Today
in Decatur
Monday, December 15th, 2025
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 15th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The annual Bonfire and Marshmallow Roast warmed downtown Decatur on Thursday, Dec. 11 (held at Decatur Square) and offered free holiday songs from Tally Street Chorus with treats like hot chocolate and marshmallows; Decatur Fire Rescue monitored the event (for a safe community experience). Decaturish
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ DeKalb County removed more than 37,000 illegally dumped tires this year and police secured warrants for suspects; county officials plan to press lawmakers for tougher penalties and will launch a tire collection program in the first quarter of 2026. The crackdown targets dump sites in wooded areas, ravines, creeks, and neighborhoods to protect public health + the environment. WSB-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Dekalb County has opened three warming centers to shelter unhoused residents from the bitter cold — centers at 2585 Gresham Road, 2050-C Chamblee Tucker Road, and 2771 Columbia Drive in Decatur provide meals and emergency transportation until Tuesday. WSB-TV
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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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Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.
~ Soren Kierkegaard
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