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Everyone Loves a Parade!!

Posted in Uncategorized on March 31, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

Join Us for the 2011 Earth Day Parade & Celebration

April 17th

Parade Start: 12:30pm Harmony Park, Oakhurst

Mayor Leading 2010 Earth Day Parade

Latham Home Sanitation, Decatur’s Recycling Company presents the Decatur Earth Day Celebration and Parade!

The Earth Friendly Parade starts at 12:30 p.m. in Harmony Park in the center of the Oakhurst Business District and ends at the Oakhurst Community Garden. Line up will begin at noon. 

Join the Feed and Seed Marching Abominable Band and decorate your bike, wagon, stroller or yourself!  The 2010 parade had a great turnout, and we think we can top it this year.

So put on your creative thinking caps, and see if you can beat Team Chicken (pictured to the right) from the 2010 parade.  Contact Lena Stevens  if you have any questions or to let her know you plan to participate. 

Email: lena.stevens@decaturga.com

Phone: 678-553-6577

 

 

 

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Your Mom wants you to eat at Jimmy Johns

Posted in Retail & Restaurants on March 30, 2011 | 3 Comments »

…or at least that is what the sign says.

I’ll admit, I have been giddy with excitement about Decatur getting a Jimmy Johns. The sandwich chain originally started out on college campuses (which is where I first found them, Go Mizzou!) and ever since my freshman year, it has been love at first bite!

Their sandwiches are delicious, they are super fast, they are open late, and best of all…THEY DELIVER!

Since the word on the street was that Jimmy Johns finally opened at 3pm yesterday, I loaded up the baby and decided we were having sandwiches for dinner. The store is clean and bright, the staff is really friendly, and I was in and out in under 5 minutes.

My favorite menu items? The Country Club and the Beach Club…but you’ll have to go to decide for yourself!

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2011 Publix Georgia Marathon Update

Posted in Events on March 28, 2011 | 1 Comment »

This just in from Peggy Rogers, Community Outreach Director for the Publix Georgia Marathon:

To all of the Neighborhood Challenge Cheering Zones:

Thank you so much for participating in the 2011 Neighborhood Challenge. You are a huge part of what makes this race memorable for the runners, and we really appreciate your participation in this friendly competition.

 The 2011 Neighborhood Challenge winners are:

 Division 1 – Marathon/Half Marathon Course

  • 1st Place – $1,500.00 – Fourth Ward Neighbors/4th & SAND
  • 2nd Place – $1,000.00 – Poncey-Highland Neighborhood Association

 Division 2 – Marathon Course

  • 1st Place – $1,500.00 – Candler Park Neighborhood Organization
  • 2nd Place – $1,000.00 – City of Decatur

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Great job Decatur!

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Alma Hour has been moved, Bonfire canceled

Posted in Uncategorized on March 26, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

Please note: Alma Hour has been moved to City Hall and will be held at 7:00pm.

Due to rain and tornado warnings in the area, we have had to cancel Earth Hour and the Bonfire. As of now, we do not have a make-up date planned. Thank you and have a good evening

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In Case of Rain

Posted in Events on March 25, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

Although we are hoping for the best, it is supposed to rain off and on most of tomorrow. If it does, we will move Alma’s memorial service, “Alma Hour” to City Hall. I will try and post a message here and on Facebook if we change locations. We will also post signs at the Bandstand if we have to make the move.

Also, if it is raining, we will may have to cancel the Bonfire. Check back here for updates. Thank you and have a great weekend!

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Earth Hour and Marshmallow Roast-This Saturday!

Posted in Events on March 23, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

As Lena talked about on the blog last week, the DBA is presenting the annual Bonfire and Marshmallow Roast this Saturday night on the Square from 8-9pm. And the cost you ask…FREE! Thanks to all of our amazing sponsors!

City of Decatur, Clairmont Reserve, Color Wheel, Cornerstone Bank, CMC Decatur, Decatur School of Ballet, Dixie Home Crafters, Eye Physicians & Surgeons PC, Fidelity Bank, Holiday Inn, Lotus of Life Chiropractic, Melrose on Ponce, OnStage Atlanta Theatre Company, Patch,  and Superior Chevrolet.  

Bring the family out to enjoy roasting marshmallows over the fire that out City of Decatur Firefighters light. Be sure to thank our City’s Public Works crew for building the pit year after year in order to make this awesome event happen.

See you on the Square Saturday night!

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Thank you, Decatur

Posted in Events on March 23, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

Despite being a little gray and chilly, Sunday morning was a perfect day to run a marathon! It was also a perfect day to be in Decatur, cheering on the runners, and making people realize just how amazing our little City really is!

Thank you to everyone who came out to volunteer and cheer! Here is just one email that a runner sent to our City Manager, Peggy Merriss:

“I wanted to send you a quick email to say thank you for the incredible welcome that your City gave to participants of the Georgia Marathon. I traveled from Orlando and it was one of the highlights of my trip.

 I have a background in Local Government in Florida related to Planning and Engineering.  I was impressed with the City.  I was also extremely impressed by the enthusiasm your City had for the marathon participants.  I really left feeling that Decatur has a strong sense of community and that it would be a great place to live or work. Congratulations again.  I think your efforts will continue to pay dividends in the years to come.”

Volunteers set up the Hydration Station in front of the Holiday Inn

These guys were the best entertainment!

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Alma Hour Memorial

Posted in Community on March 22, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

Alma (left) with her sister Mary at the 2008 City of Decatur company picnic

Saturday, March 26 • 7-8 p.m.
Decatur Square

Before Earth Hour on Saturday, join the Decatur Community in sharing your thoughts, stories and remembrances of Alma at the Bandstand. You can provide a written message for the family, light a memorial candle and/or make a donation towards the purchase of a bench to be installed on the Square in Alma’s honor.

If you can’t make it on Saturday evening, donations towards the bench can be made to “The City of Decatur” (please note in the for line: Alma’s Bench) and sent to: City Manager’s Office, City of Decatur, P.O. Box 220, Decatur, GA 30031.

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Decatur Old House Fair This Saturday!

Posted in Community, Events, Historic Preservation on March 18, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

The 3rd annual Old House Fair is happening Saturday March 19th from 9-5.  Yes, the weather outside will be beautiful, but this is your only chance this year to go to an event where you will learn about  researching your house, plaster repair, painting exterior and interiors, wood refinishing, storm windows, interior design and historic landscapes,and so much more!  We also have 40 exhibitors that specialize in services and good for historic homes.

Exhibitors and experts on old houses

Also, our guest speaker will be Dr. Richard Cloues who will be giving his wonderful lecture on “Ranch Houses: Ordinary or Iconic?”.  If you don’t love ranch houses, you will after you hear Richard.  If you own a ranch, this is must see seminar.

Tickets are on sale at the Ace Hardware at 1404 Scott Blvd for $10 through Friday.  You can also get them online at the event website.  They are $15 at the door.  Go to www.decaturoldhousefair.com for information and tickets.

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In Loving Memory: Alma Fleetwood

Posted in Uncategorized on March 18, 2011 | 12 Comments »

Early this morning Alma Fleetwood, a long-time resident of Decatur and one of the City’s most dedicated employees passed away.  Alma was a caring, out-going and devoted part of the Decatur family who you could depend on for a smile and a cheerful greeting whenever you saw her. She loved to laugh and shared her joy, quick wit and happy disposition with us all. She loved her family and was proud of all that they had accomplished, we were lucky she considered us to be family as well.

 

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