Posted in Community, Retail & Restaurants, tagged City of Decatur, city of decatur ga, Decatur Apparel, Decatur Merch, Decatur visitors center, Decatur Visitors Center Store, Visit Decatur GA on July 31, 2020 | Leave a Comment »
If you’ve had your eye on the City of Decatur logo mask, you can now get yours and more from the Decatur Visitors Center Store! Visit www.decaturmerch.com for various masks, shirts, and other Decatur pride gifts and apparel. Hurry, items are going fast. Order yours for pickup today.
Posted in Community, tagged City of Decatur, city of decatur fire and rescue, city of decatur fire department, city of decatur ga, Mask Ordinance, Mask Up Decatur on July 31, 2020 | Leave a Comment »
The City of Decatur Fire Department have mask on hand for community members in need of one. Mask are available on a first come first serve basis and limited to one mask per person. Stop by Fire Station One at 230 E. Trinity Place any day before 8 p.m. and ring the doorbell for someone to come out to meet you. #MaskUpDecatur
Posted in Community, tagged #CensusRapidResponseNLC, 2020 Census, Census Rapid Response NLC, City of Decatur City Commission on July 30, 2020 | Leave a Comment »
If you have already completed the census only to realize you left off your baby, young child, or someone else living in your household on April 1st, you can correct your census submission. The Census Bureau along with its partner Count All Kids offer guidance on how to make corrections on forms that have already been submitted.
If you submitted an online form:
If you feel you have made a mistake, you can return to the online questionnaire and resubmit your information. The Census Bureau has procedures in place to resolve duplicate submissions. If you’ve already responded using your Census ID, select the link that reads “If you do not have a Census ID, click here” to submit a corrected response for your address. Be sure to respond for everyone who was living at your address on April 1.
If you submitted a paper form:
If you need to make a correction to a response on your paper questionnaire, carefully draw a line through the incorrect entry. Then, write the correct information as close as possible to what you crossed out. If you checked the wrong box, just draw a line through it and mark the correct box for the question.
You cannot make changes to your questionnaire once you have mailed it back. If you have serious concerns about your response, you can complete the questionnaire again online.
For additional information, check out https://countallkids.org/fixing-an-incorrect-census-submission/
Posted in Community, tagged City Commission, City of Decatur, City of Decatur City Commission, City of Decatur Mask Ordinance, community engagement, Decatur City Commission, local government, Mask Ordinance, Mask Up Decatur, Stay Safe Decatur, Stay Safe Decatur Ga on July 29, 2020 | Leave a Comment »
While times are still uncertain, Mayor Patti Garrett provides community updates on current City services and how we can work together to effectively flatten our curve.
Posted in Community, tagged #CensusRapidResponseNLC, 2020 Census, Census Rapid Response NLC, City of Decatur City Commission on July 20, 2020 | Leave a Comment »
As of July 19th, the City of Decatur’s 2020 Census response rate overall is 71.2%. The City Commission set a goal of 90% so we have a ways to go before we reach our goal.
The City is comprised of nine census tracts, each with its own response rate. In an effort to help us reach our citywide goal, the City Commission will be hosting a census tract challenge during July and August with a focus on seven of the tracts. Residents in the census tract with the largest increase in response rate will be eligible to receive a prize in September. Details coming soon.
Responding to the 2020 Census is simple and quick. It will only take about 10 minutes of your time. Use a computer, smartphone or tablet and go to my2020census.gov to complete your form. Or you may call 844-330-2020. Several languages are available. Count everyone in your household. By completing the 2020 Census you will help determine how Decatur will grow and thrive over the next ten years.
Here’s a map of the census tracts and the current response rates. Each has been assigned to a member of the Decatur City Commission. The winning City Commissioner will receive bragging rights for the next decade.
Want to keep track of your tract’s progress from now until August 20? There are two ways.
1. Check out the City’s GIS portal call Decatur OneMap at http://onemap.decaturga.com/cityofdecatur/ and add the “Census” layer to the map.
2. Check out the Census Bureau’s response rate map at https://2020census.gov/en/response-rates.html and use the tool to drill down to view the City’s response rates.
