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Pay-By-Cell Phone Press Event

Posted in Uncategorized on November 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

This morning, Street Smart presented the new technology the City of Decatur is using for the recently unveiled Pay-by-Cell Phone parking option. Many television, radio and print reporters attended. Mayor Floyd and the City Commissioners arrived in Commissioner Jim Baskett’s electric car to try out the system. The PALS, who monitor the meters, were on hand to answer questions. For those of you who listen to NPR, be on the lookout for an interview Jim Burress did with Decatur’s Lyn Menne.

 

The press gathers around Mayor Floyd and the City Commissioners

 The Press gathers around the commissioners as they arrive to try out the system.
Mayor Floyd tries the new Pay-By-Cell option
Mayor Floyd tries the new Pay-By-Cell option
Steve Goss of WABE inteviews Lyn Menne

Jim Burress of WABE inteviews Lyn Menne

The City Commission and the PALS

The City Commission, Eric form Street Smart, and the PALS

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Congrats to the 2008 CPSA Graduates

Posted in Community, tagged , , on November 11, 2008 | 1 Comment »

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The 17th Decatur Citizens Public Safety Academy graduation took place on Oct. 30 after eight weeks of learning about police work and how the community responds to emergencies. Academy participants learned about officer and firefighter are training and how to protect against crime and fire hazards. They also spent one class riding with a patrol officer.

If you are interested in joining the 2009 class, contact Juanchella Grooms Francis, Decatur Police Department Community Relations, at 678-553-6656.

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Crosswalk Complete

Posted in Sidewalk Talk, Transportation on November 10, 2008 | 1 Comment »

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For those of you who haven’t made your daily run to Starbucks, Brickstore or Sweet Melissa’s yet, here’s a preview of the crosswalk you’ll be using. As mentioned in an earlier post, the E. Ponce de Leon crosswalk was replaced with a new and improved design. The stamped brick material is only slightly raised (so it’s still handicap accessible) and two white lines will be added on either side to make it more visible to drivers.

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Happy Birthday Heliotrope!

Posted in Events, Retail & Restaurants, tagged , on November 10, 2008 | 1 Comment »

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I just received an email from Tommy, Marc and Jessica of Heliotrope announcing the store’s 2nd Anniversary party this Saturday,  Nov. 15 starting at 6 p.m. There will be a drawing at the door for discounts from 10-50% and a chance to win a $200 shopping spree. Also, they’ll be hosting local pianist and composer George Skaroulis, and Badda Bing is catering.

A party at Heliotrope sounds like a great way to spend a Saturday evening, so stop by and wish the gang a happy birthday!

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Posted in Uncategorized on November 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

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Make sure to check out the Emergency Management supplement in this month’s Decatur Focus. Its packed with all sorts of information on ways to get prepared and potential threats to the City. There’s even a clip and save page to help you and yours create a family emergency plan.

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Shopping Terrific Thursday

Posted in Uncategorized on November 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

I am very much looking forward to shopping this evening at Terrific Thursdays in Decatur. I have already been doing some window shopping in anticipation. By Hand South is having their holiday open house, the one opportunity all year to get a discount on the wonderful, one of a kind jewelry that I love. Be sure to stop by to get yourself a gift, as well as to see the wonderful decorations.

Great decorations at By Hand South

Great decorations at By Hand South

Melrose on Ponce has a lot of holiday decor which will make you want to rush home to decorate. In the front room, is the Gingerbread House and one of the back rooms is in the “White Christmas” theme. There are a lot of nice decorations for you to take home at various price points.
Gingerbread House at Melrose on Ponce

Gingerbread House at Melrose on Ponce

I am in the habit of looking for a new purse, whether I need one or not, and spied a few options this morning. Salon Red on Ponce de Leon had some big purses displayed outside the store, and Squash Blossom has a wonderfully tempting window display. I will also  wander down to Kaleidoscope and Boogaloos before making up my mind.
On display at Squash Blossom on the Square

On display at Squash Blossom on the Square

Bags at Salon Red

Bags at Salon Red

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Catherine and I will be out and about this evening and we hope you join us in supporting the local businesses!

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E. Ponce Crosswalk Improvements

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , on November 6, 2008 | 1 Comment »

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The City is installing an improved pedestrian crosswalk on E. Ponce de Leon near Starbucks.  This new design should improve visibility of the crosswalk and help slow traffic.  We want to test this new design in this location before we consider expanding it to other pedestrians crosswalk areas in the City.  In an effort to limit disruption of businesses in the area, the installation will begin on Sunday evening November 9th around 7 p.m. and be completed before the start of rush hour traffic on Monday morning.  A section of E. Ponce de Leon Avenue from East Court Square east to Church Street will be closed overnight to allow the installation to be completed in one evening.  East Court Square will remain open to traffic but traffic exiting from East Court Square will only be allowed to turn left onto Ponce de Leon.  Work will be completed and the closed section of E. Ponce de Leon reopened to traffic by early Monday morning. 

 

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Terrific Thursdays are Here!

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , on November 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

Halloween has come and gone (as well as an historical presidential election), which can only mean one thing…the holiday shopping season is upon us! I know most of you dread holiday shopping – the crowded malls, rows of aisles filled with the same old stuff, fighting for this season’s “it” toy, endless evenings of gift wrapping…

Luckily for us there’s Decatur’s Terrific Thursdays. Every Thursday in November and December (except for Thanksgiving) participating shops and restaurants stay open late, offer discounts, complimentary beverages and other holiday treats. It all starts this Thursday, Nov. 6. So, good-bye hectic, impersonal mall shopping and hello leisurely shopping for unique gifts while sipping wine and hot chocolate.

For a list of this year’s participants and discount details, visit the city’s Terrific Thursday webpage.

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One of Georgia's Best

Posted in Uncategorized on November 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

Make sure to check out the November edition of GeorgiaTrend magazine. The City of Decatur has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Georgia for 2008. Function, a marketing and design firm in the City, also made the roster.

Now everyone can know that Decatur is not just a great place to live, it’s also a great place to work!

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