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Co-existing with coyotes

January 8, 2013 by Meredith

As many of you know, the City of Decatur does not have a policy to remove coyotes from the area but instead promotes co-existence. Would you like to know what this looks like or learn how to best go about practicing co-existence? If you would like answers to these questions and many more, the Druid Hills Civic Association is sponsoring a metro-wide information session on Tuesday, January
29th at 7:30 p.m. at the Church of the Epiphany. I heard one of the speakers, Chris Mowery, at an event hosted by the Fernbank Science Center several months ago. He was quite knowledgeable and I enjoyed listening to him.

For more information about the information session, contact Bob Ballou (rcballou@bellsouth.net) or visit http://coyotecoexistence.com.

To view the City’s coyote information, check out the Coyote page on our website.

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City Commission Elects Jim Baskett Mayor

January 8, 2013 by Catherine

Kecia Cunningham To Serve As Mayor Pro Tem

The Decatur City Commission elected Jim Baskett as Mayor and Kecia Cunningham as Mayor Pro Tem at its meeting January 7, 2013.  The City Commission annually elects one Commissioner to serve as Mayor and one to serve as Mayor Pro Tem at its first meeting in January.

Click here to read the rest of the press release.

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Holiday Sanitation Schedule: Christmas and New Years

December 28, 2012 by Catherine

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Pickup services for both Monday, Dec. 24, and Tuesday, Dec. 25, will be Wednesday, Dec. 26

New Year’s

Pickup services for both Monday, Dec. 31, and Tuesday, Jan. 1, will be Wednesday, Jan. 2

www.decaturga.com/sanitation

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Remembering The Newtown Victims

December 28, 2012 by Linda

The City of Decatur will join with cities in Henry County and other cities throughout the state by ringing church bells 26 times on Friday, December 21 at 9:30 a.m. in memory of the twenty children and six adults lost in the tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut.

All churches and institutions with bells are invited to participate to help us show the people of Newtown that we share in their grief.  If you have no bells to ring, then please pause at 9:30 a.m. on Friday to think about the 26 victims of this tragedy and those who knew and loved them.

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Decorate Decatur Winners!

December 28, 2012 by Katie

Despite the wind and the rain, Decatur residents and businesses put on quite a display of holiday lights and décor! You’ll see a wide variety of decorating styles in Decatur this year- everything from classic white lights and greenery to vintage Santa cut outs and inflatable snowmen. You’ll even find a huge, candle-lit menorah complete with the Toy Story dinosaur and pig!

This year’s Commissioners Cup winner mixed colorful lights, adorable inflatables, and festive greenery. Congratulations to our friends and neighbors at 208 Mead Road!

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Nine other homes took home Decorate Decatur prizes as well this year and are listed and pictured in no particular order below

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176 Garland Ave

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141 Jefferson Place

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428 East Davis

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156 Vidal Blvd.

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419 Glenn Circle

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428 Sycamore Street

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1007 S. Candler St

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203 4th Ave

Congratulations to all of our winners and Happy Holidays!

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It’s Not Too Late! There’s Still One More Terrific Thursdays!

December 28, 2012 by Catherine

Holiday_smallDon’t freak out yet if you still haven’t started finished your holiday shopping. This Thursday is still Terrific with over 30 participating shops and restaurants. If you’re a parent, you’re in luck! The DeKalb History Center is hosting A Night at the Museum. It’s a drop off event so parents can enjoy shopping and dining downtown while the kids have a night of crafting, entertainment, and holiday treats this Thursday. Click here for details.

If you really want to leave things to the last minute, HomeGrown has its Dude Day and Desperate Dude Day right before Christmas next week.

Best of Luck!

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Santa Claus is Coming to Town!

December 28, 2012 by Katie

ImageThere are still a few tickets left for the Decatur Business Association’s annual Breakfast with Santa on Saturday morning at from 8-10am at the Downtown Decatur Courtyard. Tickets are available here, but will sell out soon!

Don’t forget that next Thursday is the DeKalb History Center’s Night at the Museum event for the final Terrific Thursday of the year. Drop the kids off for a night of craft, entertainment, and holiday treats while you shop and dine in downtown Decatur!

$5 for DHC members and $10 for non-members 

For more information or to register contact Leslie at borger@dekalbhistory.org or 404-373-1088, extension 20.

Finally, be sure to Keep It Indie-Catur for all of your last minute holiday shopping this year! 

 

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Holiday Festivities This Week in Decatur

December 28, 2012 by Catherine

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Wednesday: The rescheduled Menorah lighting on the Square starts at 6 p.m.

Thursday: Santa will be in town for Terrific Thursdays and The Bonfire and Marshmallow Roast

Saturday: Breakfast with Santa – as of posting this there are still a few more tickets available

Sunday: The Decorate Decatur judges will drive around in the evening and choose the most festive houses in city.

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Rain, rain go away

December 28, 2012 by Katie

Tonight’s Menorah lighting has been rescheduled for this Wednesday, Dec. 12th at 6:00pm due to rain.  We look forward to seeing everyone out on the Square on Wednesday.

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Fa la la la

December 28, 2012 by decaturblogadmin

decatur-holiday-ornament-2012webTis the season in Decatur once again. Decorate your home or business in the spirit of the holidays in time for the annual Decorate Decatur contest. Judges will ride by the nominated locations on Sunday, Dec. 16th in order to pick their favorites. Winners will include homes, a business, a neighborhood, and an overall winner who will receive the coveted Commissioners Cup from the City Commission on Monday, Dec. 17th.

Send a photo of your favorite decorations to specialevents@decaturga.com or call 678-553-6573 to nominate your favorite homes or businesses. All of the winners will be announced on the City’s blog, www.thedecaturminute.com on Monday, Dec. 17th

Breakfast with Santa tickets are on sale now for the annual family event that takes place next Saturday, Dec. 15th at the downtown Decatur Courtyard by Marriott. Details are tickets are on sale here

Have a wonderful weekend!

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