Posted in Community, emergency management, tagged tornado siren on September 30, 2014 | Leave a Comment »
Tomorrow is the first Wednesday of October so we’ll be testing the tornado outdoor warning sirens at 5:00 p.m. The test should last approximately one minute. Should the weather become inclement, the test will be postponed until Thursday,2 October 2014.
If you have questions or want more information about the siren system, check out the Siren page on the City’s website or contact Police Lt. Barry Woodward at 404-373-6551.
Posted in Archives & History, Community on September 29, 2014 | Leave a Comment »
October is officially Georgia Archives Month! Archivists from all over Georgia attended the official proclamation signing at the Capitol last Tuesday. Georgia’s many archival institutions offer a variety of great resources. If you have never explored an archives, it’s a great time to explore! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Georgia-Archives-Month/192293157461205
Posted in Community on September 24, 2014 | Leave a Comment »
There will be a very special worship service on September 28, 2014, to commemorate the historical relationship between Decatur Presbyterian Church (DPC) and Agnes Scott College (ASC). This event will celebrate these two institutions with speakers providing past, present, and future perspectives on how the relationship between ASC and DPC has impacted their journey. The Reverend Dr. Todd Speed, senior pastor at DPC, and the Reverend Kate Colussey-Estes, chaplain of ASC, will oversee a presentation of narratives and music by current students of ASC as well as former alums who participated in the Westminster Group at the college.
Please join ASC as they celebrate the impact of campus ministry at Agnes Scott College and learn about the exciting plans that Decatur Presbyterian Church has for deepening this connection as the church fulfills its mission, “Every child of God – belonging, engaging, being transformed”. Sunday School meets at 9:15 am followed by a fellowship time on the lawn at 10:15 prior to the start of worship at 10:30 am at Decatur Presbyterian Church – 205 Sycamore Street Decatur, GA 30030-3413 Map
If you have questions about this event, please contact Betty Scott Noble at bnoble@agnesscott.edu
Posted in Community on September 23, 2014 | Leave a Comment »
This Saturday, September 27th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. drop by and turn in your unused or expired medication for safe disposal in front of the Decatur Police Department, located at 420 West Trinity Place, Decatur, GA 30030.
The goal of the DEA “Drug Take Back” program is to prevent pill abuse and theft by giving us the opportunity to turn in potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs for disposal.
Decatur last participated in the drug take back program in April 2014 and took in 150 pounds of prescription drugs.
Posted in Community, Retail & Restaurants on September 23, 2014 | Leave a Comment »
• The Iberian Pig is celebrating its 5th birthday with an Anniversary Bash on Tuesday, Sept. 23 from 5-10 p.m. In addition to regular dinner service, there will be a whole suckling pig roast, free churros, King of Pops “pop”-tails infused with the restaurant’s signature cocktails, live music and carving of a cured leg of Iberico ham.
• Don’t forget, every Thursday Souper Jenny will be open until 9 p.m. for its famous Grilled Cheese Night.
• Shop at Worthmore Jewelers the weekend of Sept. 26-28 in honor of SkaterAid. 10% off proceeds from all Nixon purchases will be donated to SkaterAid.
• Decatur Restaurant Week starts this Sunday. Participating restaurants include Big Tex, Cafe Lily, Cakes & Ale, Chai Pani, Harbor House Pub, The Iberian Pig, Kimball House, Leon’s Full Service, Marbar, Parker’s on Ponce, Paper Plane, The Pinewood, Siam Thai, and Wahoo! Grill.
• Restaurants for Repairs: Dine out on Tuesday, Sept. 30 at participating Decatur restaurants and a percentage of the day’s proceeds goes to the Decatur MLK Service Project, a large scale volunteer initiative to help low income Decatur seniors live safely, comfortably and affordably in their homes.
• Join Wahoo! Grill’s monthly wine club on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 5-7 p.m. for A Tour of Burgess Cellars. Tast a sample of wines from Burgess Cellars in Napa Valley and receive complementary food pairings. $26 per person, call for reservations 404-373-3331.
• Stop by Razzle Dazzle for its grand opening sale on Oct. 4. Get great deals on designer fashions for young girls. Brands include Kate Mack, Tru Luv, Over The Top, Dream Spun tutus and more. There will be complementary cupcakes and strawberry lemonade. Stay for the fashion show at 6 p.m.
