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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of April.

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • The Georgia General Assembly passed House Bill 136, which expands child care tax credits including a credit for foster care, and sent the bill back to the Senate for further changes. Organizations like Wellroot on East Lake Drive will use the credits—now capped at $20 million today and set to increase to $30 million next year—to fund supports for foster youth such as 20-year-old Anwar Hogan, who studies welding at Georgia Piedmont Technical College.  Decaturish
  • On April 4th, Congresswoman Nikema Williams held a press conference to address federal cuts that led to the loss of 10,000 federal jobs—including more than 2,400 at the CDC—and explained that several public health offices were dissolved.  FOX 5 Atlanta

SPORTS NEWS

  • On April 4th, Braves right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach started the home opener against the Miami Marlins at 7:15 p.m.—his second start after he pitched six scoreless innings against the Padres—showing promise for the team to improve its early season record.  Atlanta News First

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sun, 4/6/25

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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.

    Tue, 4/8/25

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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.

    Thu, 4/17/25

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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.

    Sat, 4/19/25

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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.

    Wed, 4/23/25

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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.

    Fri, 4/25/25

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  • The Girlfriend's Society Annual Prayer Breakfast

    10 a.m. - 1 p.m. — 4650 Flat Shoals Pkwy, Decatur, GA — Refunds up to 7 days before event — Enjoy a morning of prayer, breakfast, and uplifting fellowship with a supportive community of women.

    Sat, 4/26/25

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  • The Art of Nature Exhibition

    4-6 p.m. — Blue Heron Nature Preserve — Free entry — Explore site-specific art installations in a beautiful natural setting.

    Sun, 4/27/25

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  • Songwriters Open Mic Night at Eddie's Attic

    7:30-11 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — Tickets from $11.12 — Celebrate over 20 years of local and national songwriting talent at Atlanta's premier open mic night.

    Mon, 4/28/25

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  • Comfort Club Live Concert

    9 PM – 3 AM — Eddie's Attic — From $16.68 — Experience a night of heartfelt indie pop from Adeline Hill and Comfort Club.

    Tue, 4/29/25

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