Missed the sheep when they feasted at Decatur Cemetery in September? You’ve got a second chance to meet them, this time in the Oakhurst Greenspace just south of Agnes Scott College.
“Meet the Sheep” is scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday, December 3 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. The sheep should be around for four or five days, depending on how quickly they eat invasive species like kudzu and Chinese privet.
More info can be found on the Trees Atlanta website.
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You should have received a copy of the Holiday Sanitation Schedule on your door last weekend. Regular trash and recycling services for Thursday, Nov. 28 (Thanksgiving) and Friday, Nov. 29 (Black Friday) will be on Wednesday, Nov. 27 (tomorrow, the day before Thanksgiving).
Here at the City of Decatur we wish you a safe and happy Thanksgiving and hope that you’re in town for Small Business Saturday.
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Sgt. Jennifer Ross with the Decatur Police Department shares the latest in a series of safety tips:
Dashing through the snow…safely
The next topic in our Holiday Safety Series addresses driving to your destination whether it be across town for a dinner party or a much longer journey to spend time with your loved ones. My childhood holiday travel memories are of 2-5 hours (depending on which set of grandparents we were going to see) in the back of a car, that I swear had no seatbelts, while engaged in sibling warfare over the true center line of the backseat and who was in violation. Looking back, I do not know how my parents safely made it anywhere with my brother and I in tow. I recall thinking my father’s preparation ritual for holiday road trips was overly dramatic as it seemed like we were mobilizing for a road trip to Alaska instead of south Georgia or North Carolina. I now understand that this was his way to keep his family safe and reduce the stress that comes with holiday travel so we could all enjoy ourselves. Always following some basic safety tips whether driving short or long distances, investing a little bit of time to prepare for an emergency and being patient will get you where you are going safely and in better spirits. Remember to make safety a habit and not a headache!
– Before you start your trip, make sure your vehicle is tuned up and in good shape for travel, especially your tires (don’t forget the spare). This is even more important for winter driving conditions. If you are weary of your vehicle’s current condition and think it needs some work, rent a vehicle for a road trip. You will be safer, less stressed and it can be a treat to have a newer, different or larger vehicle for travel.
– Wear your seatbelt and make sure all of your passengers are wearing their seatbelt or secured in a car seat or booster seat appropriate for their size. Unrestrained passengers are more likely to be injured and become a projectile to other passengers in a crash.
– Keep your speed down. Give yourself plenty of time and distance to react to the traffic around you. Let impatient and aggressive drivers pass you or go ahead of you so that you control the situation.
– If there will be drinking at your holiday get-together, choose a designated driver who will remain alcohol free, grab a cab or stay where you are.
– Make sure you have a roadside emergency kit, you can buy a fancy one already put together or create your own. Basic items for your kit: jumper cables, flares, extra fuses, flashlight w/extra batteries, first aid kit, tire inflator (such as a Fix-A-Flat), tire pressure gauge, basic tools (flat & Phillips head screwdriver, pliers, adjustable wrench), duct tape, blanket, bottled water and energy bars. Make sure your cell phone is charged and that you bring your charger for the trip.
– Be patient and stay fresh & alert when driving. Your trip will be safer and more enjoyable if you are not in a rush and not exhausted before you even get started. Whomever you are going to visit would rather you arrive a little later than for you to be in a crash.
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Sgt. Ross shares the following:
On Friday, November 22, 2013, Girl Scout Troop #10562 met with Inv. Hall and Sgt. Ross to learn about the duties of investigators and how fingerprints are processed in order to earn their “Detective Badge”. These young ladies then did a great job of lifting fingerprints. Congratulations on earning your new badge!
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After you have stuffed yourself full of turkey and eaten every last piece of pie in the county, feel free to relax on Friday and SKIP the mall! Downtown Decatur is celebrating Small Business Saturday in a BIG way this year by making it last TWO days!
Saturday, Nov. 30 – 11am-5pm on the Square
Sunday, Dec. 1 – noon-5pm on the Square
Spend the busiest shopping weekend of the year in Decatur. Stop by the Small Business tent on the square for complimentary gift wrapping, holiday music, five minute messages and facials, and raffles. Santa will stop by for a few hours on Sunday (3-5pm), so get your holiday wish list ready!
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Left: This is what we thought the swags would look like. Right: The underwhelming reality.
OK, we agree, the new holiday decorations don’t measure up to our standards. Rather than looking like swags, they look like upside down trees and they just don’t work on the street lamps. Many of our holiday wreaths date back to 1996 and were starting to look shabby. We thought it would be a good idea to trade them out for something different and replace the oldest wreaths with an updated design. Boy were we wrong! So, when you mess up, admit it, take responsibility and fix it. The good news is that our old wreaths are still in storage. Our decorating company will begin switching them out but it may take a week as they fit us into their installation schedule. The “experiments” will be traded in for new wreaths next season and we will put this down as a lesson learned. In the meantime, just tell your friends that they are festive arrows pointing you in the direction of great shopping and wonderful food and have a very Happy Thanksgiving!
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Please join the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta for a Grand Menorah Lighting & Chanukah Celebration on the Square in downtown Decatur on MOnday, December 2nd at 6:00pm
Click here for more information
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More holiday safety tips from Sgt. Jennifer Ross of the Decatur Police Department
Whether you have driven to the mall or the Decatur Square, having goods in the car can make you an attractive target because as you drive around seeking to buy what you are looking for, criminals drive around looking to take what you have already purchased. Don’t let a would-be thief ruin your holiday cheer so easily. Thieves are looking for quick and easy, so throw up a few more roadblocks. Remember to make safety a habit and not a headache!
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E. Trinity Place will be closed between N. Candler Street and Church Street while a new storm drainage line is installed in front of Fire Station No. 1. The road closure starts on Saturday, November 23, and is expected to end on Wednesday, November 27. Look for detour signs around the area.
To receive construction updates via email, contact Hugh Saxon at hugh.saxon@decaturga.com.
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Here are a few holiday shopping safety tips from Sgt. Jennifer Ross of the Decatur Police Department:
Police officers on the Decatur Square.
Photo credit: Cheryl Burnette
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