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Slow Down For Back To School

July 30, 2014 by Lt. Jennifer S. Ross

Crossing guards helping FAVE students after school.

Crossing guards helping FAVE students after school.

Don’t forget that school starts back up in Decatur next Monday, August 4th. The lighter summer traffic will give way to more traffic in general to include school buses.  Please keep in mind we will also have many more young cyclists and pedestrians making their way to school.  Please slow down and pay extra attention and plan for a little extra commute time to prevent speeding through the school zones. 

There will be an increased presence of Decatur officers in and around the school zones to remind everyone school is back in session.  Don’t forget that Westchester Elementary is now open with applicable school zones on Scott Boulevard.

Atlanta Public Schools will also start back Monday, August 4th  and DeKalb County Schools start back Monday, August 11th.  When traffic is backed up or stopped and your frustration level rises, just sit back and remember the excitement of the first day of school.  Then relax and do your part to make sure everyone gets to where they are going safely.

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Filming in Decatur Tuesday and Wednesday

July 29, 2014 by Katie

Two separate projects are scheduled to be filmed in downtown Decatur over the next two days.

  • Tuesday, July 29th-  Feature film project on location at Harbour House Restaurant, 129 Church Street
  • Wednesday, July 30th- Television show on location at No. 246 Restaurant, 129 E. Ponce de Leon Avenue

Decatur Police will be present both days to keep traffic moving and to help with any issues that may arise

Thank you for your patience!

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Tickets on Sale Now: Decatur Dinner Party

July 28, 2014 by Lena

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A Meal to Live for at the Decatur Cemetery

Saturday, September 6th

Click Here for Tickets!

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Tickets are on sale now for the 2nd Annual Decatur Dinner Party!  Enjoy delicious dishes prepared by some of Decatur’s most talented chefs to raise money for Decatur’s Kitchen Garden – a Global Growers Project.  This limited attendance event will feature live music, beer, wine and a live auction.

Get your tickets today for what is sure to be the foodie event of the year on Saturday, September 6th, 6:30pm at the Decatur Cemetery. Tickets are $125 each, or reserve a full table for a party of 8 at $1200.

Former Decatur Mayor Bill Floyd and Judy Turner are Host Committee Co-Chairs along with; Neil Dobbs, John Kelley, Alan & Jane McNabb, and Peggy Merriss.

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Decatur Dinner Party- katie, kecia, and catherineSee some of the coverage from the first event online:

Champion Newspaper
Eater Atlanta
Decatur Metro

 

 

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Participating Restaurants:
Brick Store Pub
Leon’s Full Service
Kimball House
Steinbeck’s Ale House
Cakes and Ale
Chai Pani
Farm Burger
Iberian Pig
No. 246
Pine Street Market
Sawicki’s
Twain’s Billiards and Tap

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If you have any questions, please contact Susan Pavlin, Global Growers Network- susan@globalgrowers.net, (678) 984-7117

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Happy Monday-Let’s Talk Beer Fest

July 28, 2014 by Katie

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Monday is as good a day as any to chat about the Decatur Craft Beer Festival. The date is set (Saturday, Oct. 18th) and ticket go on sale through Ticket Alternative on Monday, Sept. 15th at noon.  Be sure to put that date on your Outlook calendar because you know they will sell out fast!  You can always plan to volunteer, which gets you in for free, but even those spots come with a price.  The more events you have volunteered for, the better your chances are of being invited to volunteer for this awesome event.  Need to get in your hours?  The Decatur Book Festival is looking for some help- click here for all the details.

Do you ever wonder what we do with all the money we make from the Decatur Beer Festival?  We give it away! (In the form of grants, to Decatur-based non-profit groups) You have exactly one week left to apply for a grant-just check out the website for all of that information.

And did you notice the sweet 2014 logo?  It was designed by the talented Mike Jones of Columbus, Georgia  and we think it will look really cool on a tasting glass!

