Today
in Decatur
Sunday, October 19th, 2025
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 19th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 'Spelhouse' homecoming weekend is underway in Decatur—residents can join local festivities planned for the weekend. Atlanta News First
- ➤ DeKalb County Police will host a free Trunk or Treat event on Halloween night, Oct. 31, from 6 to 8 p.m. at 2385 Wesley Chapel Road—kids in costumes will trick or treat and enjoy music and fun. On Common Ground News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ About 30 'No Kings' protests took place across metro Atlanta and North Georgia on Saturday; protesters in downtown Atlanta marched to the state capitol while groups also gathered at the Atlanta Civic Center and in Cobb County—showing widespread participation in the demonstrations. FOX 5 Atlanta
- ➤ No Kings protesters held events on October 18 across metro Atlanta—one event was a march to the Georgia State Capitol that began at 10 a.m.—and in Decatur a demonstration took place at Tom Jury, 1800 Clairmont Lake from 3 to 5 p.m., part of more than 12 planned protests in the region. WSB-TV
- ➤ K-9 Hali, a retired police dog from the DeKalb Bomb Squad who served from June 2013 to December 2022, died and is remembered for protecting high-profile events and dignitaries including U.S. presidents. Hali also took part in community events and helped recover weapons for the homicide unit—her service had a lasting impact on public safety. WSB-TV
- ➤ Residents attended a town hall on Oct. 15 at Porter Sanford III Performing Arts Center to learn about data centers' impact on energy, water use, jobs, and local infrastructure — county officials discussed the temporary pause on new approvals and its extension through December. The event, moderated by DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran Johnson, helped the community understand future policies for data center development. On Common Ground News
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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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Eddie's Attic Songwriters Open Mic Night
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — From $11.12 — Enjoy a vibrant showcase of local and national songwriting talent in a welcoming atmosphere.
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Larry Wilson Live
9:30 PM - 12:30 AM — Eddie's Attic — From $26.70 — Experience original compositions from the talented Larry Wilson and an elite ensemble of musicians.
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Kapoorhouse Presents Siichaq with Safety Switch
9:30-11:30 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — From $14.46 — Experience a unique blend of folk, pop, and punk music by Atlanta artist Kennie Mason's solo project Siichaq.
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Just Roxie: Farewell Show
8-11 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — Tickets from $27.81 — Celebrate the musical journey of Just Roxie with an intimate farewell performance by talented musicians.
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Comedy Throwdown at Eddie's Attic
9:00-10:30 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — $8.90 — Experience a night of laughs at one of the best open mic comedy shows in Decatur.
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