Good morning, Decatur.

Taylor Harper – a recent Drew Charter High School grad with a 4.1 GPA – received a $5,000 scholarship from Delta Community Credit Union’s HBCU Scholarship Program and will attend Spelman College this fall; two other students also received awards and the final two winners will be announced in November.

City Schools of Decatur earned reaccreditation from Cognia this summer ahead of the 2026-27 school year; all district schools including Decatur High, Beacon Hill Middle, and the elementary and early childhood centers secured a six-year term by meeting standards in academics, safety, and compliance.

DeKalb County is beginning a water main replacement project today as part of a $4 billion effort to fix its aging water system — county officials expect improvements in local service and reliability.

DeKalb County Animal Control confirmed a dead bat near Columbia Drive and York Place tested positive for rabies on July 21; earlier this summer a bat near Stone Mountain also tested positive and officials advise residents to avoid touching bats (and to keep pets up to date on vaccinations).

Atlanta Roller Derby will move its home games to Golden Glide Skating Rink on Aug.

22 — its new venue at 2750 Wesley Chapel Road — and League President Mac Attack said the move will unite and grow the local skating community.

Soulful Experience Band Live

7-10 p.m. — Waller's Coffee Shop — In-person event — Enjoy a night of chill vibes and live R&B music with the Soulful Experience Band.