Sunday, December 22nd, 2024

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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 22nd of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ DeKalb County is opening four warming centers from December 20 to 23 to provide shelter during the cold spell. WSB-TV
- ➤ T.I. and Young Dro supported Project Pinnacle in DeKalb County, a program offering young first-time nonviolent offenders a chance for redemption and a fresh start, with career training and sealed records upon successful graduation. FOX 5 Atlanta
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two men were injured, one critically, during an attempted cell phone sale in DeKalb County, leading to an ongoing police investigation. WSB-TV
- ➤ DeKalb County police seek assistance in identifying a man filmed taking packages from doorsteps in a Decatur apartment complex. Fox 5 Atlanta
- ➤ DeKalb County police are seeking assistance to identify a man involved in taking packages from the doorsteps of residents in Decatur ahead of the holiday season. Fox 5 Atlanta
- ➤ Tyler Merritt was convicted of murdering Wayne Cunningham outside a Decatur motel in 2020, receiving a life sentence plus five years. WSB-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Senate approved legislation aimed at increasing Social Security payments for nearly 3 million former public employees, including 50,000 to 70,000 Georgians, by removing benefit reductions. WSB-TV
SHOP NEWS
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Joe Gransden Concert at Eddie's Attic
Joe Gransden will perform live at Eddie's Attic in Decatur, offering an evening of music for attendees.
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Ian Noe Live Performance
Ian Noe will perform live at Eddie's Attic in Decatur, GA, offering an evening of music in an intimate venue.
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Candlelight Concert: Neo-Soul Favorites Featuring Prince and Childish Gambino
Experience a unique candlelight concert featuring neo-soul classics from artists like Prince and Childish Gambino, performed by the Listeso String Quartet at The Chapel on Sycamore.
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Eddie's Attic Songwriters Open Mic Night
Eddie's Attic will host a long-standing open mic night for songwriters, featuring local and national acts performing original material in a welcoming environment.
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Michelle Malone Live Performance
Enjoy a live music performance by Michelle Malone at Eddie's Attic in Decatur.
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Atlanta Friends Live Performance
Enjoy a live music event featuring Francisco Vidal, Kyle Bradley, Hannah Murphy, and Keefe Klug at Eddie's Attic.
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Jontavious Willis Live at Eddie's Attic
Renowned musician Jontavious Willis will perform live at Eddie's Attic in Decatur.
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Mike Kinnebrew Band Live at Eddie's Attic
Enjoy a live performance by the Mike Kinnebrew Band at Eddie's Attic in Decatur.
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Citizen Gold Concert
Citizen Gold will perform live at Eddie's Attic in Decatur, offering an engaging night of music.
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Maggie Koerner Live at Eddie's Attic
Maggie Koerner will perform live at Eddie's Attic in Decatur.
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