There is a broken gas line in the 100 block of Sycamore Drive.
Deputy Fire Chief Stephanie Harpring reports that repairs are currently underway and are expected to take 2-3 hours.
No traffic will be allowed in the area until the line is repaired.
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Broken Gas Line on Sycamore Drive
Posted in Community, emergency management on August 10, 2016 | Leave a Comment »
This Week in Decatur: Aug. 7-13
Posted in Community on August 7, 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 Catherine.lee@decaturga.com.
Wednesday, Aug. 10
• Decatur Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m
• Hands-on Tapas Making Class at The Iberian Pig, 7 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 11
• Wine Tasting event at Wahoo! Grill, 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 13
• Decatur Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Decatur BBQ Blues & Bluegrass Festival, noon-8 p.m.
New Deputy Police Chief Promoted
Posted in Community on August 4, 2016 | 1 Comment »
The Decatur Police Department would like to announce that Scott Richards has been promoted to Deputy Police Chief. Deputy Chief Richards is taking over for Deputy Chief Keith Lee who retired last Friday, July 29, 2016 after 27 years of service.
Deputy Chief Scott Richards.
Deputy Chief Richards grew up in Stone Mountain and joined the Decatur Police Department in 1994. He is a graduate of Georgia State University, with a B.S. in Criminal Justice and a graduate of the University of Louisville Southern Police Institute’s Administrative Officer’s Course where he achieved Dean’s List recognition for academic achievement. Throughout Deputy Chief Richards’ career with the Decatur Police Department he has worked as a patrol officer, field training officer, patrol supervisor, instructor, supervisor over the training division and served as captain over the patrol, special units and support services divisions. Deputy Chief Richards most important role is that of being a husband and father to two beautiful daughters. Congratulations to Deputy Chief Richards!
The Decatur Farmers Market Offers Senior Nutrition Program
Posted in Community on August 4, 2016 | Leave a Comment »
Photo Credit: Jenna Mobley
The Decatur Farmers Market has been chosen to be a site for the USDA’s Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program this year! This grant provides low-income seniors with coupons that can be exchanged for fresh fruits and vegetables with authorized farmers at local farmers markets. This project came to the Decatur Farmers Market as a partnership between the Atlanta Regional Commission, the Georgia Department of Public Health, and Wholesome Wave Georgia.
The goals of this program are to provide fresh, nutritious, locally-grown fruits, vegetables, herbs, and honey from farmers markets to low-income seniors and to aid in developing and expanding local farmers markets. Eligible participants in the program are those that are at least 60 years old and who have household incomes of not more than 185% of the Federal poverty income guidelines.
Participating seniors first attend an information session at their housing center which includes a demonstration of how to prepare the local, seasonal produce that is available at the market, along with an explanation of the nutritional value and benefits of choosing locally-grown, seasonal produce.
The following week, the seniors visit the farmers market for a market tour, a demonstration on doubling their SNAP benefits at the market, and for the distribution of their vouchers with an introduction to our authorized farmer – Ronnie Mathis from Mountain Earth Farms in Clarkesville, Georgia.
In Decatur, this program will run through July and August and will provide 200 seniors with $20 vouchers, that are then doubled to $40 through a partnership with Wholesome Wave Georgia, to bring a total of $8,000 into our farmers market. Nationwide, this program serves almost 800,000 seniors purchasing local produce grown by about 20,000 farmers at almost 4,000 farmers markets annually.
For more information, contact the CFM Director of Educational Programming at jenna@cfmatl.org.
The Book as Art: Boundless On View Aug. 19-Sept.30
Posted in Community on August 3, 2016 | Leave a Comment »
The Possibilities Are Boundless
Opening Reception
Friday, August 26 | 7-9 pm
Book Festival
Extended Hours
Saturday, Sept. 3 | 9 am-6 pm
Sunday, Sept. 4 | Noon-5 pm
White Glove Nights
Thursday, Sept. 15 and
Sept. 29 | 7-9 pm
Bookmaking for Kids
Thursday, Sept. 22
4-5:30 pm
Artist books take many forms – from handmade and lusciously tactile to linear and informative, abstract and questioning to sculptural and monumental. This juried show celebrates the book with a wildly varied collection of inventive and spectacular work that challenges expectations.
This year is the fourth edition of the artists’ book exhibition and we have a new location — the Periodicals Gallery of the Decatur Library!
Get a sneak peek of the collection at bookasart.com.
Makan Back to School Dine Out with Global Growers
Posted in Community on August 2, 2016 | Leave a Comment »
Who says the first week of school can’t be delicious?
Global Growers and Makan are joining forces this Thursday to beat the back-to-school blues of bedtimes, homework, and packed lunches. The talented chefs at Makan will work their magic on Global Grower’s fresh produce and we will have a unique one-night-only special menu in addition to their full menu.
No tickets needed. This is an open event at Makan, and 10% of proceeds will benefit Global Growers.
We would appreciate it if you could share the event info (see attachment and links) among your networks. And of course we would love for you to join us for an incredible mix of Chines and Korean inspired food using locally grown produce from GG.
