Good morning, Decatur.

Backpack Buddies of Metro Atlanta partners with religious and civic organizations to deliver six-meal weekend food bags to food-insecure children in the region, expanding from 800 kids weekly in 2022 to serving thousands + ensuring discreet delivery at local schools.

A community salute is planned in Decatur to honor a volunteer (who died directing traffic at a Christmas parade) as local leaders prepare a tribute to celebrate his service.

On Friday night, hundreds gathered at Blue Thanksgiving’s annual gala in metro Atlanta to raise funds for officers facing medical, financial, and family crises.

The nonprofit supported participants including a Cobb County deputy undergoing cancer treatment and a Powder Springs officer with a rare condition (requiring future surgery).

Residents in a troubled condo complex are coping with losses from a recent fire as local management works to assess damage and plan recovery.

A candlelight vigil was held at Dawn Memorial Park to honor former sheriff-elect Derwin Brown—shot 25 years ago in his driveway days before taking office—and his family celebrated his enduring legacy.

A local teen was expelled after warning of a possible school threat, and the Board of Education (BOE) is challenging the reversal of the ruling.

Georgia lawmakers approved a law allowing homeowners to open tax-favored catastrophe savings accounts to set aside funds for disaster repairs and higher insurance deductibles.

The accounts will be available for tax years beginning Jan. 1, 2026.

The DeKalb County Tax Commissioner’s Office, working with the Solicitor-General & Sheriff, concluded its holiday food drive from Nov.

1 through Dec. 5, collecting over 3,770 lbs of food to provide more than 3,440 meals for local families. Donations were delivered on Dec. 8.

Delta Air Lines is adding extra flights for Georgia Bulldogs playoff travel with new routes from Atlanta to Miami, New Orleans, Dallas, and Los Angeles, departing Dec.

31 and returning Jan. 2 — fans are urged to book early.

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.