Good morning, Decatur.

Decatur libraries and community venues are offering a series of free Halloween events through Oct.

31 for children and families, including hands-on craft sessions, scavenger hunts, and haunted evenings at local sites like The Chapel on Sycamore. Registration is required for some events.

More than 100 vendors will join CompassionCon—a community festival with themed neighborhoods and live performances—at Legacy Park on Sunday, Oct.

25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Decatur. The free event will also offer a Red Cross blood drive and early voting information.

STAND hosted an all-ages, family-friendly rally called No Kings 4 - Go Vote Early on Saturday, Oct.

17 on Decatur Square. Attendees then marched to Clairemont Avenue & Commerce Drive where speakers encouraged voters to make their voices heard.

One in 115 drivers may hit a deer between October and December, State Farm data shows.

With deer more active this fall, Decatur drivers should ask their insurance agent if comprehensive coverage applies, as swerving to avoid deer may lead to costly collision claims (drive carefully at dawn and dusk).

The fifth annual Decatur BBQ Festival was held Saturday, Oct.

17 at Harmony Park in Oakhurst, featuring live music, a wing-eating contest and wrestling matches at Ford's BBQ. Attendees enjoyed a full day of fun – a taste of local culture.

Stephenson High School running back Jayden Johnson broke DeKalb’s all-time rushing record on Oct.

9 at Greater Atlanta Christian with 421 yards & four touchdowns in a 38-35 win. He now holds 5,077 career yards and aims to extend his mark in upcoming games.

Fans have gathered today at local bars such as The Beverly on Glenwood Avenue and Jolene Jolene in Kirkwood to watch Game 2 of the WNBA Finals at 8 p.m., enjoying hot wings and cold drinks as they support the Dream (their passion fuels a growing local buzz).

Decatur native Michael Harris II boosted the Braves with (.294 average, 26 HR, and 87 RBIs) before their Oct.

7 loss to the Dodgers, while Decatur High alum Jordan Walker won the 2026 Home Run Derby and earned his first All-Star nod for the Cardinals.

The Atlanta Dream won Game 2 of the WNBA Finals with a 14-point lead over the Golden State Valkyries as local fans gathered for a spirited watch party in Decatur; the team now will head to State Farm Arena for Game 3.