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In today's newsletter:

  • Want free holiday music and crafts in Decatur this Sunday?
  • How did a Decatur-connected band sell out Eddie’s Attic so fast?
  • How a Decatur man’s drone flight led to federal charges

Also on today's calendar: Classic Staging LLC Warehouse Sale! and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: I once read a book about anti-gravity. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 61 and low of 39 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 61, low: 37.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and windy, with a high of 42 and low of 17 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

1. Free holiday concert this Sunday, at Clairmont Presbyterian in Decatur (atlantaonthecheap.com) — Decatur families can enjoy a free holiday concert this Sunday, December 14, 2025, at 6 p.m. at Clairmont Presbyterian Church on Clairmont Road. The evening features chamber music, festive tunes, kids’ Christmas crafts, and an optional rice donation for the Toco Hills Community Alliance food pantry.
   

2. How Atlanta's Penelope Road, with retro and Gen-Z flair, sped into stardom (ledger-enquirer.com) — A rising Atlanta band with roots at Decatur High School is headlining three hometown shows, including a sold-out night at Eddie’s Attic on Dec. 18. Penelope Road, fresh off a Warner Records deal and a national tour, is blending retro soul and Gen-Z flair while writing their debut album and building a massive online following.
   

3. Decatur man pleads guilty to illegally operating drone over Truist Park during MLB All-Star Game (allongeorgia.com) — A Decatur resident has been sentenced to six months’ probation and a fine after pleading guilty to flying an unregistered drone over Truist Park during July’s MLB All-Star Game despite clear flight restrictions. Federal officials say the case underscores strict “No Drone Zone” rules around major sporting events and warn that future violations, including during upcoming tournaments, could bring serious penalties.
   

4. Traffic stop on I-75 leads to drug trafficking arrests, discovery of oxycodone (wfxl.com) — A man from Decatur is among two people arrested after Monroe County deputies say a traffic stop on I-75 uncovered suspected oxycodone pills and other narcotics hidden in a candy bag. Both men face trafficking charges and are being held without bond, with one also wanted on an identity fraud warrant.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Looking for pet sitter for Dec 24-29th for my 3 year
    Old husky. He is lovable and friendly with children and other pets. (Nextdoor Druid Hills Conservatory)
  • Does know why the police have our neighborhood blocked off?
    They wouldn’t let me access our entrance at all! Blocked off from Redwing Circle up to the FedEx right next to us! (Nextdoor Austin Meadows)
  • Campus Apartments, LLC posted a job opening for Porter in Decatur. Apply here.
  • The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Lot Associate in Decatur. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Decatur here.

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