Congratulations Decatur 101 graduates! The 2012 classes had a total of 70 participants who completed the 5-week class – 34 in the morning class and 36 in the evening class. Decatur now has a total of 721 Decatur 101 graduates overall.
Participants toured city buildings, learned how each department works and what they do, decided how they would spend a city tax dollar, participated in a mock planning commission meeting, learned some of Decatur’s history from Walt Drake, heard from a variety of non-profit organizations about how they can get involved in the community, took a Smart Growth Walking Tour, completed a citywide scavenger hunt, had a Q&A with the Decatur City Commission, and more.
One participant said, “This program made me a better informed and educated resident…but even more, it gave me a real sense of pride and connection to my community.” Another noted, “We are recommending this course to all our neighbors…you have developed a unique way to inform our community…it makes us proud to be a part of Decatur.”
Look for all of these informed folks to get involved in the community and ask them about their experience! If you are interested in the 2013 classes, sign up today – we usually have a waiting list. Email linda.harris@decaturga.com for details.
