Posted in Community, tagged Arborist, pruning, sidewalks, trees on July 27, 2021 | Leave a Comment »
Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 7, 2021.
The City of Decatur requests all property owners prune their trees and shrubs to clear the sidewalks and streets. This will make it safer for pedestrians and keep your trees from being damaged by trucks and cars.
Information on how to prune can be obtained from City Arborist Kay Evanovich at kay.evanovich@decaturga.com or 404.377.6198.
Posted in Community, tagged Decatur Youth Council, DYC on July 26, 2021 | Leave a Comment »
There is still time for rising 9th through 12th grade students to apply for the 2021-2022 Decatur Youth Council (DYC) leadership program. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, July 28.
The program is open to students who live within the city limits of Decatur and attend public, private, and home-based schools. DYC members volunteer, plan projects and events, and serve as an advisory board for local government.
The Application of Interest is available at https://www.decaturga.com/bc-dyc.
For more information contact staff liaison Meredith Roark at Meredith.Roark@decaturga.com.
Posted in Community on July 19, 2021 | Leave a Comment »
Meetings
Note: This meeting will be the first to utilize new virtual meeting technology. Please be patient with us as we work through any issues that we may encounter. If your participation must be a matter of public record, attend the meeting in person or email your comments to City Manager Andrea Arnold at andrea.arnold@decaturga.com by 5 p.m. Monday, July 19.
Visit decaturga.com/bc for additional meeting details.
Events
Join DeKalb History Center for a tour that explores the floor plans, house and architectural styles of some of Decatur’s historic gems, spanning from 1830-1965. This tour is outdoors with a total walking distance of one mile, and lasts about an hour and a half. The start and end point will be the Historic DeKalb Courthouse.
Tickets are $5 for members (in person) and $10 for non-members (in person). Visit dekalbhistory.org to purchase tickets.
Reminders
Posted in Community on July 12, 2021 | Leave a Comment »
Meetings
Visit decaturga.com/bc for additional meeting details.
Events
Join DeKalb History Center for the first Hops at the History Center of the year! Author Ronald R. Huffman will be talking about his new book, A Scenic Georgia Sketchbook, Landmarks & Wonders from the Back Roads.
Take a look at Georgia’s architectural treasures through the lens of an architect’s sketchbook. Ronald R. Huffman captures the splendor of more than eighty buildings and landmarks throughout Georgia with a precise hand while sharing anecdotes and back stories behind each place. With this book, Huffman hopes to record each place in time to preserve the beauty and context before they are lost to time or progress.
Tickets are $5 for members (in person), $10 for non-members (in person), and $5 for virtual only. Drink tickets will be available for $5. Visit dekalbhistory.org to purchase tickets.
Reminders
Visit https://decatur2030.com/dsp-draft-ready-for-community-review/?fbclid=IwAR037tF46KQP_9lvG0veR6SoJ8oxWOgtUVRCXbUBGmjFnzaJhJKjQwJZe6I for online review and commenting. The draft will remain open until July 23.
How to Apply- Visit decaturga.com/hr/page/current-job-opportunities to apply online.
Posted in Community on July 7, 2021 | Leave a Comment »
After 18 months of community conversation we now have a full draft of the 2020 Strategic Plan for your review and comment — now through July 23, after which a final revised draft will work its way toward consideration by the City Commission. Visit www.decatur2030.com to provide your input.
Posted in Community, emergency management, tagged monthly test, tornado siren on July 6, 2021 | Leave a Comment »
Due to the uncertainty in the weather forecast for the next few days, the monthly test of the Tornado Outdoor Warning Siren System has been cancelled.
The monthly test will resume on Wednesday, August 4th at 5:00 p.m.
Posted in Community on July 2, 2021 | Leave a Comment »
This is a reminder that all city offices are closed for the Fourth of July holiday, Monday, July 5.
Regular trash and recycling service for Monday will be on Tuesday, July 6; regular service for Tuesday will be on Wednesday, July 7. The complete 2020-2021 schedule may be found at www.decaturga.com/sanitation.
