Good morning, Decatur.

Nitti Beatz, a renowned hip-hop producer who grew up in Decatur, will hold a one-day power course on October 8 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Porter Sanford Center to teach kids and youth how to create a hit record—he has produced songs with top artists.

On Monday, the Georgia Department of Education released graduation rates showing that 134 school districts reached 90% or above + record high rates were reported in metro Atlanta and other areas.

Georgia Pre-K Week will take place from Oct.6-10, and former UGA football player Malcolm Mitchell and musician Coy Bowles from the Zac Brown Band wrote a new children's book for the event—every Pre-K student will receive a free copy.

Today, the DeKalb County Commission meets at 5:30 p.m. at the Government Service Center on 178 Sams St to discuss rezoning Washington Memorial Gardens at 700 Jordan Lane for a funeral home—this follows a planning commission recommendation to change zoning from R-75 to Office Institutional and comes as the county reviews draft data center regulations addressing noise, landscaping, and design guidelines.

A councilman was accused of spending $30K on international trips — including fine dining — using a city-issued credit card, officials said, raising concerns over public funds.

DeKalb Watershed Management is hosting a Zoom meeting today at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the Dunwoody Knoll water main replacement project—crews will replace more than 14,000 feet of iron pipe from Roberts Drive to Redfield Road next week as part of the county's infrastructure plan.

Residents near the BioLab facility say lingering effects from a toxic fire are still affecting the area today — some report persistent odors and concerns for their health.

The Atlanta Falcons and Jalon Walker celebrated a big win over the Washington Commanders over the weekend — the team also honored breast cancer survivors during Sunday's game.

Shinyribs Live at Eddie's Attic

7-9 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — From $32.26 — Experience the eclectic sounds of Shinyribs, blending groove and subtle poetry.

Decatur Book Festival Panel Discussion

2-5 p.m. — Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Decatur Downtown/Emory — Free entry — Explore the art of adaptation in storytelling from novels to games with industry experts.

Georgia Jam II

7-10 p.m. — Napoleon's Grill — No Cover — Enjoy a night of tribute jams with local musicians at this community gathering.

Jada Cato Live Concert

9-11 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — From $16.68 — Experience the soulful sounds of The Cosmic Cowgirl in an intimate setting.

Valley Flower Concert

9 PM – 1 AM — Eddie's Attic — Cost info not specified — Experience the grassy, folksy sounds of Austin's Valley Flower.

Christopher McBride & The Proof Album Release Party

9:00-11:15 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — From $26.70 — Experience a live music journey with saxophonist Christopher McBride and his band in Decatur's iconic venue.

Ben Sollee with Jeri Katherine Howell

7-9 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — Ticket info pending — Experience genre-bending cello artistry from Kentucky native Ben Sollee alongside special guest Jeri Katherine Howell.

Eddie's Attic Songwriters Open Mic Night

7:30-11:30 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — From $11.12 — Experience Atlanta's premier songwriters showcase featuring local and national talent.

Stacey Ryan Live Performance

7-8:30 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — Tickets available — Experience the unique sounds of singer/songwriter Stacey Ryan blending pop and jazz influences.

Brennen Leigh Concert

7-9 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — Check venue for ticket prices — Experience the captivating storytelling of American songwriter Brennen Leigh.