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Weekend on the Cheap

Posted in Events, Uncategorized on September 10, 2010 | 1 Comment »

One of the greatest things about Decatur is that you don’t have to be rich to live the good life. I am always amazed at the amount of fun you can have “on the cheap.”

Today and tomorrow, you can shop ’till you drop at Decatur First United Methodist Church’s Kid’s Used Clothes (and Stuff) Sale. I have been to this sale and let me tell you, it is a goodie!  Shoppers will find incredible bargains on an enormous selection of high-quality clothes (size newborn through size 18) plus toys, books, sports equipment, kids’ furniture, baby supplies, accessories, maternity items, and much more. Merchandise from 140 sellers! 

Friday, September 10th from 9a.m. to 4:00p.m. and Saturday, September 11th from 8a.m. to 2:00p.m

Also this weekend, you can come out to see Gwen Hughes and the Retro Jazz Kats, a part of the Concert on the Square series. How much does it cost you ask?  FREE!!!!

Join us on the Square every Saturday night in September from 7-9:30pm

UPDATE! I just caught wind of another amazing deal in Decatur…

Mac McGee Irish Pub on the Square  has free Bluegrass with Brother Shine this Saturday, September 11 starting at 2:00pm all day for their 1st Annual Bourbon Festival!

And finally, don’t forget to visit the Decatur Farmers Market tomorrow morning from 9am to Noon. Tons of locally grown fresh organic and sustainable produce, flowers, and other organic and sustainable food products.

Have a great weekend Decatur!

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Art Show Part of Book Festival

Posted in Uncategorized on September 3, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

If you need to take a break from books and authors this weekend, stroll through the Fine Arts Invitational Art Show held inside  Sammiches N’ Stuff at 515 N. McDonough Street (next door to City Hall and below Eddie’s Attic) all weekend.  Enjoy the work on display by more than 15 prominent local artists.

Plus, on Saturday from 5 – 8 p.m. there will also be a Clothesline Show featuring artists from the Decatur Arts Alliance’s Creative Resources Registry.  Artists will hang their work from the clothesline and there will be free refreshments thanks to Sammiches.

The Fine Arts Invitational Show and the Clothesline Art Show are put on by the Decatur Arts Alliance and the event is free to the community.

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September is National Preparedness Month

Posted in Uncategorized on September 3, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

National Preparedness Month is a time to take action and prepare for natural and man-made disasters. Now is as good a time as any to pull together your emergency kit and come up with a family disaster plan. If you need help with either of these things, check out the Emergency Management insert  in last November’s Decatur Focus (and be on the lookout for the update in a few months) or visit the ReadyGeorgia.gov website.

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Need Books?

Posted in Community, Events, Sustainability, Uncategorized on September 2, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Yes, we have the AJC Decatur Book Festival coming up this weekend and there will be plenty of authors to see and hear and new books to purchase. 

However, there is also the annual Friends of the Decatur Library Book Sale on Saturday, September 4 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on the front lawn of the Decatur Library, 215 Sycamore Street.  (In case of rain, the sale will be inside the library).

The line forms early as potential purchasers look through items donated from the bookshelves of others – a perfect example of both sustainability and “one person’s trash is another person’s treasure.”  Check it out.  All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Decatur Library and their special events for the community such as the Peter Rabbit Tea and the music series.

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NOTICE: Defect Found in Shipment of City of Decatur’s Green (8-gallon) Pay-As-You-Throw bags

Posted in Uncategorized on August 27, 2010 | 3 Comments »

The City of Decatur Public Works Sanitation Division is working to resolve an issue with a defective Pay-As-You-Throw bag shipment from the bag manufacturer. It appears that the problem is isolated to the green, 8-gallon bags.  We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused. If you have received defective bags please return them to the retail store where they were purchased in order to receive replacement bags. You may also take the defective bags to the Public Works Office at 2635 Talley Street in Decatur and receive replacement bags. We are checking the bag inventory to ensure that defective bags  are not delivered to the retail stores.

If you have any questions, please call David Junger, Assistant City Manager, at 404-377-5571 or email david.junger@decaturga.com .

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Bond Projects Public Information Session

Posted in Uncategorized on August 27, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

City of Decatur residents and property owners are invited to a public information session regarding the capital bond projects, financial options for capital improvements and future financial projections on Thursday, September 2 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in the City Commission Meeting Room, Decatur City Hall, 509 N. McDonough Street, Decatur, GA  30030.

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Listen to Decaturga.com

Posted in Uncategorized on August 26, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

I’ve been meaning to blog about this for the past few weeks. We’ve added a new, inexpensive, ADA compliant feature to the City’s website. Any webpage within the site that has text on it now has a nifty “Listen” icon in the top right corner. Click on the icon to hear the page read out to you. Of course this feature is primarily for the vision impaired, but feel free to use it if your eyes are tired, you don’t feel like reading or if you’re suffering from digital device overload. This feature will be transfered to the new City website once it’s up and running – which will hopefully be complete by late fall.

www.decaturga.com

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Decatur Garden Tour Seeks Marketplace Vendors

Posted in Community, Events, Uncategorized on August 24, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

 

The 2010 Decatur Garden Tour will celebrate the 100 year anniversary of Oakhurst and most of the gardens will be in the Oakhurst area.  This year they plan to add a marketplace to the weekend.  The marketplace will take place on Sunday, September 26 from 12 noon – 5 p.m. in Harmony Park.  The marketplace will feature garden-themed vendors selling garden related items and/or services.

There are several options for Exhibitor Booths and if you are interested in participating in the market, contact Stephanie, director of the Oakhurst Community Garden Project via email director@oakhurstgarden.org or call 678-642-4977 for an application.

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Memorial Celebration for Marc Reynolds (1963-2010)

Posted in Community, Retail & Restaurants, Sidewalk Talk, Uncategorized on August 23, 2010 | 1 Comment »

The Heliotrope family invites the community to join them in remembering and celebrating the life of Marc Reynolds, co-owner of Heliotrope.  The Memorial Celebration will be held Sunday, August 29 from 6 – 9 p.m. at Cakes & Ale.

All are welcome.

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Do you have plans this Thursday?

Posted in Events, Uncategorized on August 17, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

If not, I have an idea…Head on over to The Solarium for the

2nd Annual Taste of the Town 

Thursday, August 19, 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.

 Taste complimentary food from 15 Decatur-area restaurants, enjoy live music on the patio, three cash bars, $1-per-ticket raffle, huge silent auction. Admission only $10. Charity event sponsored by Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta benefits Camp Twin Lakes, Decatur-DeKalb YMCA Partnership for Youth Foundation, and KW Cares. Held at The Solarium in Oakhurst village, 321 West Hill St., Decatur. For more information or to buy tickets, visit www.tasteofthetowndecatur.com or call 404-564-5560.

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