Posted in Community, tagged #cityofdecatur, #cityofdecaturga, City of Decatur, city of decatur face masks, city of decatur ga, face masks in decatur on July 20, 2020 | Leave a Comment »
If you are a Decatur resident age 60 or older and in need of a face mask, please contact Lee Ann Harvey, Lifelong Community Manager, at leeann.harvey@decaturga.com or call her cell 770-652-8593 to arrange delivery of the mask.
Please pass this information along to your neighbors, especially those who do not have internet access.
Posted in Community, tagged #cityofdecatur, #cityofdecaturga, City of Decatur, city of decatur ga, decatur public works, Temporary Road Closure in Decatur on July 17, 2020 | Leave a Comment »
The City of Decatur’s Design Environment and Construction Division (DEC) is announcing that there will be a temporary road closure for Winn Way on July 18-19.
A portion of Winn Way near N. Arcadia will be closed on Saturday, July 18 from 6 a.m. through 11 p.m. on Sunday, July 19. The purpose of the closure is to enable the construction of a road safety feature in the street. The contractor, YLI Construction Co., will set up detour signs in the area.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact DEC Director John Maximuk at 678-710-5165 or John.Maximuk@decaturga.com. The on-site point of contact for YLH Construction Co. is Project Manager Wesley Stubblefield at 770-900-2042.
Posted in Community, tagged #cityofdecatur, #cityofdecaturga, #DecaturGA, Better Together Advisory Board, City of Decatur, city of decatur ga, community engagement, Decatur Better Together, Decatur GA, enagaing decatur on July 17, 2020 | Leave a Comment »
We are at a moment in time when numerous conversations around racial injustice in our nation and in our community are happening. Many have acknowledged this is a time for listening, while others have focused on the need for action. Toward both of those ends, the Better Together Advisory Board is soliciting feedback from the Decatur community to better inform city officials about what is needed to improve racial equity in Decatur. We would appreciate if you would answer the survey questions and complete the demographic information.
The deadline to submit feedback is Monday, Aug. 31 at 5 p.m. https://www.opentownhall.com/portals/49/Issue_9218
Posted in Community, emergency management, tagged City Commission, City of Decatur, City of Decatur City Commission, City of Decatur Mask Ordinance, community engagement, Decatur City Commission, local government, Mask Ordinance, Mask Up Decatur, Stay Safe Decatur, Stay Safe Decatur Ga on July 16, 2020 | Leave a Comment »
The City of Decatur is the seat of DeKalb County, where infection and deaths from COVID-19 continue to increase. In an effort to reduce the community spread of COVID-19, we hope to achieve the comprehensive use of masks and facial coverings through voluntary compliance. The Decatur City Commission encourages you to #MaskUpDecatur.
Except for limited exceptions, all persons entering a business, a store or a non-profit that provides goods or services must wear a mask or facial covering while inside the establishment. All such establishments must require their employees to wear a mask or facial covering at all times while having face-to-face interaction with the public.
Consistent with other cities’ approach, the Decatur ordinance does not require the wearing of masks or facial coverings in all outdoor public places. However, all are strongly encouraged to wear a mask in outdoor environments throughout the City where adequate social distancing cannot be maintained (i.e., at least six feet away from others not in the same household). #StaySafeDecatur
Posted in Community, emergency management, tagged City Commission, City Commission Special Meeting, City of Decatur, City of Decatur City Commission, community engagement, community input, Decatur City Commission, local government on July 10, 2020 | 2 Comments »
The Decatur City Commission has unanimously approved a local ordinance requiring individuals to wear masks and protective coverings during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ordinance O-20-09 was adopted during a special called meeting on Friday morning, July 10, 2020. The ordinance is effective starting at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 11, and will remain in place until midnight on August 17, 2020, or until it is extended, rescinded, or amended by the City Commission.
The purpose of the ordinance is to help prevent infection by reducing the community spread of COVID-19, a highly contagious and dangerous disease.
The City hopes to achieve the comprehensive use of masks and facial coverings through voluntary compliance. Complimentary masks will be provided to individuals who need them, along with an explanation of the critical need for masks to be worn during the pandemic. Verbal and written warnings will be given as necessary. However, there are civil penalties provided for in the ordinance, starting at limits of $25 for the first offense, $50 for the second offense and $100 for the third and successive offenses.
Visit decaturga.com/covid19 to view the ordinance in its entirety. #StaySafeDecatur
