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Oakhurst's 1st Annual Dogtoberfest!

Posted in Uncategorized on September 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

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DATE: Sunday, October 4

TIME: 2PM – 6PM

LOCATION:  The Solarium (321 West Hill St., Decatur GA 30030)

MUTT STRUTT & COSTUME CONTEST:
Registration begins at 1:45 at Taj Ma-Hound
(707 D East Lake Dr., Decatur GA 30030)

This event is being sponsored by several local businesses to benefit improvements to the Oakhurst Dog Park.  Admission is free but they will be accepting donations for food, beverages and Dogtoberfest activities.

For more information call Taj Ma-Hound at 404-377-9220.

Events will include:

> Mutt Strutt starting at the Taj Ma-Hound Bakery for Dogs and ending on the Solarium lawn.  Costumes are welcome with prizes for Scariest, Goofiest, Prettiest, Funniest, Best Group Costume and Most Original.

> Get your dog Microchipped by Animal Action Rescue.

> Adopt a new family member from a local rescue.

> Learn from the professional trainers at Frogs to Dogs. They’ll be taking your questions and introducing the Emergency Animal Transport Vehicle, the first of its kind in GA.

> Marketplace for cool new collars and leashes, delicious dog treats, doggie photography,  apparel and lots more.

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Piece of Cake Open House Today

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , on September 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

 Piece of Cake - Assortment of Cupcakes

Piece of Cake invites the community to an Open House today from 9 am until 5:30 pm. Customers will receive samples of  delicious goodies including cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and brownies as well as 20% off all purchases, today only.  Piece of Cake is located at 307 – A East College Street, next to Wiggle.

Stop by Piece of Cake today and welcome this yummy new business to Decatur.

White Chocolate Layer Cake

White Chocolate Layer Cake

 

 

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Last Blue Sky Concert Tomorrow Features the Conundrums

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , , , on September 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

The Conundrums

The Conundrums

The weather is looking good for the last Blue Sky Concert for 2009. Join us on the Old Courthouse Square Wednesday at noon and enjoy the Conundrums, an all women African drumming group. You may have heard them at the Decatur Arts Festival or other venues around  Atlanta. They are fun to listen and dance to, and you might even get a chance to participate!

Pack a picninc lunch or get something yummy from one of the many Decatur Restaurants.

See you on the Square!

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DeKalb County Now Using CodeRED

Posted in Uncategorized on September 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

codered_140Effective immediately, all DeKalb County citizens now have the ability to receive personal emergency notifications via the CodeRED system.

Just like the City’s system, the County’s system will allow for geographically based delivery so street addresses are required to ensure emergency notifcation calls are received by the proper individuals in a given situation. If you desire to be included in the County’s notification database you will need to register even if you are already signed up with the City since the databases are separate. Click on the CodeRED link below to register for the emergency notifications from the County.

DeKalb County CodeRED Notification System Registration

If  you need to register for the City’s system, go here.

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Flood Assistance

Posted in Uncategorized on September 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

As you’re probably aware, many areas in DeKalb County were hit hard by the recent flooding. Thankfully, the City of Decatur experienced very few emergency calls for service during this event. The Federal Government has added DeKalb County to the list of Georgia counties included in the Federal Disaster Declaration. This declaration makes federal assistance available to those citizens that have sustained damage during this event.

To determine if you’re eligible for assistance or for information on applying for individual assistance, refer to the FEMA website www.disasterassistance.gov or call 800-621-3362.

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Voice of the People Award Recognizes Communities That Listen

Posted in Uncategorized on September 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Pictured (left to right): Meredith Roark, Assistant to the City Manager; Bob O'Neil, ICMA Executive Director; Peggy Merriss, City Manager

Pictured (left to right): Meredith Roark, Assistant to the City Manager; Bob O'Neil, ICMA Executive Director; Peggy Merriss, City Manager

The International City/County Management Association (ICMA)  and National Research Center, Inc. (NRC), recognized 19 communities for their use of citizen surveys to influence service quality at the 95th Annual ICMA Conference in Montreal, Canada.   Two sets of awards were awarded, one for service excellence and one for significant improvement in service.

All of the communities that recieved awards participate in The National Citizen SurveyTM, which enables local governments to gather citizen data on budgeting, goal setting, performance measurement, and program planning at a low cost.  Decatur will undertake the survey again in Winter 2010.  You can view the 2008 results here.

