Decatur Living

10/27/2025

Decatur is turning up the volume

Hometown hero Big Boi kicks off Decatur WatchFest '26 with a free concert on June 11, 2026 as the city transforms its Square into a global stage.

For 34 days the celebration brings daily match viewings live music and family fun to the heart of in step with FIFA World Cup.

More artists and ticket info drop in early 2026 — get ready to cheer sing and celebrate Decatur style.

There’s a certain kind of energy that only Decatur can create—the kind that turns a local square into a global stage. Next June, that energy will hit a new

10/21/2025

🍻 Avondale Estates knows how to do fall right — and Saturday, October 25th is the perfect excuse to get out and celebrate it!

Avondale ALE Day is back, and we’ll be raising a glass along the ‘Dale Ale Trail with our friends at Wild Heaven Beer, My Parents’ Basement, The Lost Druid Brewery, and Little Cottage Brewery. Expect live music, good food, local craft brews, and plenty of hometown fun.

Come out, show some love to Avondale’s award-winning beer scene, and soak up one of our favorite community traditions.

10/16/2025

Thinking about refinancing?

Fifth Third Bank’s Jason Conn shares what every homeowner should know—from break-even points to closing costs to the perks of shorter-term loans. Clear advice to help you make the right move.

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Fifth Third Bank’s Jason Conn on what to weigh before making your move

10/14/2025

Red shirts. Big hearts. Even bigger impact. ❤️

75 Target volunteers brought new life to the The Salvation Army Atlanta Peachcrest Corps — painting walls, building furniture and restocking shelves to create brighter spaces for Decatur families, children and teens. From the Learning Center to the Food Pantry, every brushstroke and box unpacked was an investment in hope, learning and community.

Target Volunteers Transform Salvation Army Peachcrest Center

10/10/2025

A creative home in the heart of Decatur.

At One Oh Four in VisitDecaturGA, co-founder Eri Levin is turning 104 Church Street into a hub where filmmakers, editors and storytellers come together to create, connect and launch bold new ideas.

How One Oh Four is building a creative home in Decatur

10/09/2025

✨Our spotlight on Avondale Estates continues with a true local legend — the historic Avon Theater. ✨

Built in 1938, this iconic venue has seen it all: from movie screenings and dance halls to recording sessions and live shows featuring everyone from Elvis to the Allman Brothers, and local favorites. Today, they’re still bringing the energy with comedy nights, concerts, and up-and-coming acts lighting up the stage this fall.

Follow to see what’s next — and catch more Avondale favorites in our Fall issue of Decatur Living, out now! 🍂

10/08/2025

Community. Creativity. Connection.

City of Avondale Estates—home to the Dale Ale Trail and the annual Ale Day celebration—is where history meets innovation. Breweries, local art, and revitalized spaces like the Avon Theatre make this small city with a big personality a true destination.

City of Avondale Estates Wild Heaven Beer My Parents' Basement Little Cottage Brewery Lost Druid Hill Brewery

How Avondale Estates uniquely blends tradition, creativity and commerce

10/06/2025

Brick Store Pub is transforming its back alley into a community landmark one brick at a time, thanks to a walkway built from stories, names and memories.

See how you can purchase a personalized brick and leave your mark on Decatur’s story. Your gesture also will help support Giving Kitchen.

Be part of the VisitDecaturGA story. Be part of the alley.

Brick Store Pub launches community-driven alley makeover

10/03/2025

You want community involvement; the Decatur Book Festival has it.

This year, the Festival is teaming with:

Street Fair & Entertainment — 100-plus exhibitors, food trucks, live performances by ! Trio with Lavahi, Night Palace, Dad's Garage Theatre Company, Arkose, Ruby Velle & The Soulphonics

Children’s Activities — Programs with Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Fernbank Museum, High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Alliance Theatre , and much more

Set your schedule here...

The Decatur Book Festival celebrates 20 years of stories and community

10/01/2025

Stories that spark courage. Voices that shape a generation.

Bestselling author Angie Thomas joins the Decatur Book Festival Oct. 3 as Kidnote speaker, bringing the same authenticity that made "The Hate U Give" and "Nic Blake and the Remarkables" essential reads.

VisitDecaturGA Joe Barry Carroll Agnes Scott College The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Atlanta Writers Club DeKalb County Public Library Center for the Book at DCPL Georgia Humanities Emory University

Classic Tents & Events First Baptist Church of Decatur City of Decatur GA- Government Georgia Grown Natalie Gregory & Co., Intown Atlanta Realtor Rough Draft Atlanta WABE SouthState Bank The Task Force for Global Health



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