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Friday, March 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A semi-truck carrying a large shipment of beer overturned shortly before 1 a.m. Thursday on the I-285 southbound exit ramp onto the I-20 entry ramp in DeKalb County — officials took about two hours to right the truck and confirmed the driver was uninjured. Fox 5 Atlanta
- ➤ Local chef De’Avion Frezell was severely injured in a head-on collision on October 27 in DeKalb County—she suffered multiple injuries that required emergency surgery with screws in her knee and a metal rod in her leg, and she now faces daily challenges as she works with her therapist on recovery while funding her care through a GoFundMe campaign. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Decatur man arrested during a 2023 protest at the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center filed a federal lawsuit alleging his rights were violated during and after the demonstration—he spent five days in jail on charges that were later dropped while the city insists his arrest was lawful. FOX 5 Atlanta
- ➤ A teenager was critically injured in a shooting on the 4800 block of Glenwood Road around 5:30 p.m. Thursday — police said the victim and the suspect knew each other and the suspect remains at large. Atlanta News First
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Since June 2023, superintendent Gyimah Whitaker has worked to boost student success by closing the gap for Black students and raising elementary English scores from 53.35 to 63 while ensuring all staff received a raise for the first time in over a decade—she has also added a communications department and improved safety measures as the board plans further raises. More work remains to improve high school reading levels and sustain these gains. Decaturish
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Decatur residents will face a $40 increase in sanitation fees later this year, which also covers recycling. A local letter argues that rising plastic waste adds health and cost risks (since many single-use items are not recycled) and urges lawmakers to require plastic producers to help pay for waste removal (shifting the burden from taxpayers). Decaturish
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The DeKalb Elections Board honored former employee Odessa Minter Ngoto with a proclamation on March 13—declaring the day in her memory after she died on Feb. 10. She was recognized for her long career and warm leadership in county voter services. Decaturish
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Billy Pilgrim Concert
7-9 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of dynamic country music with multi-platinum artist Kristian Bush of Sugarland fame.
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