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Movies on the Square coming to Decatur

April 1, 2013 by Katie

 

 

Movies on the Square – Sponsored by DeKalb Medical

Deciding to have a baby is one of the biggest decisions you will ever make, and selecting where you will have your baby is the next big step in your joyful journey. As the preferred destination for more than 6,000 Atlanta moms a year, DeKalb Medical is prepared for every type of delivery.

Join DeKalb Medical for Maternity Movies on the Square – Fridays at the Decatur Square – The festivities begin at 7:30 pm with pre-movie entertainment. The movies begin at sundown. Bring a blanket, some refreshments and enjoy the show.

April 5 – What to Expect When You Are Expecting – Filmed in Atlanta/Decatur!

May 3 – She’s Having A Baby – 80’s Night!

May 31 – Nine Months

 

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Week 6 Update: Storm Drainage Improvements

March 25, 2013 by Catherine

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Repairs to the old water line at North McDonough and East Maple were completed last week.  The repair is shown in the photograph below.  This line will be replaced as part of the storm drainage improvements.

This week, the contractor will start “potholing” East Maple Street to locate other underground utilities.

East Maple Street will be closed to  traffic until the work progresses past Church Street. Traffic control measures will remain in place on North McDonough Street, so expect traffic delays.

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Tomorrow’s Easter Egg Hunt has been cancelled

March 22, 2013 by Katie

Due to the forecast of rain for tonight and tomorrow morning (see below), we are canceling the DBA’s Easter Egg Hunt this year.
We invite you to stop by the Decatur Visitor’s Center, 113 Clairemont Ave., and pick up a treat bag, candy and Easter Bunny Ears.

The Visitors Center is open Tuesday – Saturday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.  Stay dry and enjoy your weekend!

 

 

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2nd Update: Week 5 of Storm Drainage Improvements

March 20, 2013 by Catherine

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The contractor expects to open the west side of North McDonough Street to two-way traffic on Thursday.  When this happens the intersection of Maple and North McDonough will be closed.  East Maple Street will then be open for local two-way traffic only and no on-street parking will be available.  As the contractor moves up East Maple, we will eventually have to close the street to all vehicle traffic until the contractor gets past Church Street.

We are arranging temporary permit parking for residents and tenants who will lose access to their parking spaces.  This should be ready in a couple of weeks.  Until that time, if necessary, please feel free to park in the on-street spaces on Church Street or in the East Trinity surface parking lot (across from Decatur Fire Station No. 1) on a first come, first serve basis.

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Hop on over to the Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday!

March 20, 2013 by Katie

When the city renovated the lawn on the downtown square last spring DFBC kindly invited us to use their lawn. Well, we found that the space is so much bigger, and the parking is so much better that we have decided to host the hunt there again!

Hop on over to the front lawn of Decatur First Baptist Church. The bunny arrives at 10:30 am and the hunt begins at 11 am sharp. Be sure to arrive on time, because the bunny waits for no one!

The Decatur First Baptist Church Spring Carnival follows.

***Just in case of rain on Saturday, here is the plan- if the ground is just wet, the event will go on. However, if it is raining at 9:30 am, we will have to cancel the event. That being said, even if we are forced to cancel, be sure to come by for a treat bag and bunny ears!*** 

 

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UMCH Auxiliary Flea Market this weekend

March 19, 2013 by Katie

 

United Methodist Children’s Home

UMCH Auxiliary
Flea Market
March 22 & 23 9 am – 4 pm
Jewelry & accessories, Infant, children & adult clothes,
Dishes, china, crystal, Pictures & frames, Small appliances, Lamps, Draperies & linens, Furniture,
Sports & camping gear, Lawn equipment, Books, Toys,
Christmas, Vintage finds…
PLUS MANY OTHER ITEMS!
Breakfast & lunch items, plus plants grown by Master Gardeners also for sale!
Fun for the whole family!
Caricatures by Tony – Friday, noon to 3:00 pm Walter Reeves, host of the Lawn and Garden Show on WSB radio, will answer all of your garden questions – Saturday, 11:00 am to 12:00 noon
Guided tours of Decatur’s Kitchen Garden – Saturday, 10:00 am and 12:00 noon
Chance to win an iPad!
At the United Methodist Children’s Home
500 S. Columbia Drive, Decatur 30030
Proceeds support the children and families served by the United Methodist Children’s Home.

 

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Week 5 Update: Storm Drainage Improvements

March 18, 2013 by Catherine

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Last week the sidewalks in front of Decatur High School were restored, the first section of the project was backfilled and southbound vehicle traffic was shifted to the west side of the street.

This week, installation of new concrete pipe will continue as construction moves across North McDonough Street.

Traffic control measures will remain in place on North McDonough Street, so expect traffic delays.

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2013 Neighborhood Clean Up Days

March 18, 2013 by Lena

Every Spring, Public Works collects trash that would not normally be placed in pay-as-you-throw bags (e.g. yard trimmings, building materials, tires and appliances). Every street in Decatur is on the schedule for one Saturday between March 23rd and June 8. Make sure to mark it on your calendar!
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INSTRUCTIONS:
All items to be collected should be placed at the curb no later than 7:30a.m. on the designated Saturday.

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ACCEPTABLE ITEMS
• yard trimmings
• building materials (that are not from the work of private contractors)
• tires
• furniture
• appliances (not containing Freon)
• trash that would not normally be placed in pay-as-you-throw (PAYT) bags

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WE WILL NOT COLLECT:
• liquids
• dirt
• bricks
• blocks
• stone, rocks, or concrete
• motor vehicle batteries or parts

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If you have any questions, please contact Sean Woodson at sean.woodson@decaturga.com or 404-377-5571.

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St. Patty’s Day Weekend

March 15, 2013 by Katie

On Sunday, before you make your way to your favorite restaurant or pub, please join us on the streets to cheer on the Publix Georgia Marathon runners.  Decatur is the half-way point in the race and we want them to come into our City with the warmest welcome possible. There will be groups cheering near the East Lake Marta Station, crowds in front of Felini’s, and a huge fan section at the intersection of Ponce and Clairemont Avenue.  We’ll have lots of green pom poms, clappers, and noisemakers for you and your friends-so see you around 8am on Sunday!

Once the runners have left our fine city, check out the events happening at some of these local watering holes…

 

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Big Tex Decatur’s Spring Block Party is this Saturday

March 14, 2013 by Katie

BIG TEX SPRING BLOCK PARTY! Featuring:

 

Bloodkin– The legendary Athens band celebrating their 25th anniversary headlines the Block Party for the second consecutive year.

Sam Holt Band- Protege of the late Widespread Panic guitarist and former member of the band as well, Sam Holt brings his psychedelic southern rock back home to Georgia.

 The Higher Choir- Featuring our Big Tex family members Chance Walls and Grant Mitchell, The Higher Choir are making noise in the southeast on the heels of their latest EP “Halfway Home,” , and just released a video/single, “Queen of Hearts” that is all kinds of coonskin awesome (just watch.)

The day also features hypnotic jam band Deep Blue Sun, Nashville bluegrass songstress Julie Gribble, Decatur singer/songwriter  Eric Dodd and a late night jam set from Escape Vehicle to close out an unforgettable day! Times are-

2:30- Eric Dodd

3:30- Julie Gribble

4:30- The Higher Choir

5:30- Sam Holt Band

6:45- Deep Blue Sun

8:00- Bloodkin

Late Night (inside)- Escape Vehicle

 

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