Good morning, Decatur.

The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will hold a community meeting to discuss future plans for the Alice White Bussey Intergenerational Center on Thursday, Dec.

18 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Ellenwood Library (4331 River Road) to gather input.

Leon's Full Service, at 131 East Ponce de Leon in downtown Decatur, has been a popular fixture since 2009.

The restaurant offers house-made holiday drinks and varied menus for lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch (dogs welcome) with walk-in service.

DeKalb County officials will step up efforts to track illegal tire dumping in Decatur, warning violators that strict enforcement (including fines) is coming.

The Queen's Tea Party is hosting Mrs. Claus Tea Events this season to bring holiday magic to Decatur.

Organizers (Tiyaka Bass and Michal Garvey) say the festive tea gatherings will offer community warmth and seasonal treats.

CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson and county teams launched a $250,000 cleanup on Dec.

12 to remove tires from eight illegal dump sites; they have already removed more than 37,000 tires+with four sites completed and remaining efforts set to finish by Dec. 24 if weather permits.

DeKalb County will activate warming centers from Sunday, Dec.

14 through Tuesday, Dec. 16 due to forecasted freezing temperatures and hazardous wind chills. Frontline Response International will offer 24-hour services (hot meals, transportation, and case management) with revised Sunday transportation pickups for those in need.

The Southwest DeKalb Panthers jumped out with a fast 12+0 start to defeat the Tucker Tigers in region 5 4A girls’ basketball at Southwest DeKalb on Friday night.

Kayla Walton led early scoring with a three-pointer as the Panthers built a strong lead throughout the game.

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.

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.

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.

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.