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Archive for April, 2018
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Posted in Community on April 16, 2018 | Leave a Comment »
Decatur Community Reflection Event- April 15
Posted in Community on April 13, 2018 | Leave a Comment »
The City of Decatur and the Better Together Advisory Board invite you to a Community Reflection Sunday, April 15, 3-5 p.m. in the *Ebster Recreation Center- Gymnasium, 105 Electric Ave. The program begins 3:15 p.m.
April 4 marked the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In the spirit of his vision and hope for humanity, the community is invited to join in a reflection on the past, recognition of the present,
and a conversation that will serve as an inspiration for the future of Decatur.
Music by the Sinfo-Nia Youth Orchestra. Cookies and lemonade will be served.
For more information, contact Renae Madison, renae.madison@decaturga.com or 678-553-6561.
*Please note, due to the threat of rain in Sunday’s forecast, the location has been moved to Ebster Gym.
Storefront Saturday April 21
Posted in Events, Retail & Restaurants on April 11, 2018 | Leave a Comment »
Storefront Saturday, Decatur’s bi-annual boutique crawl, is next Saturday, April 21, noon to 5 p.m. Treat yourself to specials, prizes, snacks, and more! If you make a purchase at one more of the participating shops, you can bring your receipt up to the square (look for the Decatur Visitors Tent), and enter to win a giant Decatur gift basket filled with goodies from the local stores. Enter up to 20 times if you shop at every store. #shoplocal
- Aimee Jewelry and Fine Art Gallery – 20 percent off art jewelry, amber, German and sterling silver jewelry, complimentary refreshments.
- Bleu Hanger
- Boutique Karma
- Decatur Market
- Fabu Face Spa – BOGO sale on select skincare, 15 percent off Cane and Austin Glycolic skincare products, complimentary snacks.
- The Great Frame Up – Complimentary chocolate covered Oreo cookies from Greene’s Fine Foods, 50 percent off frame moulding with every custom order.
- Greene’s Fine Foods – Varies discounts and samples of new products.
- Homegrown – Meet some of the store’s artists while enjoying complimentary snacks.
- Kismet Jewelers
- Little Shop of Stories – Free books while supplies last.
- Rocket Fizz – Free soda tastings on the sidewalk.
- Salon Red Kids
- Solidcore – 25 percent off.
- Sq/Ft – DJ Caribe will be back spinning on the turntables, complimentary refreshments until 5 p.m.
- Squash Blossom – Beats from Lady DJ, sips, snacks, and store specials.
- Topstitch – 20 percent off knit fabrics plus munchies and drinks.
- Treehouse Kid and Craft – 50 percent off all sale items, in store giveaways, and music from Atlanta Music Education.
- Tres Jolie
- Vivid Boutique – Receive a $10 Vivid Boutique gift card to use at your next visit with every $50 purchase, refreshments served all day.
- Wild Oats and Billy Goats – Enter to win a raffle basket full of the shop’s goodies and enjoy complimentary refreshments.
- Worthmore Jewelers
Are you planning on joining us on Saturday, April 21? Check out the Storefront Saturday Facebook event page.
Neighborhood Clean-Up: Saturday, April 14
Posted in Community on April 9, 2018 | Leave a Comment »
Reminder: the City of Decatur is hosting Neighborhood Clean-up Days on Saturdays in March-June, to allow residents to dispose of bulky materials that would not normally be placed in pay-as-you-throw bags. Every street in the City has been assigned to one Saturday. Visit the Neighborhood Cleanup Days page on the city website for detailed instructions and specified dates for each street.
Collection for April 14 will take place in the following neighborhood:
Decatur Heights Neighborhood –
Grove Street
Hickory Street
Lockwood Terrace
Sycamore Ridge Drive
Renfroe Court
Fitzgerald Court
Wilburn Court
Grovemont Court
Woodland Court
Pinehurst Street
Poplar Street
Ridgeland Avenue
Sycamore Drive
Sycamore Station
Fairview Street
Glendale Avenue
Glenn Circle
Pinecrest Avenue
Mt. Vernon Drive
Forkner Drive
Glenn Court
All items to be collected should be placed at the curb by 7:30 a.m. This ensures that we do not have to rerun routes for late set-outs. Collections run until 3:30 p.m., or until finished, whichever is sooner.
