Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of May.
Good morning, Decatur.
Wendy is a happy puppy with beautiful eyes who was featured on May 27 and is up for adoption at Furkids + her litter is also looking for new homes.
Terry Burston, a felon with a robbery history since 1995, was arrested on May 17 after a string of armed robberies targeting postal offices and local businesses including a Decatur auto parts store and a Scottdale post office.
He faces charges of postal robbery, aggravated assault on a federal employee, and using a firearm during a violent crime—officials said his arrest stopped further incidents.
Family and friends gathered on Tuesday at Cascade United Methodist Church at 11 a.m. for the private funeral of Dr. Cameisha Denise Clark—a Clark Atlanta University graduate who was shot at Spartan College in California—and she was buried at Willow Lake Memorial Gardens.
DeKalb County Public Library launched its annual Summer Reading Challenge for all ages starting June 1 and will host over 500 free events that encourage reading and celebrate art under the theme Color Our World.
Two family kick-off events are scheduled for early June with one on June 4 at Stonecrest Library, Decatur Recreation Center, and Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library + an author event on June 13 at Decatur Library.
DeKalb County will start a project on July 7 to replace 11,000 feet of a 30-inch water main with a 36-inch ductile iron pipe along the northbound lane of Peachtree Industrial Boulevard and upgrade additional lines as part of a $4.27 billion program.
The work will occur in three phases on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. — residents can join a public meeting on June 3 at Chamblee City Hall for more details.
Decatur FC women’s soccer team won its first two games over the weekend with scores of 8-1 over Union 10 FC and 5-2 over Atlanta Fire United at Decatur High School, drawing a record crowd of 2-550 fans; the team will host United Futbol Academy on Friday, May 30 at the same venue.
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.
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.
Candlelight Concert: Neo-Soul and Hip-Hop
7:45-9 p.m. — The Chapel on Sycamore — Ticketed event — Experience a magical concert featuring Neo-Soul and Hip-Hop in an inspiring setting.
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