Today
in Decatur
Friday, December 19th, 2025
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ County animal advocates celebrated the grand opening of the new pet neighborhood near the DeKalb Animal Shelter on Dec. 17 in a warm event tent. The 10 new modular kennel pods house 120 dogs, easing overcrowding and marking a $4M county-funded project. Decaturish
- ➤ Decaturish surpassed its $40,000 goal and is working toward a $78,000 stretch target (only $13,664 remains due to a matching contribution) to support local news coverage during challenging times. Decaturish
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Eboni Kennedy, a DeKalb County firefighter, lost her leg in an on-duty crash earlier this month and faces multiple surgeries while an online fundraiser seeks $100,000 for her medical bills. Atlanta News First
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Shaq-A-Claus visited DeKalb School of the Arts on Thursday, Dec. 18 to hand out gifts and spread holiday cheer — a festive gesture that brought joy to students. Fox 5 Atlanta
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At Cross Keys High School, officials announced a graduation rate rise to 72.3% today that removes the school from the federal needs-improvement list - a change driven by enhanced credit recovery options and tailored support for students. Atlanta News First
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, the Decide DeKalb Development Authority approved a $1.2 million loan for the Housing Authority to clean up the 186-unit Willow Branch Apartment complex in Clarkston. The project (which will relocate residents during asbestos and lead remediation) is set to finalize with a January closing. Decaturish
- ➤ The DeKalb County Commission approved a resolution on Dec. 16 to create an Environmental Justice and Sustainability Resident Review Group (which will advise on green jobs and energy initiatives) to guide current environmental efforts. Decaturish
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A DeKalb condo owner received a nearly $3,000 water bill after months without billing and hired a plumber to check a suspected leak — the HOA has denied full access to the water closet, preventing a complete inspection. She says earlier detection could have helped avoid high charges. WSB-TV
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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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Livvy's Love Fun Run/Walk 2026
8-10 a.m. — Stone Mountain Park — Registration required — Participate in a fun-filled run or walk for a great cause supporting youth.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.
~ Louisa May Alcott
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