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July 4 Solid Waste and Recycling Holiday Schedule
Posted in Community on June 19, 2017 | Leave a Comment »
Reimagine West Howard Avenue: Public Open House
Posted in Community on June 19, 2017 | 4 Comments »
The City of Decatur is exploring ideas to improve the safety, comfort, and sense of place along West Howard Avenue using low-cost, semi-permanent materials.
Join us for a public open house about this project on Tuesday, June 20th to learn more and share your feedback on a preliminary design for the corridor.
When: Tuesday, June 20, 6- 7:30 p.m.
Where: Atlanta Friends Meeting, 701 W Howard Ave, Decatur, GA 30030
For more information, contact Michelle Hirose, Senior Engineer, at Michelle.Hirose@decaturga.com
This Week in Decatur: June 18- June 24
Posted in Community on June 17, 2017 | Leave a Comment »
This is a weekly blog post that lists all of the events and sales going on around town. It will be updated daily. If you would like to add an event, email renae.madison@decaturga.com.
Sunday, June 18
- Downtown Decatur Food Tour, 11- 2 p.m.
Wednesday, June 21
- Wednesday Decatur Farmers Market , 4 p.m.
Saturday, June 24
- Saturday Decatur Farmers Market , 9 a.m.
- Downtown Decatur Food Tour, 11- 2 p.m.
- Wylde Center Beergarden, 5:30- 8:30 p.m.
RR Crossing Closures at McDonough and Candler Begin Monday, June 19
Posted in Community on June 15, 2017 | Leave a Comment »
The impact
As tentatively announced previously, effective the morning of Monday, June 19, CSX will begin rebuilding their crossings at Candler and McDonough Streets.
Site work will continue uninterrupted until its completion which is projected to take roughly seven days. Both intersections will be closed and will remain closed for the duration.
Completion could be delayed due to rain. Stay tuned here for updates if an extension proves necessary.
How to manage
The following graphics detail the closures, resulting traffic patterns, and alternative options for crossing the tracks.
The details
This collective project, including rail crossings at both McDonough and Candler, will significantly improve accessibility and safety for pedestrians and bicyclists, further encouraging those who live in Winnona Park, the McDonough-Adams-Kings Highway community, and other neighborhoods south of the CSX rail corridor to walk and bike into downtown Decatur. The improvements will provide gentler slopes on the north side of both crossings resulting in an accessible path for persons in wheelchairs or those using strollers, and a much safer route located outside the railroad crossing gates for pedestrians and bicyclists. Presently, pedestrians and bicyclists have to share the roadway with vehicles at these crossings.
In addition to improvements at the crossings, there will now be new pedestrian crosswalks where none presently exist — on the east side of both intersections and just north of the Candler crossing connecting to the sidewalk along the old Depot property.
Finally, improved vehicular mobility is also a project priority. Both crossings will include new traffic signals on both sides which will allow protected left turns on all legs of the two crossings.
To obtain updates on this and other construction projects in downtown Decatur, sign up for Extreme Makeover: Downtown Decatur Edition at decaturmakeover.com.
This Week in Decatur: June 11- June 17
Posted in Community on June 10, 2017 | Leave a Comment »
This is a weekly blog post that lists all of the events and sales going on around town. It will be updated daily. If you would like to add an event, email renae.madison@decaturga.com.
Sunday, June 11
- Downtown Decatur Food Tour, 11- 2 p.m.
- Last Call Fine Arts Exhibit, 4-6 p.m.
Wednesday, June 14
- Welcome Wednesdays!, 10:30- 11:30 a.m.
- Wednesday Decatur Farmers Market , 4 p.m.
Friday, June 16
- Kids Video Connection Children’s Film Festival Opening Day Celebration, 10:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
- Summer in the City: Decatur Beach Meets the Streets, 5- 11 p.m.
Saturday, June 17
- Saturday Decatur Farmers Market , 9 a.m.
- Film Festival Family Day, 9:30 a.m- 11:30 p.m.
- Downtown Decatur Food Tour, 11- 2 p.m.
June Siren Test is Today
Posted in Community, emergency management, tagged monthly test, tornado siren on June 7, 2017 | Leave a Comment »
Today is the first Wednesday of June 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 June 2017.
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.
