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Celebrate July 4 In Decatur!

Posted in Community on June 22, 2016 | Leave a Comment »

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The Fourth of July will be here before you know it. This year, gather the family and come out to Decatur’s 2016 Independence Day celebration. XFINITY is proud to be the presenting sponsor of this year’s event.

The evening kicks off at 6 p.m. with the Pied Piper Parade in downtown Decatur. Grab the family and watch the parade wind by, or decorate a bike, stroller, wagon, or scooter and join the fun yourself.

At 7 p.m., the Callanwolde Concert Band will perform at the Community Bandstand. Come enjoy the music and participate in family-friendly activities with XFINITY.

Once darkness falls, it’s time of the main event: the fireworks show! Ooh and aah at the spectacular fireworks launched from the top of the DeKalb County parking garage. It’s free fun for the whole family. We can’t wait to see you there!

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This Week in Decatur: June 19-25

Posted in Community on June 19, 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, June 19
• Happy Father’s Day!

Wednesday, June 22
• Decatur Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m

Friday, June 24
• Wine and Cheese Celebration at Aimee Jewelry and Gallery for artist Tal Moran, 5-8 p.m.

Saturday, June 25
• Decatur Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Decatur Active Living presents Summer Solstice Yoga at the Beacon Municipal Center Courtyard, free, 9-10 a.m.
• Brick Store Pub celebrates its 19th anniversary with special beers, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

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Walking and Biking Near E. Trinity Place and E. Howard Avenue

Posted in Community on June 17, 2016 | Leave a Comment »

Crossing E. Trinity Place is temporarily restricted near E. Howard Avenue due to sidewalk improvements at the 245 E. Trinity Place “Arlo” construction site.

As many of you know, access across E. Trinity Place from the PATH trail HAS been maintained for nearly all of the construction period at this location. However, access is NOT available right now.

This is temporary. The construction is expected to end by July 1st and access across E. Trinity Place will be restored.

Pedestrians and cyclists should use the Agnes Scott Tunnel and Church Street as alternatives to the E. Howard Ave/E. Trinity Place intersection.

Be safe as we get closer to the end of construction at this location.
For more information, please contact DEC at 678.553.6570.

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Volunteers needed for Decatur Makers “Clean Up their Space” Day

Posted in Community on June 15, 2016 | Leave a Comment »

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Decatur Makers needs helping hands to build a retaining wall outside and reorganize the shelves inside their space this Saturday, June 18 between 8 am til 3 pm. Stop in when you can. They’re buying lunch! Kids are welcome. Please let them know you’re coming (so they order enough food): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/clean-up-the-space-day-tickets-26035828865

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Conversation About The Nature Conservancy in Georgia at Cakes & Ale

Posted in Community on June 14, 2016 | Leave a Comment »

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The Decatur Beach Party is This Friday!

Posted in Community, Events on June 13, 2016 | Leave a Comment »

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It’s back and better than ever! Celebrate summer at the downtown Decatur Beach Party, this Friday, June 17, 2016 from 5 to 11 p.m.

No beach? No problem! Decatur makes its own with 60 tons of sand – transforming Ponce de Leon Avenue into Sandcastle Central. Add a kid’s boardwalk, live music and dancing on the plaza, a food court with funnel cakes and fruity drinks, and voilà — you’re in a beach town, Decatur-style, without the sunburn and hours of driving.

beach-party-2016-sm-202x300Tune into fantastic live jams – Tray Dahl & The Jugtime Ragband open for evening’s headliner, Electric Avenue. A DJ closes out the evening with a dance party.

Buy tickets at Freshtix.com.
Tickets are $12 in advance at and local Decatur retail shops or $15 at the gate.
Children ages 4-12 years old are $7 in advance, and $10 at the gate.
Free entry for children under 3. All children’s activities are included in the admission price.

New this year! Ninja Climbing Wall, for ages 13 and older, $5.

For more information visit our Facebook page or contact Shirley Baylis, 678-553-6573,shirley.baylis@decaturga.com, #DecaturBeach.

The Decatur Business Association produces the Decatur Beach Party as an annual fundraiser. Proceeds from this event help to fund other free community events including Concerts on the Square, Blue Sky Concerts, Easter Egg Hunt, and the Bonfire & Marshmallow Roast.

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This Week in Decatur: June 12-18

Posted in Community on June 12, 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, June 12
• Friends of Decatur Cemetery Second Sunday Stroll, 2:30 p.m.
• Last Call Closing Reception for the Decatur Arts Festival Fine Arts Exhibition, 4-6 p.m.

Wednesday, June 15
• Decatur Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m.

Thursday, June 16
• Proceeds from select glasses of wine at Java Monkey will be donated to CORE, 6-8 p.m.

Friday, June 17
• Decatur Beach Party, 5-11 p.m.

Saturday, June 18
• Decatur Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Amplify Decatur music festival, free noon-3 p.m., ticketed 5-11 p.m.

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Literacy Action Tour of Decatur Police Department

Posted in Community on June 9, 2016 | Leave a Comment »

We would like to thank Literacy Action staff and current ESL students for visiting us and touring the police department as part of course work focusing on government and community resources.  Taking a tour of the police department gives you the opportunity to meet staff and see the various parts of the facility such as the 911 Center, patrol roll call room, evidence packaging, sallyport, holding cells, interview rooms, the courtroom and training  room.  Taking the tour also gives you the chance to learn about  the various functions of police department staff and to ask questions.

Literacy Action staff and ESL students with Lt. Ross.

Literacy Action staff, ESL students and Lt. Ross.

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Observing Communications Officer Bradley-King handling a 911 call.

If you have a community group or class that would like to take a tour of the police department, please contact Lt. Jennifer Ross.

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Sheep Returning to Decatur Cemetery

Posted in Community on June 9, 2016 | 2 Comments »

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Trees Atlanta plans to return on June 18 with its herd of sheep to help control Japanese hops, kudzu and other invasive plants on the steep slope between Section 14 and the creek at the Decatur Cemetery.

Trees Atlanta led the recent woodland restoration effort in the stream corridor on the east side of the Cemetery.

The sheep in this program are protected by a human shepherd and livestock guardian dogs, and the sites are surrounded by solar powered, low-voltage electrified fencing to keep the sheep safe and on-task while they are working. The work is expected to take 7 to 10 days at the Cemetery.

Trees Atlanta has used sheep to help eradicate invasive plants at Decatur Cemetery, the Atlanta Beltline, Chastain Park, Kirkwood Forest, Morningside Nature Preserve, Candler Park, Herbert Green Nature Preserve, Perkerson Park and other green spaces in metro Atlanta. The sheep are provided by Ewe-niversally Green, a local firm that specializes in environmentally sound conservation techniques.

For more information about Trees Atlanta and Ewe-niversally Green, see www.treesatlanta.org and www.eweniversallygreen.com.

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Grillin’ & Chillin’ for Decatur Education Foundation This Thursday

Posted in Community on June 7, 2016 | Leave a Comment »

Decatur Education Foundation

What: Grillin’ & Chillin’ with Chef Duane Nutter and Mixologist Tiffanie Barriere
When: Thursday, June 9, 6:30 p.m.
Why: 100% of ticket sales go to Decatur Education Foundation. Duane will be smoking bourbon and Kentuckyaki chicken on the Big Green Egg while Tiffanie mixes a few signature cocktails with Woodford Reserve. All this plus live jazz for only $25.
How: $25 per ticket. Purchase tickets here.

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