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Sewer Improvements to Require Temporary Lane Closure on East Trinity Place

Posted in Community on January 27, 2017 | Leave a Comment »

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Beginning the morning of Monday, January 30, one eastbound lane on East Trinity Place at East Howard Avenue will be closed to allow connection of the new Howard Avenue sanitary sewer line to the existing line.

The work will take place between 9:00 am and 3:30 pm each day and should be completed by February 2. Two-way traffic will be maintained at all times along East Trinity Place.

To minimize impacts, the work has been scheduled to avoid morning and afternoon rush hours.

Log on the Decatur Extreme Makeover for more information and updates.

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Summer Camp Sneak Preview

Posted in Community on January 24, 2017 | Leave a Comment »

Join Decatur Children & Youth Services and Active Living divisions for a special Summer Camp Sneak Preview on Tuesday, January 31 from 6:45 p.m. -7:45 p.m. at Decatur Recreation Center.  Children and Youth Services and Active Living have a number of different camps planned for Summer 2017 and would  like to invite you to come out for a “sneak preview” before the printed Playbook is released on February 3.

You will have a chance to meet Camp Directors for iDiscover Camp (Rashad Crowell, Ashton Hudson, Kiara Smith), Camp Sycamore (Lartesha Chaney, Danielle Perry, CJ Yancy), as well E Camp Directors (Ashley Thorpe, Caudieu Cook, Rebecca Aulph), Nia Willis with Tennis and Aquatics Camps and Portia Langley with Sports Camps. * All children must be accompanied by a parent.

The E Camp Program has put together a variety of theatre, visual arts, exploration and STEM Enrichment Camps this summer.

Guest instructors who will be joining us on the 31st include:

  • Charee Waugh with Mad Scientists Unleashed for Rising 3rd-5thgraders,
  • Yadira Ramos with Vamos a la Fiesta Camp for Rising 3rd-5thgraders,
  • Kim Nubel representing Abrakadoodle Art Camps for K-6thgraders,
  • Ayanna Mathis with Pastry in Decatur for Rising 3rd-6thgraders,
  • and Jeffrey Williams with Amazing Magic Camp for Rising 3rd-6th

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Use Extreme Caution Around Trees Today

Posted in Community on January 23, 2017 | Leave a Comment »

There is a possibility of trees being blown down today due to wind gusts.

The ground has been saturated by the recent rains causing the roots of trees to be surrounded by loosened soils. This makes them susceptible to being blown down by wind gusts.

Please use caution around mature trees. Do not park under trees if it can be avoided.

If you have any concerns about the condition of your trees, please contact Kay Evanovich, Kay.Evanovich@decaturga.com.

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Tornado Watch

Posted in Community on January 22, 2017 | Leave a Comment »

There is a Tornado Watch issued for DeKalb County until 8 p.m.tornado-watch-1

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Installation of decorative crosswalks underway.

Posted in Community on January 13, 2017 | 1 Comment »

Installation of the decorative crosswalks is now officially underway.

The city’s downtown crosswalk replacement program includes six crosswalks that will be located along East and West Ponce de Leon Avenues and one in the 100 block of East Trinity Place. Pedestrian crosswalk ramps and asphalt paving have already been installed. The installation of the decorative thermoplastic markings on all of the crosswalks is the final step of the project.

This video shows the design installation of the crosswalk between Jimmy Johns and Mellow Mushroom.

 

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Holiday Schedule for Solid Waste and Recycling Services

Posted in Community on January 12, 2017 | Leave a Comment »

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 16, 2017

Monday services will be on Tues., Jan. 17;
Tuesday services will be on Wed., Jan. 18.

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Decatur Hydration Station Crew Chief Wanted for the March 19th Publix Marathon

Posted in Community on January 11, 2017 | Leave a Comment »

Crew chief’s responsibilities will include:
1.    Attend a crew chief meeting in early February.
2.    Organize the volunteer team, and ensure that all volunteers register electronically through Atlanta Track Club’s online registration.
3.    Pre-race communications and instructions to the volunteer team. This will include learning how to use volunteerlocal.com (it’s not hard!)
4.    Lead the charge on race day!

Interested? Please contact Shirley.Baylis@decaturga.com or call 678-553-6573 before January 13th.

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Decorative Crosswalk Construction Wraps Up This Month – Extreme Makeover

Posted in Community on January 11, 2017 | Leave a Comment »

The details

Bright, unique, decorative designs will be installed on the City’s new downtown crosswalks starting Thursday, January 12. The work will start at the new raised crosswalk in the 200 block of East Ponce de Leon Avenue and will proceed to the west, with the new speed table at Ponce de Leon and Clairemont Avenue being done last. One additional crosswalk will be located in the 100 block of East Trinity Place.

The impact

The work should take 7-10 days, depending on the weather. During the work, only one vehicle lane will be open at each crosswalk.

How to Manage

Limited two-way traffic will be maintained at each installation site through the use of flaggers, but drivers should expect delays during the work.

All sidewalks will remain open during the duration of construction. We encourage visitors to park and walk to their favorite restaurants and retail establishments.

For updates on streetscape overhauls, infrastructure repair, safety enhancements, and development projects taking place in downtown Decatur, visit http://www.decaturmakeover.com/.

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Temporary Lane Closure

Posted in Community on January 9, 2017 | Leave a Comment »

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Tomorrow, January 10, utility construction will begin on East Trinity Place resulting in the closure of one eastbound lane from Church Street to East Howard Ave. The lane will remain closed during construction hours, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., until January 17.

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Watching for Potential Icy Conditions

Posted in Community on January 7, 2017 | Leave a Comment »

We will continue to monitor the weather and the weather reports as the sun begins to melt the ice.  With temperatures remaining below freezing, there is potential for the ice that melt to refreeze tonight, causing more icy conditions for the roads.

If you are able to stay off of the roads this evening, please do so.

Important phone numbers

  • If you see hazardous or unsafe conditions in Decatur, or require assistance from police or fire, please call the police non-emergency number: 404-373-6551.
  • Report icy conditions on interstates and state routes to GDOT: 511.
  • Power outages or trees on power lines should be reported directly to Georgia Power: 1-888-891-0938.

Reminders

  • Fire Station one will continue to serve as a public warming station.
  • Be neighborly and take a few minutes to check on the seniors in your neighborhood. See if you can bring in their mail or wood or something else they may need, and make sure they have plenty of heat, food and water. Sometimes simply being checked on is greatly appreciated when staying indoors gets to be lonely. If you have a neighbor who needs help please call the police non-emergency number at 404-373-6551.
  • Bring all pets inside.
  • Register for Smart911 now at com. You can opt-in for severe weather and other notifications as well as create or update your Smart911 profile with any special medical concerns (such as a household member who uses medical equipment that requires electricity).
  • Charge all cell phones and put fresh batteries in emergency radios. When contacting loved ones, a text message is more likely to get through than a phone call.
  • Download the FEMA smartphone appfor additional tips and emergency information.

 

Check back periodically for updates.

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