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in Decatur
Tuesday, May 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 27th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Backpack Buddies reached a milestone—providing 1 million meals in metro Atlanta as it sends food home with students for the weekend. Fox 5 Atlanta
- ➤ Backpack Buddies of metro Atlanta served its one millionth meal as part of its program that delivers weekend food to children at 50 Title I schools in Gwinnett, Cobb, Fulton and DeKalb counties* The nonprofit, launched in 2022 and growing from 800 to 2,500 meals per week, will continue helping kids combat hunger. Fox 5 Atlanta
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters are battling a blaze at the Parkwood Village apartment complex at 4920 Winters Chapel Rd—residents have been evacuated and officials report no injuries. Atlanta News First
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man was shot and killed Sunday night at The Reserve Apartment Homes on Hillandale Drive in DeKalb County—police stated he died at the scene while the investigation continues. FOX 5 Atlanta
- ➤ State troopers tried pulling over driver Landis Bernard Stewart-Moore today for speeding in Decatur but he led officers on a high-speed chase—colliding with a street sign, tree and parked vehicles before he fled on foot and was later charged with felony fleeing and other offenses. WSB-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper said Georgia Grown cucumbers are safe — despite a recent voluntary recall by Florida’s Bedner Growers linked to a Salmonella outbreak. Inspectors are now checking retailers that received recalled products to ensure food safety as the spring harvest continues. WSB-TV
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Serenity Within: Yoga Nidra
6-7 p.m. — Decatur Legacy Park — Suggested donation of $20 — Experience a restorative evening of guided Yoga Nidra and soothing sound bath for deep relaxation.
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