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Tuesday, May 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tucker’s Stan Cottrell plans a 40-day run across Georgia to honor veterans and first responders — he announced his trek on May 5 and expects to begin soon. Fox 5 Atlanta
- ➤ Lillian Kemp Taylor celebrated her 103rd birthday on May 5 at Beuluah Missionary Baptist Church in Decatur—she said 'God has been good' and continues to care for her family, including babysitting her two great-granddaughters. Fox 5 Atlanta
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ DeKalb County police are investigating a shooting and a stabbing that occurred Monday, May 5 on Shamrock Drive near Saratoga Drive where one person suffered serious injuries from a gunshot and another had minor stab wounds—officials have not released any names. FOX 5 Atlanta
- ➤ DeKalb County police are searching for a missing grandmother, DeLisa Williams, who left her home on the 500 block of Rosemont Drive with her 9 year old grandson and 2 year old granddaughter around 10 a.m. Monday—family members worry about their safety because Williams deals with cognitive challenges and urge anyone with details to call 911. FOX 5 Atlanta
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ American Medical Response has pledged to cut ambulance delays in DeKalb County after an investigation showed life-threatening calls took 21 minutes instead of the required 12 minutes. Israel Contreras was named to lead EMS transformation and said the company will add new staff and technology—focusing on different call types—to earn public trust. Atlanta News First
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The FDA announced that tomatoes sold under the Williams Farms Repak and H&C Farms labels and repackaged from Hanshaw & Capling Farms were recalled due to potential salmonella contamination from products distributed April 23 to April 28—if you have these tomatoes, do not consume them and return or discard them—no illnesses have been reported. WSB-TV
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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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