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in Decatur
Monday, June 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 23rd of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ New Birth MBC hosted a Juneteenth celebration and pop-up market in DeKalb County to honor the historic day—community members gathered to mark the occasion. Atlanta News First
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two shootings occurred in a Stone Mountain shopping center this past weekend, but business returned to normal on Sunday (one shopper reported witnessing a shooting Saturday). Fox 5 Atlanta
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A cooling center in DeKalb County opened ahead of a dangerous heat wave that will peak Wednesday as high heat and humidity are set to strain North Georgia – the center is designed to give residents a safe place to cool off. Local officials plan to monitor the situation closely as temperatures continue to rise. Atlanta News First
- ➤ Georgia Interfaith Power & Light — a faith-based nonprofit in Decatur — is starting a program to plant 1,850 trees in faith communities across Georgia over the next three years. They are working with Trees Atlanta, Food Well Alliance, and local congregations to bring more shade and cleaner air to neighborhoods that need it. The Champion
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Frontline Resources—partnering with A Home for Everyone DeKalb—opened a cooling center at 2585 Gresham Road SE, which will run until next Sunday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. offering hot meals and pickup services from Decatur Library and Chamblee Library to help people escape the heat wave. WSB-TV
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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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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Eddie's Attic Comedy Night
9:15-11:15 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — Free entry — Enjoy a night of laughs with local comedians hosted on the patio.
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Lulu the Giant Live Performance
8 PM – 2 AM — Eddie's Attic — Tickets from $14.46 — Experience the acclaimed Savannah band Lulu the Giant at their energetic live show.
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Eddie's Attic Songwriters Open Mic Night
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — From $11.12 — Experience Atlanta’s top songwriters perform their original works in a vibrant open mic setting.
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Brennan Edwards Live Concert
9:30 PM – 1:30 AM — Eddie's Attic — Tickets from $14.46 — Experience the rising country star Brennan Edwards inspired by bluegrass and the Shenandoah Valley.
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