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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of May.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Local pedestrian advocate Rebecca Serna, Propel ATL’s executive director, joined the Decatur Dish show this week to discuss the impact of police chases and Decatur’s colorful planters on West Howard Avenue—she also mentioned her organization’s report on pedestrian fatalities in DeKalb County.  Decaturish
  • Residents at Columbia Heritage Senior Residence on Perry Boulevard said the elevators broke down, raising worries for seniors who need reliable service due to past strokes, heart attacks, or surgeries (conditions that make a working elevator essential).  Fox 5 Atlanta

EDUCATION NEWS

  • City Schools of Decatur honored Edwin Ellis—Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary teacher and Gifted Specialist—as Teacher of the Year on April 15. She taught local students since 1995 and joined the district in 2014, aiming to keep making a difference in our schools.  Decaturish
  • Quila Lee, aged 53, and her three daughters—Rakiya aged 31 and twins Kalaya and Kamiya aged 22—will graduate from Georgia State University on May 7, marking a rare family milestone.  Atlanta News First

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sun, 5/4/25

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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.

    Thu, 5/8/25

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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.

    Fri, 5/9/25

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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.

    Sat, 5/10/25

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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.

    Thu, 5/15/25

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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.

    Fri, 5/23/25

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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.

    Mon, 5/26/25

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