Posted in Community, emergency management, tagged monthly test, tornado siren on January 31, 2017 | Leave a Comment »
Tomorrow is the first Wednesday of February 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, 2 February 2017.
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 Art & Culture, Events on January 31, 2017 | Leave a Comment »
Green Ginger is hosting a lion dance and food tasting this Saturday, Feb. 4, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., to celebrate Chinese New Year.
The event is free. For more information and to RSVP, click here.
Posted in Community on January 27, 2017 | Leave a Comment »
Beginning the morning of Monday, January 30, one eastbound lane on East Trinity Place at East Howard Avenue will be closed to allow connection of the new Howard Avenue sanitary sewer line to the existing line.
The work will take place between 9:00 am and 3:30 pm each day and should be completed by February 2. Two-way traffic will be maintained at all times along East Trinity Place.
To minimize impacts, the work has been scheduled to avoid morning and afternoon rush hours.
Log on the Decatur Extreme Makeover for more information and updates.
Posted in Community on January 24, 2017 | Leave a Comment »
Join Decatur Children & Youth Services and Active Living divisions for a special Summer Camp Sneak Preview on Tuesday, January 31 from 6:45 p.m. -7:45 p.m. at Decatur Recreation Center. Children and Youth Services and Active Living have a number of different camps planned for Summer 2017 and would like to invite you to come out for a “sneak preview” before the printed Playbook is released on February 3.
You will have a chance to meet Camp Directors for iDiscover Camp (Rashad Crowell, Ashton Hudson, Kiara Smith), Camp Sycamore (Lartesha Chaney, Danielle Perry, CJ Yancy), as well E Camp Directors (Ashley Thorpe, Caudieu Cook, Rebecca Aulph), Nia Willis with Tennis and Aquatics Camps and Portia Langley with Sports Camps. * All children must be accompanied by a parent.
The E Camp Program has put together a variety of theatre, visual arts, exploration and STEM Enrichment Camps this summer.
Guest instructors who will be joining us on the 31st include:
Posted in Community on January 23, 2017 | Leave a Comment »
There is a possibility of trees being blown down today due to wind gusts.
The ground has been saturated by the recent rains causing the roots of trees to be surrounded by loosened soils. This makes them susceptible to being blown down by wind gusts.
Please use caution around mature trees. Do not park under trees if it can be avoided.
If you have any concerns about the condition of your trees, please contact Kay Evanovich, Kay.Evanovich@decaturga.com.
Posted in Community on January 22, 2017 | Leave a Comment »
There is a Tornado Watch issued for DeKalb County until 8 p.m.
Posted in Community on January 13, 2017 | 1 Comment »
Installation of the decorative crosswalks is now officially underway.
The city’s downtown crosswalk replacement program includes six crosswalks that will be located along East and West Ponce de Leon Avenues and one in the 100 block of East Trinity Place. Pedestrian crosswalk ramps and asphalt paving have already been installed. The installation of the decorative thermoplastic markings on all of the crosswalks is the final step of the project.
This video shows the design installation of the crosswalk between Jimmy Johns and Mellow Mushroom.
Posted in Community on January 12, 2017 | Leave a Comment »
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 16, 2017
Monday services will be on Tues., Jan. 17;
Tuesday services will be on Wed., Jan. 18.
Posted in Community on January 11, 2017 | Leave a Comment »
Crew chief’s responsibilities will include:
1. Attend a crew chief meeting in early February.
2. Organize the volunteer team, and ensure that all volunteers register electronically through Atlanta Track Club’s online registration.
3. Pre-race communications and instructions to the volunteer team. This will include learning how to use volunteerlocal.com (it’s not hard!)
4. Lead the charge on race day!
Interested? Please contact Shirley.Baylis@decaturga.com or call 678-553-6573 before January 13th.
Posted in Community on January 11, 2017 | Leave a Comment »
The details
Bright, unique, decorative designs will be installed on the City’s new downtown crosswalks starting Thursday, January 12. The work will start at the new raised crosswalk in the 200 block of East Ponce de Leon Avenue and will proceed to the west, with the new speed table at Ponce de Leon and Clairemont Avenue being done last. One additional crosswalk will be located in the 100 block of East Trinity Place.
The impact
The work should take 7-10 days, depending on the weather. During the work, only one vehicle lane will be open at each crosswalk.
How to Manage
Limited two-way traffic will be maintained at each installation site through the use of flaggers, but drivers should expect delays during the work.
All sidewalks will remain open during the duration of construction. We encourage visitors to park and walk to their favorite restaurants and retail establishments.
For updates on streetscape overhauls, infrastructure repair, safety enhancements, and development projects taking place in downtown Decatur, visit http://www.decaturmakeover.com/.
