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We cover Decatur, Avondale Estates, Atlanta, Stone Mountain, Tucker, Clarkston and DeKalb County.https://bsky.app/profile/decaturish.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/decaturish.bsky.social/post/3mlmadc3lyc2rFrom our media partner @atlantanewsfirst.com https://www.decaturish.com/news/dekalb/2-patients-with-hantavirus-symptoms-arrive-in-atlanta/article_b1b20bb2-d71e-4fcc-b622-c25ae0f712fa.html11 May 2026 21:38 +0000at://did:plc:moqrfrsxaanyahu6zqrf7h5t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlmadc3lyc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/decaturish.bsky.social/post/3mlm5mne6nc2uTomorrow's meeting will be interesting. https://www.decaturish.com/schools/decatur-school-board-exploring-costlier-way-to-build-eclc/article_f5edce69-6fa3-47b3-a3af-5f856cdfc5b3.html11 May 2026 20:50 +0000at://did:plc:moqrfrsxaanyahu6zqrf7h5t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlm5mne6nc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/decaturish.bsky.social/post/3mllrjiksmk2oHeads up. https://www.decaturish.com/news/dekalb/orion-drive-sewer-improvements-get-underway-may-13/article_5f96f6d5-9066-440d-ad2e-7eaa73ee28ab.html11 May 2026 17:13 +0000at://did:plc:moqrfrsxaanyahu6zqrf7h5t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mllrjiksmk2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/decaturish.bsky.social/post/3mllorkg43s2oBoard members Tracey Anderson and Lorraine Irier submitted these letters ahead of Tuesday’s Decatur School Board meeting. Decaturish offered Board Chair Carmen Sulton an opportunity to respond. Sulton did not respond by our deadline. This story will be updated if she responds. https://www.decaturish.com/opinion/letters_to_editor/dear-decaturish-decatur-school-board-members-speak-out/article_46300ec9-4719-4799-830b-dbcac5e18ac4.html11 May 2026 16:24 +0000at://did:plc:moqrfrsxaanyahu6zqrf7h5t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mllorkg43s2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/decaturish.bsky.social/post/3mllftir3ek2lHappening tonight. https://www.decaturish.com/news/tucker/tucker-city-council-will-consider-whataburger-permit/article_516da825-d1c9-4c8a-83fa-9e2c7bd8d244.html11 May 2026 13:44 +0000at://did:plc:moqrfrsxaanyahu6zqrf7h5t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mllftir3ek2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/decaturish.bsky.social/post/3mlk67dsunk23When you need file art to illustrate the story and the only thing you have is a picture of the shop cat. https://www.decaturish.com/news/decatur/decatur-s-ale-yeah-craft-beer-store-listed-for-sale/article_24c3df1b-35dc-41f6-bb72-9d1fb61a8b49.html11 May 2026 01:55 +0000at://did:plc:moqrfrsxaanyahu6zqrf7h5t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlk67dsunk23https://bsky.app/profile/decaturish.bsky.social/post/3mlcczgsjm22gCheck us out, we are on the intertubes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MV2z0cS5k7w07 May 2026 23:00 +0000at://did:plc:moqrfrsxaanyahu6zqrf7h5t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlcczgsjm22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/decaturish.bsky.social/post/3mlc5lngrr22rFor the first time in program history, Druid Hills girls soccer advanced past the second round of the state tournament, sparked by a 5-1 victory over Centennial on April 30. https://www.decaturish.com/news/dekalb/druid-hills-high-girls-soccer-team-makes-school-history/article_ef23d91e-ec9a-487b-b377-b43f283e2fc0.html07 May 2026 21:23 +0000at://did:plc:moqrfrsxaanyahu6zqrf7h5t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlc5lngrr22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/decaturish.bsky.social/post/3mlc32zwrkk2rAttempts to reach CSX, which owns the rail line, were unsuccessful. DeKalb public safety officials said they received no emergency 911 calls about it and had no information about what caused the train to stop. https://www.decaturish.com/news/dekalb/dekalb-county-officials-don-t-know-reason-for-stopped-train/article_c8bc5da9-6f4c-4b03-9586-ec02e5c4f362.html07 May 2026 20:38 +0000at://did:plc:moqrfrsxaanyahu6zqrf7h5t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlc32zwrkk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/decaturish.bsky.social/post/3mlbed5njts2cDeKalb County police are investigating a shooting that occurred outside a Publix grocery store on Thursday evening, May 6. https://www.decaturish.com/news/dekalb/one-person-dead-another-injured-in-shooting-outside-publix/article_2292a13b-f1ea-4f42-8aec-6a060756b941.html07 