• Sign up for the Oct. 7 cooking class at Souper Jenny’s where you’ll learn how to make all of Jenny’s classic soups. $40 per person, reservations are required and appetizers will be served, 404-378-1500.
Posted in Community on September 16, 2014 | Leave a Comment »
Join the Decatur Police Department and Decatur Active Living for a Bicycle Registration and Safety Event
Hosted by the Decatur Heights Neighborhood Association
When: Saturday, September 20th, 10 am – Noon
Where: The Church at Decatur Heights (735 Sycamore Drive)
Register your bike, receive a helmet safety check, and ride the “safety course” to learn bike safety, hand signals and rules of the road.
Also, Bicycle South staff will be conducting bike checks.
If it rains, we will move from the parking lot to inside of the gym.
This event is offered FREE to the community! *Children must be accompanied by an adult.
For additional information, please contact jennifer.ross@decaturga.com or cheryl.burnette@decaturga.com
Posted in Community, Events on September 15, 2014 | Leave a Comment »
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Dine out all day at one of these participating restaurants, and a portion of the proceeds go to the Decatur MLK Jr. Service Project. This is the 3rd annual Restaurants for Repairs event, and it remains the only public fundraiser for this worthy cause. We’ve got more restaurants than ever this year, so there is something for everyone!
This large-scale volunteer initiative helps low income Decatur seniors live safely, comfortably, and affordably in their homes. Every year over 1,300 volunteers donate their time to fix up an average of 25 homes and do yard repair at an additional 35.
For more information visit MLKServiceProject.com or contact Lena Stevens, lena.stevens@decaturga.com or 678-553-6577
Posted in Community, emergency management, tagged disaster preparedness, Ready.gov on September 9, 2014 | 1 Comment »
According to a 2014 national survey conducted by the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), fifty percent of Americans have not discussed or developed an emergency plan for family members about where to go and what to do in the event of a local disasters.
When it comes to planning for emergencies, it is extremely important to make sure that everyone around you is prepared—including all members of the family, especially children. Although some adults find disaster readiness a difficult topic to discuss with youth and children, it is essential that preparedness information be presented in a direct, honest manner. Discussing a possible disaster as a family, creating a plan and practicing this plan can help youth and children emotionally and mentally prepare for an emergency.
It is important to have several plans in place to respond to different types of emergencies, and to make certain that children are familiar with each plan. Key elements of any school or home emergency plan should include: what to do, where to meet, who to call and how to communicate. For more information on how to get prepared, check out www.ready.gov/september.
Posted in Art & Culture, Community, tagged musical, performing arts on September 8, 2014 | Leave a Comment »
Watch as small town Sweet Apple, Ohio goes into an uproar when Elvis-like icon Conrad Birdie has a contest to kiss one girl in America before shipping off in the Army. Full of fun 50’s rock and roll, several dozen hysterical teen girls, poodle skirts and saddle oxfords, a few New Yorkers, and a “greasy, bongo-playing heartthrob,” this show will have kids tapping their feet and adults enjoying its nostalgic charm. You’ll recognize some of the most famous songs in musical theater, including “Put On a Happy Face,” and the lively “A Lot of Livin’ to Do.”
Second and third weekends in September, September 12-14, and 19-21, 2014
Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m.
Sunday matinees at 2:00 p.m.
More information: http://www.stmgaparish.org/stewardship/parish-life/stm-theatre-ministry/
Directions: http://www.stmgaparish.org/about-stm/contact-us/
All performances at St Thomas More, Decatur, GA, in the Notre Dame de Namur Center behind the church.
Posted in Community on September 8, 2014 | Leave a Comment »
As of 8:00 a.m. today, the administrative, patrol, investigations and communications divisions of the Decatur Police Department is located back at 420 West Trinity Place, Decatur, GA 30030. For now, Decatur Municipal Court is still located at 120 West Trinity Place.
The temporary offices located at 250 East Ponce de Leon Avenue, Suite T130 and 314-C Church Street are closed. If you have any trouble locating the office you need, please call the police non-emergency number for assistance: 404-373-6551.
