Posted in Uncategorized on March 16, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
If you were selected to participate in this year’s survey and received the option to complete the survey online, you do not need a code to access the survey instrument as stated in the cover letter. The need for a code is a misprint.
We really want to know what you think about the City and its services so please take the time to complete and return the survey if you received one.
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged 30030, City of Decatur, Decatur, ING Marathon on March 16, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The ING Georgia Marathon will be coming through the City of Decatur this Sunday, March 21 and as in past years we will be competing in the Neighborhood Challenge. Six neighborhood organizations along the course will cheer for the participants at Neighborhood Cheering Zones and compete for award grants for neighborhood fitness initiatives. The City will use the prize to begin a new walking program, Walk There, Decatur!
Join us on Ponce de Leon Avenue along the sidewalks north of the Old Courthouse Square. We will have some “cheering” supplies, but feel free to bring along noise makers to spur the runners on! We will begin gathering at 7 am; the runners will be in Decatur by 7:30 am. And of course, wear orange!
Grab some coffee and let’s show the runners that Decatur rocks!
For information on the race course and street closing times, click here.
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged 30030, City of Decatur, St. Patrick's Day on March 15, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Decatur may not have a river to dye green, but there will be plenty of Irish-style Celebrating on Wednesday nevertheless.
Steinbecks in Oakhurst is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with live Irish music and plenty of Guinness in proper points. Marc writes in that they have already started to corn their own cornbeef! They will be opening on Wednesday at 11:30 am for those who want to start their celebrating with a fine Irish lunch.
Over at The Marlay House, celebration of the patron Saint begins at 4 pm with live Irish Music, dancers, pipers and outdoor celebrations.
Mac Magee’s Pub on the Square will be celebrating St. Pat’s Day beginning at noon. It loooks like they will have music all day long as well as great Irish brews for thirst quenching.
Eddie’s Attic will be celebrating St. Pat’s Day with the music of the Buddy O’Reilly Band. The Early Family show begins at 6:30pm and the Late Show begins at 9:30 pm. Click here for tickets and more information.
If you know of any other specials for the holiday, let us know and we will include in the post.
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged 30030, City of Decatur, Decatur, Decatur CD, Decatur Education Foundation, Decatur Gallery, Tour deCatur on March 12, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Begin Saturday morning with a bit of exercise…..put on your running shoes and join hundreds of runners in this year’s Tour deCatur Road Race, beginning at 8:45 am. The race will start in front of the new Decatur High School Auditorium. For more information on the route and how to sign up, click here.
On Saturday afternoon kick back and listen to the musical talents of Roman Candle, who will be at Decatur CD beginning at 1 pm. In honor of the occasion, the store is having a special one-day-only sale. Everything in the store will be 10% off all day Saturday.
Plus, Young Eliot has just declared that any customer who can name more world capitals than he can in 10 minutes gets the single CD of his or her choice, purchased by Eliot himself. A world capitals challenge, people! It doesn’t get more fierce than that. Take him up on it!
On Saturday evening from 5 untill 10 pm, stop by the Decatur Gallery for an opening reception featuring local artist Jen Singh. The Gallery will provide light hors d’oeuvres and beverages during the reception. Plus, if the weather is pleasant, they’ll open the outdoor artist market in front of the Gallery. The event is free and sounds like a nice way to end the evening.
The Marlay House, formerly known as The Grange, will start their St. Patrick’s Day celebration on Saturday beginning at 5:30pm. Live Irish Music outside, weather permitting, as well as pipers and Guinness. Their website says it is a warm-up for next Wednesday’s celebration.
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged 30030, City of Decatur, Daylight Savings Time, Decatur on March 12, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Photo from The Kenyon Review
Set your clocks ahead one hour before going to sleep on Saturday night and be ready for the beginning of Daylight Savings Time on Sunday, March 14. You may also want to schedule a nap for Sunday afternoon!
It is also time to change the batteries in your smoke detector. A simple change that could save your life.
Visit About.com or Daylight Savings Time for some fun facts and history of the program.
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged 30030, City of Decatur, Decatur, Decatur High School, Hamlet on March 9, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged 30030, City of Decatur, Decatur, Earth Hour on March 8, 2010 | 1 Comment »
The City of Decatur will be participating in Earth Hour again this year on Saturday, March 27 from 8:30 until 9:30 pm. I encourage you to turn off your lights and non-essential electrictronics. For some ideas on activities and to sign up to participate, visit the Earth Hour website.
“On Earth Hour hundreds of millions of people around the world will come together to call for action on climate change by doing something quite simple—turning off their lights for one hour. The movement symbolizes that by working together, each of us can make a positive impact in this fight, protecting our future and that of future generations.”
Watch the video to learn more.
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged 30030, City of Decatur, Decatur, Decatur Library, Tom Fisch on March 8, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
There are always things going on at the Decatur Library, and this week is no exception! Tom Fisch will be sharing his musical talents at a free musical program this Thursday, March 11 at 7 pm.
“Tom’s music is like describing a favorite recipe—the first ingredient is tasteful acoustic guitar playing. Second, add Tom’s rich vocal style. Combine with the heart and soul of traditional folk and country tunes, and you’ve cooked up some extraordinary and innovative entertainment. With the background of the Blue Ridge Mountains for inspiration, this North Carolinian and his music have found a comfortable place to call home. You’ll enjoy the stellar musicianship and warm, engaging personality he brings to the stage.”
The Decatur Library is located at 215 Sycamore Street, Decatur and the performance begins at 7:00p.m. Doors open at 6:30p.m
Posted in Uncategorized on March 8, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Today marks the start of the Census Awareness Week in Georgia and Decatur! Last week, Mayor Floyd declared March 8th through 14th as Census Week in the City.
Census forms will be delivered or mailed to households in March 2010; households should complete and mail back their forms upon receipt. Census workers will visit households that do not return forms to take a count in person. Information shared with the Census Bureau is completely confidential. By law, the Census Bureau cannot share respondents’ answers with anyone, including other federal agencies and law enforcement entities.
For more information about the 2010 Census, visit 2010.census.gov.
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged 30030, Caroline Aiken, City of Decatur, Decatur, Eddie's Attic on March 4, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Caroline Aiken will bring an all star band to Eddie’s Attic to perform a live show that is to become her 8th CD entitled “Welcome Home.” The band features some of Atlanta’s best players – Yonrico Scott (Derek Trucks Band), Charlie Wooton (Zydefunk) and Tomi Martin (Three5Human). Other special guests may also join them onstage.
Caroline invites her homegrown fans to be part of the audience. Songs performed will be original unrecorded material. Eddie’s Attic has long been a musical home for Caroline and it made sense to record this where she’s played many shows over the years. Georgia has its own musical style and has spawned many prolific musicians. Caroline’s been proud to share that southern vibe worldwide, and use some of our state’s talent for this latest recording.
The show will be held on Saturday, March 6th beginning at 8 PM. Tickets are $18 in advance and $20 at the door. Or for $25 you get a ticket to the show and a voucher for the CD when it is released.