Decatur received the Voice of the People Transformation Award for improvements in the areas of Code Enforcement and Street Sweeping, as well as the Voice of the People Excellence Award because it had a service quality rating that was in the top three among all eligible jurisdictions in 2008.  To qualify for this award these communities also had to be in the top ten percent among over 500 jurisdictions in the NRC database of citizen surveys.

ICMA Executive Director Robert J. O’Neill and NRC President Thomas I. Miller recognized each jurisdiction at ICMA’s 95th Annual Conference.  They emphasized the importance of managers regularly monitoring the performance of their communities, and how resident perspectives can provide critical management information. “Communities who incorporate citizen feedback into their planning process, like the winners here today, are able to achieve higher levels of performance because they have real data to support their priorities,” said Miller.

Pictured (left to right): Cynthia Hardnett, Codes Enforcement Officer; Kelvin Davis, Sanitation Services Supervisor

Pictured (left to right): Cynthia Hardnett, Codes Enforcement Officer; Winfred Kemp, Streets Supervisor

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2nd Annual Walk, Bike, Roll to School Pep Rally

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , , , on September 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Get ready for another fun time with family and friends; it’s the 2nd Annual Walk/Bike/Roll to School Day Pep Rally, 6:30 to 7:30 pm, Tuesday, October 6th on the Decatur Square.

safe_routes_color_250Join us on the square for music, games, prizes, entertainment and special guests. The following day, Wednesday, Oct. 7th, is National Walk to School Day. Decatur Active Living staff and parent volunteers will be out that morning at Clairemont, Oakhurst and Winnona Park elementary schools and Glennwood Academy with healthy snacks for students and coffee for parents.

For more information on the pep rally, Walk to School Day, or the Decatur Safe Routes to School program, please contact Greg White, Greg.White@decaturga.com, 678-553-6543.

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Tonight's Concert on the Square Cancelled

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , on September 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Wow- can you believe it is raining two Saturdays in a row in Decatur? Unfortunately, due to the threat of a large line of thunderstorms moving through the area, we are canceling tonight’s Concert on the Square. If you are looking for a substitute, check out the Garden of Eatin’ at the Holiday Inn, or stop by Eddie’s Attic for some “inside” music.

Here’s to another wet weekend in Decatur.

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Mama Bath + Body Grand Opening Next Saturday

Posted in Retail & Restaurants on September 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

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Mark your calendar for next Saturday’s grand opening of the Mama Bath + Body store. The October 3 event is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and will feature complimentary mar-tea-nis by Just Add Honey and sweets from the Cookie Studio in addition to the shop’s line of all-natural soy candles, body lotions, sugar scrubs and artisan soaps. Stop by and watch product-making demos in the workshop area. The first 25 customers will get swag bags with Mama samples and goodies.

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743D E. College Ave.
Decatur, Ga 30030
404-377-7800

www.loveyourmama.com

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Have Fun in Decatur This Weekend!

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , , , , , , on September 25, 2009 | 1 Comment »

dgt_logo09_smThe Decatur Garden Tour will be held this weekend. View an eclectic mix of Gardens as well as a special evening Tour on Saturday night. Tickets are still available. Click here for more details, a list of the Gardens, and times.

 

 

Beacon Hill Studios is having an Open House and a fundraiser for the Decatur High School Cultural Arts Program on Friday and Saturday. $5 donation suggested. Click here for times and more information.

The City of Decatur celebrates the 2nd Annual Family Health and Fitmess Day on Saturday, September 26 from noon until 4 pm at the Decatur Recreation Center. Visit the Expo and learn about the importance of fitness and exercise in your life. Free.

 

GeoffAchison_smallSaturday’s Concert on the Square features Australian Based singer Geoff Achison. The Concert runs from 7 until 9:30 pm. Stop by one of our many restaurants before the Concert or order your meal to go to enjoy on the lawn of the Old Courthouse Square. Free.

 

 

garden of eatinThe Decatur Cooperative Ministry presents the 14th Annual Garden of Eatin’ on Saturday from 4 until 7 pm at the Holiday Inn Conference Center.  Taste food from over 20 local reataurants. Tickets are $20 per person and proceeds from the event benefit the DCM. For information click here.

 

 

Have a GREAT weekend in Decatur!

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