Good morning, Decatur.

Hagen Rosskopf LLC will host a memorial bike ride on Oct.

12 in Decatur to honor late lawyer Ken Rosskopf who died in a bike crash in August. The event starts at 8:30 a.m. at the law office on 119 N McDonough St—attendees can ride on two routes and see a ghost bike and plaque celebrating his cycling advocacy.

Two projects in Avondale Estates and nearby Decatur will add more grocery stores and shops to improve locals’ access to fresh food.

Galore Market is nearly complete and will open this fall, while the $28.9M Candler Crossing project will bring a Publix store, extra retail space, and over 280 jobs when finished in 2027 — the development comes after a local Kroger closed in September.

Dr. Devon Horton, the DeKalb County superintendent, was indicted on fraud charges tied to his work in a Chicago suburb from 2020 to 2023—local parents said they were not surprised while the district said it will watch over management at Smoke Rise as his attorney claimed the charges do not affect his record here.

Dr. Devon Horton, the DeKalb County School District superintendent since 2023, was charged in Illinois on Thursday for an alleged kickback scheme—he was placed on administrative leave and Dr. Norman Sauce is now the acting superintendent.

Georgia residents can now get vaccines—such as the COVID-19 vaccine—without a doctor’s prescription, following an announcement by state legislators from several counties.

Lawmakers held a roundtable at the Capitol and will introduce legislation in the 2026 session to keep vaccine access barrier-free.

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.

Gabe Lee and Jason Eady Concert

6 PM – 12 AM — Eddie's Attic — Cost info unavailable — Experience soulful songwriting and captivating performances from Gabe Lee and Jason Eady.

Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA

6:30-7:29 p.m. — The Chapel on Sycamore — Ticketed event — Experience the magic of live music in a candlelit setting featuring iconic hits from Queen and ABBA.

Darryl Rahn Live at Eddie's Attic

9 PM – 12 AM — Eddie's Attic — $20.03 — Experience heartfelt lyrics and captivating melodies from Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Darryl Rahn.

Atlanta Storytellers: The Songs That Shape Us

7-9 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — From $23.37 — Enjoy a night of live storytelling through music and the memories they evoke.

Candlelight - A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics

8:45 p.m. — The Chapel on Sycamore — Tickets selling fast — Experience spine-tingling Halloween classics performed by a talented string quartet under candlelight.

Kickin' Edgar Live Concert

9 PM – 12 AM — Eddie's Attic — From $20.03 — Celebrate Halloween with Kickin' Edgar's live performance and the launch of their covers album.