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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of May.

ECONOMY NEWS

  • County officials and community leaders discussed transforming underused brownfield properties for economic growth during an online session held May 12th through 16th as part of Economic Development Week. Officials reviewed environmental assessments, zoning challenges and potential adaptive uses for sites like a former car care center & fire station.  The Champion

EDUCATION NEWS

  • DeKalb County Schools' internet went offline Wednesday when a fiber optic line was broken and technicians began work at 11:30 a.m., but additional breaks were found on Thursday and work restarted before midnight— the district said it will add a network redundancy plan soon.  WSB-TV

SPORTS NEWS

  • Decatur FC, a semi-pro women’s soccer team, begins its season today at 7 p.m. at Decatur High School on N. McDonough Street—an opening ceremony will feature a pregame march and crowd activities on Decatur Square. Local midfielder Emma Chapman said record attendance from last season motivates the team as it prepares for a season of exciting and community-supported soccer.  Decaturish
  • Inter Atlanta FC Blues broke ground on a new $3.1 million soccer park along 3672 Glenwood Road in DeKalb County that will feature three full-size grass fields, 100 paved parking spaces, and a clubhouse. The facility will open this winter and host community days and free play programs for local elementary schools — giving more children a chance to enjoy the sport.  Decaturish

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Mon, 5/26/25

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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.

    Sat, 6/7/25

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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.

    Sun, 6/8/25

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  • 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.

    Wed, 6/18/25

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  • 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.

    Fri, 6/20/25

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  • 2025 National Pollinator Week Festival

    10 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Decatur Square & Courthouse Parking — Free entry — Celebrate local biodiversity with activities, learning, and family fun focused on pollinators.

    Sat, 6/21/25

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