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Decatur’s Citizen Roundtables, the heart of our once-a-decade Strategic Planning process, will launch Thursday, Jan. 23, 7-9 p.m., at the Decatur Courtyard by Marriott’s Decatur Conference Center. Everyone’s welcome.

For the past 10 years, Decatur’s leadership and city staff have been making decisions and setting yearly budgets based on the 2010 Strategic Plan. From the Unified Development Ordinance to Better Together, public art to bike lanes, green space acquisition to downtown apartments, some of the decade’s most defining initiatives began with hundreds of Decatur neighbors sharing their perspective in a series of meetings and roundtable discussions.

Now it’s time to do it all again, beginning with our January 23 kick off meeting. Thereafter, participants will meet with their assigned Roundtable group three times over a period of roughly two months.

Will your voice be represented? Our quest for the broadest, most inclusive process in Decatur history will only be made stronger with your participation.

Learn more and register to participate at: decatur2030.com.

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This Week

City Meetings
-City Commission | Monday, Jan. 6 @ 7:30 p.m.
-Better Together Advisory Board | Jan. 7 @ 6:30 p.m.
-Environmental Sustainability Board | Friday, Jan. 10 @ 8 a.m.
-Decatur Development Authorities | Friday, Jan. 10 @ 8 a.m.

Events
-Don’t miss Mobile Mondays at Chick-Fil-A in Downtown Decatur! Place a Dine In or Drive Thru Mobile Order on Mondays in January and February from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. via the Chick-fil-A® App and you’ll receive a free reward uploaded to your app!

-There will be an opening reception for the exhibit “Once He Learns How to Read: A Legacy of Literacy” curated by former NBA player Mike “Stinger” Glenn on Tuesday, Jan. 7 from at 6:30 p.m. at the Decatur Library. The exhibit features his collection of rare books, newspapers and magazines that document African American history and culture from the 1770s. The exhibit will run through Jan. 22 during library hours.

-Are you parenting a teenager or college student? Join Gathered and Grounded for a Thursday-Night-In book discussion of Grown and Flown on Jan. 9 from 8-10 p.m. Visit gatheredandgrounded.com for more information.

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This Week

City Meetings
-The December 23 meeting for the Lifelong Community Advisory Board is cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 27 at 6:30 p.m.

Events
-Gathered and Grounded is hosting a Kids’ Holiday Afternoon on Monday, Dec. 23 from 1-4:30 p.m. They’ll enjoy an afternoon out while you finish up the touchings of the holiday season.
-Decatur residents may drop off live Christmas trees at the annual “Bring One for the Chipper” event at Decatur Legacy Park from Friday, Dec. 27-Saturday, Jan. 11. Look for signs showing where trees should be placed, to the right of the chapel. Please do not leave Christmas trees anywhere else on the property.

While you’re out finishing up your holiday shopping in #downtowndecatur, stop by the Christmas tree on the Square for free art by @lunaleigharts and share on social media to spread the holiday cheer!

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This Week

City Meetings
-Environmental Sustainability Board Meeting | Friday, Dec. 20 @ 8:00 a.m.

Events
-Stop by Kelly’s Market for Dark Beer and Chocolate Tasting on Thursday, Dec. 19 from 6-8 p.m.

-Agnes Scott College is inviting all residents to a Campus Master Plan Open House this Thursday, Dec. 19 from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Elizabeth Kiss Welcome Center located in Rebekah Scott Hall.

-Come out for Bubbles and Booze at the Pinewood and enjoy a bottomless selection of sparkling cocktails, champagne and wine with hors d’oeuvres on Thursday, Dec. 19 from 7-10 p.m.

-Kelly’s Market will be featuring Georgia’s own Creature Comforts Brewing in a very special tasting event this Friday, Dec. 20 from 6-8 p.m.

-It’s that time of year where Santa Claus will be making his annual appearance at The Marlay! There will be Christmas movies and activities for the kids as they wait for Santa to arrive on Friday, Dec. 20 at 6 p.m.

-Universal Joint will transform into a Winter Wonderland with a holiday menu and Christmas cocktails for their Pop-Up Xmas Party this Friday, Dec. 20 from 7-11:30 p.m.

 

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This Week

City Meetings
-City Commission | Monday, Dec. 16 @ 7:30 p.m.
-Historic Preservation Commission | Tuesday, Dec. 17 @ 6:30pm

Events
-Don’t miss the Hope Sees A Star Yuletide Concert with the Meridian Chorale and Steven Darsey happening this Tuesday, Dec. 17 at the Historic DeKalb Courthouse. Showtime starts at 7:30 p.m. Visit meridianherald.org for more information.

-Join the Downtown Decatur Chick-fil-A for Dinner with Santa Cow on Tuesday, Dec. 17 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Visit Chick-Fil-A Downtown Decatur on Facebook for more info.

-Brick Store Pub will host their Trappist Nights event this Tuesday, Dec. 17 from 6:30-11 p.m. Enjoy the finest Trappist beers paired with monastic cheese and Gregorian music, all by candle light in the Belgian Bar, upstairs and to the left. For more information, visit Brick Store Pub on Facebook.

