Decatur Community Pulse

• No injuries reported in latest gunfire at Glen Hollow Apartments on Wednesday
• Complex has seen repeated shootings, including fatalities in 2025...

An unvaccinated Atlanta metro resident has tested positive for measles with no known exposure or travel history, bringing Georgia's 2026 total to...

DeKalb County police are investigating a shooting at Glen Hollow Apartments in the 3800 block of Flat Shoals Parkway in Decatur. Residents should stay alert and monitor official updates for safety.

Decatur's 24 Flock cameras aid investigations into carjackings, shootings and robberies while costing $62,500 yearly. Two cameras were recently...

Downtown Decatur delivers a vibrant mix of cuisines from Italian and Mexican to Southern favorites, with cozy cafes and outdoor seating for every...

• Lumpkin County Sheriff offers $1,000 reward after Flock camera damage in a park, claiming it was installed to catch sex offenders
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DeKalb police launched a manhunt for Jakarii Eason after a domestic dispute at a Woodberry Place apartment in Decatur escalated into a SWAT...

Beacon Hill Middle School classes have resumed following cancellations triggered by intense weather conditions that strained the air conditioning units. Parents and residents now have clarity that operations are returning to normal.

Siam Thai stands out as a low-friction choice for convenient meals near downtown Decatur when timing and simplicity matter most.

• Lunch advantage:...

Decatur residents can open their homes to these affectionate cats already living in local settings.

• Draco, an adult gray-brown tabby, starts timid...

DeKalb County mailed nearly 260,000 redesigned 2026 property tax bills on Aug. 14, featuring clearer details and payment deadlines. Owners can sign up...

• Fourth death in 2026: 26-year-old Decatur man Tehutihotep Hartley died at the DeKalb County Jail after a suspected medical emergency
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Decatur families can mark key DHS sports and parent nights this month.

• August 20: V Softball vs. Meadowcreek, Volleyball vs. Dutchtown, Naviance...

DeKalb County is launching 'The Cows Are Coming,' a countywide public art project placing life-size fiberglass cows in all 12 cities including Decatur...

Two local reports detail the same fatal shooting on Aldea Drive, underscoring persistent violence concerns in DeKalb.

• Shooting hit two people...

Placita Latina v.6: Puentes celebrates Latinx and Hispanic artists at Decatur Arts Alliance from September 18 to October 16, 2026.

• Theme: Art...

The Decatur Book Festival returns October 2-3 with author panels, signings, kids' activities, live music, and a massive street fair in Decatur Square....

• Surveillance backlash grows: Two of Decatur's 24 Flock ALPR cameras vandalized amid scrutiny over data use.
• Reform efforts advance: City Council...

The 6th Annual Pan African Festival was announced as a free, public event featuring music, food, speakers and culture from across the African...

Upcoming sessions let residents weigh in on economic development and planning.

• PECS Committee meets August 25 at 3:30 PM in Multipurpose Room...