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National Police Week 2014

Posted in Community, tagged , on May 12, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

Each May, during National Police Week, the U.S. recognizes the service and sacrifice of law enforcement and pays tribute to those who have lost their lives in the line of duty. We are joining the effort of many organizations nationwide dedicated to honoring America’s law enforcement community.

This year National Police Week is May 11-17, 2014. Please show your support by entering important information to help keep officers safe in the line of duty at www.smart911.com. Read a recent story about how Smart911 helped responding officers: http://bit.ly/1kCniZW

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May is Older Americans Month

Posted in Community on May 9, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

OAM-ColorOlder adults have made countless contributions and sacrifices to ensure a better life for future generations.  Since 1963, communities across the country have shown their gratitude by celebrating Older Americans Month each May. This celebration recognizes older Americans for their contributions and demonstrates our nation’s commitment to helping them stay healthy and active. This year’s theme for Older Americans Month is “Safe Today. Healthy Tomorrow.” The theme focuses on injury prevention and safety to encourage older adults to protect themselves and remain active and independent for as long as possible.

Since Decatur is striving to become a lifelong community, please join us in recognizing older adults for their contributions and sacrifices by helping them stay safe with a Smart911 Safety Profile. Unintentional injuries to older adults result in at least 6 million medically treated injuries and more than 30,000 deaths every year. By signing up an older adult for Smart911 at www.smart911.com, you can help them receive the fastest and most efficient response when they call 9-1-1.

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Eat out for a good cause at Big Tex this weekend

Posted in Community on May 8, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

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Blue Sky Concerts Start Today

Posted in Community on May 7, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

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Since it is the first Wednesday in May, it is time again for the Decatur Business Association’s Blue Sky Concerts.  FREE performances every Wednesday in May, from noon-1pm, on the Community Bandstand.

Join us on the Square today to hear Amy Gerhartz.  A  resident of Atlanta, Amy’s brand of pop/acoustic/folk rock commands the interest and devotion of an extensive fan base. She performs up and down the east coast and has opened for artists Jason Mraz, Zac Brown, Michael Tolcher and Better Than Ezra. Amy recently played the 6th annual Rock by the Sea music festival with industry veterans Sister Hazel and Shawn Mullins, and just returned from performing at the nationally-renowned Rock Boat cruise.

 

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May Siren Test Tomorrow

Posted in Community, emergency management on May 6, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

Tomorrow is the first Wednesday of May 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, 8 May 2014.

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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.

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Don’t Forget

Posted in Community on May 6, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

Don’t forget that the DeKalb County Fallen Police Memorial is tomorrow on the Square from 10-11am and the Blue Sky Concert featuring

Amy Gerhartz will take place from noon-1pm on the Community Bandstand.

 

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Filming in the Cemetery

Posted in Community on May 2, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

The City of Decatur has permitted a film project in the Decatur Cemetery for May 5th & 6th. The cemetery will remain open, however some areas will be restricted.

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Whats happening this weekend?

Posted in Community on May 1, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

Lots of stuff going on this weekend, make your plans now!

*Beat the Street for Little Feet is Saturday morning and is the annual fundraiser for the Oakhurst Co-operative Preschool

*Leon’s is hosting Derby Days again-A celebration of Southern-ness! Elaborate hats, seersucker suits, and Sunday’s best dress all for the most exhilarating 3 minutes in sports.
Come sip mint juleps and bourbon any way you like at our annual viewing party.  We’ll have TVs indoors and on the patio.  Get the chance to wager a bet (with money raised going to The Giving Kitchen).  Don’t forget to dress the part; we’ll have a fancy hat contest.

* The first Concert on the Square of the month takes place Saturday night from 7-9:30pm on the Square. Bring a picnic and come out to enjoy the sounds of The Mar-Tans, a New Orleans Funk Band

 

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Discounted Georgia Aquarium tickets

Posted in Community, tagged , , , , , , , , , on April 24, 2014 | 2 Comments »

Want to visit the Georgia Aquarium at a discount and support the city’s Children and Youth Services (CYS) day camp and summer camp programs all at the same time? For every 25 tickets purchased through this link, Decatur’s Children and Youth Services programs will earn one free admission for use by a future camper.

The details:

SAVE 10%
On the Price of Admission at
The World’s Largest Aquarium
Courtesy of: Decatur Children and Youth Services

Purchase tickets here: www.georgiaaquarium.org/cys

Print your tickets and reserve your Dolphin Tales show time
• No waiting in line to purchase tickets
• These tickets include Dolphin Tales and 4D Deepo Movie
Ga Sales Tax and service charge are NOT included in ticket price
This is an INTERNET offer only and is not valid for use at the ticket windows at the Georgia Aquarium

Offer Valid from April 1, 2014 – December 31, 2014

 

Decatur Children and Youth Services Link Coupon

 

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Filming on Church Street today

Posted in Community on April 23, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

A production crew will be working on a project on Church street today that may cause some brief, intermittent traffic delays. This is a one day project and things will be back to business as usual by Wednesday night.

 

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