Good morning, Decatur.

A rally took place today in metro Atlanta—participants demanded that officials end immigration raids.

Former members recalled the importance of Edgewood church after an overnight fire affected the building—sharing personal memories of its role in their lives.

They described how the church had served as a community gathering place for many years.

UGA Extension published a guide on safely thawing and cooking Thanksgiving turkey after a survey showed that 90 percent of participants planned to serve turkey for the holiday.

The guide advises thawing the turkey in the refrigerator for 24 hours per four pounds, cooking it until it reaches 165°F, and letting it rest for 20 minutes before carving.

Kelly Reynolds and April Mitchell from Chaos 2 Calm Organize and Move gave holiday decluttering tips to help Decatur residents clear spaces before decorating for festivities — they shared strategies on November 24 — to ease holiday stress.

City of Decatur is preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with plans to upgrade local venues — officials say more details will be announced soon.

Thanksgiving Day 4 Course Feast

11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. — Petite Violette — Starting at $64.95 — Enjoy a delectable 4 course feast featuring French Provençal cuisine in a charming setting.

Eddie's Attic 57th Bi-Annual Open Mic Shootout

7-11 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — Tickets from $32.26 — Experience a night of talent and unique menu specials at this family-friendly open mic event.

Ellis Paul Concert

7-9 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — Tickets available — Experience the soulful storytelling of Ellis Paul through his captivating music and profound lyrics.

Son Little Live with Candi Jenkins

7-9 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — $TBA — Experience the soulful sounds of Son Little with special guest Candi Jenkins at this intimate venue.

Christmas with The Currys

7–10 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — From $26.70 — Enjoy a festive evening with The Currys as they bring their holiday spirit to the stage.

A Jazzy Holiday Celebration

12-6 p.m. — Porter Sanford III Performing Arts & Community Center — Tickets from $22.13 — Enjoy an afternoon of jazzy holiday spirit with bass virtuoso Edwin Williams and friends.

Decatur Holiday Marketplace 2025

5:30-9 p.m. & 10 a.m.-5 p.m. — Clairemont Elementary School — Free entry — Celebrate the season with handmade goods from talented local artisans.

Natural Hair Fest Atlanta

10 AM – 6 PM — Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Decatur Downtown/Emory — Free entry — Celebrate and empower the beauty of natural hair with vendors, discussions, and demonstrations.

Eddie's Attic Songwriters Open Mic Night

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — Tickets from $11.12 — Experience the best of local songwriting talent in a cozy venue.

A Charlie Brown Christmas Concert

7-9 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — From $28.92 — Celebrate the holidays with timeless music from A Charlie Brown Christmas performed by The Kyle Bryant Trio.