Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of October.
Good morning, Decatur.
DeKalb County Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs will host a youth baseball clinic with MLB player Jordan Walker on Saturday, Oct.
24 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Shoals Creek Park I, 3642 Glenwood Road + boys and girls ages 5 to 12 can register online due to limited spots.
Teach for America is marking 25 years in metro Atlanta by recruiting nearly 2,300 educators and growing a network of more than 2,700 educators and alumni.
One teacher, Meagan Naraine, started a nonprofit to bring culturally relevant science lessons to her students after noticing a gap in their curriculum.
DeKalb County School District reported a 5% rise in AP exams taken and a 12% jump in passing scores for the 2025 to 2026 school year (showing stronger academic support).
Superintendent Norman C. Sauce III said the gains show a strong commitment from students and teachers to boost challenging coursework.
DeKalb County’s Planning and Sustainability Department is hosting a Visioning Series for the 2055 Unified Plan Update to gather resident ideas.
A meeting takes place at Mason Mill Recreation Center in Decatur on Thursday, Oct. 22 — from 6 to 8 p.m., and a virtual survey closes Oct. 15.
Local officials announced that key roads in Decatur will soon be closed for maintenance — drivers should plan alternate routes to avoid delays later this week.
The Water Boyz Show reviewed top Atlanta sports storylines in an episode aired October 12, discussing the Falcons’ tough loss, the Dream's historic playoff run, and Georgia's massive statement win.
The discussion provided clear analysis for local fans.
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