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in Decatur
Thursday, May 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced that EMS driver Bruce Andre Hines, 47, was convicted for raping a 51-year-old woman who fell asleep in her car on March 5th in the 4000 block of Glenwood Road in unincorporated Decatur—he was sentenced to 25 years and must spend his life on probation while registering as a sex offender. On Common Ground News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Decatur is developing a Safe Streets Safety Action plan to reduce fatal and serious injury crashes using a U.S. Department of Transportation grant—city officials are working with Toole Design Group and the Georgia Department of Transportation and will present the plan to the city commission on June 2, which may include lower speed limits and a no-turn-on-red rule at select signals. Decaturish
- ➤ Tax Commissioner Irvin J. Johnson reminded Decatur residents that motor vehicle and property tax services are available at three DeKalb County offices — 4380 Memorial Drive and 2801 Candler Road in Decatur and 3653 Clairmont Road in Chamble. Offices operate Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with the property tax office open until 5 p.m. and online appointments encouraged to limit wait times. On Common Ground News
- ➤ The DeKalb County Police Department will hold a one-stop hiring event on May 3 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Tobie Grant Recreation Center (593 Parkdale Drive, Scottdale) where candidates can take the Agility Test and complete the interview process to secure conditional offers for recruit and certified officer roles. On Common Ground News
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Atlanta Hustle have refreshed their roster with proven playmakers and promising young talent as they prepare for their next game on May 3 at Silverbacks Park after an opening win on April 26—coach Tuba Benson-JaJa and key players like Cameron Brock and Alec-Wilson Holliday aim to push the team to new heights in this upcoming season. Decaturish
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Clarkston to Stone Mountain Fun Ride
2-4 p.m. — 1011 Rowland St, Clarkston — Free entry — Enjoy an easy social ride from Clarkston to Stone Mountain, exploring scenic PATH trails.
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Ally Venable Live Performance
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — Ticket info not provided — Texas-born Ally delivers a soulful rock and blues performance with her guitar skills and powerful voice.
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Michelle Malone's Birthday Celebration
7-11 p.m. — Napoleon's Grill — Price TBA — Enjoy live performances from Canyonland with special guests in a festive birthday celebration.
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David Robert King and The Darlings Live Performance
7 PM - 1 AM — Eddie's Attic — Tickets available — Experience the soulful melodies of David Robert King and his storytelling prowess live on stage.
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Adamah ATL Interfaith Shabbat Bird Walk
9-11:30 a.m. — Legacy Park — Free entry — Experience a tranquil morning of birding and reflection during an interfaith Shabbat service.
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Concert by Hunter Root in Decatur
4:45 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — Tickets required — Experience the genre-fluid sounds of Hunter Root as he shares his personal musical journey.
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Butterfly Whirl Contra Dance
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Decatur Recreation Center — $15 — Enjoy an evening of lively contra dancing with local and regional talent at this community favorite.
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Eddie's Attic Songwriters Open Mic Night
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — From $11.12 — Experience the best of Atlanta’s songwriters at a vibrant open mic night.
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