When: Thursday, August 4th, 2016: Drop in anytime between 5pm – 10pm
Where: Makan
Who: Global Growers and Makan
Why: Let’s Celebrate Back-to-School Together!
Upcoming Citizen’s Police Academy
Posted in Community on August 2, 2016 | Leave a Comment »
The 2016 Citizen’s Police Academy (CPA) classes will be held Thursday evenings from September 1st thru November 3rd 2016. Class times are 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM. If you would like to learn more about police operations in general and how your Decatur Police Department works from the inside, this is a great opportunity to have many of your questions answered. You will meet many of the officers who serve our department and go on a ride-a-long with an officer during a patrol shift. CPA is also an opportunity to build new relationships with neighbors in your class and for interested CPA graduates, the chance to volunteer for the C.A.P.S. (Citizen’s Assisting Public Safety) program.
“Fall 2015 Citizen’s Police Academy Class”
Topics covered throughout the Citizen’s Police Academy include Department Functions & Staffing, Recruitment & Training, Criminal Law & Crime Trends in Decatur, Traffic Enforcement, Drug Trends, Firearms Familiarization & Safety, Special Units & Criminal Investigations, Use of Force, Juvenile Procedures and Community Policing & Crime Prevention. There will also be opportunities to tour the DeKalb County Jail and the DeKalb County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Feedback from graduates of the CPA program:
“Take this class because it is great information and allows you to know so much about the community you live in and the police officers who protect you.”
“I have a better understanding of the challenges any police force has and how Decatur handles these challenges.”
“CPA is a glimpse into the life of the City of Decatur police department that allows you to truly appreciate and experience, first hand, the service they provide to us as citizens of Decatur.”
“I never realized all of the intricacies, pitfalls and difficulties of a police officer’s job; now I do.”
“This was such an interesting and informative look at our community and our police department.”
If you are interested in signing up for the upcoming Citizen’s Police Academy, please contact Lt. Jennifer Ross to request an application. Deadline for submission of applications is Monday, August 15, 2016.
Siren Test on Wednesday
Posted in Community, emergency management, tagged monthly test, tornado, tornado siren on August 2, 2016 | Leave a Comment »
Tomorrow is the first Wednesday of August 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, 4 August 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.
Meet Your City of Decatur Firefighters Part 1-Firefighter Shawna Bussey
Posted in Community on July 31, 2016 | 1 Comment »
Firefighter Shawna Bussey has always been independent and self motivated. She attributes these traits, as well as a strong sense of family, to her grandparents, who raised her in Augusta, GA. Even then, she was always very active and enjoyed physical activities, excelling at track and attending sports camps.
As she matured, Bussey began to see herself in uniform, serving the public. After four years in high school ROTC, she began to feel the uniform would be that of a Georgia State
Trooper. Bussey took the written test and even attended the Georgia Public Safety Training Center to begin her training when she had inspiration through an unusual source. One day as she ate lunch at a Firehouse Subs shop, her cup featured a female Fire Chief. Bussey was profoundly moved by the symbol of accomplishment and professionalism and immediately knew this was the path she wanted to take.
Trooper. Bussey took the written test and even attended the Georgia Public Safety Training Center to begin her training when she had inspiration through an unusual source. One day as she ate lunch at a Firehouse Subs shop, her cup featured a female Fire Chief. Bussey was profoundly moved by the symbol of accomplishment and professionalism and immediately knew this was the path she wanted to take.
In 2012, Firefighter Bussey submitted an application to Richmond County Fire and heard nothing in response. Not easily discouraged, she applied once again and this time was hired as a firefighter. Bussey knew this career would never make her rich, but she also knew that money was not as important as loving her job. As a person who would stop and help someone in need even if she hadn’t been hired and wasn’t wearing the uniform, this was what she was born for.
Last year Firefighter Bussey saw the opportunity to come to the City of Decatur. She applied and was hired as a firefighter, starting off with a determination to always be positive and optimistic. She sees a lot of potential in the City of Decatur where it is all about the community, and enjoys helping everyone, because she believes “everyone is capable of change.” She still feels pride putting that uniform on like it is her first day. Firefighter Bussey loves her Decatur Fire Family and has earned the nickname “Mama Bussey” from her caring nature, optimism and positive energy. She appreciates just being able to say “Good morning” to those around her because she knows someone else never woke up that day and she always prays that her department and the City of Decatur will be safe.
Firefighter Bussey hopes to eventually serve the department as an educator or training officer, summing up her goals with a simple thought: “At the end of the day, we are all here for one purpose-and that is to serve the community of Decatur. We always have to remember that.”
You can see Firefighter Bussey in action on our YouTube page:You Think Women Can’t be Firefighters?
This Week in Decatur: July 31- Aug. 6
Posted in Community on July 31, 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 Catherine.lee@decaturga.com.
Sunday, July 31
• Decatur Tiny House Festival, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 1
• National Poetry Slam ribbon cutting ceremony and welcome party at the Decatur Arts Alliance, 7-9 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 3
• Decatur Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m
Thursday, Aug. 4
• Back to School Dine Out With Global Growers at Makan, 5-10 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 6
• Decatur Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
• National Poetry Slam block party on the square, noon-4 p.m.
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