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This Week In Decatur: Nov 6-Nov 12

Posted in Community on November 5, 2016 | 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, November 6

Monday, November 7

Tuesday, November 8

  • Election Day

Wednesday, Nov. 9

Thursday, Nov. 10

Friday, Nov. 11

  • Katherine Applegate Author Visit to Agnes Scott, 6 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 12

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It’s Time to Fall Back!

Posted in Community on November 5, 2016 | Leave a Comment »

 

 

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It’s time to set your clocks back! Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour before you go to bed tonight. Time will officially change at 2 a.m. Sunday Morning.

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Street Lamp Repair Update

Posted in Community on November 4, 2016 | Leave a Comment »

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The street lamps along Ponce de Leon Avenue near the Old Courthouse have been repaired, just in time for the holidays!

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Broken Waterline Affects N. Candler Street

Posted in Community on November 4, 2016 | Leave a Comment »

The details

Stormwater Logo SMIn the course of their work to replace old storm drainage facilities on North Candler Street, Astra Grading and Pipe has inadvertently broken an unmarked waterline on North Candler Street this morning. Repairs are underway.

 

How to manage

The present detour in the area remains. Minor inconveniences may occur in the short term but N. Candler remains open to traffic.

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Crosswalk Installation

Posted in Community on November 4, 2016 | Leave a Comment »

Pardon our progress! Work has begun on the installation and remodeling of crosswalks in downtown Decatur.

Please use caution when crossing the street. Cones have been temporarily placed at the crosswalks to alert drivers until they are restriped.

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Power Knocked Out in Downtown Decatur

Posted in Community on November 2, 2016 | Leave a Comment »

A contractor working the N. McDonough streetscape overhaul has hit an unmarked powerline on North McDonough Street, just after noon today, knocking out power to a significant portion of downtown Decatur, including Decatur High School.

No injuries have been reported. Georgia Power is on scene and repairs are underway.IMG_0007

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Decatur Holiday Ornament Unveiling

Posted in Community on November 1, 2016 | Leave a Comment »

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The holiday season is here and it’s time to unveil the official 2016 Decatur holiday ornaments.  Get a first look this Friday, November 4, 5- 10 p.m. at Wild Oats & Billy Goats- 112 E. Ponce de Leon Ave.

Make a Night of it! Wild Oats & Billy Goats is just one of 13 ArtSpots on the Nov. 4 Artwalk, presented by the Decatur Arts Alliance. Visit shops and restaurants all around town and see any (or all) of the free exhibits.

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Monthly Siren System Test on Wednesday

Posted in Community, emergency management, tagged , on November 1, 2016 | Leave a Comment »

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Tomorrow is the first Wednesday of November 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, 3 November 2016.

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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Decatur Police Pop-Up Trunk or Treat Tonight!

Posted in Community on October 31, 2016 | Leave a Comment »

Decatur Police officers will be conducting pop-up trunk or treat stops at the following locations and times.  Stop by to say hello to officers and pick up more treats!

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Officers will be at the following locations at 7:00pm:

  • In front of Oakhurst Elementary
  • Maxwell Street and 3rd Avenue
  • In front of Winnona Park Elementary
  • South McDonough Street and West Hill Street
  • Glendale Avenue at Mt. Vernon Drive
  • Electric Avenue at Robin Street
  • Adair Street at Hibernia Avenue
  • Kathryn Avenue at Chelsea Drive

 

 

Officers will be at the following locations at 7:30pm:

  • Ansley Street at Adams Street
  • In front of FAVE on 5th Avenue
  • Kirk Road at Oldfield Road
  • Garland Avenue at Brower Street
  • In front of The Church at Decatur Heights on Sycamore Drive
  • In front of Clairemont Elementary
  • Clarion Avenue at Nelson Ferry Road
  • Superior Avenue at Willow Lane

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DEC-Public Works to Host Open House for Residents on Nov 10

Posted in Community on October 31, 2016 | Leave a Comment »

Save the date for the 2016 Public Works Open House!

Have a question about renovating?  Have a question about sanitation?  Want to find out more about complete streets?  The doors to the Leveritt Public Works Building will stay open late on November 10 for an all-resident Open House.

The open house is your chance to get info about Public Works services and to tour our award-winning Leveritt Public Works Building.  Staff from the Facilities, Sanitation, Design-Environment & Construction will be present to answer your questions.

The open house will take place on November 10 between 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at the Leveritt Public Works Building, 2635 Talley Street.  For more information, contact DEC Director John Maximuk at John.Maximuk@Decaturga.com or call 678.553.6570.

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