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Wednesday, July 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Evan Davis—who was in a severe crash with his father on the way to soccer practice months ago—met the firefighters who rescued him and supported his recovery. Fox 5 Atlanta
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man with a gun threatened customers at a local McDonald’s and his actions led to a chase, shooting, and I-285 crash—police stopped him using a PIT maneuver. Atlanta News First
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday, July 6, about a dozen people from North Decatur Action held Operation Overpass at the Lawrenceville Highway overpass above I-285 in DeKalb County. They waved banners and chanted messages — calling for resistance against government policies they felt threatened civil liberties. Decaturish
- ➤ Dr. Heavenly Kimes, known for her role on Married to Medicine, announced her run for the Georgia House of Representatives in District 93, which covers Lithonia, Stone Mountain, Decatur, and Stonecrest. She held a campaign kickoff rally on July 8 outside the Georgia State Capitol and said her focus would be healthcare access—economic development, education reform, and policing policies. Fox 5 Atlanta
- ➤ Salvadoran journalist Mario Guevara was arrested at a protest in DeKalb County and is now held in federal custody in Atlanta—he has asked President Nayib Bukele to intervene with U.S. authorities to stop his deportation, claiming his detention is retaliation for his reporting on immigration enforcement. FOX 5 Atlanta
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Blueprint has released tips that show staycations can boost mental health by allowing your brain to rest and lessen stress. Decatur residents are advised by clinician Vivian Chung Easton to create firm boundaries between work and home—studies indicate that disconnecting can improve mood and reduce anxiety. WSB-TV
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ New landlord-tenant rules changed in Georgia for 2025 and real estate expert John Adams explained on Good Day that the new laws protect tenant and owner rights—affected parties should review the changes carefully. Fox 5 Atlanta
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Tom Petty Tribute by The Mad Hatters
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Eddie's Attic Songwriters Open Mic Night
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