Tomorrow is the first Wednesday of April so we’ll be testing the tornado outdoor warning sirens at 5:00 p.m. The test should last approximately one minute. Should the weather become inclement tomorrow, the test will be postponed until Thursday, 5 April 2012.
If you have questions or want more information about the siren system, check out the Siren page on the City’s website or contact Assistant City Manager Tony Parker at 404-370-4102.
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The City of Decatur is hosting its first Paper Shredding and Styrofoam Collection Event this weekend!
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WHEN: Saturday, March 31st from 9am-1pm
WHERE: Decatur Public Works, 2635 Talley St.
*Enter on Talley Street from Columbia Drive
There is no cost for participation. This is a great opportunity to get rid of that bulky styrofoam you’ve been saving and ensure that your important personal documents are disposed of properly.
AAA Security Shredding, Inc., provides secure on-site document shredding, and all shredded documents will be 100 percent recycled. Most document types are acceptable. Click HERE for more details.
Please follow the guidelines below before bringing your Styrofoam to the event:
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If you have any questions, please contact:
Sean Woodson
Sanitation Superintendent
678-898-8562
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The City of Decatur is currently crafting an Environmental Sustainability Plan as called for in the 2010 Decatur Strategic Plan. In order to gather input on specific topic areas, the City is hosting 2 sustainability dialogue sessions. The draft plan is available online HERE. You can also leave comments on the plan using the online comment card.
Historic Preservation & Environmental Sustainability – Respecting the Past and Meeting the Needs of the Future
WHEN: Tuesday, April 3rd 5:30- Reception, 6PM- Panel
WHERE: Agnes Scott College at the Harry and Linda Teasley Lecture Hall in the Bullock Science Center
Decatur is exploring strategies to encourage adaptive reuse or restoration of historic buildings as a part of its commitment to sustainability. We have convened a panel of local experts to discuss the relationship between historic preservation and environmental sustainability. Come weigh in on how historic preservation can be incorporated into the City’s Environmental Sustainability Plan and be part of the vision to assure a high quality of life for residents, businesses, and visitors both today and in the future.
PANELISTS:
Susan Kidd, Sustainability Director ASC
Mark McDonald, President Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation
Leslie Sharp, PhD Georgia Tech
DIRECTIONS: Harry and Linda Teasley Lecture Hall is in Bullock Science Center. Attendees may use the park lot near the tennis court on the corner of Dougherty and S. McDonough, or the parking deck on South McDonough. General college directions can be found here: http://agnesscott.edu/directions.aspx
Strategies for Protecting Decatur’s Tree Canopy
WHEN: Wednesday, April 4, 7PM
WHERE: Decatur Public Library Auditorium
Join us to meet and talk with Ed Macie, City of Decatur Arborist and National Forester. Ed will explain the resource value of Decatur’s current tree canopy and facilitate a community discussion on ways to preserve and replenish the tree canopy. Strategies under consideration include amendments to the tree ordinance that would require a review, amendments to the permit process to remove trees from single family properties, and simple educational efforts. The discussion provides the opportunity to make your voice heard or to gather more information on the subject. We want to hear from you, so come talk trees!
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Please contact me if you have questions or if you cannot attend the event, but would like to comment on either of the 2 topics.
Lena Stevens
Resource Conservation Coordinator
lena.stevens@decaturga.com
678-553-6577
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Please join us this Saturday, March 31st for the annual Decatur Easter Egg Hunt presented by the Decatur Business Association. This year the hunt will be held on the beautiful lawn of Decatur First Baptist Church.
The bunny will arrive around 10:30 am and the hunt will begin at 11:00am.
Plan to stay afterwards for the DFB Spring Fling with games, food, and fun for the entire family!
Also, the Decatur Fire Department will be collecting non-perishable food and household items to stock the shelves at Decatur Cooperative Ministry and DEAM- so bring a basket of food and leave with a basket of candy!
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Alert! Alert! Perfect pre-Friday treat!
Natural Body and Bean Work Play Cafe are teaming up for a series of events this year called the Spa “Ah Ha” Moments. Here are the details:
Thursday, March 22nd (TODAY!)
4:00 – 5:30pm
Choose from a Chair Massage, Foot Treatment or Hand Treatment
Cost $35 for 1 service, $60 for 2
Childcare available for a discounted rate of $6/Hour (Members $4/Hour)
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Decatur’s got two great events to help you go green this St. Patrick’s Day.
WHEN: Saturday, March 17, 10:30am-12pm.
