Good morning, Decatur.

Decatur residents will attend the Atlanta Juneteenth Parade and Music Festival on June 19 as organizers will honor the day the last enslaved people learned of the Emancipation Proclamation — a historic reminder of freedom.

At its June 13 meeting, the Decatur Downtown Development Authority supported City Schools of Decatur’s plan to build an early learning center at 346 W.

Trinity Place, a site that will keep some green space for public use. The center will serve children ages 0-4 and let Decatur High School expand its career training program by moving the Frasier Center.

Lucas Medina, a rising senior at Decatur High School, won first place in Georgia’s Trig-Star trigonometry competition on May 21—earning a $1,000 prize and a spot in the national contest.

His math teacher Joe Hopkins also received the First Place Trig-Star Teacher award for guiding his preparation.

DeKalb County reported that the number of court-held animals at its shelter dropped from 61 on May 13, 2024 to 35 on May 14, as new cost-of-care measures led to earlier surrenders by defendants.

County attorneys processed 184 surrenders in the last year—helping reduce the shelter’s court-held population to below 5%.

Georgia Power will replace old high-voltage lines along East Ponce de Leon and East College with new poles and transmission lines starting in Spring 2027 after residents opposed the original route on Sycamore Street — officials added a new section at Sam’s Crossing to keep the lines out of the historic residential area.

DeKalb County Animal Control reported that two dead cats tested positive for rabies on June 11 and June 12 near 3745 Maryland Drive in Doraville and 4386 Cedar Ridge Trail in Stone Mountain—officials urge residents to keep pets up to date on vaccinations to help prevent further spread of the disease.

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.

Eddie's Attic Songwriters Open Mic Night

7:30-11:30 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — From $11.12 — Celebrate local talent at Atlanta's premier songwriter showcase.

The Attic Sessions: Kenny Banks Jr.

7-9 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — From $32.26 — Experience the dynamic jazz rhythms of local artist Kenny Banks Jr. in an intimate setting.

Freddie McClendon Live Concert

9 PM - 12 AM — Eddie's Attic — From $14.46 — Enjoy a night of live music with Freddie McClendon at this beloved venue.