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City Meetings
-Decatur Development Authorities | Friday, December 13 @ 8 a.m.

Events
-Core Dance is hosting their holiday gathering and salon this Thursday, December 12 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Core Studios. This event is free, but registration is required. For more information and to register, visit donate.coredance.org.
-Roast a marshmallow (or two) around a roaring bonfire this Terrific Thursday, Dec. 12 from 7-8 p.m. on the Square. Register for this free event at freshtix.com so we have plenty of marshmallows for everyone!
-Antlers and Wings will kick off their Shamanic Journey Group on Thursday, Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. Visit antlersnwings.com for more information.
-Don’t miss the 28th Annual Decatur Holiday Marketplace and Café this Friday, Dec. 13 from 5:30-9:30 p.m. at Clairemont Elementary School. For more information, visit decaturholidaymarketplace.com.
-Stop by Kelly’s Market on Friday, Dec. 13 between 6-8 p.m. for a Oil & Spice Tasting with Splash of Olive.
-Join Antlers and Wings for their Women’s Circle and Gift Sharing on Friday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. To learn more, visit antlersnwings.com.
-There will be an open house at the Bradley Observatory on the campus of Agnes Scott College this Friday, Dec. 13 at 8 p.m. featuring a lecture by Chris DePree, Charles A. Dana Professor of Astronomy and Director of Bradley Observatory.

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This Week

City Meetings

-Zoning Board of Appeals | Monday, Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m.
-Planning Commission | Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 7:00 p.m.

Events
-The Decatur Arts Alliance is hosting the Core Dance photography show and opening reception this Monday, Dec. 9 from 6-8 p.m. at the Decatur Arts Alliance Gallery (113 Clairemont Ave). The retrospective exhibition documents the contemporary dance organization from 2014 to the present and will be available for viewing Dec. 10-13 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
-Join the Decatur Environmental Sustainability Board for a discussion about the problems associated with single-use plastics and hear how some communities are choosing to respond to this environmental challenge Monday, Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Decatur Recreation Center. This event is free and open to the community.
-Get up close and personal with the Historic DeKalb Courthouse on a behind the scenes tour this Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 12 p.m. Visit dekalbhistory.org for ticket information.
-Meet some of Oakland Cemetery’s most notable residents with author Janice McDonald’s new book, Residents of Oakland Cemetery. Come out for Hops at the History Center on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. For tickets, visit dekalbhistory.org.
-The community is invited to take a journey celebrating gospel music with the Silver Leaf Baptist Church Choir of Atlanta on Tuesday, Dec. 10 from 7-8 p.m. at the Decatur Library.

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City Meetings
-City Commission | Monday, Dec. 2 @ 7:30 p.m.
-Active Living Board | Tuesday, Dec. 3 @ 8 a.m.
-The Better Together Board will attend the DBA holiday celebration in lieu of their regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 5 p.m.

Events
-Don’t miss the Tree Lighting this terrific Thursday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. ​on the Square! Enjoy holiday carols, warm cookies, hot cocoa and “snow” on the square. At 7 p.m. sharp, Santa himself flips the switch to light the tree above the east entrance of the Decatur MARTA station.

-Check out live performances at Eddie’s Attic from Gary Harris featuring Paula Champion, the Virtuosic Mandolin Duo: Frank Solivan and Don Stiernberg, the Tim O’Brien Band, Sugarcane Jane and the Bucket Fillers, Emily Hearn and Grant-Lee Phillips with Wild Ponies. For showtimes and ticket information, visit eddiesattic.com.

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This Week

This week in #decaturga:

Please note the City of Decatur will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday this Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29.

City Meetings
-Lifelong Community Advisory Board Meeting | Monday, Nov. 25 @ 6:30 p.m.

Events
-Wahoo! Grill will host a dine out for the Center for Black Women’s Wellness on Tuesday, Nov. 26 from 5-10 p.m. A portion of the evening’s proceeds will be donated to the Center, which provides clinical and financial wellness services to over 3,000 women and men each year. Visit wahoogrilldecatur.com to make your reservations!

-Catch live performances at Eddie’s Attic featuring The Blind Boys of Alabama Christmas Show, Sam Burchfield & The Scoundrels and the 51st Bi-Annual Open Mic Shootout. For show times and ticket information, visit eddiesattic.com.

Cover Photo Credit: Center for Black Women’s Wellness (www.cbww.org)

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Neighbors throughout Decatur are invited to attend the next Decatur Neighborhood Alliance meeting on Wed., November 20, 6:30 p.m. at the Decatur Housing Authority Community Center, 481 Electric Ave. No neighborhood is too big or small, whether you live in a house, condominium, townhome or apartment. You do not need to be involved with a neighborhood to attend. Everyone is welcome.

 

Gerontologist Jamie Gilbert will discuss the benefit of developing intergenerational relationships. Neighborhoods are the perfect place to get to know everyone from young children to older adults. The bonds that are formed can make a difference in everyone’s life. Research has linked these relationships to other benefits like improved mental and cognitive health.

 

Contact Lee Ann Harvey at leeann.harvey@decaturga.com or 678-553-6548 to confirm your attendance or to update your neighborhood’s listing on the Neighborhood Groups page of the Decatur website.

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