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Join Team Decatur!

Posted in Uncategorized on June 10, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

The City of Decatur and the Decatur Business Association are “teaming up” to enter a team in the Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run/Walk to be held on Thursday, September 16 in downtown Atlanta. The event is a 5K that begins under the Olympic Rings and ends next to Turner Field. The event also involves a free 8 week training program. We will be kicking off the training program here in Decatur at the Bandstand on the Square on July 26 from 6 until 8pm. 

There will be an informational meeting on Thursday, June 24 at 6 pm at the Decatur Holiday Inn for those interested in rounding up their co-workers. If you plan to attend, RSVP here.

 Our goal is to have 250 people on the team.  Sign up now to be a part of Team Decatur!

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Take a Stroll in Decatur This Weekend

Posted in Uncategorized on June 10, 2010 | 2 Comments »

Take a stroll through Decatur and view the contestants in the first Window Display Contest hosted by the Decatur Business Association and the Downtown Development Authority. The theme is Decatur Beach Party and participating businesses have a sign in their window with a text to vote number. For a list of the participants and more information, click here. The winner will be announced at the Decatur Beach Party on June 18.

On Sunday, June 13 at 2:30 pm  take a tour of the Decatur Cemetery. This guided tour of the oldest part of the cemetery is led by volunteer and Decatur Cemetery expert Cathy Vogel and lasts approximately one hour.   Whether this is your first visit or your 30th, you’ll learn something you didn’t know about metro Atlanta’s oldest public burial space.  Meet at the well house gazebo off of Commerce Drive.

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Skateboard restrictions now in effect

Posted in Uncategorized on June 8, 2010 | 4 Comments »

Ordinance O-10-04 restricting the use of coasters, skateboards, in-line skates and similar devices in the pedestrian preference zone of the downtown business district became effective on June 1st.  For a  full description of the changes and a map of the zone, please refer to pages 11-18 of the May 3, 2010 City Commission agenda.

One can still ride a bicycle in the area. And skateboards are always welcome at the McKoy Park skate park (1000 Adams Street). For more information, contact the Decatur Police Department at 404-373-6551.

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Decatur Arts Festival "Last Call"

Posted in Events, Uncategorized, tagged , , , , on June 3, 2010 | 2 Comments »

Be sure to stop by the “Last Call” for the Decatur Arts Festival Fine Arts Exhibition on Sunday, June 6  from 4 until 6 pm. The “Last Call” is your last chance to view this great exhibit as well as hear from some of the artists that created the works. The winner of the People’s Choice Award will be announced and you will have the opportunity to share some refreshments as well as enjoy some music. The event is free, and parking is available in the Agnes Scott parking deck on S. McDonough. For more information on the Decatur Arts Alliance click here.

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Good Morning Atlanta Visits Decatur!

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

Linda Manners, DAA Director Angie Macon and Felix Berroa

You may have seen the Fox 5 News van on Church Street this morning outside of the Yogurt Tap. Blaze Meyer and Cheryl White were in town to interview Decatur Arts Festival artists and the owners of the Yogurt Tap for Good Morning Atlanta.

Glass artist Linda Manners of the Atlanta Glass Art Guild and painter Felix Berroa were on hand to tell a bit about their art and the festival. As you may know, the Arts Festival kicks off on Friday night with the ArtWalk and then continues Saturday & Sunday will a full slate of events. A full schedule of events is available here.

Then Cheryl White  enjoyed creating a unique combination of yogurts and interviewed the owners of the Yogurt Tap. You can view both clips by clicking here.

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Decatur Arts Festival Fine Arts Opening Reception Next Tuesday

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , on May 20, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Be among the first to view an intriguing collection of paintings, prints, photographs, sculpture and mixed media at the Opening Reception of the Decatur Arts Festival Fine Arts Exhibition. In conjunction with the monthly meeting of the Decatur Business Association, the exhibition is a must attend event! Meet the artists and enjoy refreshments from The Iberian Pig.

For information on the Decatur Arts Festival’s full schedule of events, click here.

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It's Budget Time!

Posted in Budget on May 20, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

In case you haven’t heard, the Proposed FY 2010-2011 and Revised FY 2009-2010 budget estimates are available for review. The document is available in full or by chapter (in pdf) on the Budget page of the City’s website. Or if you would prefer to peruse a hard copy, binders are available for checkout at the Decatur Library or at City Hall in the City Clerk’s Office and the City Manager’s Office.

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Decatur Cemetery Spring Photo Contest

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , , on May 19, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Whether photography is your passion, your hobby, or just an occasional pastime, we invite you to participate in our Decatur Cemetery Master Plan Implementation photo contest, celebrating the largest green space in Decatur.

There will be two prizes awarded, one for amateurs and the other for professionals. The winning photos will be displayed on the Decatur website and will be displayed in the new Decatur Cemetery Office. Both amateur and professional photographers are welcome to participate.

To enter, take current photos of the Decatur Cemetery. Entries must be submitted by the original photographer. Photos may be 5 x 7 or 8 x 10 color or black and white prints. You may submit up to five prints. All entries will become the property of the City of Decatur and will not be returned. All photos must be received by May 31, 2010.

Mail to:   Decatur Cemetery Photo Contest, 2635 Talley Street, Decatur, GA 30030

Photos will be judged on the basis of creativity, photographic quality, and effectiveness in conveying the green space or the unique character of the cemetery. Subject can be people enjoying walking pets in the cemetery, landscapes, etc. Judges will select winning photos from both the amateur and professional categories.

Good luck!

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Blue Sky Concert Features Mike Killeen

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , , , on May 18, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Mike Killeen at the Decatur Green Fest 2010

This week’s Blue Sky Concert features Decatur’s own Mike Killeen! Mike is currently working on his fifth album, “Poverty is Real “and preparing for its release in late 2010. Originally from Athens, Georgia and now living in Decatur, Mike counts Bob Dylan, Vic Chesnutt, Nirvana, and Uncle Tupelo among his formative influences. He has shared the stage with southern rock legends the Marshall Tucker Band and Grammy Award winners, The Blind Boys of Alabama.

The Blue Sky Concerts are held each Wednesday at noon in May and September and offered free to the community by the Decatur Business Association and presenting sponsor SunTrust Bank. Pack your lunch or pick up something to-go from one of our may fine restaurants.

See you on the Square!

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Atlanta Magazine Prints Correction to Decatur Information

Posted in Uncategorized on May 14, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Everybody makes mistakes.  It is how you own up to them that makes a difference.  Atlanta Magazine made a big mistake in quoting Decatur housing values in their May issue.  They used data from all addresses with a “Decatur” mailing address rather than just those located within the city limits of  Decatur.  Yet, in the other information, including school data, they used the correct information from our independent school system, city population and crime statistics.   It was both incorrect and confusing.

Kudos to Editor Steve Fennessy for calling to alert us to the error before we saw it in print and for correcting the information in a “Department of Corrections” paragraph online (although the chart itself is still incorrect).  Steve says there will also be a correction in the June issue.

The good news is median sales prices have held relatively steady in the City of Decatur over the past three years, dropping by only 0.6 percent since 2007 to around $350,000 (rather than the -40.6% to $113,610 reported in the chart).  Many thanks to Sean Dammann, Decatur real estate agent and President Elect of the Decatur Business Association for helping Atlanta Magazine cull these numbers.

Thanks to Atlanta Magazine for owning up to the mistake and attempting to mitigate the damage quickly and professionally.

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