Posted in Uncategorized, tagged 30030, Blue sky Concerts, City of Decatur, Decatur, Decatur Business Association on September 16, 2009 | 1 Comment »
The rain has cleared for enough time to have our Blue Sky Concert today at noon on the Bandstand on the Square. Ernie Quarles and Shaun Anderson will be playing R&B – great music for an overcast afternoon.
You may have heard Ernie and Shaun play at the Decatur Wine Festival. They have played at this event for all four years of the festival, and will play again this year.
Pack your lunch, or get one to go from one of our many restaurants.
See you on the Square!
Posted in Uncategorized on September 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Decatur – DeKalb YMCA Fall Five is on Saturday, September 19th from 8:30 am until 11 am. The Fall Five is a 5K race around Oakhurst that also includes a Tot Trot. The proceeds from the race go directly to College Heights Early Childhood Learning Center in Oakhurst.
Registration is $20.00 before the 19th and $25.00 day of the run. Tickets for the Tot Trot and Prize Drawing are $5.00 each. Additional chidren’s activities such moonwalk, face-painting, yoga and planned for before and after the Tot Trot at Harmony Park. Prizes include YMCA free 3 month memberships, ballet classes, gymnastics classes, gifts from Hoopla and Little Shop of Stories and certificates from SalonRed Kids, Natural Body Spa and more!
To learn more about this fundraiser and register please visit, http://www.fallfive.com. Registration is still open.
Questions? Email info@fallfive.com
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged 30030, City of Decatur, Concerts on the Square, DBA, Decatur, Ernie Quarles, Jazz Nights, Oakhurst, Soulhound on September 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Calling all Music Fans! You have three opportunities to hear free music in Decatur this week.
On Wednesday, the Decatur Business Association continues the Blue Sky Concerts, sponsored by SunTrust Bank. This week’s concert features Ernie Quarles and Shaun Anderson, playing R&B. They have played the Decatur Wine Festival for the past few years, and I promise you will enjoy them. So pack a picnic and join us at noon on Wednesday.
Ernie Quarles & Shaun Anderson
Jazz Nights in Oakhurst continue on Thursday on the lawn of the Solarium. The music begins at 7 pm and features Joel Granson.
Saturday night brings another Concert on the Square, sponsored by Wachovia Bank. Join us on the Square to hear Soulhound, which plays…..you guessed it…..Soul! Bring a picninc or order dinner to go from one of the many restaurants in Decatur.
Soulhound Plays the Concert on the Square on Saturday at 7 pm
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged 30030, City of Decatur, Concerts on the Square, Decatur, Decatur Business Association on September 10, 2009 | 2 Comments »
From Roxie Watson Myspaace page
The Concert on the Square this Saturday, September 12, will feature local band Roxie Watson. Roxie Watson plays a mix of Americana and Bluegrass. You can hear a sample of their music on www.myspace.com/roxiewatson. Roxie Watson was scheduled to play in May, but unfortunately the storm clouds got in the way. Let’s all cross our fingers for a great weather.
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged 30030, City of Decatur, Concerts on the Square, Decatur, Decatur Business Association, Events on September 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Guitarist Tommy Talton will be playing at the Blue Sky Concert today from noon until 1 pm. According to his website:
Tommy Talton
“Tommy Talton is best known for his work with Capricorn Records group Cowboy, which he founded with Scott Boyer. Talton toured with Gregg Allman and Cowboy throughout the United States in the 70s. He was a studio musician for some time, recording with artists such as Bonnie Bramlett, Martin Mull, Corky Lang (West, Bruce and Lang, Mountain), Gregg Allman, Dickey Betts, Clarence Carter, country legend Kitty Wells, Alex and Livingston Taylor, Arthur Conley of Sweet Soul Music fame, and more. Talton’s highly anticipated studio CD, Tommy Talton in Europe, Someone Else’s Shoes, was released on Hittin’ the Note Records on May 12, 2008. Live Notes from Athens, recorded at the Melting Point in Athens, GA and his first live recording since the “Gregg Allman Tour” album, will be released on Hittin’ the Note Records on April 4, 2009.”
Stop by one of Decatur’s restaurants, get a “lunch to go” and enjoy great, free music on the Historic Old Courthouse Square.
The Blue Sky Concerts are sponsored by SunTrust Bank and today’s Concert is co-sponsored by Kaiser Permanente and The Cookie Studio. For more information on the Concert Series, visit www.decaturdba.com.
See you on the Square!
Posted in Uncategorized on September 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Remember that the Labor Day Holiday means changes in the regular Sanitation & Recycling services for Monday and Tuesday pick-up.
Normal services for Monday will be on Tuesday, September 8. Normal services for Tuesday will be on Wednesday, September 9. Thursday and Friday services are not affected.
Enjoy the holiday!
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged 30030, City of Decatur, Concerts on the Square, Decatur, Decatur Book Festival on September 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Firefighter Justin Sardine Rescues Books
Only in the City of Decatur! Peachtree Publishers had some books that needed “rescuing” so Decatur Firefighter Justin Sardine stepped in to lend a hand. Stop by their booth on the MARTA Plaza and find out what this is all about!
The AJC Decatur Book Festival has begun and will continue through Sunday. The event winds up with a special Sunday night Concert on the Square and a picnic.
See you on the Square…..
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged 30030, AJC Decatur Book Festival, City of Decatur, Decatur, Godzilla on September 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Taking a walk on the Decatur Square
“Wait- what’s that over there?”
Looks Like Godzilla, but not quite the same-
He likes books, he must be tame……
Tom, Will, Mary and Angie watch Godzilla being inflated
Program Director Tom Bell tries to escape.......
See you on the Square!
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged 30030, City of Decatur, Decatur, Decatur Arts Alliance, Decatur Book Festival on September 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I plan on bringing a piece to hang on the clothesline – this is always a very fun event. Nice to mingle with the artists and talk to them about their art. After viewing the artwork, walk up the stairs to Eddie’s Attic for some great music and a beverage.
See you on the Square!
Posted in Uncategorized on September 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Just a reminder that qualifying for Decatur City Commission and Decatur Board of Education continues. It opened this past Monday, August 31 at 9 a.m. and closes Friday, September 4, 2009 at 4:30 p.m.
The nonpartisan General Election will be held on November 3, 2009 for three Decatur Board of Education members and two City of Decatur Commissioners. The terms are four years and begin in January 2010. The qualifying fee for City Commissioner is $144 and $35 for Board of Education positions.
Be sure you are registered to vote in the Municipal Election. Voter registration for the November election closes on Monday, October 5, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. If you are registered in DeKalb County, you are automatically registered in the City of Decatur. Voter registration is done through DeKalb County. Questions concerning absentee voting, voter registration, early voting or where to vote should be directed to DeKalb County Elections Division at 404-298-4020
