Today
in Decatur
Tuesday, September 16th, 2025
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 16th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Georgia’s largest diaper bank is facing a critical supply shortage—high costs have made it hard for the organization to buy enough essential supplies for local families. The bank will seek more donations and funding to help meet the growing need. WSB-TV
- ➤ The family of DeKalb County Fire Rescue Firefighter Preston Fant, who died on Sept. 8 while fighting a blaze in Stone Mountain, has received over $66,000 from donations to support his wife and children. Fire Chief Darnell Fullum honored Fant’s service at a Sept. 11 memorial ceremony—funeral details are pending. The Champion
- ➤ Bobby Murphy is facing medical problems, and local riders will hold a benefit ride led by Jay Bird — known as The Ice Cream Man — to raise funds for his bills. The ride will pass by his house to show support before moving off to private land for off-roading. Fox 5 Atlanta
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At its Sept. 15 meeting, the Decatur City Commission renewed the downtown ambassador program—an arrangement with Block by Block that provides cleaning, safety, and visitor services in downtown—to run for a maximum of $607,000. The city, the Downtown Development Authority, and the tourism bureau will each pay about $202,000 while the program adds an extra team leader. Decaturish
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ DeKalb Public Health will host a free drive-thru vaccination event on Sept. 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lou Walker Senior Center on 2538 Panola Rd in Lithonia—attendees must bring photo ID and insurance information to receive a choice of flu shots and a COVID-19 vaccine update. Decaturish
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Arabia Mountain beat Lakeside 28 to 21 on Sept. 12 at Adams Stadium during Lakeside's homecoming, with Carswell's 29 yard run with 1:12 left in the fourth quarter sealing the win (the win moved the Rams' record to 2 to 2, 1 to 0, while the Vikings fell to 2 to 2, 0 to 1). The Champion
- ➤ On Sunday, the Atlanta Falcons won 22–6 as Bijan Robinson rushed for 143 yards and Parker Romo made all five of his field-goal attempts in his debut—helping the team hold the Vikings to three turnovers. Atlanta News First
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The Talbott Brothers Live
9-11 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — From $26.70 — Experience the soulful sounds of the Talbott Brothers from Nebraska at this intimate venue.
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Happy Hour Live Performance
9:15 p.m. – 12:15 a.m. — Eddie's Attic — From $14.46 — Enjoy a night of southern rock jams and classic covers from Atlanta's own Happy Hour.
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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 songwriter showcase featuring local talent performing their original songs.
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Joe Gransden: Tribute to Chuck Mangione
7-9 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — From $35.04 — Experience Joe Gransden’s tribute to the legendary Chuck Mangione in an intimate setting.
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Tony Evans Jr. Live Concert
9-11 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — From $26.70 — Experience the blend of Southern storytelling and R&B from rising country star Tony Evans Jr.
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Eddie's Attic Comedy Throwdown Finale
9-11 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — $20.03 — Enjoy the Season 2 Finale featuring a lineup of local comedians on the patio.
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The Pink Stones Live Concert
9-11 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — From $20.03 — Experience a unique blend of music from The Pink Stones as they push traditional boundaries.
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The Ridibund Chamber Music Society Live Performance
2-5 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — From $26.70 — Experience the unique sounds of The Ridibund Chamber Music Society, born from a pandemic project in Atlanta.
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