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New Chairs on the Square

Posted in Community, Sidewalk Talk on April 28, 2015 | Leave a Comment »

If you’ve spent some time on the square today or if you follow Downtown Decatur on Facebook, you already know about the new lawn furniture:

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Grab a book from a nearby Little Free Library and curl up on one of the new Adirondack chairs or just have a seat and enjoy some good people watching.

Yes, we know the chairs are not nailed down. That’s on purpose so they can be moved for festivals. So if you notice someone trying to take off with one of the chairs (which is not an easy feat because they’re not light), put a stop to it. Call them out or call the non-emergency Decatur police department number, 404-373-6551. Do the same if you see someone drawing on or tagging the chairs.

But most importantly of all, we want you to enjoy the chairs. Come out, get some vitamin D and enjoy the view!

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Map & presentation from last Thurs.

Posted in Community on April 28, 2015 | 1 Comment »

Last Thursday, April 23, there was a public information session about the redevelopment of the Avondale MARTA station’s south parking lot. The presentation document and map handout are now available online:

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Map handout

Anyone with questions about this project can contact Lyn Menne at lyn.menne@decaturga.com.

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Historic Preservation Commission seeks new member

Posted in Community on April 22, 2015 | Leave a Comment »

The Historic Preservation Commission has an opening for a resident  interested in serving as its newest member. The HPC oversees and approves proposed changes to local landmark properties and to properties located in Decatur’s five local historic districts (Clairemont Historic District, McDonough-Adams-King’s Highway District, Old Decatur, the Parkwoods, and Ponce de Leon Court) and hosts the annual Decatur Design Awards program. It meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in Decatur City Hall, 509 N. McDonough St.

Interested applicants for the open seat should complete a Statement of Interest and submit it by Friday, May 29, 2015 to Preservation Planner Angela Threadgill at angela.threadgill@decaturga.com or at Historic Preservation Commission, Decatur City Hall, P.O. Box 220, Decatur, GA 30030. Applicants should have demonstrated a special interest, experience, or education in history, preservation, architecture, landscape design, or planning.

More information about Decatur’s volunteer boards and commissions is available here.

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Oakhurst streetscape UPDATE

Posted in Community on April 21, 2015 | Leave a Comment »

In order to take advantage of this week’s dry weather,  CMES, the general contractor, has begun installing new storm drainage pipe across Mead Road just north of Harmony Park. This new line will extend in an easterly direction to the northwest corner of Oakview Road and the Mead Road extension.

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Bicycle Registration at Decatur Farmer’s Market

Posted in Community on April 20, 2015 | Leave a Comment »

The Decatur Police Department will be at the Decatur Farmers Market on the front lawn of the First Baptist Church Decatur (308 Clairemont Avenue) conducting Bicycle Registrations for Earth Day this Wednesday, April 22, 2015 from 4pm-7pm.

If you ride your bicycle to the Decatur Farmers Market on Earth Day, you will receive $5 in tokens to spend at the market. Visit the info booth to receive your tokens.

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Bicycles are a commonly stolen item and are not registered like vehicles. Bicycle registration includes providing owner contact information, having the manufacturer and serial number documented and having a numbered decal applied to and a photo taken of your bicycle. The process takes just a few minutes. Registering your bicycle allows officers to look up recovered bicycles and contact the owner and allows for us to quickly look up the needed information about your bicycle if it were to be stolen. The information is kept in a secured database only accessible by police department staff. *There is NO CHARGE to register your bicycle.

For additional information, please contact Lt. Jennifer Ross at jennifer.ross@decaturga.com or 678/553-6613

 

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East Decatur Input Session Thurs.

Posted in Community on April 20, 2015 | Leave a Comment »

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Earth Day Festival Canceled

Posted in Community on April 19, 2015 | Leave a Comment »

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Due to severe weather, the 2015 Earth Day Festival has been canceled. There is no alternative rain date for this event, so we will see you again in 2016!

Remember that Earth Day was founded to raise public consciousness about air and water pollution.  This is a great time of year to think about how you and your family can minimize your impact on the planet. Small changes can add up, and the Wylde Center is a great source for environmental education. Check out their website at wyldecenter.org.

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2015 Earth Day Festival Updates

Posted in Community on April 17, 2015 | Leave a Comment »

The 2015 Decatur Earth Day Festival is charging ahead. So put on your boots and pointy hat, and join us at the Oakhurst Garden this Sunday. The parade starts at 12:30 from Harmony Park in Oakhurst, and the event is from 1pm-4pm. See the website for more details: wyldecenter.org/decatur-earth-day-festival

This is a rain or shine event, but in the case of severe or unsafe weather, the cancellation notice will be posted here at thedecaturminute.com. Please check back for updates.

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REMINDER: PAWS for the Cause is Tomorrow

Posted in Community on April 17, 2015 | Leave a Comment »

Don’t forget! PAWS for the Cause will be held this Saturday, April 18, 2015 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Glenlake Park located at 1121 Church Street, Decatur, GA 30030.  FREE ADMISSION

PAWS for the Cause 2015

PAWS For The Cause, sponsored by the DeKalb District Attorney’s Office, promotes animal cruelty awareness, pet adoption, animal rescue, pet health and education. You will enjoy meeting pet specific vendors with the latest and greatest pet products, low cost micro-chipping and vaccines, dog training by JillG, pet performances, live entertainment and a must see doggie fashion show.

Judges for the doggie fashion show include Jeff Mann, Sheriff of DeKalb County; Xan Rawls, Director of DeKalb Animal Services; Deputy Chief Keith Lee and Lt. Jennifer Ross, City of Decatur Police Department and  Captain Ninetta Violante, City of Decatur Fire Department.

The Doggie Fashion Show will begin shortly after Noon. You don’t want to miss it!

To enter your pup in the Doggie Fashion Show:

Email a completed doggie fashion show form to Lyn Armstrong at lkarmstrong@dekalbcountyga.gov

Call Lyn Armstrong at (404) 640-9726 and she can take your registration information by phone.

Complete the form at the event. *YOU MUST SIGN UP BY 11:30 AM TO ENTER YOUR PUP IN THE DOGGIE FASHION SHOW!

 

 

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Tonight’s commute: use caution around Trinity & E Howard

Posted in Community on April 16, 2015 | Leave a Comment »

Evening commuters (drivers, walkers, bikers), please be advised that it is somewhat congested around Trinity and E Howard due to construction work on the Arlo (Trinity Triangle) project between Twain’s and the railroad tracks. The traffic disruption will last until about 6 p.m. tonight.

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