Jefferson Place and McKoy Street Repaving Begins Week of Monday, April 9
Posted in Community on April 7, 2018 | Leave a Comment »
The impact
The City of Decatur has employed Blount Construction to re-surface several local streets as part of its annual street maintenance program. Jefferson Place from West College to Ansley Street and McKoy Street from its dead-end to West Benson Street are the first streets to be milled and repaved as a part of this year’s effort. Work is expected to start the week of April 9.
How to manage
Stay alert and watch for instructions when approaching either of these work areas. If possible, seek an alternate route. Affected areas (in orange) and travel options (in white) are shown above.
Other streets scheduled for milling and re-paving this spring include:
-Bucher Drive from S. Candler Street to Avery Street
-Kathyrn Avenue from Coventry Rd to Mockingbird Lane
-Pensdale Road from Willow Lane to the City Limits
-Eastland Drive from Willow Lane to City Limits
-West Howard Avenue at Adair Street
-East Lake Drive from Park Place to 2nd Avenue
Alerts for each segment will be issued at the appropriate times. Completion of the entire project will take about 2 months.
Got questions? Contact Senior Engineer Michelle Hirose at 678-553-6530
Don’t Block the Box Striping to be Installed Friday, April 6
Posted in Community on April 4, 2018 | Leave a Comment »
The impact
“Don’t Block the Box” pavement striping will be installed on East Trinity Place at Decatur Fire Station No. 1 starting at 9 a.m. on Friday, April 6.
How to manage
Traffic will be open in both directions during the work but expect minor delays throughout the day. Commerce and N. McDonough remain alternate means of travel through and around the city.
Project impact area is shown above.
*Please be reminded that motorist should not stop between the stop lines in front of the fire station.
Amplify Concert on the Square April 14
Posted in Events on April 3, 2018 | Leave a Comment »
The Amplify Decatur Music Festival will return to the downtown Decatur square on Saturday, April 14, 2018 with an all-star Americana line-up that includes The Lone Bellow, The Jayhawks, Amanda Shires, and Parker Millsap. Atlanta-based folk duo Dwayne Shivers will also perform.
Tickets are available at AmplifyDecatur.org and through Ticketfly.com.General Admission tickets are $45 and include front-of-stage access on a first-come, first-served basis. VIP tickets (quantity limited) are $155 and include preferred seating with front-of-stage access, complementary beverages, and dedicated VIP bathrooms.
All funds raised at the third annual outdoor music festival will be directed toDecatur Cooperative-Ministry (DCM) to support its efforts to prevent and alleviate homelessness in Decatur and DeKalb County. The 2017 concert series featured Lucinda Williams and raised $40,000 for DCM.
Amplify Decatur will also feature shows at Eddie’s Attic on Friday, April 13 and Sunday, April 15, with artists to be announced soon.
Full festival details including show times, the festival map, and food/drink vendors will be announced at AmplifyDecatur.org.
Neighborhood Clean-Up: Saturday, April 7
Posted in Community on April 2, 2018 | Leave a Comment »
Reminder: the City of Decatur is hosting Neighborhood Clean-up Days on Saturdays in March-June, to allow residents to dispose of bulky materials that would not normally be placed in pay-as-you-throw bags. Every street in the City has been assigned to one Saturday. Visit the Neighborhood Cleanup Days page on the city website for detailed instructions and specified dates for each street.
Collection for April 7 will take place in the following neighborhood:
Decatur Heights Neighborhood –
Barry Street
North Candler Street
Pate Street
East Maple Street
Village Walk
Sycamore Street
East Ponce de Leon Ave. (400 to 1100 Block)
Ponce de Leon Court
Hillyer Place
Sycamore Place
Oak Lane
Mountain View Street
Hillcrest Avenue
Springdale Street
All items to be collected should be placed at the curb by 7:30 a.m. This ensures that we do not have to rerun routes for late set-outs. Collections run until 3:30 p.m., or until finished, whichever is sooner.
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