Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 26th of May.
Good morning, Decatur.
Police responded at around 6:20 p.m. on Sunday to a shooting on the 5600 block of Hillandale Drive in DeKalb County and found a man with a gunshot wound who died at the scene.
DeKalb County held the State of DeKalb Animals Address on May 16, where officials and advocates like attorney Cole Thaler stressed the need for pet-friendly homeless shelters and housing to help families facing evictions.
County leaders presented shelter intake data and outlined plans to add overflow units—efforts aimed at keeping pets with their families during challenging times.
Georgia agriculture officials confirmed that locally grown cucumbers are safe to eat—despite a recall of Florida-grown cucumbers linked to Salmonella—and inspectors visited stores on May 25th to remove recalled products.
The Atlanta Dream won 79—55 over the Connecticut Sun on Sunday as Allisha Gray and Nia Coffey each scored 18 points while Coffey grabbed 10 rebounds to secure the win.
The team will face the Sparks in Los Angeles on Tuesday on PeachtreeTV.
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.
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.
Critter Camp Week 4 for Ages 6-9
9 AM – 3 PM — Friends School of Atlanta — $300 — Explore the wonderful world of amphibians and reptiles with hands-on activities and fun facts throughout the week.
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