Good morning, Decatur.

Arepa Mia in Avondale Estates offers a taste of Venezuela with a menu using fresh local ingredients—chef Lis Hernandez, who began the business in 2011 and opened this location after the Decatur branch closed in 2017, serves dishes like arepas, slow-cooked beef, and empanadas.

The restaurant earned back-to-back Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand honors for its high-quality food at a good value.

DeKalb County police investigated a shooting in the McDonald’s parking lot on Flat Shoal Road on May 20—diners fled as bullets hit nearby cars and shattered a door—and suspects in ski masks fled in a red car with no injuries reported.

The DeKalb County Commission approved 10% water and sewer rate hikes each year for the next 10 years to raise funds for repairing aging systems, with the first increase set for July 1 while protections for vulnerable households remain unclear.

Advocacy groups and county leaders are urging immediate measures & clear rules to prevent water shut-offs for families facing hardship.

City officials in Decatur and Avondale Estates are working with local businesses to ease the temporary disruption from major public works projects in their business districts.

Decatur began a 10-month, $8.25M renovation of Decatur Square on April 17 while Avondale Estates started an $8.5M complete streets project on US 278 that will reduce lanes—both efforts aiming to support local businesses amid short-term challenges.

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.

Grunge Unplugged: A Tribute to Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, and Soundgarden

7:30-9 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — $10 — Experience acoustic renditions of grunge classics in a nostalgic setting.

Candlelight - 90s Hip-Hop on Strings

6:45-7:45 p.m. — The Chapel on Sycamore — Ticketed — Experience classic 90s hip-hop hits reimagined with string arrangements in a candlelit atmosphere.