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Decatur to Host Slide the City

April 28, 2015 by Katie

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In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Decatur Business Association, the DBA along with the City of Decatur has decided to shake up our traditional summer event, the Decatur Beach Party, and make a huge SPLASH this summer. For one day only, there will be a 1000 foot long water slide in the middle of W. Ponce de Leon Ave, stretching from Clairemont down just past Ponce de Leon Place. The event is called Slide the City and this event has been sweeping the nation!

You can expect more details ( and ticket information) in the next few weeks but for now, mark your calendars for  Saturday, July 25th and start shopping for your favorite inflatable!

Check out the video of the slide here

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New Chairs on the Square

April 28, 2015 by Catherine

If you’ve spent some time on the square today or if you follow Downtown Decatur on Facebook, you already know about the new lawn furniture:

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Grab a book from a nearby Little Free Library and curl up on one of the new Adirondack chairs or just have a seat and enjoy some good people watching.

Yes, we know the chairs are not nailed down. That’s on purpose so they can be moved for festivals. So if you notice someone trying to take off with one of the chairs (which is not an easy feat because they’re not light), put a stop to it. Call them out or call the non-emergency Decatur police department number, 404-373-6551. Do the same if you see someone drawing on or tagging the chairs.

But most importantly of all, we want you to enjoy the chairs. Come out, get some vitamin D and enjoy the view!

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Map & presentation from last Thurs.

April 28, 2015 by Casie Yoder, PIO

Last Thursday, April 23, there was a public information session about the redevelopment of the Avondale MARTA station’s south parking lot. The presentation document and map handout are now available online:

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Map handout

Anyone with questions about this project can contact Lyn Menne at lyn.menne@decaturga.com.

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NAMI vigil May 1 on the square

April 28, 2015 by Casie Yoder, PIO

NAMI Vigil Banner Picture

The National Alliance on Mental Illness DeKalb County Affiliate invites everyone to gather at 7 p.m. on May 1 on the Decatur square to honor those living with a mental health condition and their loved ones. Street theater begins at 7:00 p.m. and the vigil starts at 7:30 p.m. for the Vigil. Participants are asked to wear green. For information contact 404-604-2350 or info@namidekalb.com.

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Eat at Chai Pani, help earthquake victims in Nepal

April 28, 2015 by Casie Yoder, PIO

Today Chai Pani is donating 10% of its sales to earthquake relief in Nepal.

Here’s the announcement (released via Twitter last night):

#HelpNepal #OperationMaitriApril 28th 10% of all sales to earthquake relief@cl_atlantafood @ajc@DowntownDecaturhttp://t.co/fxEURlwFbF – posted on 26/04/2015 19:27:20

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Open City Hall GO Bond question closes Mon.

April 23, 2015 by Casie Yoder, PIO

OCH Decatur School Enrollment Growth

The Open City Hall question about City Schools of Decatur enrollment growth and a possible GO Bond will close at Noon on Monday, April 27. Any resident of Decatur can give feedback before then by going to www.decaturga.com/opencityhall and clicking on “Decatur School Enrollment Growth.” All residents, not just those with children, are encouraged to respond.

There will be a special joint work session with the City Commission and City Schools of Decatur School Board Monday, April 27 at 6 p.m., Decatur City Hall, 509 N. McDonough St. Those unable to attend in person will be able to watch the live stream  of the meeting here. Please note that there is no public comment period during a work session.

 

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Smoke and Glory event this Sunday

April 22, 2015 by Katie

Pine Street Market & Steinbeck’s are gearing up for our 2nd Annual Smoke & Glory Showdown held here at Steinbeck’s on Sunday, April 26th at high noon running until about 4pm. Proceeds benefit The Giving Kitchen.

Admission is $40.00 for adults and gets you two grown-folk beverages and tastes of all 14 entries, along with live music. http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1423087

A website devoted to the event is here: www.smokeandglorycookoff.com.

The competition works thusly: we provide every restaurant raw pork butt. They prepare it in any way they like. The only rule is that the pork must be smoked. Where, when, how, additional cooking techniques… all up to the chef’s discretion.  The winner is chosen by a combined tally from the People’s Choice & from our local BBQ celebrity judges. See you there!

Cheers!

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Historic Preservation Commission seeks new member

April 22, 2015 by Casie Yoder, PIO

The Historic Preservation Commission has an opening for a resident  interested in serving as its newest member. The HPC oversees and approves proposed changes to local landmark properties and to properties located in Decatur’s five local historic districts (Clairemont Historic District, McDonough-Adams-King’s Highway District, Old Decatur, the Parkwoods, and Ponce de Leon Court) and hosts the annual Decatur Design Awards program. It meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in Decatur City Hall, 509 N. McDonough St.

Interested applicants for the open seat should complete a Statement of Interest and submit it by Friday, May 29, 2015 to Preservation Planner Angela Threadgill at angela.threadgill@decaturga.com or at Historic Preservation Commission, Decatur City Hall, P.O. Box 220, Decatur, GA 30030. Applicants should have demonstrated a special interest, experience, or education in history, preservation, architecture, landscape design, or planning.

More information about Decatur’s volunteer boards and commissions is available here.

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Oakhurst streetscape UPDATE

April 21, 2015 by Casie Yoder, PIO

In order to take advantage of this week’s dry weather,  CMES, the general contractor, has begun installing new storm drainage pipe across Mead Road just north of Harmony Park. This new line will extend in an easterly direction to the northwest corner of Oakview Road and the Mead Road extension.

oakhurst streetscapes 4.21.15

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Bicycle Registration at Decatur Farmer’s Market

April 20, 2015 by Lt. Jennifer S. Ross

The Decatur Police Department will be at the Decatur Farmers Market on the front lawn of the First Baptist Church Decatur (308 Clairemont Avenue) conducting Bicycle Registrations for Earth Day this Wednesday, April 22, 2015 from 4pm-7pm.

If you ride your bicycle to the Decatur Farmers Market on Earth Day, you will receive $5 in tokens to spend at the market. Visit the info booth to receive your tokens.

DFM 2014-04-22

Bicycles are a commonly stolen item and are not registered like vehicles. Bicycle registration includes providing owner contact information, having the manufacturer and serial number documented and having a numbered decal applied to and a photo taken of your bicycle. The process takes just a few minutes. Registering your bicycle allows officers to look up recovered bicycles and contact the owner and allows for us to quickly look up the needed information about your bicycle if it were to be stolen. The information is kept in a secured database only accessible by police department staff. *There is NO CHARGE to register your bicycle.

For additional information, please contact Lt. Jennifer Ross at jennifer.ross@decaturga.com or 678/553-6613

 

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