Today
in Decatur
Tuesday, August 26th, 2025
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Decatur’s Kimball House received a $50,000 grant from American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation through the Backing Small Historic Restaurants program—funds that will help preserve the historic building that once served as a railroad depot. WSB-TV
- ➤ The men of metro Atlanta's MOST will try to break their third kickball world record — a challenge that will help them raise money and awareness for their work combating sex trafficking. They plan the record attempt soon to support their mission. Fox 5 Atlanta
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Decatur began repaving Church Street on Monday from East Ponce de Leon to East Trinity Place—this three to four week project will run Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and include paving, concrete repairs and new striping; on-street parking will be restricted with a temporary commercial loading zone on eastbound Sycamore Street and one lane kept open with flaggers. Decaturish
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Baylee Littrell Live Performance
9-11 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — Ticketed event — Experience the heartfelt music of Baylee Littrell, known for his emotional performances and diverse musical influences.
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Grupo RYE Live Performance
9:30 PM – 12:30 AM — Eddie's Attic — From $20.03 — Experience the fresh and contemporary essence of mariachi music with Grupo RYE.
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Deltona Live Performance
7-11 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — Tickets from $20.03 — Experience a modern country trio blending Southern storytelling with rock-driven riffs.
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Eddie's Attic Songwriters Open Mic Night
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — From $11.12 — Experience a night of original music from local and national songwriters in an intimate setting.
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Johnny Riordan Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — From $16.68 — Experience Johnny Riordan's blend of raw country and southern storytelling live on stage.
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The Kentucky Gentlemen Concert
7-9 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — Enjoy the charisma of a twin brother country duo redefining the music scene.
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Katie Pruitt: Time Wasn’t Wasted Tour
7-9 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — From $32.26 — Experience an evening of heartfelt music with Katie Pruitt and special guest Jess Nolan in an intimate venue.
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Candlelight Concert: Neo-Soul Favorites
8:45-9:45 p.m. — The Chapel on Sycamore — Tickets vary — Experience a magical evening of neo-soul music featuring the works of Prince and Childish Gambino in an enchanting candlelit setting.
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Luke Bower: Dopamine and Jesus Tour
7 PM - 12 AM — Eddie's Attic — From $23.37 — Experience Luke Bower's reflective storytelling and music blending Americana, folk, and alt-country.
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Billy Gilman Concert
8 PM – Midnight — Eddie's Attic — Cost info not provided — Experience the magic of Billy Gilman, famed for his double platinum debut single 'One Voice'.
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