Posted in Community, emergency management, tagged severe weather, tornado siren, weather aware on October 10, 2020 | Leave a Comment »
The National Weather Service has issued Tornado Watch #498 for DeKalb County (and may others) until 9PM tonight.
A tornado watch means that conditions are favorable for tornados to occur. Stay tuned to a weather radio, a local TV/radio station or a weather app for updates.
If you hear the tornado sirens today, seek shelter immediately.
Posted in Community, tagged #DecaturGA, 2020 Decatur Strategic Plan, City of Decatur, city of decatur ga, community engagement, Decatur 2030, Destination Decatur 2030, Happening in Decatur GA, Strategic Planning in Decatur on October 7, 2020 | 1 Comment »
The Decatur Strategic Plan is ramping back up! We’d like to continue hearing from you but you’ll have to let your creativity loose. Just grab some sidewalk chalk and answer this question with drawings or words on your sidewalk or driveway: “How can Decatur ensure a high quality of life for all?” Snap a photo, post to Facebook or Instagram with #decatur2030 so we see what you come up with. Happy Chalking!
Posted in Community, tagged City of Decatur, City of Decatur community, city of decatur ga, Community Survey, Decatur Communications Audit, Decatur Community Survey, Decatur GA, enagaing decatur, Engaging Decatur GA on October 6, 2020 | 2 Comments »
The City of Decatur is undergoing a communications audit and your input is needed. Please provide your feedback to consultants here by Oct. 23. Contact Renae Madison, renae.madison@decaturga.com, with any questions.
Posted in Community, emergency management, tagged monthly test, tornado siren on October 6, 2020 | Leave a Comment »
The October test of the Tornado Outdoor Warning Siren System will happen tomorrow, October 7, at 5:00 p.m. The test should last approximately one minute. Should the weather become inclement, the test will be postponed until Thursday, October 8.
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 Community on October 5, 2020 | Leave a Comment »
A message from the Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (The ATL):
The Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (The ATL) is seeking public input on the 2020 ATL Regional Transit Plan (ARTP) through Monday, October 19. Learn more about the future of transit in metro Atlanta and share your feedback.
Updated annually, the ARTP serves as the foundation for transit planning in the Atlanta region for the next twenty years, ensuring transit projects work together to create a seamless network and customer experience regardless of transit operator. This year the ARTP includes 245 proposed projects that either expand, maintain, or create new transit service opportunities across the 13-county ATL region.
Projects included in the ARTP are anticipated to:
WAYS TO PARTICIPATE
This year, to prioritize the health and safety of metro residents, the ATL’s series of public outreach efforts called District Downloads offers several new ways to learn and comment on the 2020 ARTP. Participants can:
Posted in Community, tagged #cityofdecatur, #cityofdecaturga, City of Decatur, city of decatur ga, Decatur GA, Engaging Decatur GA, storm drainage improvements, Storm Water Master Plan, Storm Water Master Plan Decatur GA, stormwater, stormwater management on September 30, 2020 | Leave a Comment »
Have you reviewed and commented on Decatur’s draft Storm Water Master Plan? Well, now is the time! We’re down to the final week of our month-long public comment period so make sure we hear from you by Friday, October 2. Visit the link below to provide your input:
Posted in Community, tagged City of Decatur, City of Decatur Mask Ordinance, community engagement, Decatur City Commission, Get Georgia Well, local government, Mask Up Decatur, Stay Safe Decatur, Stay Safe Decatur Ga on September 25, 2020 | Leave a Comment »
Posted in Community, tagged #2020Census, #CensusRapidResponseNLC, #EveryOneCounts, 2020 Census, Census Rapid Response NLC, City of Decatur, city of decatur ga, EveryOneCounts on September 23, 2020 | Leave a Comment »
There is still time to submit your response to the US Census Bureau to be counted in the 2020 Census. Between now and next Wednesday, September 30, complete your household’s form by going to https://my2020census.gov/, calling 844-330-2020 or mailing in your form.
Don’t forget we are in a city to city challenge with Avondale Estates. Avondale Estates currently has a self-response rate of 74.9%. We currently stand at 74.2%. If we lose, the City Commissioners will have to sport Avondale Estates logo wear and we’ll have to hang a banner on Decatur City Hall announcing that Avondale Estates is better. I doubt anyone wants to see that happen. Help us with a come from behind win!
Remember, Every One Counts.
Posted in Community, Meetings, tagged City Commission, City Commission Special Called Meeting, City of Decatur, City of Decatur City Commission, city of decatur ga, Decatur City Commission, Special Called Meeting on September 23, 2020 | Leave a Comment »
The Decatur City Commission will have a Special Called Meeting on Monday, Sept. 28. Did you know you can get the latest #DecaturGA news and updates like this directly to your mobile phone? Just text CODAlerts to 313131 to join the list! #HappeningInDecaturGA
Posted in Community, tagged #2020Census, #CensusRapidResponseNLC, #EveryOneCounts, 2020 Census, Avondale Estates, Census Rapid Response NLC, City of Decatur, city of decatur ga, EveryOneCounts, Mayor Jonathan Elmore, Mayor Patti Garrett on September 18, 2020 | 1 Comment »
Well it looks like a rumble folks! Maybe even a skirmish! A “friendly competition” you ask? Yesterday Mayor Patti Garrett of Decatur and Mayor Jonathan Elmore of Avondale Estates met at the border and things did not go well. In a heated exchange they were heard criticizing each other’s noise ordinances and threatening to arm wrestle over public art. But the real point of contention was about who would have a higher response rate in the 2020 Census. So here today at this hour the challenge is being levied by the City of Decatur to its neighbor of Avondale Estates – try your best to beat our response rate by the end of the counting period on 9/30/2020. This one’s worth fighting for!
Our two fine DeKalb County gem cities are neck in neck right now with their census response rates (Decatur = 74.1% and Avondale Estates = 74.6%). Does Avondale Estates “have the right stuff” to best its longtime friend and neighbor, the City of Decatur? That’s the question on the table, dear residents, and we know who’s ready to be counted! Much is at stake and iron sharpens iron.
What do we win?
Here’s the deal, every person counts! By responding to the census each resident ensures that Georgians receive their appropriate share of over $675 billion in federal aid that is distributed to state and local governments using Census numbers every year. These monies support a host of projects that are instrumental in keeping us safe and improving our quality of life right here at home. Census data is also used for federal, state, and local funding distributions, intergovernmental agreements drawing state and federal legislative districts, school districts, and congressional reapportionment. As a result of the 2010 population count, Georgia gained a congressional seat. The 2010 Census yielded a count of 9,687,653 people in Georgia and provided the state with $15.88 billion. Each Georgian that participated in the 2010 Census effectively brought $1,639.10 to the state.
What do we really win?
Decatur will certainly win some bragging rights first and foremost. The details of the championship prize(s) are being worked out now. Ideas are welcome! If they lose should Avondale Estates have to brew a craft beer and name it after us – a 30030 IPA? Or if Decatur loses we may have to hang a large banner at City Hall congratulating Avondale Estates and our mayor will have to post on social media a top 10 list of her favorite things about their city. Let’s not make her do that!
Let’s get started!
Here’s how we win this thing and also meet our stretch goal for the 2020 Census!
1. Visit 2020census.gov to find out everything you need to know and to respond for your household 2. Visit https://countallkids.org/fixing-an-incorrect-census-submission/ if you need instructions on how to make changes to the response you already submitted
3. Share the link widely through your network via any social media channels you use
4. Place a sign in your yard to alert neighbors to the Census count
5. Visit www.decaturga.com/census find out more and help us super charge the census count the City of Decatur
