Good morning, Decatur.

A DeKalb homeless shelter received a major donation that will fund its planned expansion+ boost services for people experiencing homelessness.

Wylde Center staff formed a union and criticized Executive Director Jennifer Gerndt’s leadership after they were not told about financial troubles that led to cuts in environmental education programs.

Board Chair Jill Wasserman said the nonprofit is reorganizing to secure funds—while details on staff and programming changes will be shared soon.

Atlanta productions are seeking extras and actors for projects such as a docuseries about a love story gone wrong, a photo double role for Pacific Islander/Hawaiian talent, and FX makeup work for a Six Flags show with filming planned in August.

The casting call—also featuring a master class on pitching projects on Aug. 16 and an Instagram LIVE on Aug. 7—asks interested applicants to follow the detailed submission instructions provided by each organizer.

Today, six local school districts—including Douglas County, City of Decatur, Griffin-Spalding, Henry, Jackson, and Lamar—opened the 2025–2026 school year with nearly 5,500 students enrolled in Decatur Schools.

Henry County unveiled a new 33,000–square-foot transportation center, Decatur Schools introduced weapons detection systems at two schools, and Douglas County plans to rebuild Lithia Springs High later this fall.

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Eddie's Attic Songwriters Open Mic Night

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Brian Revels & The Heat Lightning with Jon Dell

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