Sunday, December 29th, 2024

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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 29th of December.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man in his 20s was found deceased from gunshot wounds in a Decatur shopping center parking lot by DeKalb County police. Fox 5 Atlanta
- ➤ DeKalb County police are conducting an investigation into a fatal hit-and-run incident involving a 32-year-old man on Flat Shoals Parkway. Fox 5 Atlanta
- ➤ A 36-year-old man was found dead from multiple gunshot wounds in the backyard of a Decatur home, with the DeKalb County Police Department investigating the incident. FOX 5 Atlanta
- ➤ A man was discovered deceased in a shed after a fire occurred along Highway 138, leaving the local community distressed. Fox 5 Atlanta
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Georgia faces a significant increase in brewery closures in 2024 due to economic pressures and restrictive state laws, with efforts underway to change legislation for better market access. WSB-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sen. Raphael Warnock and Sen. Jon Ossoff secured a $40 million authorization for water infrastructure improvements in DeKalb County as part of the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2024. The Champion
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Four individuals with dementia were found deceased in the metro Atlanta area, highlighting the critical issue of dementia-related wandering. Fox 5 Atlanta
SHOP NEWS
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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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Patrick Davis Live at Eddie's Attic
Patrick Davis will be performing live at Eddie's Attic in Decatur, Georgia.
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Candlelight Concert: A Tribute to Taylor Swift
Experience the music of Taylor Swift performed by the Listeso String Quartet in a candlelit setting at The Chapel on Sycamore.
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Live Performance by Lonnie Holley with Lee Bains
Enjoy a live music performance featuring Lonnie Holley at Eddie's Attic in Decatur.
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