FY17-18 Budget Happenings
Posted in Budget, Community, Meetings, tagged budget, Decatur City Commission, Open City Hall, Public Hearing on June 6, 2017 | Leave a Comment »
Are you interested in learning more about the City’s FY17-18 budget? There are a few ways for you to get involved between now and adoption day on June 19, 2017.
- Take some time to read through the budget document. It’s available online at www.decaturga.com/budget. Or if you prefer to look at a hard copy, head over to the Decatur Library reference desk (215 Sycamore Street) or stop by the City Clerk’s Office (509 N. McDonough Street) to check one out.
- Attend a public hearing and let the City Commission know your thoughts on the budget and the 2017 millage rates. We have three public hearings scheduled in the coming weeks – Monday, June 12th at 6:00 p.m.; Monday, June 19th at 3:30 p.m.; Monday, June 19th at 7:30 p.m. All meetings will be held in the City Commission Meeting Room at Decatur City Hall (509 N. McDonough Street.)
- Let us know your thoughts via the Open City Hall forum. If attending a meeting at City Hall just doesn’t work for you, you can still let the City Commission know your thoughts by sharing them here.
- Watch the archived video of the City Commission work session focused on the FY16-17 revised budget and the FY17-18 proposed budget. An archived video of the session is now available on the City’s website.
CSX Overhaul of Two Downtown Rail Crossings Begins June 19
Posted in Community on June 5, 2017 | Leave a Comment »
The time is now to start planning ahead: Effective the morning of Monday, June 19, CSX will begin rebuilding their crossings at Candler and McDonough Streets.
Work will continue uninterrupted until its completion which is projected to take roughly seven days. Both intersections will be closed and will remain closed until the work is finished.
A detour map will be posted here during the week of June 12 so stay tuned.
Project details
This collective project, including rail crossings at both McDonough and Candler, will significantly improve accessibility and safety for pedestrians and bicyclists, further encouraging those who live in Winnona Park, the McDonough-Adams-Kings Highway community, and other neighborhoods south of the CSX rail corridor to walk and bike into downtown Decatur. The improvements will provide gentler slopes on the north side of both crossings resulting in an accessible path for persons in wheelchairs or those using strollers, and a much safer route located outside the railroad crossing gates for pedestrians and bicyclists. Presently, pedestrians and bicyclists have to share the roadway with vehicles at these crossings.
In addition to improvements at the crossings, there will now be new pedestrian crosswalks where none presently exist — on the east side of both intersections and just north of the Candler crossing connecting to the sidewalk along the old Depot property.
Finally, improved vehicular mobility is also a project priority. Both crossings will include new traffic signals on both sides which will allow protected left turns on all legs of the two crossings.
Project schematics
The engineering schematics above illustrate the new crossings. Click each image for larger view, then zoom in for greater detail.
This Week in Decatur: May 28- June 3
Posted in Community on May 27, 2017 | Leave a Comment »
This is a weekly blog post that lists all of the events and sales going on around town. It will be updated daily. If you would like to add an event, email renae.madison@decaturga.com.
Sunday, May 28
- Decatur Arts Festival, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Wednesday, May 31
- Wednesday Decatur Farmers Market , 4 p.m.
Thursday, June 1
- Scout: Tacos by the Truck, 6:30- 9 p.m.
Saturday, June 3
- Tai Chi and Qigong, 7:30- 8:30 a.m.
- Saturday Decatur Farmers Market , 9 a.m.
- Downtown Decatur Food Tour, 11- 2 p.m.
- Picnic in the Park, 5-8 p.m.
Reimagine West Howard Avenue: Public Information Meeting
Posted in Community on May 25, 2017 | Leave a Comment »
The City of Decatur is exploring ideas to improve the safety, comfort, and sense of place along Howard Avenue.
A study is underway to examine solutions that will transform Howard Avenue into a more lively street, using public art, landscaping, street furniture, lighting, and programming.
The community is invited to join an open discussion on project ideas that have already been received, and to share additional thoughts and ideas about how to improve this corridor.
When: Thursday, June 1, 6- 7:30 p.m.
Where: Atlanta Friends Meeting, 701 W Howard Ave, Decatur, GA 30030
For more information, contact Michelle Hirose, Senior Engineer, at Michelle.Hirose@decaturga.com
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