Due to the weather, residential recycling pick up was suspended before today’s routes could be completed. If your recycling is normally picked up on Tuesday but was not picked up today, it will be picked up later this week. Please continue to check back here for updates on trash and recycling pick up.
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Due to the threat of inclement weather, tonight’s State of the City address, hosted by the Decatur Business Association, is cancelled. The new date will be announced once it is scheduled.
Tonight’s youth basketball practice, as well as afternoon and evening classes at the Decatur Recreation Center, are cancelled. The gym will close early today at 5 p.m. Wednesday morning classes and activities at the Recreation Center are likely to be cancelled as well. Please check the Active Living blog for the latest updates.
Snow is expected to begin falling this afternoon, and roads are expected to freeze. State routes will be the priority for road crews clearing streets, followed by major city streets. Residential streets will be the last to be cleared. City of Decatur residents are encouraged to clear the sidewalks in front of their property.
Thursday garbage and recycling pick up may be delayed, depending on road conditions. Please check back here for updates.
For any issues during the inclement weather, please contact the police non-emergency number at 404-373-6551.
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Old-house owners— we know what you’re up against! The Decatur Old House Fair presents a full program of seminars on a variety of topics. Our experts will share their insights and answer your questions about everything from historic wood-window restoration to researching your old house to kitchen and bath solutions to energy efficiency . . . and so much more.
For more information and tickets, click here
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We love it when we hear stories like this one: a local restaurant and store hosting an event for a Decatur-based non-profit.
On January 12 and 13, The Pinewood Tippling Room and Decatur Package Store raised $11,710 with a “Pappy Van Winkle Degustation” event.
The Pinewood — best known for their extraordinary cocktails and reinterpreted regional fare — hosted the event and served a seven-course meal. The courses were paired with a seven-whisky prix fixe, courtesy of Decatur Package Store, and featuring the infamous Pappy Van Winkle whiskeys.
Throughout the night, participants silently bid on each bottle being served, as well as the elusive 23-year-old Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye. Pappy, as it’s called by its legions of fans, is easily the most coveted bourbon in the world.
Congrats to everyone involved! To learn more about Poverty Is Real, visit www.PovertyisReal.us.
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Decatur Arts Alliance Gallery / Decatur Visitors Center
113 Clairemont Ave.
Opening reception Friday, Jan. 24, 5-7 pm
Artist Talk and closing reception
Thursday, Feb. 27, 6:30-8 pm
An exhibition of drawings by Angus Galloway brought to you by the Decatur Arts Alliance.
Underline showcases recent works on paper by Decatur artist Angus Galloway. He creates environments of texture and line that invite the viewer to look deeply into the layers of marks. These time-intensive drawings reflect the artist’s passion for the medium. Galloway’s work has been featured in national and international exhibitions as well as a variety of publications including Direct Art, New York Art,Burnaway, and Trigger Magazine. He teaches at the Art Institute of Atlanta-Decatur and is the lead instructor of DRAW@MOCA at the Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia. Galloway was recently named a recipient of The Creatives Project Residency at the Goat Farm. Visit angusgalloway.com to learn more.
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Boogaloos Boutique 
246 W. Ponce de Leon Ave.
404-373-3237
Wednesday, Jan. 22: Boogaloo’s Huge Fall/Winter Sale, all clearance items 50% off. Buy 2 or more items and receive 60% off.
Friday, Jan. 24 & Wednesday, Jan. 25: Clearance items will be at the Atlanta Boutique Bargains Warehouse Sale: http://boutiquebargainsatl.com/
Friday, Jan. 24: Fab Friday is from 6-9pm. 20% off All Full Price Merchandise.
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Reeves is completing installation of the new storm sewer on Church Street south of East Maple and will start construction of the new system on East Howard Avenue. During this phase, East Howard Avenue will be closed to all traffic between North Candler Street (at the Dairy Queen) and Church Street.
Starting next week, on-street parking will be available on Church Street and traffic will again run in both directions, except for the area closest to the CSX railroad. Download a schematic plan illustrating temporary traffic changes here.
Following completion of the work on East Howard, Reeves will start installing the new storm sewer north from East Maple towards East Trinity Place.
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The Valentine in October
There is something so fun and mysterious about this little puzzle. Who dresses the Valentine couple for each season? How often to they do it? Is it really a secret or am I just out of the loop?
Tiny snowmen adorn the scarves for a perfect winter look
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The proposed Decatur Tree Conservation Ordinance is available along with the administrative standards that will be use to implement the new provisions. Several elements of the proposal would significantly change the City’s approach to tree conservation as compared to the current ordinance, and we want your opinion.
In October 2013, the City Commission passed a 90-day moratorium on tree removal. Additionally, they fast-tracked the development of a new tree ordinance that would reflect current best management practices in the industry.
That effort has been underway with the assistance of tree consultant, Connie Head of Technical Forestry Services, and the City Commission is scheduled to consider the recommendations at their regular meeting on January 21st at 7:30pm. Please review the materials and provide your opinion using Open City Hall. The forum for this discussion will be open from January 16th – January 21st (noon).
Summary of Tree Conservation Ordinance
Common Questions about the Tree Conservation Ordinance
Decatur Tree Conservation Ordinance
Draft recommendations were presented to the City Commission during a work session on January 6th. A recording of the presentation is available online here.
What are the major changes proposed in the new ordinance?
We welcome all comments and questions. Please review the materials and provide your opinion using Open City Hall. The forum for this discussion will be open from January 16th – January 21st (noon).
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Forty five percent of us usually make New Year’s Resolutions, but typically only 8% are successful in achieving their resolutions. What if in addition to or instead of weight loss or a new hobby, you resolved to keep you and your family safe in 2014? Here are five simple resolutions that you’ll have no trouble keeping.
Although 8% of Americans do not keep their New Year’s resolutions, we hope you are able to commit to safety and keep these five resolutions throughout 2014. Be sure to check out the Emergency Management Services page on the City’s website for additional information and tips.
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