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in Decatur
Monday, May 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 'Heroes and Heartbeats Fest' kicked off Nurses and Teachers Appreciation Week in Decatur to honor local nurses and teachers—organizers said the event begins a week of recognition. Atlanta News First
- ➤ Residents in the Howell Station neighborhood expressed frustration over plans to build high-voltage power lines near their family homes and said they had not been informed of the approval on May 4th. Fox 5 Atlanta
- ➤ Miss Georgia's Teen is hosting a job fair for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities—designed to connect local employers with young job seekers in the community. Atlanta News First
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Decatur police are asking for help finding 74-year-old Lonnie E Stirling—who has dementia and was last seen on Saturday at 7 a.m. near 700 Atlanta Ave wearing a black shirt, dark blue pants and using a cane. Atlanta News First
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Metro Atlanta’s Slater Nalley advanced to the top eight on American Idol after paying tribute to Reba McEntire on May 4. The top eight will perform songs of the judges live on Channel 2 today at 8:00 p.m.—fans will vote to cut the group to six with a judge-saved singer completing the lineup. WSB-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Decatur City Commission will meet today at 7:30 p.m. in person at Decatur City Hall at 509 N. McDonough Street and online via Zoom to consider certifying an estimated rollback millage rate of 11.2 mills for property tax bills. The meeting will include a dinner session at 5:45 p.m. and a work session at 6:30 p.m. focused on equity and innovation while also reviewing agreements with Georgia Power and a resolution from Beacon Hill Black Alliance for Human Rights. Decaturish
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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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