The Atlanta Maker Faire in downtown Decatur is this Saturday and Sunday on McDonough Street and in the Callaway parking lot. Preparations for the two-day event begin today at 5pm-starting with the closure of McDonough Street between Trinity and Maple Streets. For access to businesses on McDonough, drivers will need to turn down Church Street, then turn right on Maple Street, and left on to McDonough Street.
The street and county parking lots will remain closed until the event is over on Sunday evening.
We are very excited for Decatur to be hosting this new event and we hope to see everyone out and about around the Square this weekend!
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Boogaloos’ 13th Anniversary Sale
Friday, Oct. 3
25% off all full price merchandise.
Spend $300 or more and receive 30% off all full price merchandise plus an amazing gift bag.
Oct. 4-10
15% off full price merchandise
www.boogaloosboutique.com
Adore Hair Studio
For the month of October
Complimentary haircuts when booked with a color service
www.adorehairstudio.com
Little Shop of Stories Root Beer Festival
Friday, Oct. 17
Purchase your tickets in advance on Saturday, Oct. 4, $7 ($20 for a family ticket), $8/$25 at the door
All profits benefit the On The Same page community reading program
www.littleshopofstories.com
Energy Star and WaterSense Sales Tax Holiday
Friday, Oct. 3 – Sunday, Oct. 5
The following items will be exempt from sales tax if they have the Energy Star label and have a purchase price of $1500 or less: air conditioners, ceiling fans, clothes washers, dehumidifiers, dishwashers, doors, flourescent light bulbs, programmable thermostats, refrigerators, windows.
For more information visit www.gefa.org.
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A leader in cancer diagnosis, treatment and care for more than 15 years, DeKalb Medical is asking residents to mark their calendars for the annual cancer screening day on Saturday, Oct. 4. The event, held the first Saturday of October, will take place at both the DeKalb Medical at North Decatur and Hillandale campuses from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The screenings are available at free and reduced costs with services including: prostate screenings, skin cancer screening, mammograms and clinical breast exams.
Appointments are required for screening and can be made by calling 404.501.WELL(9355). For additional information please visit www.dekalbmedical.org.
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As part of its 2014 annexation master planning process, the City of Decatur is currently accepting petitions to request annexation as well as requests to not be annexed. To be considered in the upcoming process, all completed petitions are due to the City Manager’s Office by Noon, Monday, October 20.
If you want to learn more about the City of Decatur’s proposed annexation plan, please visit www.decaturga.com/annexation. Here you’ll find the proposed map, answers to FAQs, and a sample petition to request annexation.
The Georgia Municipal Association offers several resources about annexation in the state of Georgia. They are available online here.
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I know it is only Wednesday but I can’t help thinking about the weekend ahead. The weather forecast is sunny and cool and we a bunch of awesome stuff happening in Decatur this weekend. First, have you heard of the Maker Faire? It is an event created to “celebrate arts, crafts, engineering, science projects and the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) mindset”. Decatur is hosting the event for the first time this Saturday and Sunday and you won’t want to miss it. You can find this event on McDonough Street, in front of Decatur High School and in the Callaway parking lot across from the DeKalb County parking deck. And speaking of parking-that deck offers free parking on the weekends and we will have crossing guards out to help people make it over to the events safely. This event is free, but you do need to sign up for your free tickets here.
While you are downtown on Saturday, make sure to stop by The Square Pub for their annual Chile Roast! Offereing Green Chile Food Menu, 7 green chile beers including casks, Mariachi, Tequila, chile roasting on the square, green chile – chile cook off, prizes, raffles, giveaways, madness, etc! The event starts at about noon on Saturday so make your plans now to stop by
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It’s that time of year again! Come to Decatur Public Works on Saturday, October 11th from 9am-1pm to recycle your old electronics and Styrofoam, and safely shred and recycle your documents too! More information can be found on the flyer below or at decaturga.com.
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 11, 9 am-1 pm
LOCATION: Decatur Public Works, 2635 Talley Street *Enter from Columbia Drive
CONTACT: Sean Woodson, Solid Waste Superintendent, 404-377-5571
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Special thanks to Dart Container and AAA Security Shredding for participating in this event. 
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Tomorrow is the first Wednesday of October so we’ll be testing the tornado outdoor warning sirens at 5:00 p.m. The test should last approximately one minute. Should the weather become inclement, the test will be postponed until Thursday,2 October 2014.
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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October is officially Georgia Archives Month! Archivists from all over Georgia attended the official proclamation signing at the Capitol last Tuesday. Georgia’s many archival institutions offer a variety of great resources. If you have never explored an archives, it’s a great time to explore! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Georgia-Archives-Month/192293157461205
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Construction at Trinity and E. Howard will begin in full on Monday, September 29.
Here is what travelers need to know:
- E. Howard will be closed for bike-ped-car traffic including the PATH trail for an 18-24 month period starting this weekend.
- In addition, there will be no sidewalk service on the south side of Trinity Street between Church Street and E. Howard Avenue. For this reason, there will be no mid-block crossing on Trinity.
Alternate routes will be posted on the street this weekend. Here is a snapshot of those alternate routes:
- The alternate PATH bike route will be on Church Street and Sycamore Street.
- The alternate pedestrian routes for the E. Howard will be on Church Street and E. College Street.
For more information, please contact the City of Decatur, Design, Environment & Construction Division at 678.553.6570.
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