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In this economic climate, we are all looking for FREE things to entertain us and our families. The Historic Decatur Cemetery is a great place to visit, take a walk and visit the historic gravesites. The cemetery is believed to have been an old church burial ground taken into the city when it was chartered in 1823. The two oldest headstone inscriptions date to 1827 and 1828 and belong to Ann Reynolds and David Young.
Did you know that the poet Dr. Thomas Chivers is buried here? Dr. Chivers was a doctor who abandoned his medical practice for his poetry and is best known for his strong, but stormy relationship withEdgar Allen Poe. Chivers was perhaps the first American writer to record black language and dialect. He lived in Decatur late in life, and was buried, at his own request, at the foot of his front doorstep before retirement to the Decatur Cemetery.
Mary Gay, famous author of Life of Dixie During the War, has her final resting place in the cemetery. Her book was used as a source for Gone With the Wind. Her home, restored by the DeKalb Junior League, is on West Trinity Street.
Benjamin Swanton was an early Decatur entrepreneur who operated a gristmill, a tannery, a brickyard and a cotton gin. The Swanton House has 
been restored and can also be found on West Trinity.
Be sure to bring some bread with you to feed the ducks and geese that enjoy sunning and swimming in the lake.
For more information and a brochure with a map of points to visit, stop by the Cemetery Office.
If you are looking for something fun to do with your family or friends, stop by That Pottery Place on Church Street and paint a one of a kind pottery item. They have a lot of pottery items to choose from. I especially like the City of Decatur logo platter that is on display there. That Pottery Place is open Tuesday and Wednesday from 11 am until 7 pm, Thursday through Saturday until 8pm and open noon until 6 pm on Sunday. Check out the website 
In the center of our wonderful Old Courthouse Square stands a structure that serves as a gathering point for many concerts, festivals and weddings. Is this structure a bandstand or a gazebo?
According to Wikipedia, a gazebo is a pavilion structure, often octagonal, commonly found in parks, gardens and spacious public areas. Gazebos are freestanding, or attached to a garden wall, roofed, and open on all sides. They provide shade, basic shelter and a place to rest. Some gazebos in public parks are large enough to serve as bandstands.
CBS is looking for dynamic, competitive and entertaining families that all live in the same neighborhood to participate in a fun new CBS TV show. Families will compete for substantial cash and prizes. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Lauren Spiegel, the casting director at 
