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City of Decatur COVID-19 Yard Waste Collection Services set to be reinstated on Monday, May 4, 2020

Posted in Community, tagged , , , , , on May 1, 2020 | Leave a Comment »

Beginning Monday, May 4, the collection of yard waste will resume. The health and protection of our employees and community are our top priority. We want to make sure they can do their job safely and return home to their families safely. Conserving our resources now will help ensure that we have the capacity to pick up everybody’s garbage and recycling in the future. Check our website often for any updates at decaturga.com/yard-waste.

Yard Waste Collection Requirements

· Yard trimmings must be placed into single-use yard waste bags or a container no larger than 32- gallons.

· Bundles of sticks, hedge clippings, and small brush must be securely tied and not exceed 4 feet in length or 50 pounds.

Given the highly dynamic response to this pandemic, we will continue to monitor the ongoing situation very closely and adjust our services as circumstances dictate.

Please stay safe and thanks for your understanding and patience during this difficult time.

General Information:

Sanitation Requirements

· Set Out Time. All garbage, trash, recyclables, yard trimmings, furniture and appliances for collection must be ready for collection by 7:30 a.m. on collection day. (See code section 82-34 (e) in the City of Decatur Code of Ordinances.) Arrival times will vary due to many conditions, but no collector will arrive before 7:30 a.m.

· Containers on the Curb. Refuse and recycling containers may be not placed at the curb before 5 p.m. the day before collection and must be removed from the curb by midnight on collection day. (See code section 82-34 (f) in the City of Decatur Code of Ordinances.)

· For more information regarding sanitation requirements, see code Section 82-43 in the City of Decatur Code of Ordinances.

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Ongoing Community Preventive Measures for COVID-19

Posted in Community, tagged , , , , , , , , , on May 1, 2020 | Leave a Comment »

COD Prevention Puzzle

Although the Governor’s shelter-in-place order expired at midnight on April 30, there are preventive measures that continue to be required and necessary to slow the spread of COVID-19.⁣
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Individuals, businesses, governments and other institutions need to continue to rely on guidance from the CDC (www.cdc.gov) and public health professionals as we consider next steps in our measured and gradual reopening efforts. Mayor Patti Garrett “urges residents to continue staying at home except for essentials. DeKalb County has the second highest number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state and staying home is the most effective measure we have to prevent the spread and save lives. City of Decatur facilities remain closed to the public.”⁣
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Safe social reopening of our communities is dependent upon our compliance with this guidance as well as the availability of widespread testing and contact tracing protocols. Even after the testing and contact tracing are in place, we must continue to protect ourselves and our neighbors to keep our community safe. Let’s remain vigilant in our fight against COVID-19.

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Participation in the 2020 National Community Survey Now Available to all Residents

Posted in Community, tagged , , on May 1, 2020 | Leave a Comment »

Every other year for the past 14 years, the City of Decatur has surveyed its residents with the assistance of the National Research Center (NRC.) A few weeks ago the NRC mailed out the 2020 survey to a random sample of Decatur residents. If you didn’t receive a postcard you were not one of the 1,700 households randomly chosen this time.

Does learning that make you sad? If so, we have good news that may turn your frown upside down. By clicking on the link below, you now have access to an opt-in version of the 2020 survey. Any interested city resident can submit feedback via the survey tool through Thursday, May 14.

https://bit.ly/decatur2020ncs

(NOTE: This link is different than the one included on the mailed version of the survey so if you did receive a mailed copy, please submit that version to NRC.)

The data from the survey is used by the City in its budgeting, strategic and annual planning processes. If you have any questions regarding the survey, contact City Clerk Meredith Roark at meredith.roark@decaturga.com.

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Virtually In Decatur

Posted in Community, Events, tagged , , , , , , , on April 30, 2020 | Leave a Comment »

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#StayHomeDecatur and enjoy these virtual activities:

-Meet the Decatur Business Association on their Facebook page for The Decatur DeCanTour this evening, April 30 at 5 p.m. This virtual stroll and happy hour will feature Kevin from White Bull talking through how to make his popular Hemingway cocktail on LIVE for you all to follow along and more. For ingredients and additional info, head to the DBA Facebook.

-Don’t miss the upcoming Oakhurst Online Concerts for an opportunity to support the Restaurant Employee Relief Fund. Tito Gato is performing tonight, April 30 at 6:30 p.m. and Glen Keith DeMeritt III will be performing tomorrow, May 1 at 6:30 p.m. All concerts are streaming on Facebook, head to the Oakhurst Jazz Nights page for more info and upcoming concerts.

-Decatur Active Living wants to stay connected and help our community stay active and have fun during this tough time. Take advantage of the Virtual Recreation Center by visiting decaturga.com/virtualrec for a variety of fun activities and exercises for indoors and outdoors, resources for seniors and educational resources for all ages.

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Solarize Decatur-DeKalb Kick-off Webinar

Posted in Community on April 29, 2020 | 1 Comment »

Solarize Decatur-DeKalb is back to give the residents of Decatur and DeKalb County another chance to leverage the power of group purchasing to save on the cost of solar energy and other clean energy technologies.⁣ ⁣

This new program features exciting new solar technologies and clean energy products at lower costs than before, including modern, high-efficiency solar panels, battery storage systems such as the Tesla Powerwall, and EV charging stations for homes and businesses.⁣ ⁣

Join Solarize Decatur-DeKalb for an online webinar this Thursday, April 30 from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. to learn more. This event is free and open to the public however, registration is required to get the link for the webinar. Visit Solarize Decatur-DeKalb on Facebook to register.