May 2026 13:51 +0000at://did:plc:moqrfrsxaanyahu6zqrf7h5t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlbed5njts2chttps://bsky.app/profile/decaturish.bsky.social/post/3ml7tky5e322zHeads up https://www.decaturish.com/public_safety/dekalb-county-under-tornado-watch-until-2-a-m-thursday/article_2862b691-b2be-4e56-83ee-05b2ccd18702.html06 May 2026 23:18 +0000at://did:plc:moqrfrsxaanyahu6zqrf7h5t/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7tky5e322zhttps://bsky.app/profile/decaturish.bsky.social/post/3ml7rpmxpac2gA man accused of killing a U.S. Postal Service worker in DeKalb County faces the death penalty if convicted, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said. https://www.decaturish.com/public_safety/man-accused-of-killing-postal-worker-faces-death-penalty/article_5e704e45-78a4-49b9-af54-dae905f50167.html06 May 2026 22:45 +0000at://did:plc:moqrfrsxaanyahu6zqrf7h5t/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7rpmxpac2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/decaturish.bsky.social/post/3ml7mdrgulk2zOne person is dead and two others are injured after a car crashed into a Kroger in DeKalb County on Wednesday afternoon, according to fire officials. https://www.decaturish.com/public_safety/1-dead-2-injured-after-car-crashes-into-dekalb-kroger/article_83d56643-5b45-4d1a-9190-a44da9248c85.html06 May 2026 21:09 +0000at://did:plc:moqrfrsxaanyahu6zqrf7h5t/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7mdrgulk2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/decaturish.bsky.social/post/3ml72lmokwk2zFrom our media partner @wabe.org https://www.decaturish.com/metro_atl/ted-turner-cnn-founder-and-former-braves-owner-has-died/article_bdfca52d-93cb-4cd8-b40b-e0a009f6b054.html06 May 2026 15:51 +0000at://did:plc:moqrfrsxaanyahu6zqrf7h5t/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml72lmokwk2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/decaturish.bsky.social/post/3ml6rrraerk2vAn additional 14 acts will perform at Decatur WatchFest'26 this summer, including “The Stews” and “DJ EU." Decatur WatchFest ‘26 will be a 34-day event featuring free music, games, activities, and food and beverages on the Decatur Square, celebrating the FIFA World Cup. https://www.decaturish.com/news/decatur/more-concerts-announced-as-part-of-decatur-watchfest26/article_05bdce73-8173-40cc-9e1b-496ec93e84b5.html06 May 2026 13:13 +0000at://did:plc:moqrfrsxaanyahu6zqrf7h5t/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6rrraerk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/decaturish.bsky.social/post/3ml5bm3ugqs2jIt escalated to include adults and resulted in injuries. The incident took place at approximately 4 p.m. in the Decatur High School parking lot and was broken up by administrators, according to the letter. https://www.decaturish.com/schools/injuries-reported-following-brawl-outside-decatur-high/article_5e6631aa-948f-4b33-9a82-d1f12a9a738a.html05 May 2026 22:51 +0000at://did:plc:moqrfrsxaanyahu6zqrf7h5t/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml5bm3ugqs2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/decaturish.bsky.social/post/3ml4pcfy4d22rThe overhaul, first discussed at the Student Assignment Project Committee meeting on April 29 and reported by Decaturish on April 30, received an official district announcement on May 5. The project will now focus on cluster-based community engagement. https://www.decaturish.com/schools/dekalb-schools-officially-delays-school-closure-discussion/article_e4d5b869-cc13-44a7-9215-a97a3e10823a.html05 May 2026 17:24 +0000at://did:plc:moqrfrsxaanyahu6zqrf7h5t/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4pcfy4d22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/decaturish.bsky.social/post/3ml4jsgnwls2mLocal legend Kodac Harrison hosted his last Last Thursday of Poetry and Song on Thursday, April 30, at Wild Heaven Beer in Avondale Estates, closing out a five-year run of monthly gatherings that drew poets, musicians and longtime friends from across the community. https://www.decaturish.com/news/avondale_estates/kodac-s-moment-local-musician-gives-farewell-concert/article_826c9c3e-a0f9-406f-8512-d3489fb97a94.html05 May 2026 15:45 +0000at://did:plc:moqrfrsxaanyahu6zqrf7h5t/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4jsgnwls2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/decaturish.bsky.social/post/3ml4hwxznps2fFree movies, concerts and fireworks are all on tap for Tucker residents who are looking to get out or relax this summer. https://www.decaturish.com/news/tucker/activities-events-planned-for-tucker-s-summer-of-fun/article_a236969b-737c-40c7-989f-608d0aa80c78.html05 