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Archive for March, 2014
Reminder: Electronics Recycling This Saturday!
Posted in Events, Sustainability on March 19, 2014 | Leave a Comment »
Touch a Budget TONIGHT
Posted in Budget, Community, Events on March 18, 2014 | Leave a Comment »
The Budget Expo is tonight! Stop by anytime between 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Decatur Recreation Center to check out what’s been proposed for inclusion in the fiscal year 2014-2015 budget.
Filming, again?
Posted in Community, Sidewalk Talk on March 18, 2014 | Leave a Comment »
I know it seems like there is someone filming something in Decatur nearly every week. And although it isn’t quite every week, Decatur is still a hot spot for Hollywood. The main attractions to Decatur, and the state of Georgia in general, are the tax credits. The state gives major tax credits to companies who produce films, television shows, and other forms of media here in our home state. But in return for tax credits, those companies bring lots of work to Georgia and add a real boost to our local economy. They hire local location scouts, local set and costume designers, local post-production companies, and give money to our local retailers, restaurants, and hotels.
We have had so many film and television shows filmed here recently that there is now an entire tourism industry based on projects filmed in Georgia. Check out this website that has created tours based on the various film genres filmed in and around Decatur.
The Decatur cemetery is a very popular location to film.
The site points out exactly where and when projects were filmed, and has lovely things to say about our beautiful City. It also notes where current projects are being filmed- do you think they have updated their website yet to mention that the television show, The Originals was here filming on Church Street just yesterday?!
A classic New Orleans funeral procession was being filmed on Church Street. This was the view from my office window!
Decatur is looking for a few good morning people
Posted in Events, tagged Burma Shave, Decatur marathon, Publix Marathon, volunteer on March 17, 2014 | Leave a Comment »
Do you love mornings and wake up early just looking for something to do?
We need two or three teams of folks willing to help us put up the “Burma Shave” signs along the Publix Marathon route through the City of Decatur. All you need is a vehicle large enough to hold some signs and a love of getting up at the crack of dawn. The marathon is Sunday, March 23rd and we start putting out signs at 5:30 a.m. We’ll even buy you breakfast when we are done and we dedicate this Burma Shave Rhythm to you:
Morning people are very jolly
Even at 5:30 a.m. they’re smiling by golly
Setting out signs before the sun’s up
Is exactly the thing that makes them jump!
Decatur!
Want to pitch in and give us a hand? Call 404-371-8386 or email lyn.menne@decaturga.com
One Day More…
Posted in Budget, Community, Events on March 17, 2014 | Leave a Comment »
Until the 2nd annual Budget Expo at the Decatur Recreation Center! Touch a Budget will feature items included in the proposed Fiscal year 2014-15 budget and give participants an opportunity to share their thoughts and comments regarding the budget with staff. So come on out to chat, see some cool things and maybe win a prize or two.
For more information on the budget process, check out the budget page on the city’s website.
Delays on Church Street Today
Posted in Community on March 17, 2014 | Leave a Comment »
There will be a television production crew working at Decatur Presbyterian Church today between 9am and about 12:30pm. City of Decatur Police will be present to help move traffic through on Church Street but there may be a delays throughout the morning. Al lanes and parking spaces will be re-opened no later than 2pm.
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Decatur
Posted in Events, Retail & Restaurants, tagged Boogaloos, Brick Store Pub, Decatur GA, holiday, Leon's, Mac Gee's, Marlay House, New Orleans Snoball Cafe, St. Patrick's Day, steinbeck's on March 15, 2014 | Leave a Comment »
- New Orleans Snoball Cafe is making chocolate and mint snoballs for St. Patrick’s Day.
- The Marlay House’s St. Patrick’s Day Bash includes face painting, live music, Irish dancers and a performance by Moira Nelligan & The Dexie Jigs, Monday, March 17, 11:30 AM – midnight.
- Boogaloos Boutique is offering 15-30 percent off all merchandise for its St. Patrick’s Day Sale Saturday, March 15 and Sunday, March 16.
- Steinbeck’s cancelled its Sunday celebrations due to inclement weather, but will be open Monday morning at 11:30am serving corned beef and “all the St. Pat’s fixins!”
- Mac Gee’s, Leon’s and Brick Store are celebrating this weekend. Call head at each location for more info.
Tip: Atlanta Checkered Cab is offering a free ride home this St. Patrick’s Day Weekend, Saturday, March 15 at midnight through 6 am on Tuesday, March 18. Have fun and stay safe!
Go on a studio cruise this weekend
Posted in Art & Culture, tagged Decatur art galleries, Decatur Arts Alliance, studio tour on March 12, 2014 | Leave a Comment »
The Decatur Arts Alliance is partnering with the Avondale Arts Alliance to host the Rail Arts District (R.A.D.) Studio Cruise this Saturday, March 15, 12-8 p.m.
Two of Decatur’s art studios will be on the tour:
- Paradise Studios at 306 E. Howard Ave. – Five artists studios located on the second floor of the building across from the Kimball House.
- Sycamore Place Galleries & Art Studios at 120 Sycamore Place.
After visiting the Decatur studios you can catch the free trolley service for the event and visit the other participating studios in Avondale Estates and Scottdale. For a full list of participating studios and events, visit www.railartsdistrict.com.
Publix Georgia Marathon to come through Decatur
Posted in Events on March 12, 2014 | 1 Comment »
Each year, the Publix Georgia Marathon runs right through downtown Decatur. This event brings thousands of runners ( and probably new visitors) though our great City. We do our best to welcome them with cheering crowds, upbeat music, and fun noisemakers and signs. We want everyone who runs through Decatur to come back and visit us,so we need to make a lasting impression.
So what can you do to help? Call some friends and neighbors and plan to join us along the race route. The runners enter our city limits around 8:30am so come on out and make some noise! We will be there with plenty of noisemakers, pom-poms, and doughnuts to share. Join a group in front of Felini’s , the Old Courthouse, or near the Eastlake Marta Station.
Want to know more about the race routes and road closures? Just click here
UDO Community Meeting This Wednesday
Posted in Community, Meetings, tagged community input, Decatur, Hack the Code, UDO, Unified Development Ordinance on March 11, 2014 | Leave a Comment »
As part of phase two of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), we’ll be holding a series of subject-specific interactive meetings during March and April. This first meeting is Wednesday, March 12, from 7-9 p.m. at Decatur City Hall. We’ll be discussing community character – the look and feel of Decatur’s neighborhoods – and considering what, if anything, we should do to better protect or enhance it.
Visit DecaturNext.com for more details about the meeting and to leave your thoughts, ideas or concerns about the topic.
For a complete schedule of the community meetings, click here.
Please make time to join us.
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