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Decatur Planning Director Dances to Her Own Beat!

Posted in Uncategorized on June 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Amanda Thompson's not-so- secret other life!

Amanda Thompson's not-so- secret other life!

 

I hope all of you had a chance to read the article in last Sunday’s AJC that reported on Decatur’s Planning Director Amanda Thompson’s “other life” as a modern dancer.  Decatur Metro posted about this article last week, but have they actually seen Amanda dance?  I have and I will tell you that Zoetic Dance Ensemble is stunning to watch.  These women are so powerful that they seem to leap into the audience.  No teeny, fragile ballerinas in this group!

Here’s the link to the article and for those folks who meet with Amanda on planning issues, I have a piece of advice – don’t step on her toes, figuratively or literally.

http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/metro/stories/2009/06/21/city_planner_and_professional_dancer.html

Cheer’s to Decatur’s own “dancing queen”.

Regina

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Award Winning Decatur Home Featured in AJC's Private Quarters

Posted in Uncategorized on June 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Photo courtesy of the AJC

Photo courtesy of the AJC

 

 

Andy and Jenny Ruteldge’s Decatur home was featured in the AJC Sunday June 28th paper in the Private Quarters section.  Andy Rutledge, of the firm Rutledge-Alcock Architects, also serves on the Decatur Historic Preservation Commission.  He and his wife Jenny, an Interior Designer, have done a wonderful job with an addition to their historic bungalow.  Check out the great pictures in the AJC!

http://projects.ajchomefinder.com/gallery/view/homes/private-quarters/classic/pq-rutledge-0624/

Andy and Jenny’s house also received a 2009 Decatur Design Award.

Enjoy!

Regina

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This Weekend in Decatur

Posted in Uncategorized on June 25, 2009 | 2 Comments »

Tonight: Allagash Beer Tasting at Palate from 7 to 9 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online for $15. Visit www.palatewinebar.com for more info.

Friday: Fab Friday in WePo. Visit the shops along West Ponce de Leon Avenue for a special shopping experience. Participating shops include Boogaloos, Heliotrope, Sawicki’s, Kaleidoscope, Peggy’s Boutique, Nathalie’s Fish House, Tastings, Eviva, Fabutique, Cafe Cliche, Decatur CD and Whit’s End.

Sunday: Church Street Staycation, 1-4 p.m. The merchants of Church Street have planned a Sunday afternoon of summer fun packed with entertainment – kid activities, live music, street performers, cool treats, special discounts, trunk shows, artist demonstrations and door prizes. Participating shops include Mingei World Arts, Java Monkey, The Seen Gallery, Leon’s, Hoopla, and Taste.

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4th of July Decatur Style

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , , , on June 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

bikers on paradeThe City of Decatur is gearing up for the annual 4th of July Celebration which includes a Pied Piper Parade, the Callanwolde Concert Band and fireworks at dark.

The Pied Piper Parade will begin at 6 pm, and line up for the participants is at 5:30 pm at the First Baptist Church on the corner of Clairemont Avenue and Commerce Drive. Anyone can participate in the parade, so decorate your bike, wagon or vehicle and join in! Vehicles must fill out the Vehicle Registration form found here. Walkers and bike riders do not need to register.

boy scoutsAfter watching the parade, head over to the Community Bandstand where Mayor Floyd will give the “official welcome” and Boy Scout Troop 175 will be presenting the colors. TheCallanwolde Concert Band will begin at 7 pm. Fireworks will be shot at dark from the top of the DeKalb County parking deck.

Streets around the Square will be closed to traffic after the Parade passes by, so head up to the Square early.

Thanks to the City of Decatur and the Decatur Business Association who co-sponsor the event.

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College Avenue Demolition No Need For Panic

Posted in Uncategorized on June 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Don’t Panic!  A portion of the front wall of Trackside and Fifth Earl will be demolished this evening.  This work is necessary because the fire earlier this year destroyed critical structural components and a segment of the front wall had pulled away from the building and was collapsing.  This retail strip is made up of several individual buildings which were cobbled together over time into a small retail center.  So, while Trackside and Fifth Earl appeared to be in two buildings, they actually occupied at least three individual buildings that had been joined together and then subdivided over the years.  The damaged wall section being demolished includes the far right side of Trackside and the left section of Fifth Earl.  The eastern-most lane of College Avenue adjacent to the building will be closed to traffic from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. as the demolition work is completed.  Plans are still underway to restore the building and reopen the businesses.  The demolition work marks the first step in the reconstruction.

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Mayor Bill Floyd Sworn In As GMA President

Posted in Community, Events, Meetings, Uncategorized on June 24, 2009 | 1 Comment »

Mayor Floyd addresses GMA

Mayor Floyd addresses GMA

Decatur’s Mayor Bill Floyd was sworn in as President of the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) this past weekend in Savannah, GA.  He takes the helm of this statewide 500+ member association at what he called a challenging time for cities.

