Posted in Community on October 13, 2016 | Leave a Comment »
A percentage of the day’s proceeds goes to the Decatur MLK Service Project, a large-scale volunteer initiative to help low income seniors live safely, comfortably and affordably in their homes by completing needed repairs, weatherizing, adding handicap accessible features and doing yard work.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Lee Ann Harvey, City of Decatur
leeann.harvey@decaturga.com
678-553-6548
MLKServiceProject.com
Posted in Community on October 11, 2016 | Leave a Comment »
The details
An old terra cotta sanitary sewer collapsed on East Howard Avenue this afternoon during construction of the downtown Decatur storm drainage improvements. This required closing the short section of East Howard Avenue between North Candler and East Trinity Place.
How to manage
Westbound traffic on East Howard headed for North McDonough Street will need to detour around this area until repairs are completed. Presently, the detour runs north on North Candler from East Howard to Sycamore Street.
Posted in Community on October 10, 2016 | Leave a Comment »
I am excited to be your next District 84 State House Representative. Come out and meet me on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at the Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore Street, Decatur GA from 6:00pm – 7:30pm to discuss the proposed amendments that will be on the ballot in November.
Representative-Elect Renitta Shannon
Georgia House District 84
Posted in Community on October 10, 2016 | Leave a Comment »
This is a weekly blog post that lists all of the events and sales going on around town. It will be updated daily. If you would like to add an event, email renae.madison@decaturga.com.
Wednesday, Oct. 12
Thursday, Oct. 13
• Civil War Walking Tour, 3 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 14
Saturday, Oct. 15
Posted in Community on October 10, 2016 | Leave a Comment »
The October Zoning Board of Appeals meeting will be held on Oct 13 (not, Monday Oct 10).
Posted in Community on October 7, 2016 | Leave a Comment »
The City of Decatur is looking for high school students for its first ever youth council.
The Decatur Youth Council (DYC) is a city-sponsored, community-based, leadership program for high school students who live in incorporated Decatur. Members of the DYC will develop into young leaders through structured monthly educational programs and team-building activities. The program is open to high school-aged students who attend public, private, and home-based schools and who live in the Decatur city limits.
Applications are now being accepted for the first term that will begin in January 2017.
Visit http://www.decaturga.com/city-government/resident-boards-commissions/decatur-youth-council for more information and to get the application form.
Posted in Retail & Restaurants on October 6, 2016 | Leave a Comment »
Just like last week’s tip, Splash of Olive offers two hours of validated parking for customers. Splash of Olive is located in the Artisan at 201 W. Ponce de Leon Ave. (facing Commerce Drive). Here’s another tip: check out the store’s blog for delicious recipe ideas.
Posted in Community, emergency management, tagged monthly test, tornado siren on October 5, 2016 | Leave a Comment »
Today is the first Wednesday of October 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 tomorrow, 6 October 2016.
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.
Posted in Community on October 4, 2016 | Leave a Comment »
The 2nd Annual Oakhurst Porchfest is this Saturday, Oct. 8, noon-6 p.m. It’s a grassroots music festival that’s resident owned and operated. This year there are 185 performances and porches so make sure to check out the map to plan your day.
Walk, bike, or take MARTA to Oakhurst so you won’t have to spend all of your time worrying about where to park.
For more info, visit: www.oakhurstporchfest.org
Posted in Community on October 3, 2016 | Leave a Comment »
This is a weekly blog post that lists all of the events and sales going on around town. It will be updated daily. If you would like to add an event, email renae.madison@decaturga.com.
Monday, Oct. 3
• Patterns of Inspiration
• Brickstore Pub Beer and Cheese Monday, 6-10 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 5
• Patterns of Inspiration
• Elena Parent visit to Our House, 10-11 a.m.
• Decatur Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m
• Wahoo! Grill: Wednesday Wine Club, 5 p.m
• Beer Dinner at Cakes & Ale with Eventide Brewing, 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 29
• Patterns of Inspiration
Saturday, Oct. 8
• Patterns of Inspiration
•Decatur Autumn Electronics Recycling Day, 9 a.m- 1 p.m.
• Decatur Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Oakhurst Fifth Avenue 5k/Mayors 1 Mile, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Porchfest, 12-6 p.m.
