Today
in Decatur
Tuesday, April 7th, 2026
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Jeff Dingler and Brigette Jones have co-authored Images of America: Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area, which releases today from Arcadia Publishing. The first book on the 40,000-acre area features rare photos including one of Senator John F. Kennedy at a UGA graduation in 1957 (spanning DeKalb, Henry, and Rockdale counties). Fox 5 Atlanta
- ➤ Outdoor spring concerts offer music from Run Katie Run, performing on April 12 at Tucker Town Green, to free jazz at Oakhurst Jazz Nights every Thursday at The Solarium on W. Hill St. Other events will be held across DeKalb County this season. The Champion
- ➤ A new jazz club will open this summer as part of the Mary Lou Williams Jazz Center at 141 E. Trinity Place downtown—partnered by Churchill Grounds and Cornerstone Jazz Collective, which will offer live performances, a restaurant, a recording studio and a music academy. More details will be shared soon. Decaturish
- ➤ Agnes Scott College presents its 55th Writers’ Festival with a pre-festival student reading today at 5 p.m. in the Alston Campus Center & free public readings on April 9 and 10 featuring diverse voices in literature. The Champion
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Today, five candidates for School District 4 board seat discussed leadership plans, fiscal responsibility & school reassignment reforms during a Decaturish virtual forum, with voting on May 19 and the winner set to serve starting in January 2027. Decaturish
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Decatur Day organizers and Beacon Hill elders urged City Schools of Decatur to hold a referendum on a bond to fund an early childhood learning center at 346 W. Trinity Place + create a historic Beacon Hill district, with the Historic Preservation Commission review on April 14. Decaturish
- ➤ Georgia officials have updated guidelines on the gas tax suspension, explaining what drivers should pay and how to report violations (aimed at helping residents follow the current tax relief policy). Atlanta News First
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After a 13-day West Coast trip without a day off, the Braves are set to face the Angels today at 9:38 p.m. and tomorrow at 4:07 p.m. in Anaheim; the Angels will miss Mike Trout (day-to-day with a hand injury) as they rely on other hitters. Atlanta News First
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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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Atlanta Storytellers: The Songs That Shape Us
6:45-8:45 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — From $23.37 — Experience a night of storytelling through songs that evoke powerful memories and emotions.
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Nick Niespodziani Live with Indianapolis Jones
7-9 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — From $20.03 — Enjoy a night of live music with Nick Niespodziani, known for his joyful performances.
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