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Decatur Green Fest 2013 Announces headliner!

March 1, 2013 by Katie

Event organizers announced this week that the fifth annual Decatur Green Fest will be held Saturday, May 11 from 3-10 p.m in downtown Decatur and will feature a live musical performance by Ed Roland and the Sweet Tea Project. The Sweet Tea Project is led by Ed Roland, Atlanta native and front man of the platinum-selling rock band Collective Soul.

Terrapin Beer is the Presenting Sponsor of the event, which will be held in coordination with the Decatur Concerts on the Square series. All proceeds will benefit the Dogwood Alliance and the Decatur-based organization Poverty is Real.

The Decatur Green Fest draws more than 5,000 attendees to the Decatur Square each May for a free event featuring live music, dozens of vendors displaying a vast array of sustainable goods and services, local and organic food and drinks, an artists’ market, a kids zone, and more.

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Here comes the weekend!

February 28, 2013 by Katie

Keep It Indie-Catur

Just a few reminders from your friends at City Hall about some cool stuff that is happening around our awesome city this weekend…

  • Chai Pani, the new Indian street food restaurant opening in the former Watershed space, will open its doors on Friday
  • Electronics Recycling Day is this Saturday, March 2nd from 9am-1pm in the Callaway Parking lot located at 120 W. Trinity Place  (click here for details)
  • Friends of the Decatur Library Book Sale- Saturday, March 2nd- 9am-3pm

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Free Wi-Fi Hotspots Coming Soon

February 26, 2013 by Lena

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Beginning March 1, Decatur will be offering free public Wi-Fi in several public spaces: downtown Decatur, the Oakhurst business district, Oakhurst Park, Glenlake Park, McKoy Park, and Adair Park. These spaces are ideally suited for work and play, and now users can count on a reliable Wi-Fi signal free of charge!

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Residents and visitors will now be able to stay connected with their smartphones, tablets and other Wi-Fi-enabled devices while in these community spaces.

 

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Getting Connected 

To connect to the Internet through one of the free access points follow these steps:

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1. Look for and select the network named “Decatur Free WiFi” in the list of networks in your device’s Wi-Fi settings screen.

2. Once connected, open the Internet browser to accept the terms and conditions of Decatur Wi-Fi.

3. Enjoy!

 

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Week 2 Update: North McDonough Storm Drainage Improvements

February 22, 2013 by Catherine

storm waterTwo days of rain this week prevented the contractor from making as much progress as anticipated. More rain is forecast for Monday, so expect a slow start for next week as well.

The following construction activities are planned for next week:

-Set manholes, junction boxes and catch basins and drainage pipe under sidewalk area and across one lane of North McDonough Street.

Traffic control measures will remain in place on North McDonough Street. Expect traffic delays.

Click here for Week 1 Updates.

Click here for more information about the project.

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Friday Fun: Decatur Mini Videos

February 22, 2013 by Catherine

Here are some mini Decatur videos to start off your weekend. These are from the grand re-opening of the Decatur Recreation Center two weeks ago. Enjoy!

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Don’t forget about the Oakhurst Wine Crawl this weekend!

February 21, 2013 by Katie

Saturday, February 23th
4-7 pm

Tickets are $30 in advance. Day of event $35. On sale now
at the Universal Joint and Oakhurst Market.

There are 24+ businesses serving wine from around the world covering
every varietal imaginable!

The Crawl does not have a start or stop point. You simply pick up your
glass and start visiting the businesses.The program available at the
registration tables details the wines and businesses participating.

FREE The Fur Bus runs every 15 minutes from Harmony Park to College St.
businesses.  Last pickup is 6:15pm

The proceeds from the Wine Crawl event support specific neighborhood
projects such as the Oakhurst Arts & Music Festival, the Decatur
Education Foundation, the Decatur Preservation Alliance, the Oakhurst
Community Garden, the Oakhurst Block Parties, the Thanksgiving Dinner,
Jazz Nights and the Christmas Tree Lighting.

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Francine Reed Concert This Sunday

February 20, 2013 by Catherine

Francine ReedFrancine Reed will be performing her annual Decatur Black History Month concert at Eddie’s Attic on Sunday, February 24.  There are two shows – 6:30 pm and 8:30 pm and tickets are $20 online or $25 at the door.  We are honored that Francine has performed this concert for Decatur since its inception at the request of Mayor Emerita Elizabeth Wilson.  We urge the community to get your tickets before they sell out and come out and enjoy this fantastic performer.

 Eddiesattic.com – tickets and more info here

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Electronics Recycling Day is March 2nd

February 19, 2013 by Lena

USE THIS_ERD 2013

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Update: N. McDonough Storm Drainage Improvements

February 15, 2013 by Catherine

storm waterThree days of rain and President Obama’s exciting visit to Decatur prevented the project contractor from making much progress on North McDonough Street in front of Decatur High School this week.  The contractor is aware that school back in session next week and is providing additional site protection while the sidewalk is restored.  Students will be able to walk on the Decatur High School side of the sidewalk during this period. Both marked crosswalks will be open as well.

The following construction activities are planned for next week:

-Set manholes, junction boxes and catch basins under sidewalk area.
-Backfill and replace sidewalk.
-Begin crossing North McDonough with one of the new storm drainage lines.

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

For more information about the project, visit the City of Decatur website here.

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We need volunteers!

February 12, 2013 by Katie

For the sixth year, Decatur will host a water station for the Publix Georgia Marathon on Sunday morning, March 17.  (Yes,St. Patrick’s Day!) Decatur Active Living Board members Michael Harbin and Kelly Walsh are coordinating volunteers for the water station.  Once again, we will provide water, Gatorade and encouragement to 3,000+ marathon participants as they pass through Decatur at the halfway point in their 26.2 mile personal challenge. We need 30 volunteers to do the job properly.  The water station will be set up on Clairemont across from the Courtyard Marriott with Decatur DJ, Bo Emerson, providing the soundtrack! The music alone is worth it.  Volunteers arrive at 6:00AM and are finished about 10:30AM.  If you are up for a unique Sunday morning experience and for helping to show Decatur’s hospitality to these marathoners, email Michael at mharbin9@gmail.com for sign-up instructions. Please sign up as soon as possible.  Michael and Kelly hope to have a full crew by Friday, February 15. Thanks so much for once again helping to show our hometown hospitality.

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