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Thursday, October 17th, 2024

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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of October.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Dancing with the DeKalb Stars 2024, a fundraiser for domestic violence prevention, was won by two teams, raising funds for Women’s Resource Center to End Domestic Violence and International Women’s House.  The Champion
  • The Oct. 15 episode of the Decatur Dish featured assistant editor Zoe Seiler simplifying local news topics, including pickleball regulations and speed cameras.  Decaturish

CRIME NEWS

  • The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office is searching for Davonte Fore, a man convicted of murder and other charges, who escaped during his trial after being released on bond.  The Champion

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Georgia sees a record-breaking number of voters on the first day of advance voting for the 2024 Presidential Election, with significant turnouts in Fulton, Cobb, and DeKalb counties.  The Champion

SPORTS NEWS

  • Week eight of the high school football season in DeKalb saw Marist, Southwest DeKalb, and Columbia securing critical wins for region leads and playoff positioning.  The Champion
  • Decatur High's varsity football team remains undefeated at 7-0, facing a crucial game against rival Lakeside with high regional standings at stake.  Decaturish

EVENTS

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  • Oakhurst Porchfest 2024: A Community Music Celebration

    Experience a vibrant day of neighborly connection with around 200 porch performances spanning various musical styles, all organized by the local community.

    Sat, 10/19/24

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  • Tatiana Hargreaves Concert

    Experience a captivating concert featuring Allison de Groot and Tatiana Hargreaves at Eddie's Attic.

    Sun, 10/20/24

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  • Eddie's Attic Songwriters Open Mic Night

    Experience a vibrant evening of music as local and national songwriters take the stage at Eddie's Attic for an engaging open mic night.

    Mon, 10/21/24

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  • Cody Marlowe with Special Guest Ryan Moore Live at Eddie's Attic

    Experience an evening of soulful music with roots-rock artist Cody Marlowe and emerging musician Ryan Moore at the iconic Eddie's Attic.

    Fri, 10/25/24

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  • Ari Hest Live Concert

    Experience a live performance by acclaimed musician Ari Hest at Eddie's Attic, showcasing his rich musical journey and recent works.

    Sun, 10/27/24

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  • Ronald E. McNair Family STEM Night

    Experience an engaging evening of hands-on STEM activities and discussions led by guest instructors for families to explore the exciting world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

    Tue, 10/29/24

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  • The Fever Dreams Live at Eddie's Attic

    Experience the eclectic sounds of The Fever Dreams, a non-genre conforming grrl band known for their punchy guitar riffs and airy psychedelic synths.

    Sat, 11/2/24

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  • Joshua Hyslop Live Concert at Eddie's Attic

    Experience the heartfelt performances of Vancouver-based singer-songwriter Joshua Hyslop as he showcases his new album 'Westward' in an intimate setting.

    Sun, 11/3/24

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  • Atlanta Contra Dance Weekend 2024

    Experience a vibrant weekend of contra dancing featuring national talent, including renowned callers and musicians.

    Fri, 11/8/24

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  • Roxie Watson Live at Eddie's Attic

    Experience an evening of captivating music with Roxie Watson at Eddie's Attic, a renowned venue in Decatur.

    Sat, 11/9/24

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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