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Why and How to Wear a Cloth Face Covering

Posted in Community, tagged , , , , , , , on April 27, 2020 | Leave a Comment »

Growing evidence suggests COVID-19 can spread before people show symptoms (pre-symptomatic) and from people who have coronavirus but never show symptoms (asymptomatic).

The CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies), especially in areas of significant community-based transmission.

Cloth face coverings should not be placed on young children under age 2 or others unable to remove the mask without assistance.

A CLOTH FACE COVERING SHOULD:

1) Fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face

2) Be secured with ties or ear loops

3) Include multiple layers of fabric

4) Allow for breathing without restriction

5) Be able to be laundered and machine dried without damage or change to shape

Q&As:

Should cloth face coverings be washed or otherwise cleaned regularly? How regularly? Yes. They should be routinely washed depending on the frequency of use.

How does one safely sterilize/clean a cloth face covering? A washing machine should suffice in properly washing a face covering.

How does one safely remove a used cloth face covering? Individuals should be careful not to touch their eyes, nose, and mouth when removing their face covering and wash hands immediately after removing.CDC thumbnail_Facecovering

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Mayor Patti Garrett Issues Update to the Decatur Community

Posted in Community on April 24, 2020 | Leave a Comment »

This week Governor Brian Kemp announced his plan to allow gyms, bowling alleys, tattoo parlors, barbers, hair and nail salons, and massage therapists to reopen their doors on April 24 and theaters and restaurant dine-in services to reopen on April 27 if they follow the Minimum Basic Operations and specific health and wellness guidelines outlined in the executive order.

Decatur Mayor Patti Garrett said that while the order allows these businesses to reopen, it does not require them to open. She strongly encourages Decatur businesses to make their decision to re-open carefully based on their ability to adhere to the social distancing guidelines and the guidance of the CDC in order to continue keeping the community as well as the employees safe.

Mayor Garrett noted that Decatur is the most densely populated city in the state which makes it vulnerable to the spread of infectious disease. She applauds the community for its success so far in following the shelter in place orders and social distancing guidelines, noting that there have been only 23 cases diagnosed in the City of Decatur by the DeKalb Department of Public Health as of April 19. The Mayor said, “Social distancing isn’t a cure but it is a pause that slows the spread of the virus. The community has done a good job so far and I urge us all to continue our diligence as we work together to help flatten the curve.”

Here’s a poster with the 20 Minimum Basic Guidelines businesses must follow when deciding to re-open. Questions or concerns should be directed to the Office of Brian Kemp Constituent Services 404-656-1776. For more information about Decatur recommendations and resources visit www.decaturga.com/covid19.

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Have you responded yet?

Posted in Community, tagged , on April 18, 2020 | Leave a Comment »

As of April 16, the City’s response rate to the 2020 US Census has increased to 60.6%. We are now ranked 9th in the State, just behind Grayson and Avondale Estates.

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Responding to the Census is critical to the City (as well as DeKalb County and the State of Georgia) because the results help determine how hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funding flow into the community every year for the next ten years.

Have you responded yet? If not, it only takes a few minutes whether you are completing the paper form, entering your information online or calling the Census hotline. Go here to get started – https://2020census.gov/en/ways-to-respond.html

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Virtually in Decatur

Posted in Community, Events, tagged , , , , , , , on April 16, 2020 | Leave a Comment »

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Check out these events #viturally in #DecaturGA:

-Core Dance encourages everyone to participate in the 4th Annual National Water Dance on Saturday, April 18 live on their Facebook at 4 p.m. Join the Core Dance community today, April 16 for virtual rehearsal at 4 p.m. Visit coredance.org to register!

-In trying to support the community, Oakhurst Neighborhood Association (ONA) has teamed up with Porchfest and Oakhurst Jazz Nights to stream live concerts every Thursday in April. All concerts are streaming on Facebook, head to the Oakhurst Jazz Nights page tonight, April 16 at 7 p.m. for a performance by Gwen Hughes.

-Join Decatur First UMC and the United Methodist Women for their online series of People on the Margins: Life in Fenceline Communities every Thursday in April at 7p.m. via Zoom. This Thursday, April 16 will feature Lindsay Harper from Georgia WAND on fenceline grassroots advocacy. Visit www.decaturfirst.org for more information.

Cover Photo by Simon Gentry for Core Dance

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Everyone Counts: Your 2020 Census Response Matters

Posted in Community, tagged , on April 10, 2020 | 1 Comment »

The City of Decatur has a 56% response rate as of April 8 which places us in an 11th place tie with Between and Alpharetta in the State of Georgia for best response rate so communities across the State are responding to the 2020 Census. (Our goal is 90%.) If you have not yet responded, you can respond online in one of 13 languages and find assistance in many more. Go here to get started – https://2020census.gov/en/ways-to-respond.html. The time is now.

Please note: You may receive multiple mailings from the Census Bureau this year, including an invitation to respond to the 2020 Census and follow-up postcards and letters. Millions of households received reminder postcards in the mail last week. If you receive mail after you have already responded, you should disregard it. It was sent before they received your response.

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For more information on the 2020 Census response rates, take a moment to check out the map and data dashboard. Both will be found here – https://2020census.gov/en/response-rates.html.

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