Today
in Decatur
Wednesday, October 1st, 2025
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Friends of Disabled Adults and Children repairs donated wheelchairs and other mobility devices at its Tucker warehouse to help local residents stay moving. The nonprofit runs monthly delivery routes and provides rapid support during disasters—ensuring people with disabilities maintain their independence. Atlanta News First
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ DeKalb County School District announced that eight schools are named Title I Reward winners for showing strong progress in English and math; the count, which rose from six last year, is the highest in Georgia (the award honors schools serving many low-income students). The Champion
- ➤ The DeKalb County School District’s graduation rate reached 81.4% in 2025—a 2.7-point improvement and the highest in over a decade—with four schools celebrating a 100% graduation rate. Eighteen of 23 high schools made gains and subgroups saw record highs in their rates. On Common Ground News
- ➤ City Schools of Decatur said its graduation rate for 2025 rose to 96.04 percent & placed the district second in the Metro RESA area. The rate is 0.79 percent higher than last year & it is above the state average of 87.2 percent. Decaturish
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The DeKalb County Board of Registration and Elections will meet Oct. 9 at 4:30 p.m. at 4380 Memorial Drive, Suite 300 in Decatur—public comments will be accepted in person or via email if sent between 35 and 5 minutes before the meeting and kept to one printed page. Residents are invited to attend. On Common Ground News
- ➤ State transportation officials announced that the federal exemption for HOV lanes has ended and new rules will be introduced for local routes soon—drivers in Decatur should expect updated occupancy requirements. The agency plans to hold a public meeting to share further details. Atlanta News First
- ➤ Drivers of alternative fuel vehicles in Georgia must now carry at least two passengers to use high-occupancy vehicle lanes statewide—this change also applies to HOT lanes on I-85. Transportation officials say today's rule is meant to ease congestion and could slow traffic in other lanes. FOX 5 Atlanta
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Northside Hospital is launching a breakthrough melanoma treatment — TIL therapy — that uses a patient's own immune cells to fight cancer in Georgia. FOX LOCAL host Alyse Eady spoke with Dr. Liza Bachier about the new option that may improve care for patients. Fox 5 Atlanta
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Valley Flower Concert
9 PM – 1 AM — Eddie's Attic — Cost info not specified — Experience the grassy, folksy sounds of Austin's Valley Flower.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
If the path ahead of you is clear, you're probably on someone else's.
~ Joseph Campbell
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