Good morning, Decatur.

Metro Atlanta hosts a busy weekend from July 31 to Aug.

2 with sports, outdoor festivals and back-to-school events; locals can attend baseball series, training camps and live music shows + community gatherings.

Georgia Power broke ground on a new facility for gas generators and battery storage today near Decatur — the project is expected to boost local energy reliability as it moves toward completion.

Residents are invited to share photos for the fall exhibit titled *Together, A Community Celebration of Our Shared History*, which will open Sept.

26 with a VIP reception on Sept. 25 at the DeKalb History Center in the historic courthouse in Decatur. Submit photos online, by email, or in person.

The Beacon Hill Black Alliance for Human Rights will host its Pan African Festival at the renovated Decatur Square on Aug.

15 from 2 to 10 p.m., celebrating Black culture with music, food and youth acts. A documentary will premiere at Decatur Recreation Center on Aug. 14 at 6:30 p.m.

Former Gwinnett County School Board Chairman Everton Blair Jr. and Rep. Scott’s daughter Marcye Scott advanced to a runoff for a special election to fill the late U.S. Rep. David Scott’s House seat.

The runoff is scheduled for Aug. 25.

Atlanta Track Club proposed a $100M indoor track center at Cheney Stadium in Summerhill featuring a 200m hydraulic oval + wellness, STEM and community spaces.

Construction is slated to begin within 18 months with completion by end-2029; a public meeting is set for Aug. 12 at King Middle School.

Atlanta Braves right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver, back after an internal brace procedure to repair his UCL, will start Game 1 of Wednesday’s doubleheader against the New York Mets today at 1:10 p.m. in Atlanta & his return is meant to boost the team’s troubled rotation.

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.