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Saturday, August 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of August.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ DeKalb County Schools broke ground on renovating Cross Keys High School when a ceremony took place Thursday—marking the start of a $148 million E-SPLOST-funded project. The planned improvements will add a new auditorium, upgraded gym, and HVAC system to modernize the campus. Fox 5 Atlanta
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ DeKalb County Police Department will host a one-stop hiring event on Sept. 6 from 8 a.m. to noon at Tobie Grant Recreation Center in Scottdale—qualified candidates must run an agility course to earn a conditional job offer that day. Applicants need to submit their forms online before the event. The Champion
- ➤ DeKalb County Police Department will host a one-stop hiring event on Sept. 6 from 8 a.m. to noon at Tobie Grant Recreation Center at 593 Parkdale Drive in Scottdale—candidates must pass an agility course and complete applications ahead of time to receive a conditional job offer that day. The Champion
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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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Levi Hummon Live Performance
6-8 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — From $32.26 — Experience the soulful sounds of country music with singer-songwriter Levi Hummon.
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Eddie's Attic Songwriters Open Mic Night
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — From $11.12 — Experience Atlanta's premier open mic for songwriters and enjoy a night of original music.
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