May 2026 15:12 +0000at://did:plc:moqrfrsxaanyahu6zqrf7h5t/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4hwxznps2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/decaturish.bsky.social/post/3ml4hcpqnus2mDeKalbAlert replaces Code Red as the county’s official emergency notification system. Code Red is no longer in service and former subscribers are not automatically transferred to the new platform. https://www.decaturish.com/public_safety/dekalb-county-replaces-code-red-with-new-alert-system/article_61303f08-98d8-4072-a9c3-7ea6294c8451.html05 May 2026 15:01 +0000at://did:plc:moqrfrsxaanyahu6zqrf7h5t/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4hcpqnus2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/decaturish.bsky.social/post/3ml34nrxwss2bThe WigWag Art and Music Festival returned to the Avondale Estates Arts District on Saturday, May 2, with two stages of live music, an expanded artist market, the "Whimsy" art show produced by the Avondale Arts Alliance, food and beverages, and more. https://www.decaturish.com/news/avondale_estates/avondale-estates-hosts-wigwag-art-and-music-festival/article_4bb25ac0-cecb-4be3-9831-251c202dded3.html05 May 2026 02:17 +0000at://did:plc:moqrfrsxaanyahu6zqrf7h5t/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml34nrxwss2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/decaturish.bsky.social/post/3ml34lxitss25The county recently raised the minimum wage for full- and part-time employees from $17.68 to $19 per hour. https://www.decaturish.com/news/decatur/dekalb-county-raises-minimum-wage-for-government-employees/article_6a71edbb-5aff-454d-86a4-1d8d4c43fe08.html05 May 2026 02:16 +0000at://did:plc:moqrfrsxaanyahu6zqrf7h5t/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml34lxitss25https://bsky.app/profile/decaturish.bsky.social/post/3ml34kjqams2hThe estimated tuition cost for non-resident students is $9,158, plus a $100 application fee. The tuition has increased from $7,883 last year. https://www.decaturish.com/schools/city-schools-of-decatur-reopens-non-resident-tuition/article_5bbb30e5-efd5-4cc7-b926-1abe8ab60e8b.html05 May 2026 02:16 +0000at://did:plc:moqrfrsxaanyahu6zqrf7h5t/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml34kjqams2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/decaturish.bsky.social/post/3ml33nhrcik2l"If you are not Jewish, it may be tempting to see this moment in time as someone else’s concern. It is not. You may believe Decatur rises above the hate and discrimination we see in so many places across our nation and world. We do not." — Andrew Lewis https://www.decaturish.com/news/decatur/dear-decaturish-decatur-must-confront-antisemitism/article_d26eaea2-e8ff-4cf9-a1f0-c5031ecfd17b.html05 May 2026 01:59 +0000at://did:plc:moqrfrsxaanyahu6zqrf7h5t/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml33nhrcik2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/decaturish.bsky.social/post/3mkzx6lksdc23Great turnout this year. https://www.decaturish.com/news/tucker/large-crowd-shows-up-for-annual-tucker-day-celebration/article_6f44e4a2-a968-4a1a-a0e2-5357f082e5c6.html04 May 2026 15:07 +0000at://did:plc:moqrfrsxaanyahu6zqrf7h5t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkzx6lksdc23https://bsky.app/profile/decaturish.bsky.social/post/3mkyoqkuqbs2pA DeKalb County Police sergeant is accused of using cryptocurrency to obtain access to websites that contained child sexual abuse images. https://www.decaturish.com/news/dekalb/dekalb-cop-accused-of-using-crypto-to-see-child-abuse-photos/article_65e029e0-496d-40c0-a4d6-a0d93411be12.html04 May 2026 03:03 +0000at://did:plc:moqrfrsxaanyahu6zqrf7h5t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkyoqkuqbs2phttps://bsky.app/profile/decaturish.bsky.social/post/3mkqosijn222hTwo separate incidents of hate symbols and graffiti were found at Decatur High School this month, prompting school administrators to investigate further. https://www.decaturish.com/schools/two-hate-speech-incidents-reported-at-decatur-high/article_b74e8c2e-fcec-49da-aef9-a17c0acbd802.html30 Apr 2026 22:43 +0000at://did:plc:moqrfrsxaanyahu6zqrf7h5t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkqosijn222hhttps://bsky.app/profile/decaturish.bsky.social/post/3mkqkfkenms2sQuite the scoop by Jim Bass ... https://www.decaturish.com/schools/dekalb-schools-plans-to-reboot-school-closure-discussion/article_2be13f25-d0ac-4b54-ab14-a33452be9ac8.html30 Apr 2026 21:24 +0000at://did:plc:moqrfrsxaanyahu6zqrf7h5t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkqkfkenms2s