Good morning, Decatur.

The fifth annual Decatur BBQ Fest will be held Saturday, Oct.

17, at Harmony Park and Ford's BBQ in Oakhurst. The free, family-friendly event runs from noon to 6 p.m. with live music, wrestling, and six BBQ vendors while profits support Solarium (a nonprofit aiding community events and grants).

Decatur Fire & Rescue saved a kitten trapped in a car engine two days ago, and soon after Smokey found a forever home with a caring local family.

The department thanked a community member who spotted the rescue + encouraged residents to visit local shelters for pets.

Decatur hosts its first official citywide Diwali celebration at Ebster Recreation Center on Sunday, Oct.

25 from noon to 3 p.m., featuring cultural dance from 1 to 2 p.m. & crafts with local food vendors; the event, organized by SACHA, is free but requires RSVP.

MARTA confirmed at an Atlanta City Council Transportation Committee meeting that delays persist for the new train fleet because of pending safety certifications, and the trains will run only when they are ready as rollout is set to occur in phases over several years.

DeKalb County officials said a dead bat tested positive for rabies in Echo Cliff Court on Oct.

15 — urging residents to vaccinate pets and avoid contact with wild animals if bitten or scratched.

The Alzheimer's Services Center is hosting a fall festival to spotlight memory care and caregiver support resources.

The event aims to connect families with essential help when the need for memory care grows.