Good morning, Decatur.

DeKalb County Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs will hold a ribbon cutting on May 14 at 10 a.m. to celebrate Cedar Park’s $2.3 million upgrades, which include a new playground, basketball court, landscaping and pavilion (located at 3165 Cedar St. in Scottdale).

A Decatur contractor is accused of taking $75K from homeowners after a botched driveway job that could require about $100K in repairs (authorities are investigating the claim).

Midtown International School announced Tuesday that it will close at the end of this week in Decatur.

Parents and students are waiting for more details as they adjust to the sudden change.

A major literacy bill now heads to Gov. Kemp’s desk to fund literacy coaches in every elementary school and expand student support — efforts expected to boost early literacy for local students.

A new literacy bill is headed to Gov. Kemp's desk to fund literacy coaches in every elementary school and expand student support programs.

Lawmakers say the measure is designed to boost early reading in the community.

DeKalb County has announced its 2026 Summer Youth Employment Program, offering 450 youth internships from June 1 to July 10 at $15 per hour in fields such as healthcare and education.

Applications open tomorrow, April 3, for eligible residents aged 16-24 via the county website.

On March 26, local high school basketball players received Atlanta Tip-Off Club honors, with St. Pius’ Harris Reynolds named Metro Atlanta Boys’ Player of the Year and coach Will Cloyd chosen as Coach of the Year (first state honors), while Cedar Grove’s Manny Green and Decatur’s Tobias Brinkley were honored.

Southwest DeKalb senior Pilar King became the 15th DCSD girl to win three gold medals when she took the 50-yard freestyle and 100-yard backstroke in February at the Georgia Tech Aquatic Center — breaking her own school record in the 50-yard event.

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.

The Newest Olympian Live Show

7-10 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — From $32.26 — Experience the laughs of the #1 Percy Jackson podcast live on stage.

Natalie Layne Live Concert

9-11 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — From $20.03 — Experience the joy of soul-inspired pop with Natalie Layne and Eris Ford.

Songwriter Round featuring Annie Mosher, Don Henry, and Erin Thomas

5-8 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — From $21.14 — Enjoy an evening of live music with talented songwriters in a cozy venue.