Mayor Floyd noted that because of the close connection city officials have to their communities, they have the capability to help steer the state in the right direction saying, “We’re the ones that feel the pulse of this state better than any other elected official.”

Two other Decatur officials were elected to the GMA Board of Directors.  Decatur Commissioner Kecia Cunningham was elected to an at-large position, and City Attorney Bryan Downs is serving as president of the City Attorneys Section. 

In addition, Decatur resident Jim Finch, deputy commissioner for the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA), received GMA’s “State Government Service” Award.  The Award is given annually to state employees who exemplify integrity, diligence and energeic service to the citizens of the state.

GMA is based in Atlanta and is a voluntary, non-profit organization that provides legislative advocacy, educational, employee benefit and technical assistance services to its 500 member cities. 

Congratulations to all of our Decatur honorees – you do us proud!

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Is Your Home an Eyesore?

Posted in Community, Uncategorized, tagged , , on June 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

homeEdelman Productions is searching for a home in the area for their new Home Makeover show. They will begin filming next month and are accepting applications for the next week. They have selected one home in Decatur and maybe yours could be the second!!

From Alyssa Kaufman at Edelman Productions:

We are currently casting homes and homeowners in the metro Atlanta Area to
be featured on HGTV’s new makeover show.

We are looking for desperate homeowners and their homes that are willing to
be on camera and have their (exterior home) makeover taped for our show –in
return you will get a funded and spectacular makeover from our talented and
professional team.

Homes: Should be the eye sore of the block. Maybe the house is painted
neon yellow, or the paint is peeling, the landscape is overgrown or dead,
the drive way is cracking, the shutters are missing, can’t find the house
numbers, or over time the house has lost its charm and has been stripped or
covered in layers of different architecture styles.

If this is you (or someone on your street) please submit your/their
information right away. All homeowners must be willing to participate.

Bonus: When the eye sore home is selected several other homes on the
street will get “mini” makeovers by our team.

Please submit the following:
1) Photo of the outside of home from street
2) Photo of just the house
3) photo of homeowners
4) name of homeowners
5) cell phone numbers
6) neighborhood & city you live in; including address
7) why your home is the eye sore of the block

Nominate 2 or 3 other neighbors that need “Mini Makeovers” (change front
door, maybe mailbox, house numbers, light fixtures, etc) on the block. These
neighbors must be willing to participate.  Please provide phone numbers.

Please send info to sberry@edelmanproductions.com as soon as possible.

Good luck!

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Another Awesome Beach Party!

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , , on June 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

 Thanks to everyone who participated in the Annual Decatur Beach Party, held this past Friday on the Square. It was the largest crowd ever, and I think everyone who was there had a good time. One of the ways we start off the day preparing for the Beach Party is meeting the dump trucks that drop off the sand at 7 am. Thanks to the Public Works Crew that meets us there and helps to push the sand into the parking spaces. They come back at 2 pm to spread out the sand and create “Decatur Beach”. Tony Kemp and his crew do a great job and seem to enjoy helping make this happen.

The sand is donated by Vulcan Materials, and this year they gave us an extra truck full.

Thanks again to everyone who volunteered or attended and made this another successful Decatur Event!

 

 

 

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sand dumping 1

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Valet Parking on the Decatur Square

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , on June 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

DSC00525You may have noticed this nice young man standing at his podium at the top of North McDonough Street next to the Decatur Square. Richard is one the valets at the Valet Service that if now being offered in downtown Decatur. You can drop off your car, walk easily to any of the shops or restaurants on the Square, and pay only $3. I think this is a great deal. Just think, you won’t need to worry about finding a parking spot or pay to park in a lot.

The Valet Service is currently available on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings.

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Time for Decatur Beach!

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , , on June 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

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The annual Decatur Beach Party will be held this Friday, June 19 from 5 p.m. until midnight in downtown Decatur. The Reputations play Beach music at the Community Bandstand beginning at 5 p.m. and Terry Lee and the GTs begin playing at 8 p.m. on the Main Stage.

The organizing committee has made some changes this year, and both the sand area and the Boardwalk Games will be on Ponce de Leon Avenue, renamed “Ponce Fun Pier”. The main stage will be on the MARTA Plaza. This year’s event also includes Douglas Brake and The Sizzle Pop Fizz Band beginning at 5 p.m. on the “pier”.

Other new fun for 2009 includes a Bunji Jump for the children and a Photobooth where you can get your souvenir photo made.

T-shirts with the new design will be on sale at the Souvenir tent for $15.

The Decatur Beach Party is a fundraiser for the Decatur Business Association.  Money raised helps the DBA to put on free events throughout the year, including the Concerts on the Square, the Easter Egg Hunt, and the Bonfire and Marshmallow roast.

Tickets are $6.50 in advance and can be purchased at www.decaturdba.com or at Decatur CD. Tickets at the gate are $10. Children 12 and under are free, limited to two free children with each paying adult. Please leave your coolers, pets and picnic baskets at home.

See you on the “beach”!

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