The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Decatur gives peace-promoting Buddhist monks ‘rock star’ treatment

Bitter cold and a biting wind did not discourage thousands from flocking to Decatur on Tuesday evening to get a glimpse of ...

'Walk for Peace' monks head out of Atlanta. Where is their next stop?

The 'Walk for Peace' continues as the monks leave Atlanta today and head for Snellville. Their journey will continue across ...
WABE

Buddhist monks' ‘Walk for Peace’ event headed to Decatur

DECATUR, Ga. — A 2,300-mile Walk For Peace featuring Buddhist monks will be passing through Decatur on Dec. 30. According to ...
Decaturish

Monks lead 2,300-mile walk for peace through Decatur

The Decatur stops marked day 66 of their 120-day journey. The Buddhist monks and peace dog Aloka began the walk on Oct. 26 in ...

Monks on 'Walk for Peace' stepping foot in Atlanta. See their path

A group of monks on a 'Walk for Peace' from Texas to Washington have entered the Atlanta metro area and are heading into the ...

Walk for Peace continues through Georgia as monks journey toward Washington, D.C.

The Walk for Peace is making its way through Georgia this week, with Buddhist monks hosting public events in Morrow and ...
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Georgia has its first ‘Bird City.’ Here’s how it protects winged residents.

Decatur recently became Georgia's first "Bird City" and is leading the way with changes big and small to build a safer ...
FOX 5 Atlanta

City of Decatur announces 'WatchFest '26' for World Cup matches in Atlanta

Decatur will host "WatchFest '26," a month-long festival featuring live World Cup match screenings in the newly renovated Decatur Square. The event will run from June 11 to July 19, 2026, coinciding ...

Manhunt underway for 3 'dangerous' inmates who broke out of Georgia jail

Three dangerous inmates escaped from DeKalb County Jail near Atlanta Monday. Authorities warn residents to avoid approaching ...