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Tuesday, May 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Faduma Mohamed, the 23-year-old driver accused of killing a teen during a police chase in Little Five Points, remained in custody on Monday morning after a DeKalb County judge denied her bond—citing her flight risk and previous offenses. Fox 5 Atlanta
- ➤ Teresa Renee Owens, a 60-year-old Brookhaven woman who owned Better Home Healthcare of Georgia, was convicted of Medicaid fraud after her business repeatedly submitted false claims to Medicaid and was sentenced to 10 years with one year in prison—she must also repay $305,685.75. WSB-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Decatur Board of Education will consider its final FY26 budget + millage rate at the meeting at Elizabeth Wilson School Support Center, with a proposal to revert to last year’s rate of 20.3 and total general fund expenditures of $111.9 million; the agenda also includes swearing in a new student representative, a contract renewal with Communities In Schools, and updates from school officials following earlier community input. This meeting follows divisive discussions in April over budget options. 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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