Our ceremonial scissors are getting a workout with our second ribbon cutting this week. Come join the fun and view the beautiful new Glenlake Poolhouse which will officially open Friday at 5:00 p.m. The pool will be open for free swimming on Friday from 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. The celebration continues on Saturday with free swimming available from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Regular pool fees and hours resume on Sunday. Remember that Glenlake Park remains closed for construction but parking is available on both sides of Church Street. The new poolhouse and pool upgrades were funded by the City’s Capital Improvement Bond Program. Look for colorful shade structures to be added in the next few weeks as a few finishing touches are completed.
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Glenlake Pool Reopens Friday
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged 30030, Decatur Active Living, Decatur Bond Projects on June 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Fire Station Number 2 Ribbon Cutting Today
Posted in Community, Uncategorized on June 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Ribbon Cutting for Decatur Fire Station Number 2 was held this morning at the new station located on West Hill Street. Members of the City Commission, employees, community members and others were on hand for the occasion. Commissioners Mary Alice Kemp and Jim Baskett did the honors of cutting the ribbon, and Mayor Floyd made a few comments to those gathered. Fire Chief Jerry Malone has waited 20 years for this new station and was visibly happy to see it complete before his retirement in July.
Fire Station #2 Ribbon Cutting June 1
Posted in Community, Events, Sustainability, Uncategorized on May 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Come help us cut the ribbon for Fire Station #2 on Monday, June 1 at 10 a.m. The station was demolished and completely rebuilt and now the trucks fit, there are bathrooms for our female firefighters, and it can serve as an Emergency Dispatch Center and/or an Emergency Operations Center if necessary. We are hoping to achieve a LEED Silver Designation soon. It looks beautiful – come see it! Hope to see you there.
Leon's Full Service Now Open for Lunch!
Posted in Retail & Restaurants, Uncategorized, tagged 30030, Decatur, Dining in Decatur, Leon's on May 28, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Heather from Leon’s Full Service writes in that Leon’s is now open for lunch every day at 11:30 am except for Mondays. I am looking forward to having a great lunch, but the problem is deciding what I want to eat. There are so many great selections.
There is quite a selection of sandwiches, which all come with a side. I am leaning toward trying the grass-fed burger or maybe the shrimp gyro; or should I try the grilled vegetable sandwich? Then there are the salads, and the main entrees……
Hope to see you at Leon’s for lunch!
Last Blue Sky Concert Brings The Children
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged 30030, Concerts on the Square, Decatur, Decatur Business Association, Douglas Brake on May 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Today was the last Blue Sky Concert for the month of May and I believe every child in Decatur was in attendance! Douglas Brake and the Sizzle Hiss Pop Band entertained with a variety of children songs, and even the adults were dancing. Maybe it was the break in the rain, or the fact that school is almost out, but it was very well attended and FUN!
The Blue Sky Concerts are produced by the Decatur Business Association and sponsored by SunTrust Bank and were co-sponsored this month by Little Shop of Stories and Montessori School at Emory. The concerts are run by a volunteer committee that staffs each concert, books the bands, and get the prizes that are given away at the intermission.
If you missed today’s concert, Douglas will be playing at the Decatur Beach Party on the new “Ponce Fun Pier” from 6 until 9 pm.
ArtWalk Kicks off the Decatur Arts Festival Friday Night
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged 30030, ArtWalk, Decatur, Decatur Arts Alliance, Decatur Arts Festival, Literary Arts, Speak...Easy! on May 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The festivities for the 21st annual Decatur Arts Festival begin on Friday night, May 22 from 5 until 10 pm with the ArtWalk. The ArtWalk sets the scene for the art filled and fun filled weekend. Be sure to stop by the Old Courthouse on the Square during ArtWalk to check out the Speak…Easy! from 7 until 9 pm. There will be authors, musicians, Open Mic opportunities and refreshments. A perfect way to start your weekend in Decatur.
See you on the Square!
Rain Delays Glenlake Bathhouse Grand Opening
Posted in Community, Events, Uncategorized on May 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The good news is it rained this spring. The bad news is it rained this spring thus delaying the opening of Glenlake Pool and the new Bathhouse. Scratch this Friday, May 22 off your calendar and plan to come instead on Friday, June 5, 2009.
The celebration includes games, prizes and refreshments in addition to seeing the new Bathhouse. Plus, admission that evening is free. The event will run from 5 – 7:30 p.m. and details will be posted as available on Decatur’s website.
And, since your calendar is now open on Friday night, come out to the ArtWalk and help kick off the Decatur Arts Festival weekend.
There are over 24 shops and restaurants showing a variety of art and giving out free beverages and appetizers. Get in your exercise walking or riding your bike and enjoy the evening in downtown Decatur. Check out the Arts Festival website for more details.
Decatur's Semi-Pro Basketball Team
Posted in Uncategorized on May 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
You may be surprised to find out that Decatur has its very own semi-professional basketball team! The Decatur Court Kingz are a WBA Exposure League Team, which works to expose their players to professional organizations like the NBA, while also providing entertainment for their communities. Check out the website at www.wbacourtkings.com.
The team is offering a Home Opener Special for their first game. The cost is only $5 for teens and adults. Kids 6 and under are always free! Tickets can be purchased at the door or by calling (770)-904-5081.
If you can’t make the Home Opener, check out the rest of the schedule here.
Home Opener Game
Date: Thursday, June 4, 2009
Time: Tip off is at 7:15 PM
Where: Agnes Scott College
Proposed Budget now available online
Posted in Uncategorized on May 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Proposed FY 2009-2010 budget is now available on the City’s website. You can download the entire document or just the sections you’re interested in. Whether you like the numbers or not, this year’s budget has something for everyone.
Hard copies of the budget are also available at the reference desk on the second floor of the Decatur Library, 215 Sycamore St., Decatur, 30030 or at Decatur City Hall 509 N. McDonough Street, Decatur 30030.
Tonight's Concert on the Square Cancelled
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged 30030, Concerts on the Square, Decatur, Decatur Business Association on May 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Due to the rain and thunderstorms predicted for the rest of the evening, tonight’s Concert on the Square with Roxie Watson has been cancelled. Stay safe and dry!