Good morning, Decatur.

DeKalb police units and a SWAT team responded to a barricaded suspect on Lavista Road at 4:30 p.m. on May 29th—police confirmed the team had arrived on scene.

St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church in Decatur will host its annual Caribbean American Festival on Saturday, May 31 from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. The event will feature maypole plaiting, a talent show, games, food vendors and a door prize drawing with prizes up to $500 — blending Caribbean and American cultural traditions for a family day.

City Schools of Decatur was named one of the Best Communities for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation on May 28 plus the district has boosted music programs in its 10 schools with bands, chorus, orchestra and music technology training.

Governor Brian Kemp signed a tax relief bill in April that authorizes a $1 billion state income tax cut and offers eligible taxpayers one-time rebates of $250 for singles, $375 for heads of household, and $500 for joint filers.

The refunds will be sent by paper check or direct deposit next week for those who filed 2023 and 2024 returns by the May 1 deadline — the rebate is not taxable and may be reduced for outstanding state debts.

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.

Georgia Spartans Back To School Event

4-6:30 p.m. — Exchange Park — Refunds up to 7 days prior — Kick off the school year with fun activities, games, and the chance to reconnect with friends.