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It’s back and better than ever! Celebrate summer at the downtown Decatur Beach Party, this Friday, June 17, 2016 from 5 to 11 p.m.
No beach? No problem! Decatur makes its own with 60 tons of sand – transforming Ponce de Leon Avenue into Sandcastle Central. Add a kid’s boardwalk, live music and dancing on the plaza, a food court with funnel cakes and fruity drinks, and voilà — you’re in a beach town, Decatur-style, without the sunburn and hours of driving.
Tune into fantastic live jams – Tray Dahl & The Jugtime Ragband open for evening’s headliner, Electric Avenue. A DJ closes out the evening with a dance party.
Buy tickets at Freshtix.com.
Tickets are $12 in advance at and local Decatur retail shops or $15 at the gate.
Children ages 4-12 years old are $7 in advance, and $10 at the gate.
Free entry for children under 3. All children’s activities are included in the admission price.
New this year! Ninja Climbing Wall, for ages 13 and older, $5.
For more information visit our Facebook page or contact Shirley Baylis, 678-553-6573,shirley.baylis@decaturga.com, #DecaturBeach.
The Decatur Business Association produces the Decatur Beach Party as an annual fundraiser. Proceeds from this event help to fund other free community events including Concerts on the Square, Blue Sky Concerts, Easter Egg Hunt, and the Bonfire & Marshmallow Roast.
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This is a weekly blog post that lists all of the events and sales going on around town. It will be updated daily. If you would like to add an event, email Catherine.lee@decaturga.com.
Sunday, June 12
• Friends of Decatur Cemetery Second Sunday Stroll, 2:30 p.m.
• Last Call Closing Reception for the Decatur Arts Festival Fine Arts Exhibition, 4-6 p.m.
Wednesday, June 15
• Decatur Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m.
Thursday, June 16
• Proceeds from select glasses of wine at Java Monkey will be donated to CORE, 6-8 p.m.
Friday, June 17
• Decatur Beach Party, 5-11 p.m.
Saturday, June 18
• Decatur Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Amplify Decatur music festival, free noon-3 p.m., ticketed 5-11 p.m.
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We would like to thank Literacy Action staff and current ESL students for visiting us and touring the police department as part of course work focusing on government and community resources. Taking a tour of the police department gives you the opportunity to meet staff and see the various parts of the facility such as the 911 Center, patrol roll call room, evidence packaging, sallyport, holding cells, interview rooms, the courtroom and training room. Taking the tour also gives you the chance to learn about the various functions of police department staff and to ask questions.
Literacy Action staff, ESL students and Lt. Ross.
Observing Communications Officer Bradley-King handling a 911 call.
If you have a community group or class that would like to take a tour of the police department, please contact Lt. Jennifer Ross.
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Trees Atlanta plans to return on June 18 with its herd of sheep to help control Japanese hops, kudzu and other invasive plants on the steep slope between Section 14 and the creek at the Decatur Cemetery.
Trees Atlanta led the recent woodland restoration effort in the stream corridor on the east side of the Cemetery.
The sheep in this program are protected by a human shepherd and livestock guardian dogs, and the sites are surrounded by solar powered, low-voltage electrified fencing to keep the sheep safe and on-task while they are working. The work is expected to take 7 to 10 days at the Cemetery.
Trees Atlanta has used sheep to help eradicate invasive plants at Decatur Cemetery, the Atlanta Beltline, Chastain Park, Kirkwood Forest, Morningside Nature Preserve, Candler Park, Herbert Green Nature Preserve, Perkerson Park and other green spaces in metro Atlanta. The sheep are provided by Ewe-niversally Green, a local firm that specializes in environmentally sound conservation techniques.
For more information about Trees Atlanta and Ewe-niversally Green, see www.treesatlanta.org and www.eweniversallygreen.com.
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What: Grillin’ & Chillin’ with Chef Duane Nutter and Mixologist Tiffanie Barriere
When: Thursday, June 9, 6:30 p.m.
Why: 100% of ticket sales go to Decatur Education Foundation. Duane will be smoking bourbon and Kentuckyaki chicken on the Big Green Egg while Tiffanie mixes a few signature cocktails with Woodford Reserve. All this plus live jazz for only $25.
How: $25 per ticket. Purchase tickets here.
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The July and August issues of the Decatur Focus are combined and will be available mid-July. The combined issue also features the city’s annual report. Send information for this issue by June 10 to decaturfocus@decaturga.com (as a word document or in the body of the e-mail only; please no PDFs) or to ATTN: Decatur Focus, PO Box 220, Decatur, GA 30031.
The June Focus is now available online at http://decaturga.com/…/community-development-…/decatur-focus.
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This is a weekly blog post that lists all of the events and sales going on around town. It will be updated daily. If you would like to add an event, email Catherine.lee@decaturga.com.
Sunday, June 5
• Decatur Music Project hosted by the Decatur Arts Alliance, 3 p.m.
Tuesday, June 7
• DeKalb Symphony Orchestra community concert at First Baptist Church of Decatur, free, 8 p.m.
Wednesday, June 8
• Decatur Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m.
• Mary Kay Andrews at the Decatur Library, 7:15 p.m.
Saturday, June 11
• Decatur Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
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DeKalb County assesses the values of all properties in the county and its cities. Per state law, counties are required to mail out assessment notices annually. DeKalb will mail out their assessment notices on June 3. The notice will advise you of your property value for 2016. Revenue Director, Russ Madison, encourages all property owners to pay extremely close attention to the figures and deadlines on the notice. The 2016 value will be the basis of your DeKalb County property tax bill in the fall and, for Decatur property owners, your 2nd installment tax bill for 2016.
For tips on reading your assessment notice, visit the Decatur Tax Blog http://decaturtax.blogspot.com/2016/06/dekalb-assessment-notices-to-be-sent.html.
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Update 6/2/16 3:16 p.m.: The test of the outdoor tornado warning siren system has once again been postponed due to the threat of pop up thunderstorms this afternoon.
Due to the forecasts for severe thunderstorms this evening, the test of the outdoor tornado warning siren system will take place tomorrow, 6/2/16 at 5:00 p.m. The test should last approximately one minute.
Should you hear the sirens tonight, seek cover.
If you have questions or want more information about the siren system, check out the Siren page on the City’s website or contact Police Lt. Barry Woodward at 404-373-6551.
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