Good morning, Decatur.

In DeKalb County, a jury listened to a police-recorded interrogation—during which Diamonte Haithcoats, accused of killing his girlfriend Shaniya Rodriguez when she was seven months pregnant, pretended not to know her—prompting a shift in how they viewed the evidence.

A 19-year-old gunshot victim died Wednesday at a DeKalb County fire station—police are investigating the incident as a possible suicide.

Police responded just after 6:30 a.m. Thursday to a shooting at an apartment complex on Northlake Parkway in DeKalb County—one woman in her 40s suffered critical gunshot wounds and was taken to a hospital while a second was pistol-whipped with minor injuries.

Decide DeKalb will host events from May 12 to May 16 to celebrate Economic Development Week and will offer free coffee, a business retention session, a virtual brownfields talk, and a guided tour of Lulah Hills—each designed to boost local economic progress.

The events will involve partnerships with local businesses and resource groups to support small business growth and community development.

DeKalb County's newest CEO, Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, delivered her first State of the County address on Thursday at 11:30 a.m. at Assembly Studios in Doraville where she outlined her progress in office including a 10% water rate increase approved in March + a temporary freeze on hiring and spending announced in April to address funding uncertainties.

DeKalb County’s CEO will deliver the first State of the County address to share new plans for local government—this event is expected to explain key goals for improving county services.

Eighty-nine DeKalb County track athletes and 43 relay teams qualified for state events today and on May 10 after sectional meets— they will compete in various races and field events at venues in Albany, Commerce and Rome.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Michelle Malone Concert

9-11 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — Ticket information not specified — Experience an evening of pure Georgia soul with Michelle Malone's acoustic songs and stories.

Wylde Center's Nature Summer Camps

4 PM — Wylde Center — Registration required — An immersive outdoor experience for children to explore and connect with nature.