Today
in Decatur
Friday, April 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of April.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Federal officials launched a FIFA Pass system today in Atlanta to fast-track visa appointments for World Cup ticket holders as over 600 staffers are deployed worldwide to process millions of applications, with local teams coordinating efforts to ensure secure entry and boost Georgia’s economic prospects. Fox 5 Atlanta
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ At a condo complex on Columbia Drive in DeKalb County, the homeowners' association admitted it held only 40% of the funds needed to repair a sinkhole that is 5 to 6 ft deep and has lowered property values since residents paid a $200 special assessment in 2018. FOX 5 Atlanta
- ➤ A condo community in DeKalb County faces a five-foot-deep sinkhole as its HOA board said repair funding remains incomplete, leaving residents to wait for additional resources. Further repairs will be delayed until more funds are secured. Fox 5 Atlanta
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ DeKalb high school basketball players earned All-Metro honors on March 26 from the Atlanta Tip-Off Club — Decatur’s Tobias Brinkley was named Third Team All-Metro and will join Tulane next season. The Champion
- ➤ Lakeside High School senior Joseph Austin won the 113-division title at the GHSA Wrestling State Championships in February — ending a 29-year gold medal drought for the Vikings. The Champion
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Georgia Tech Glee Club Concert
4-7 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — From $12.23 — Enjoy a vibrant performance from the oldest Glee Club in the South at this historic venue.
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