Today
in Decatur
Friday, May 8th, 2026
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters worked to contain a tree debris fire at ArborServ on South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road after flames began Tuesday — a Castle Downs neighbor said smoke entered her home, prompting calls for better safety advice as officials monitor the situation and the fire may burn for weeks. WSB-TV
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A train stopped between Decatur and Clarkston on Thursday, May 7 due to a federally regulated crew change, causing over an hour of traffic delays along Ponce de Leon Avenue. Decaturish
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Georgia’s average gas price rose 5 cents overnight to $4.09 a gallon, putting extra cost pressure on lower-income residents while DoorDash drivers report higher earnings + easing fuel costs. FOX 5 Atlanta
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The University of Georgia extension website explains that native plants (such as golden black-eyed Susans, coneflowers, and coral honeysuckles) are low maintenance and support local pollinators, so gardeners are encouraged to choose native varieties during spring. Locals can shop for these plants at Wylde Center’s Oakhurst Garden in Decatur. The Champion
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Chandler was showcased as pet of the day on May 7 (11:52 a.m.) with adoption details available online at Pawsatlanta.org. Fox 5 Atlanta
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The nationally ranked Decatur Bulldogs beat Northgate 3-0 on May 5 at Decatur High School to secure a spot in the GHSA Class 5A boys' soccer semifinals, with forward Eli Beard scoring twice and Tyler Seim adding a goal. The Champion
- ➤ DeKalb County’s 35 athletes & 20 relay teams will compete at the GHSA Track and Field Championships Monday, May 11 at the University of Georgia Track and Field Complex in Athens as local schools prepare to advance. On Common Ground News
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Colby Acuff Live at Eddie's Attic
9 PM — Eddie's Attic — From $26.70 — Experience a night of heartfelt tunes from Idahoan talent Colby Acuff as part of The Handmade Horsepower Tour.
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Live Music with Fabrizio, Hannah Marie Kelley, & Timbo
6-8 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — From $20.03 — Experience a night of diverse musical talents at an iconic local venue.
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Eddie's Attic Songwriters Open Mic Night
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — From $11.12 — Experience Atlanta's top songwriters showcase their talents at this historic open mic event.
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Overjoyed: A Jazz Tribute to Stevie Wonder
7-9 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — Tickets available — Experience the Kyle Bryant Trio's jazz rendition of timeless Stevie Wonder hits.
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Papa Jack Couch Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — From $20 — Celebrate joys and heartaches with Papa Jack Couch and the Standard Electric Band.
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Bob Sima Live with Shannon Plummer
6-9 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — $35.04 — Experience heartfelt folk and soul music at a charming venue in Decatur.
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The Wire Jays Live Concert
9-11 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — From $26.70 — Experience the debut of The Wire Jays with their innovative Bluegrass sound.
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Greenwood Rye Live Show
6:30-9 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — From $26.70 — Experience the lively sounds of modern jam-grass from Nashville's Greenwood Rye.
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Global Ringo Concert
7-10 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — From $20.03 — Experience the unique blend of vintage soul and psychedelic rock with Global Ringo and Ellie Jarrell live.
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Candlelight: Back In Black - AC/DC Tribute
6:30-10:30 p.m. — The Chapel on Sycamore — Ticketed event — Experience an electrifying tribute to AC/DC in a candlelit ambiance.
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~ Edgar Degas
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