WHERE: Decatur Library, 215 Sycamore Street Decatur
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Next up in the Living the Green Life Series. Anne Marie Anderson gives a FREE talk on Sustainable Landscaping, Saturday, March 17, 10:30am-12pm. Create a low maintenance, environmentally responsible landscape with Anne-Marie Anderson, The Celtic Gardener. Learn basic design principles to enhance curb appeal and maximize your outdoor real estate. Lower fuel bills, eliminate toxic chemicals, manage water run-off and use yard waste to reduce weeding and make your plants grow better!
WHEN: Saturday, March 17th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WHERE: Decatur Public Works, 2635 Talley St. (*Enter on Talley Street from Columbia Drive)
.*Please note, Styrofoam will no longer be collected at this event. This material will be accepted at the new Paper Shredding and Styrofoam Recycling Event on March 31st from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
This event has been hugely successful at diverting electronic equipment from landfills, where they may contaminate soil and water. Electronics dropped off will be sorted and disassembled into raw materials or cleaned for re-use. Recyclables must be dropped off during the hours of the event. Early drop-offs are not possible. Almost anything with an electrical cord can be recycled except microwave ovens. TV’s will be recycled for a minimal fee of $10 cash only per TV set with exact change. There is no charge to recycle other items. Any metro area resident can participate.Posted in Sustainability | Leave a Comment »
Decatur celebrates St. Patrick’s Day on Saturday with more fun that one city can stand. Come out and join us at your favorite watering hole, or branch out and find some stompin’ grounds!
Here are just some of the fun we know about…
*15th Annual Celebration at Brick Store Pub
Live Celtic music all day and night. Doors open at 11am, and music will start shortly thereafter. There will be no shortage of good ole Irish craic and maybe a visit from some pipers and drummers.
*St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations are Coming to The Marlay House SATURDAY MARCH 17 2012
WE ARE GOING LARGE AGAIN THIS YEAR WITH PLENTY OF OUTDOOR AREAS, FOOD AND LIBATIONS TO CELEBRATE OUR PATRON SAINT
*Big Tex Decatur is hosting their Spring Block Party
2pm Ton of live music and great food
*Steinbeck’s in Oakhurst
Menu: Corn Beef: Our Own; Brisket: Andy has been corning it for 2 weeks; Bangers and Mash; Fish & Chips;
Music: Live music starts at 2:30; Bag Piper at 4:30; NO COVER
Fun for Kids: Bouncy Tent, Face Painting, make & take crafts for the kids from Noon – 4:00pm
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Not Decatur. Boo hiss. Decatur was robbed! Robbed of our Tastiest Town title!
I kid, of course. It was all good fun and we’re so grateful that Decatur was even on the list to begin with. Plus all the shout-outs and support we got from all of you just proves how awesome and foodielicious Decatur is.
Lafayette came in first. Uh huh. Decatur came in 8th place with 10,588 votes, which considering that we only have about 19,000 residents, that’s not too shabby! And we still get a write-up in Southern Living, plus this sweet pic (above) of Kristin and Billy Allin of Cakes and Ale.
A big thank you to everyone who voted for Decatur!
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The Zoning Task Force (appointed by the Decatur City Commission) has been busy studying the recommendations of the 2010 Strategic Plan that relate to sustainable development, alternative transportation, enhancing the commercial tax base, housing options, and becoming an aging in place or lifelong community.
Now they are seeking public input to review their work to date and provide your thoughts and ideas. Drop in to the open house on Wednesday, March 14 between 6 p.m. & 8 p.m. The open house will focus on the following: parking requirements and the creation of a parking district, accessory buildings & dwellings requirements, expansion of the special pedestrian area, expansion of urban gardening opportunities, and the creation of light manufacturing & artisanal uses.
This is the first of many public input sessions to be held throughout the year as the work continues. For more information contact Planning Director Amanda Thompson, amanda.thompson@decaturga.com. And, if you want more information on the charge of the Zoning Ordinance Update Task Force, click here.
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The City of Decatur is hosting a Community Budget Gathering on Wednesday, March 14 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. at the Brick Store Pub, 125 E. Court Square. Join Assistant City Manager Andrea Arnold and others interested in learning about the city’s budget process.
This is your chance to find out how the budget process works and give your input. This is the first of three meetings using this new format. The next meeting will be held in April in Oakhurst and the third one will be at City Hall in May. Click here to find the current 2011-2012 budget.
Space is limited so sign up today with Andrea Arnold, andrea.arnold@decaturga.com or call 404-370-4102.
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