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in Decatur
Thursday, December 11th, 2025
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 11th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents on Huckleberry Lane say mail delivery has stopped for about three weeks, leaving empty mailboxes and prompting questions about the service. Fox 5 Atlanta
- ➤ St. Vincent de Paul Georgia announced today that it received a $5 million grant from Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos through the Day 1 Families Fund. The nonprofit will use the funds over the next five years to expand services for families facing homelessness (2050 Chamblee Tucker Road). The Champion
- ➤ A local Toys for Tots drive features UGA TE Oscar Delp as a special guest, helping collect toy donations for children in Decatur. The drive is scheduled for later this week at a community center. Atlanta News First
- ➤ DeKalb County firefighters rescued a small cat from a storm drain on Dec. 10 using specialized tools and careful coordination. The rescue underscores the department's commitment to keeping every community member safe. Atlanta News First
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Georgia Power struck a deal with the Public Service Commission that will keep base rates frozen until 2028 while large-scale customers pay more, lowering most bills by at least $8.50 a month (saving over $100 yearly) as the company prepares for nearly 30 high-energy projects. Atlanta News First
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Decatur is hosting a Chanukah celebration with hot drinks, latkes, music, and photos with Mr. Dreidel (plus a Chanukah gelt drop by the fire department) as part of the festive event hosted by Chabad Intown. City of Decatur
- ➤ Callanwolde’s Winter House is hosting holiday events that include an artists’ market, creative workshops, a 'Whiskey Dickens' holiday play, plus guided tours of festive decorations through December 14. Locals can enjoy these seasonal traditions in a beautifully decorated setting. Fox 5 Atlanta
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ City Schools of Decatur are exploring bank loans (certificates of participation) to secure a $52 million bond for a new Early Childhood Learning Center and other projects; a Dec. 9 board meeting revealed the plan aims to avoid delays caused by bond validation and a postponed groundbreaking. Decaturish
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Southwest DeKalb Panthers beat the Marist War Eagles 62-44 after a 12-3 run in the fourth quarter on Dec. 9 at Marist High School. In a separate game, the Lady War Eagles won 52-45, with Kate Harpring scoring 24 points to move the team to 5-0. The Champion
- ➤ The Braves signed outfielder Mike Yastrzemski to a two-year deal worth $23 million on Wednesday — his contract includes a 2028 club option and a 1 percent salary donation to the Braves Foundation. Atlanta News First
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Candlelight Concert: Neo-Soul Favorites
4:15-5:14 p.m. — The Chapel on Sycamore — Tickets required — Experience the soulful sounds of legends like Prince and Childish Gambino illuminated by candlelight.
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Urban Nutcracker 2025
3-5 p.m. — Porter Sanford III Performing Arts & Community Center — Tickets available — Experience a unique urban interpretation of the classic Nutcracker ballet by Ballethnic Dance Company.
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Cece Benz and Stratton James Trio Concert
7-9 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — From $20.03 — Experience an evening of indie pop as Cece Benz shares her heartfelt storytelling and music.
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