The tornado outdoor warning sirens are undergoing maintenance this week so you won’t hear the test today. The first system testing you’ll hear in 2015 will be on February 4th at 5:00 p.m. Should you hear the sirens between now and then, take cover as a tornado is likely imminent.
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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CSX is expected to begin maintenance on the Candler Street, McDonough Street and Atlanta Avenue railroad crossings next week (week of January 12th) for railroad tie maintenance. Each intersection will be closed for 2-3 days. Drivers, cyclists and pedestrians will be directed to detours at either the East Lake Drive or Commerce Drive underpasses. For more information, contact Project Civil Engineer Jennings Bell at 404-370-4104 or CSX Railroad at 877-835-5279.
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Tip: MARTA is extending its hours for New Years Eve and will run trains every 12 minutes. Don’t drink and drive!
Know of anything else going on around town this new year’s eve? Leave a comment and we’ll add it to the post!
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A large sinkhole has developed on Northern Ave. in the southbound lane at the intersection with W Ponce de Leon Ave. It is barricaded and the street is mostly blocked. Drivers cannot exit Northern Ave. onto W Ponce and should use an alternate route such as Montgomery to Fairview. Please avoid this intersection until further notice.
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Bleu Hanger is now open at 305 E. College Ave (in between Trackside and Meldora hair salon). To see more photos and for the shop’s social media pages, check out this post on the Visit Decatur blog. Happy last minute holiday shopping!
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Christmas • Thursday, Dec. 25 and Friday, Dec. 26
Regular solid waste and recycling services for both days will be on Wednesday, Dec. 24
New Year’s • Thursday, Jan. 1 and Friday, Jan. 2
Regular solid waste and recycling services for both days will be on Wednesday, Dec. 31
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Thank you to this adorable group of carolers who stopped by to sing and bring treats to the officers today. Have a safe and Happy Holiday! – Your Decatur Police Department
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Starting in front of the Solarium, streetscapes contractor CMES, Inc. will begin removal and replacement of the sidewalk along the north side of West Hill Street, then break for the holidays on December 24. Work will resume on January 5.
Sidewalks on West Hill Street will be followed by construction of a small retaining wall and new sidewalks on the east side of Oakview Road. Temporary crosswalks will be placed across West Hill Street and Oakview Road while the new sidewalks are under construction. Below is a map showing the first phase of construction around the south and west perimeter of the Old Scottish Rite Hospital property. 
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Google has made an announcement that they are delaying decisions nationwide related to the Google Fiber project. They expect to make a public update sometime in early 2015.
Expanding Google Fiber to new areas of the country is a significant undertaking, and large-scale infrastructure projects can sometimes take more time than originally planned. Decatur continues to work with Google to answer questions about processes like permitting and communications. Allowing sufficient time for planning and engineering will help ensure a smooth and efficient process.
The City of Decatur looks forward to our continued work with Google in 2015, and we remain optimistic about metro Atlanta’s prospects for selection. If you have any questions, please direct them to Lena Stevens, lena.stevens@decaturga.com or 678-553-6577.
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