This week in #decaturga: City budget sessions, author talks, and senior cycling
Decatur’s fiscal year 2019-2020 budget moves forward with work sessions and public hearing opportunities. Join in the FUN!-ding of your local government.
- Monday, May 20: Formal budget presentation to the City Commission; 7:30 pm at Decatur City Hall.
- Wednesday, May 22: Copies of the budget available at Decatur City Hall, Decatur Library, and online at decaturga.com/budget.
- Monday, June 3: Save the date! Work session and public hearing; 7:30 pm at Decatur City Hall.
Lunch and Learn: Cabbagetown – Learn more about one of America’s last 19th century mill town communities and its dynamic history during this free lunchtime discussion. Tuesday, May 21, 12-1 at the DeKalb History Center, 101 E. Court Sq. Hosted by The Patch Works Art and History Center and DeKalb History Center. BYO-Lunch. facebook.com/events/424669658324180
Hops at the History Center features Elizabeth Cobbs and The Tubman Command as part of DeKalb History Center’s ongoing author series. Wednesday, May 22, 5:30-8 at DeKalb History Center, 101 E. Court Sq. Tickets: $5 for DHC members, $10 for non-members; includes book discussion, signing, and a drink ticket.
Gathered and Grounded offers an open-book look at depression through a graphic novel memoir with a special author event featuring Maggie Thrash and Lost Soul, Be at Peace. Wednesday, May 22, 7-9 pm at 533 W. Howard Ave. Suite F. facebook.com/events/526254397903001
Senior Bike Ride! Friday, May 24 at 10 am join Decatur Active Living as they step off from Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St., for a slow-paced ride geared toward seniors. BYO-bike and helmet.
High Noon History continues at the DeKalb History Center with local history lunchtime tours every Friday in May. Information at dekalbhistory.org
Find upcoming Decatur community events at visitdecaturgeorgia.com/plan/calendar-of-events and submit your own by contacting sherry.jackman@decaturga.com or renae.madison@decaturga.com
