Posted in Uncategorized, tagged 30030, City of Decatur, Concerts on the Square, Decatur, Decatur Business Association on September 2, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Today’s weather was perfect for the start of the Blue Sky Concert Series on the Square in downtown Decatur. Jennifer Daniels came all the way from Nashville to play for the noon-time crowd that gathered under the trees. Hope to see everyone on Sunday night for the first September Concert on the Square, featuring Sweet AlisAbeth.
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged 30030, Concerts on the Square, DBA, Decatur, Jennifer Daniels on September 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Decatur Business Association’s Blue Sky Concerts September series begins tomorrow with former Decaturite Jennifer Daniels. Pack apicnic lunch or visit one of our many restaurants to get a “lunch to go”.
Thanks to SunTrust Bank, who sponsors the Blue Sky Concert series and to Kaiser Permanente and Little Shop of Stories, co-sponsors of this week’s Concert.
For a full schedule of the performers at this month’s Blue Sky Concerts and Concerts on the Square, visit www.decaturdba.com.
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged 30030, Decatur, Nectar on August 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Nectar is celebrating the opening of its second location in Decatur by offering a free scoop of ice cream from 5 pm to 8 pm for everyone who buys a Panini. This offer ends October 1st.
Nectar is located in Oakhurst Village. Stop by for dinner and dessert!
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged 30030, Angela Easterling, Decatur, Decatur Library on August 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Looking for something to do tonight, and on a tight budget? Karen Skellie writes in that Angela Easterling will be appearing at the Decatur Library tonight at 7 pm and the performance is free.
“Angela was raised in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and her country roots run deep. Her unique sound and soulful writing display her enchanting brand of neo-traditionalist country that mixes hard-edged honky tonk with fetching ballads. You’ll hear a hint of gospel and authentic acoustic instruments, but she’s not your usual country girl.”
I have been quite impressed with the number of free activities offered at the Decatur Branch. GA Center for the Book brings in great authors, and Karen has been bringing in some popular music performances. This is all in addition to being able to borrow books, DVDs, CDs, Books on Tape……the list goes on. My son and I visit at least once a week.
Great work Library folks!!
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged 30030, City of Decatur, Decatur, Decatur Bulldogs, Spiritfest on August 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Leah Vaughn writes in:
Please join the Decatur Bulldog Booster Club to kick off the 2009 Football Season at a community pep rally! The Rally starts at 6:00 pm on the plaza outside of the stadium off of Commerce Drive.
Following the rally, head on over to the stadium to watch the Decatur Bulldogs take on cross-town rivals Druid Hills. Kick off will be at 7:30.
Sounds like a great start to the weekend.
Go Bulldogs!
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged 30030, Concerts on the Square, Decatur, Decatur Business Association, Events on August 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Decatur Business Association is happy to announce the line up for the September Concerts on the Square Series. Please note that the 1st Concert on the Square will be held on Sunday night, September 6 in conjunction with the closing picnic of the AJC Decatur Book Festival.
See you on the Square!
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged 30030, Decatur, Jerry Knotts, recycling, trash compactor on August 25, 2009 | 6 Comments »
We are so excited that Decatur is among the first around to install solar powered trash compactors! The compactors are being installed in front of Starbuck’s and Java Monkey as we speak. Jerry Knotts and his crew are working hard to get them going and I can’t wait to see them in action.
Jerry Knotts shows off the new compactors.
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged crosswalk, Decatur, Fire station, signs on August 21, 2009 | 2 Comments »
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Have a great weekend here in Decatur, and stay safe!
Posted in Uncategorized on August 20, 2009 | 1 Comment »
In my last post I said “more to come” so this post has been a long time coming. This is my second suggestion for meals that cost roughly $5 dollars in Downtown Decatur. The first was Raging Burrito a couple of months ago. Amaryn’s Thai Bowl & Sushi is located at 265 Ponce de Leon Place (404-373-2788) and has daily lunch specials for $5.95. I chose the Thai Noodle Bowl which is a bowl of thin rice noodles, pan-fried with shrimp, chicken, scallions, and egg. It’s garnished with bean sprouts, and peanuts. You can get it with chicken, tofu or veggies. All lunch specials come with a cup of clear soup which was delicious.
Thai Noodle Bowl
This was the top end of the roughly $5 budget I was working with so water as usual was a must. The portion was large and I left very full. There is a wide variety of lunch specials and they are served 7 days a week from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. On Tuesdays and Wednesday they have $1 Sushi all day, though the selection is limited and serving size is small, for $1 it’s still a great deal.
More to come…..hopefully sooner this time.
Posted in Uncategorized on August 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Several of us here at Decatur City Hall are graduates of a woman’s college so we are proud to share this great news from Decatur’s own Agnes Scott College.
ATLANTA – Agnes Scott College ranks second among liberal arts colleges in the “Top Up-and-Coming Schools” in the U.S. News & World Report’s just-released 2010 edition of “America’s Best Colleges.” It is the only women’s college recognized in this category.
“This is exciting news,” said Agnes Scott President Elizabeth Kiss. “We ranked in ninth place when this particular ranking first appeared last year, so we are thrilled to move even higher on the list. It indicates that others are hearing about the ways we continually enhance our academic programs and the overall college experience for our students.”
The 77 colleges and universities ranked in this category were singled out by their peers as schools that have recently made the most promising and innovative changes in academics, faculty, students, campus or facilities.
In a new ranking this year, also selected by higher education peers, Agnes Scott places 17th among liberal arts colleges with “A Strong Commitment to Teaching.” This list identifies schools where the faculty has an unusually strong commitment to undergraduate teaching.
“Agnes Scott professors are passionately devoted to helping students learn and succeed,” Kiss said. “Whether it is mentoring student research, co-presenting at a national conference, creating innovative programs in fields like sustainability or public health, or giving career and life advice, our faculty are there for students. It is so gratifying that Agnes Scott has been recognized in this category, which gets at the heart of what college should be about.”
An independent, liberal arts college in metropolitan Atlanta, Agnes Scott placed 22nd in “Great Schools, Great Prices,” which gives it the distinction of being the best value college in the Southeast.
In this new edition of “America’s Best Colleges,” Agnes Scott improved its overall position among national liberal arts colleges to 59th, up from 63rd just three years ago.
More than 1,400 schools nationwide are included in the 2010 “America’s Best Colleges. During the 26 years that the U.S. News college rankings have been published, the groups of schools have been based on categories created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
