Monday, Dec. 23 and Tuesday, Dec. 24 solid waste and recycling will be picked up on the regular schedule.
The City will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 25 & Thursday, Dec. 26 so regular solid waste and recycling for both Thursday, and Friday will be on Friday, Dec. 27.
New Year’s Day is on Wednesday, Jan. 1 so there are no changes to the regular solid waste and recycling schedule.
Have a safe and happy holiday!
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No. 246
Photo: Andrew Thomas Lee
No. 246 will host a four-course dinner for New Year’s Eve. Guests may choose from multiple rustic Italian dishes. The meal is $60 per person with 20 percent gratuity for parties of six or more and a $10 corkage fee per bottle. For more information or reservations, call 678-399-8246. no246.com
Iberian Pig
Reservations for the New Year’s Eve dinner begin at 5 p.m. The menu will offer a specially-created Prix Fixe dinner as well as favorites from the regular Iberian Pig menu. For reservations, call 404-371-8800. theiberianpigatl.com
Leon’s Full Service
Come as you are or dress to the nines. Full menus, no prixe fixe or reservations required. Full menu with featured sides, small plates and entrees including scallop crudo, foie gras, dry aged revival foods strip, mushroom and truffle pappardelle, and special treats for sweet teeth. The cocktail menu will include Leon’s traditional classic cocktails, bottled punch, a special selection of sparkling wines, and “royale” cocktails.
Are you planning on celebrating New Years Eve in downtown Decatur? Let us know where by leaving a comment!
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Here’s a little something to get you in the holiday spirit: a video of Decatur kids singing “Jingle Bells” during their visit to the Decatur Police this week.
The children and their parents carol and deliver treats to the police department and fire stations every December to thank police officers and firefighters for their service to Decatur. Kavarna provided hot chocolate to the carolers and Atlantic Limo donated a bus to transport them around town. Mom Kristin Ebersold said, “We’re so lucky to have such competent & welcoming fire and police departments and generous local business owners.”
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Sunday night was cool and clear- a perfect night for looking at holiday decorations! Decatur is such a warm and welcoming community already, but the way our residents and businesses decorate for the holidays really makes this City to-notch. Here are 2013 Decorate Decatur winners:
Commissioners Cup-122 Woodlawn Avenue
122 Woodlawn (and he says he has MORE decorating to do!)
Decorate Decatur winner, David Dasilva and Mayor Baskett
Decorate Decatur Winners (in no particular order)
608 Avery
308 Kings Highway
901 3rd Avenue
335 Leyden Street
139 Vidal Blvd.
219 Harold Byrd Drive
211 Second Ave
Little Shop of Stories and the Community Tree
Art Institute of Atlanta- Decatur Campus-Picture coming soon!
We would like to award Winnona Park with the neighborhood spirit award for their beautiful luminaries. We should also mention that the intersection of Kings Highway and W. Davis is particularly festive this year!
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As we near the start of winter, and with winter weather already affecting millions across the country, here are a few important reminders to stay safe:
For more information visit www.ready.gov/winter-weather.
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Members of the Oakhurst Boy Scout Troop 107 handpick and sell fresh, high quality Fraser Firs, wreaths, mistletoe, and garland. All proceeds directly support Troop activities, which foster Scouts’ leadership and citizenship. The sale is located at the Scout Hut behind the Oakhurst Presbyterian Church, 118 Second Ave at East Lake Drive, Decatur.
Open this weekend through Dec 22: Fridays 6-9, Saturdays 9-9, and Sundays 1-7.
Mention this post and get a $3.00 discount on trees and a $2.00 discount on wreaths.
Thank you for your support!
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Last year we launched the first in a series of City of Decatur ornaments created by local artists. This year our featured artist is Jamie Calkin. He created three different scenes – the Old Courthouse surrounded by a wreath, the Community Bandstand decorated with garlands, and the tree high atop Little Shop of Stories, lighted by Santa. Each ornament is numbered and signed by Jamie.
Ornaments are regularly $18 but we are offering a Terrific Thursday special this week – you can purchase them individually for $15 or all three for $42. While you’re out at Terrific Thursdays, look for Santa shopping as well! You can purchase the ornaments at Wild Oats and Billy Goats, Vivid, and Little Shop of Stories.
In addition to our special one-of-a-kind Decatur ornaments, James Dean created a special Pete the Cat “PEACE” in the City of DeCATur print and holiday cards. Prints are $35 and packages of 5 cards are $20 (you can also purchase individual cards for $5). We love our Pete the Cat and we are so glad he is celebrating with us in this special way. You can purchase Pete the Cat items at Wild Oats and Billy Goats.
All proceeds from the sale of these items goes back into creating the 2015 Decatur ornament.
Jamie Calkin has other items for sale at Wild Oats & Billy Goats
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Just a quick reminder to join us tomorrow evening!Trees! Crafting Decatur-Appropriate Regulations
December 11 | 7-9pm
City Hall Commission Meeting Room
509 North McDonough St.
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The meeting will begin with a 30-minute presentation by the city’s tree consultant, Connie Head of Technical Forestry Services, followed by an opportunity for attendees to consider various policy direction alternatives and provide feedback on their preferences.
MEETING MATERIALS:
Current Tree Protection Strategies
Impact of Development on Trees
If you have any questions, contact Amanda Thompson at amanda.thompson@decaturga.com or 404-370-4104
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Sgt. Jennifer Ross with the Decatur Police Department sends along the following:
To burglars, the holiday season in particular, means that your home generally has more things to steal. Not a very joyful thought, but an unfortunate reality. You can choose to be paranoid and add to the stress of the holiday season or take the time to throw up a few more roadblocks to annoy or discourage potential burglars and then relax and enjoy yourself.
I found my dad to be the hardest person to buy for when I reached the age to actually go pick out gifts myself. I wish there had been home improvement store gift cards, light timers, motion sensor lights, higher end deadbolts, window pegs and recommendations to change out 6” screws for the standard 2” screws in lock strike plates and door hinges back in the day because it would have provided great gift options for my paranoid dad who also liked projects around the house. So maybe you can give the gift of safety to someone in your home or just take care of a few things yourself and celebrate the holidays with a little more peace of mind.
Here are a few tips to think about concerning YOUR home for the holidays. Remember to make safety a habit and not a headache!
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