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Touch a Budget is Tomorrow!

Posted in Budget, Community, Events, tagged , on March 28, 2016 | Leave a Comment »

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Come out to the Decatur Recreation Center (231 Sycamore Street) from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 29th to experience the City’s proposed spending plan for FY16-17.  In addition to learning about the city’s plans for spending in the July 2016 – June 2017 fiscal year, the expo will feature music, food and prizes. A few of our city vehicles will be parked out front so if you were unable to make it to last Saturday’s Touch a Truck event due to the drizzle, you get a second chance to check some things out. The event is free and open to everyone in the community.

 

 

 

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Touch a Budget Coming Soon

Posted in Budget, Community, Events, tagged , , on March 18, 2016 | Leave a Comment »

The City of Decatur is hosting its annual Touch a Budget expo from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 29 at the Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore Street. Every one in the community is welcome at this free event. In addition to learning about the city’s plans for spending in the July 2016 – June 2017 fiscal year, the expo will feature music, food and prizes. The purpose of Touch a Budget is to engage people of all ages in the city’s budgeting process in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.

For more information about this event or the city’s annual budget, visit www.decaturga.com/budget

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Easter Egg Hunt Rain Plan

Posted in Events on March 18, 2016 | Leave a Comment »

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We’re keeping a close eye on the weather for tomorrow’s Easter Egg Hunt. If it does end up raining tomorrow morning, we’ll move the hunt to the lower level of Decatur First Baptist Church parking garage.

So come on out to join in on the fun!  We have PLENTY of eggs for everyone.  The Easter Bunny will still arrive at 10:30 and will be available for you to take pictures and post on your social media-#EggHuntFun.  Also, DFBC will be preparing and selling their delicious empanadas, and more, so you can grab lunch before heading home.

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Decatur Easter Egg Hunt This Saturday

Posted in Events on March 14, 2016 | Leave a Comment »

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March 19, 11 am | Front lawn of First Baptist Church of Decatur, 308 Clairemont Ave.
Rain location is the church gymnasium

The annual DBA Easter Egg Hunt returns Saturday, March 19 from 11 am to 1 pm. The bunny arrives at 10:30 am, and the hunt begins at 11 am sharp. This year the hunt will be staggered by age groups so that parents with more than one child, in different age groups, can experience the fun with each of their children.

And there’s more in store after the hunt! Enjoy free face-painting, story time with Little Shop of Stories, craft time with Treehouse Kids & Crafts. Also new this year is an interactive photo booth with plenty of props, and photo opps with the Easter Bunny. Parents can use their own cellphones and cameras to take tons of fun photos.

Hop on over and join us for all of the fun! This event is presented by the Decatur Business Association in partnership with First Baptist Church of Decatur.

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2016 Decatur Easter Egg Hunt

Posted in Events on February 29, 2016 | Leave a Comment »

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The Annual Easter Egg Hunt, hosted by the Decatur Business Association, will be Saturday, March 19th from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on the front lawn of the Decatur First Baptist Church.  This year’s hunt will be staggered by age groups, allowing parents with more than one child in different age groups to experience it with all of their children.

After the hunt, we will have free face-painting, Little Shop of Stories will have a Easter story time, Treehouse Kids & Crafts will be doing a free craft time, and much more!

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Decatur Stirs is Next Weekend

Posted in Events on February 20, 2016 | Leave a Comment »

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The second annual Decatur Stirs is Saturday, Feb. 27, 2-5 p.m. at the Courtyard by Marriott in downtown Decatur.

Decatur Stirs is a local showcase of craft spirits and cocktails. Experience the craftsmanship of cocktails – from basic to bespoke. Fine your favorite beverages, bitters, syrups, and more during this exclusive tasting event.

Buy your tickets at decaturstirs.com.

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Happy Arbor Day!

Posted in Community, Events on February 19, 2016 | Leave a Comment »

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Today is Georgia’s Arbor Day (National Arbor Day is in April). India Woodson, City of Decatur’s landscape infrastructure coordinator, is visiting all of the city buildings today with Fred the tree puppet to celebrate. She’ll be heading over to the Rec Center later this morning to read children’s books about trees. Then, she’ll be planting trees in the Decatur Cemetery this afternoon and in residential neighborhoods tomorrow.

Make sure to wish India and Fred a happy arbor day when you see them around town today and tomorrow!

Update: Here are a few photos from India and Fred’s day

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Call for Marathon Sign Volunteers

Posted in Community, Events on February 18, 2016 | 1 Comment »

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Do you love marathons, but hate running? Are you looking for a fun, easy way to get involved in your community? Do you think your neighborhood streets could use a little temporary pizzazz? If you answered yes to any of these questions (or none of them, for that matter), then this is the volunteer opportunity for you!

Here are the details:

The Publix Atlanta Marathon will pass through our City on Sunday, March 20th and we need your help laying out a welcome mat for the runners.  We’re looking for area residents willing to adopt a portion of the route and set out the tongue in cheek “Burma Shave” rhyme signs along the route (see example pictured above).  Specifically we are looking for folks to adopt sections of College Avenue between Wahoo Grill and South Columbia Drive; downtown Decatur along Commerce Drive from the Columbia overpass to Ponce de Leon Avenue; E. Ponce de Leon to Clairemont and then Clairemont to Commerce; and finally Clairemont Avenue to the YMCA.  Signs are easy to install and can be placed on Saturday or early Sunday morning.   Each set contains five separate signs and we have over 50 sets that need to go out along the route.   City crews will pick up the signs after the race on Sunday.  If you, your neighbors or your neighborhood association is willing to lend a hand, contact Shirley Baylis at Shirley.baylis@decaturga.com or give her a call at 678-553-6573.

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Vote! Decatur Beer Fest a USA Today Finalist

Posted in Events on February 2, 2016 | Leave a Comment »

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Decatur Craft Beer Festival has been nominated in USA TODAY’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice travel award contest.

Voting ends Monday, Feb. 29 at 11:59 a.m. EST and the winners will be announced on 10Best on Friday, March 4 at noon.

You can vote once a day for the run of the contest. Currently Decatur is at #18 so we’ve got some work to do to get it up to #1. Help spread the word!

Vote here: http://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-beer-festival/

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Reminder About Holiday Sanitation Services

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

Due to the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday, sanitation services on Monday and Tuesday will be changed next week.

Regular service for Monday will be on Tues, Jan 19

Regular service for Tuesday will be on Wed Jan 20

For more information visit www.decaturga.com/sanitation

 

Sign Up to Volunteer!
Remember, there’s still time to participate in Decatur’s 14th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Service Project takes place this weekend, Jan. 16-18. Information about the Project is available at www.mlkserviceproject.com. To sign up or for information about volunteering, contact Lee Ann Harvey at 678-553-6548 (office) or 770-652-8593 (cell) or leeann.harvey@decaturga.com.

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