Bingo) at its Briarcliff Road shop. The store continues to serve crafters of all ages. The Champion
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Decatur WatchFest’26, a 34-day festival celebrating the FIFA World Cup, will be held on Decatur Square from June 11 to July 19 — the event is expected to boost local business with a $142M impact and will feature concerts including Big Boi, War and Treaty, and the Indigo Girls. Decaturish
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Atlanta's mounted patrol units, serving as city ambassadors, are training for crowd control ahead of the upcoming World Cup and meet every Thursday in Atlanta and Cobb County to hone formation riding and crowd-control techniques. WSB-TV
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Laurie Schacht shares budget-friendly ideas for filling kids’ Easter baskets in a video posted March 26 at 10:29 a.m. Local viewers can explore these creative gift suggestions for fun on Easter Sunday (and beyond). Fox 5 Atlanta
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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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