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Re-striping at 315 W Ponce

Posted in Transportation, tagged , , , , , , on May 7, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

The contractor for Phase II of the 315 West Ponce construction project will be working this Saturday, May 10, to re-stripe the road according to the plan below. For the remainder of the project (approximately one year, or until May 2015) all vehicular traffic for the office will enter and exit off West Ponce de Leon. The drive through ATM will remain open. Construction staging and deliveries will be off of West Ponce de Leon.

The City of Decatur will collect traffic counts throughout the neighborhood in late May of this year through a private consultant. Also in late May, a landscaping meeting and Phase II construction timeline meeting will be scheduled.

Please contact Amanda Thompson, City of Decatur Planning Director, with any questions at 678.553.6513 or amanda.thompson@decaturga.com.315 Traffic Staging Plan May2014

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National Pet Week

Posted in emergency management, tagged , on May 7, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

National Pet Week® is May 4-10, 2014. Always the first full week in May, National Pet Week is dedicated to celebrating the more than 200 million pets that enrich our lives each and every day. National Pet Week was created in 1981 by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the Auxiliary to the AVMA to honor the many important roles pets have in our lives and to promote responsible pet ownership. Our community is full of pet lovers who would do anything to make sure they are safe.  One way to do that is to create a Smart911 safety profile. Head on over to www.smart911.com to get started today.

Whether companion, comedian, confidant or protector, our pets are always there for us and don’t ask much in return. National Pet Week celebrates this bond and encourages pet owners to be certain they provide their best friend with all they need for a happy, healthy life every week of the year.

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Blue Sky Concerts Start Today

Posted in Community on May 7, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

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Since it is the first Wednesday in May, it is time again for the Decatur Business Association’s Blue Sky Concerts.  FREE performances every Wednesday in May, from noon-1pm, on the Community Bandstand.

Join us on the Square today to hear Amy Gerhartz.  A  resident of Atlanta, Amy’s brand of pop/acoustic/folk rock commands the interest and devotion of an extensive fan base. She performs up and down the east coast and has opened for artists Jason Mraz, Zac Brown, Michael Tolcher and Better Than Ezra. Amy recently played the 6th annual Rock by the Sea music festival with industry veterans Sister Hazel and Shawn Mullins, and just returned from performing at the nationally-renowned Rock Boat cruise.

 

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May Siren Test Tomorrow

Posted in Community, emergency management on May 6, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

Tomorrow is the first Wednesday of May so we’ll be testing the tornado outdoor warning sirens at 5:00 p.m. The test should last approximately one minute. Should the weather become inclement, the test will be postponed until Thursday, 8 May 2014.

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If you have questions or want more information about the siren system, check out the Siren page on the City’s website or contact Police Lt. Barry Woodward at 404-373-6551.

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Don’t Forget

Posted in Community on May 6, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

Don’t forget that the DeKalb County Fallen Police Memorial is tomorrow on the Square from 10-11am and the Blue Sky Concert featuring

Amy Gerhartz will take place from noon-1pm on the Community Bandstand.

 

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POSTPONED: Road work on College Ave

Posted in Transportation, tagged , , , , on May 5, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

The milling and paving of College Ave that was going to start on Wednesday has been postponed. Once the road work is rescheduled, an update will be posted here.

 

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Jack’s Rabbit Run benefit in Avondale Estates

Posted in Events, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , on May 5, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

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Decatur’s neighbor, Avondale Estates, shares the following information about a race to benefit the Willadsen family:

Jack’s Rabbit Run is a 1-mile kids’ run at 8:30 a.m. and 5K adult run at 9 a.m. in Avondale Estates on Saturday, May 10.  Benefiting Jack Willadsen and his father Dave, and in memory of Tami and Jess Willadsen, the run is named for Jack’s love of rabbits.

Registration and payment for both the 1-mile and the 5K run can be made online in advance here.

The entry fee is $25 per person, and 100 percent of the proceeds will benefit the family.  There is no fee for children under 12; however, they are encouraged to bring a monetary donation in any amount to help Jack and his family. Registrants have the opportunity to make additional monetary contributions separate and/or above the $25 registration fee online if they desire.

Onsite registration and payment the day of the race, as well as parking, will be at the First Baptist Church of Avondale Estates at 47 Covington Road.  Participants are asked to arrive by no later than 7:45 a.m.

For the complete 1-mile and 5K race route, please visit Jack’s Rabbit Run Facebook page.

For questions or for volunteer information, please contact Avondale Estates City Hall at 404-294-5400.

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Mobile app launch delayed

Posted in Technology, tagged , , , , , on May 2, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

The official launch of the new City of Decatur mobile app will be delayed a few weeks so that several technical issues can be resolved. Once it is all ready, the launch will be announced here on the Decatur Minute blog. city-of-decatur-logo-2in

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Google Fiber Checklist Finished!

Posted in Technology on May 2, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

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Decatur has completed the Google Fiber Cities Checklist, along with the other 8 metro Atlanta communities identified by Google for potential expansion.

In February, 2014, Google Fiber announced plans to explore expansion.  This announcement sparked an impressive collaborative effort in metro Atlanta, as well as within Decatur’s internal “Google Team” over the past 8 weeks.

Google’s primary strategy for gathering the necessary information is the Google Fiber City Checklist, which was due on May 1, 2014.  While the checklist does not request any form of special consideration, it has been an intensive process which required staff to critically evaluate the best strategies for streamlining the proposed project.

You can review this response online or check out our original application video to Google Fiber in March 2010.

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> Decatur Google Fiber Response <

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Filming in the Cemetery

Posted in Community on May 2, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

The City of Decatur has permitted a film project in the Decatur Cemetery for May 5th & 6th. The cemetery will remain open, however some areas will be restricted.

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