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Independence Day Indie-catur

June 30, 2014 by Katie

 

 

 

We are looking forward to celebrating Independence Day in Decatur.  Decorate your bike, wagon, or scooter-dress up in a silly costume, or go big and create a patriotic float to be a part of our annual community parade- the Pied Piper Parade!

Have a kazoo band? Come join us!  Play the tuba? Come join us! The more the merrier.  Line-up is at 5:30pm on Friday, July 4th at the Decatur First Baptist Church.  Pedestrians gather on the lawn and vehicles will be lined up by volunteers in the parking lot.

Concert on the square features Callanwolde Concert Band. Parade 6 p.m.; Concert 7 p.m.; Fireworks at dark.

Click here for more information

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S Candler St paving starts Monday

June 27, 2014 by Casie Yoder, PIO

The Georgia Department of Transportation has contracted with E. R. Snell Contractor, Inc.  to mill and pave the South Candler Street section of Route 155 from College Ave. to Memorial Dr. beginning Monday, June 30. Work will take place between the hours of 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. on weekdays only.

There will be no work during the Independence Day Holiday weekend. Work will resume Monday, July 7.

Contact Jim Shealey, Project Manager, E. R. Snell Contractor, Inc. at 770-985-0600 with questions, concerns or for more information.

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Call for Young Emerging Artists

June 26, 2014 by Casie Yoder, PIO

Young Emerging Artists will return September 27 on the square. YEA! is open to students K-12 and is not limited to kids who live in Decatur.

The application deadline is August 25. Applications are available online now.

Need some funds to get started?  The Decatur Education Foundation has a grant opportunity for City of Decatur kids.

Please contact the Decatur Arts Alliance for more details: yea@decaturartsalliance.org or 404-371-9583yea-event-oct-2013

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Overnight lane closure on Trinity starts tomorrow night

June 23, 2014 by Casie Yoder, PIO

Starting tomorrow night at 10 p.m. (Tuesday, June 24) one lane of traffic on East Trinity Place between N McDonough St and Church St will be closed overnight so AT&T can install a new service. All work by AT&T will be done at night between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Two-way traffic will be maintained on the north side of the street while crews work on the south side of Trinity. Please use caution when traveling through this area at night.

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New Decatur Parking Meters Installation Next Week

June 20, 2014 by Catherine

Parking coming soon image 400The new downtown Decatur parking meters have arrived and they’re getting installed next week. The PALs (Parking Attendant Liaisons) will be walking around showing people how to use the new machines. As the new pay stations are installed, the old meters will be covered with a blue bag and a sticker that says “Pay at Pay Station.”

New Parking Meter Basics:

• The new solar-powered pay stations and single meters accept Visa, MasterCard, and American Express credit or debit cards, as well as good old-fashioned nickels, dimes and quarters, and dollar coins too.

• Pay by cell accounts are also an option.

• “Pay Here” signs with directional arrows on each block will direct you to pay stations.

• You can pay for on-street parking at any of the pay stations regardless of location. All you need to do is remember your license tag number and enter it at the machine.

• A limited number of blocks continue to use single space meters but offer the same flexible payment options.

• The two hour parking limit still applies.

• If you need more than two hours, choose one of the many downtown parking decks identified with a “P” for a cost effective option.

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7 Things to do This Weekend in Decatur

June 20, 2014 by Catherine

1. The annual Decatur Beach Party is tonight! Click here for more info.

2. Join Decatur Active Living for Summer Solstice Yoga on the Square this Saturday, 9-11 a.m.

3. Boogaloos Boutique summer sale, Thursday, June 19-Sunday, June 22. 30 percent off all full price clothing.

4. Worthmore Jewelers Art Opening tonight, 5-10 pm. The shop will be holding an art opening curated by Bojana Gin and featuring eight different local and regional artists.

5. Mingei World Arts is having a Summer Solstice Sale, Saturday 10am-6pm and Sunday noon-5pm. Items are 20, 30 and 50 percent off.

