Today
in Decatur
Sunday, October 12th, 2025
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 12th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Decatur’s Oakhurst neighborhood hosted Porchfest on Saturday with free music played on porches and driveways; the event ran from noon to 7 p.m. Organizers provided food, beverages, and vendors to support families who walked, rideshared, rode e-scooters — or used MARTA to attend. WSB-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The annual Black Child Book Fair will be held at the Exchange Recreation Center in Decatur to let Black children see themselves in the stories they read; founder Darryl Harvey previewed the setup on October 11 and the free, family-friendly event invites everyone to attend. Fox 5 Atlanta
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Developers unveiled a $350 million plan for 800 new homes on 18 acres east of Decatur in Avondale Estates—an effort that includes single-family houses, townhomes and apartments—and promised to preserve the village's historic character. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ No. 13 Georgia Tech beat Virginia Tech 35 to 20 on October 11th at Bobby Dodd Stadium as Malachi Hosley rushed for 129 yards and Haynes King scored two touchdowns while the team celebrated—a player was taken off with a leg injury. The Yellow Jackets will travel to Duke next Saturday. Fox 5 Atlanta
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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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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.
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Brennen Leigh Concert
7-9 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — Check venue for ticket prices — Experience the captivating storytelling of American songwriter Brennen Leigh.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Tony Kamel & Rambler Kane Live Performance
7:30-11:00 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — From $20.03 — Experience a night of authentic live music with the energetic performances of Tony Kamel and Rambler Kane.
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