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in Decatur
Monday, May 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 12th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Mother's Day celebration was held in DeKalb County for families of disabled children—local organizers provided support and activities to honor the special day. Atlanta News First
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police have not solved the murder of a DeKalb man found shot to death in the front seat of his car on May 11 — they said he is connected to a November 2024 shooting. WSB-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ DeKalb County Commissioner Michelle Long Spears will host the State of DeKalb Animals Address on May 16 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Emory Conference Center Hotel — located at 1615 Clifton Road NE — where experts including keynote speaker Cole Thaler will discuss challenges connecting animal shelter overpopulation and housing issues. Decaturish
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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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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.
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Wylde Center's Nature Summer Camps
4 PM — Wylde Center — Registration required — An immersive outdoor experience for children to explore and connect with nature.
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