Keep checking the Decatur Craft Beer Festival website and Facebook page for all kinds of info and updates…there is some super secret talk of adding a VIP section to the festival this year…

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Decatur Police Burglary Prevention Video

July 28, 2014 by Lt. Jennifer S. Ross

Residential burglary is a property crime but it feels like a personal violation to know someone has been in your home. We take burglary prevention and burglary investigations very seriously and want to share as much information as possible to help you make things more difficult for burglars.

Please take a few minutes and view this burglary prevention video which features an overview of current trends and methods seen in Decatur, tips from a former burglar to help you make your home a less desirable target and a look at what products and methods are available to reinforce common entry points to your home.

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Expressions Chiropractic Grand Opening This Saturday

July 24, 2014 by Catherine

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103 North McDonough St.
www.expressionchiropractic.com
404-981-4433

Expression Chiropractic is having a grand opening this Saturday, July 2-6 p.m. There will be refreshments, prizes and a ribbon cutting to mark the occasion at 2 p.m. Stop by and welcome Dr. Kate Wetterlin, D.C. and Dr. James Duga, D.C. to the neighborhood.

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Reminder of public input meetings next week

July 18, 2014 by Casie Yoder, PIO

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The Unified Development Ordinance process has taken our existing development regulations, tidied up their inconsistencies, incorporated certain goals from the Strategic Plan, and consolidated everything into a single, easy, unified document. It’s now ready for your review and comment. Please join us at one or more of the following meetings:

Monday, July 21
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore Street

Tuesday, July 22
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore Street

Wednesday, July 23
10 a.m. – Noon and 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
The Solarium in the Oakhurst Village

Thursday, July 24
10 a.m. – Noon and 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
City Commission Meeting Room, City Hall, 509 N. McDonough St.

UDO phases

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Tomorrow: How to avoid Too Good to Be True fraud and scams

July 16, 2014 by Casie Yoder, PIO

Too Good To Be True

Thursday, July 17, 6:30 p.m.

Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St.

Lifelong Decatur Third Thursday series hosts a panel of experts on avoiding fraud and scams, especially those targeting older adults. Whether you are concerned for yourself or a loved one, learn steps to prevent being taken advantage of by investment scams, telemarketing schemes and other fraud, identity theft, and financial exploitation of older adults and other vulnerable individuals.

The panel includes Sgt. Jennifer Ross, Decatur Police Department Community Information and Education Officer; Jeanne Canavan, DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office; and Elder and Family Law attorney Donald S. Horace, Esq.

Think you or someone you know has been a victim of a scam? Here are some resources for help:

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Unified Development Ordinance: Public Review and Comment Opportunities

July 11, 2014 by Catherine

Join us as we fine-tune the draft

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The Unified Development Ordinance process has taken our existing development regulations, tidied up their inconsistencies, incorporated certain goals from the Strategic Plan, and consolidated everything into a single, easy, unified document. It’s now ready for your review and comment. Please join us at one or more of the following meetings:

Monday, July 21
9 am-4 pm
Decatur Recreation Center
231 Sycamore Street

Tuesday, July 22
9 am-4 pm
Decatur Recreation Center
231 Sycamore Street

Wednesday, July 23
10 am-noon
7 pm-9 pm
The Solarium in the Oakhurst Village

Thursday, July 24
10 am-noon
7 pm-9 pm
City Commission Meeting Room

UDO phases

 

To learn more about the Unified Development Ordinance project, visit www.decaturnext.com.

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Filming on Kings Highway this week

July 9, 2014 by Katie

The City of Decatur has issued a film permit to 999 Productions, LLC for filming of a project titled TRIPLE NINE to take place in the 200 block of Kings Highway in the evening and overnight hours beginning today through Friday morning.

Stretches of Ansley Street and Kings Highway will also be used for filming some neighborhood driving shots. To safely accommodate filming, Decatur Police will be directing
traffic with stoppages lasting no longer than 3 minutes. Most of this work will be done in the evening and through the night until 8am on July 12.
The production company  realizes they are guests in the neighborhood and the cast and crew will treat it with the utmost respect. In general, there will be some noise due to special effects associated with filming such as bright lights and engine noises. Also, the city has given permission to have the street lights turned off during the filming. Additional officers will be present to keep the area safe and secure.

 

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