6. It’s Lobster Roll day at Souper Jenny this Saturday (and every Saturday in the summer).

7. Stop by Greene’s Fine Foods between 3 and 8:30 pm on Saturday for an in-store wine tasting.

Looking ahead for next week…

  • Celebrate Georgia with a 6 course Chef’s dinner at Parker’s on Ponce on Thursday, June 26, 6:30 pm. Featuring products from Spring Mountain Farms, Yonah Mountain Vineyards, Enchanted Springs, BesMaid Garden, and Oliver Farms. $75 per person, call 404-924-2230 for reservations.
  • Tuesday, June 24 is Grand Taco Night at Marbar. That means tacos are $1 all night, all house cocktails are $5, all beers are $3 and sodas are free.
  • It’s Grilled Cheese Night at Souper Jenny on Thursday, June 26, 5-9pm. Stop by for grilled cheese sandwiches, soups, salads and smores.
  • Make reservations for The Iberian Pigs’s five course wine dinner on Tuesday, June 24 at 7 pm, $65 per person. Call 404-371-8800 for reservations.
  • On Wednesday, June 25 Big Peach Running will host David Orozco to help you Run The Distance. Register here.
  • The Decatur Farmer’s Market is hosting its fourth annual Peach Jam this week. The BBQ Sauce Competition will be on Wednesday, June 25 at 4 pm and Jam and Jelly Competition is on Saturday, June 28 at 9 am.

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June 18, 2014 by Lena

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Peaches Are Ripe & Ready!

To celebrate, the Decatur Farmers Market is hosting Peach Jam on June 25th and 28th, with two culinary competitions that honor Georgia’s signature fruit. Peach Jam is open to the public and free to attend!

Participants are welcomed  from all different backgrounds, but you have to act fast!  Whether you hold a secret recipe for sweet and savory BBQ sauce passed down through generations, or have crafted a signature recipe for jalapeno peach jelly, you have a chance to be the Peach Jam 2014 Champion!  Creativity is HIGHLY encouraged.

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Registration is $20, and you get a free bag of peaches to prepare your sauce or jam.  Sign up before this Saturday, June 21, so you can pick up your peaches at the market. All proceeds benefit the “Double Your Dollars” program which promotes the use of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) at the market.

More Details:

Wednesday, June 25th- BBQ Sauce Competition Details

Saturday, June 28th- Jam & Jelly Competition Details

 

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Lexicon of Sustainability in Decatur Restaurants Tuesdays in June

June 17, 2014 by Casie Yoder, PIO

Every Tuesday in June (including today), the community is invited to visit the Lexicon of Sustainability informational artwork at the Decatur Arts Alliance Gallery (inside the Decatur Visitors Center on Clairemont) and four restaurants in Decatur: Cakes & Ale, Chai Pani, Farm Burger and Leon’s Full Service. All of these businesses will have some of the Lexicon of Sustainability Pop Up Show on exhibit free.

In addition, the four participating restaurants will have a free treat for anyone with a Lexicon of Sustainability Punch Card (available at any of the participating restaurants and the Decatur Arts Alliance Gallery). For example, Cakes & Ale will have free arancini for people coming to look at the art in the Bakery between 4 – 7 p.m. as well as some wines available for purchase.

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Living Beyond Expectations

June 16, 2014 by Casie Yoder, PIO

Living Beyond Expectations

Thursday, June 19, 6:30 p.m.

Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St.

Lifelong Decatur’s Third Thursday series presents Kathryn Lawler, Aging and Health Resources Manager at Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC). She will discuss the ARC “Living Beyond Expectations” campaign to raise awareness about increased longevity and the resources to support an aging population.

ARC provides guidance to Lifelong Community (LLC) initiatives in Decatur and throughout metro Atlanta. More information about the ARC “Living Beyond Expectations” campaign and additional June events is available online or by calling 404-463-3239.

For  information about the Lifelong Decatur Third Thursday Series or to suggest a future topic, contact Lee Ann Harvey, Lifelong Community Coordinator, leeann.harvey@decaturga.com or 678-553-6548.

For resources on services for senior citizens, caregivers and persons with disabilities, help is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week through Age Wise Connection from a certified referral counselor at 404-463-3333 or www.agewiseconnection.com. 

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#SecondsSaveLives

June 16, 2014 by Meredith

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#SecondsSaveLives is a campaign to help raise awareness about 9-1-1 and emergency response, and how every person can plan ahead to help save valuable seconds in an emergency.   In an emergency, seconds can mean the difference between life and death.   What can you do ?

  • Sign Up – Take a few seconds to sign up for Smart911 and give 9-1-1 and responders the information they need to help save seconds in an emergency. Seconds now could save seconds later.
  • Share – Take 5 seconds, share with 5 friends, you could save 5 lives. Share Smart911 and images from this campaign with your family and friends over social media and email and you could win prizes.
  • Submit – Take a few seconds to submit an entry to our social media and video contests and help spread awareness about how #SecondsSaveLives. You could win Amazon gift cards or an iPad Mini.

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