DeKalb County’s Green Street Sewer Replacement project is scheduled to begin later this month. The project includes installation of new sewer pipes on Green Street and nearby within the Oakhurst community. No street closures are currently planned but vehicle travel may experience periodic disruptions. The work is expected to take about 6 months, depending on the weather. For updates on this project and others, visit decaturmakeover.com.
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Ever wondered why the Census questionnaire asks a certain question? If so, wonder no more. Here is a breakdown on the first few questions as taken from the 2020census.gov website:
Here, you’ll count everyone living and sleeping in your home most of the time, including young children, roommates, and friends and family members who are living with you, even temporarily.
Why we ask this question: This helps us count the entire U.S. population and ensures that we count people where they live most of the time as of Census Day (April 1, 2020).
Mark all that apply: Children, related or unrelated, such as newborn babies, grandchildren, or foster children; relatives, such as adult children, cousins, or in-laws; nonrelatives, such as roommates or live-in babysitters, and people staying here temporarily.
Why we ask this question: The goal of the 2020 Census is to count everyone just once and in the right place. We want to ensure that everyone in your home who should be counted is counted—including newborns, roommates, and those who may be staying with you temporarily.
…Owned by you or someone in this household with a mortgage or loan? Include home equity loans. Is it owned by you or someone in this household free and clear (without a mortgage or loan)? Rented? Occupied without payment of rent?
Why we ask this question: This helps us produce statistics about homeownership and renting. The rates of homeownership serve as one indicator of the nation’s economy. They also help with administering housing programs, planning, and decision-making.
Why we ask this question: The Census Bureau asks for your phone number in case there are any questions about your census form. We will only contact you for official census business, if needed.
The breakdown for Questions 5 through 12 will be posted on The Decatur Minute in the coming weeks. If you want to know before then, check out https://2020census.gov/en/about-questions.html. You may also review a sample questionnaire here if you would like to see it in full —
And here are the things that the Census Bureau will never ask you:
Additionally, there is no citizenship question on the 2020 Census.
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Get an up-close-and-personal look at the city’s budgeting process at the free Touch-A-Budget event on Tuesday, March 17 from 5-7 p.m. at MARTA Plaza. See what “pending spending” is planned for the FY 2020-2021 city budget and how it supports the 2010 Strategic Plan principles developed by Decatur residents. Talk to representatives from all city departments and play budget games for prizes. For information, check decaturga.com/budget. (Rain location: Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St.)
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Over the past year, the City of Decatur, in coordination with the Parkwood’s community, has explored ideas to improve multi-modal safety and comfort within the Parkwood neighborhood. Join us for an informational session on Thursday, March 12th at the Public Works Department where final corridor and intersection concepts will be presented.
When: Thursday, March 12th, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Where: City of Decatur Public Works, 2635 Talley Street, Decatur, GA 30030
For more information, contact Courtney Frisch, Project Manager at Courtney.frisch@decaturga.com.
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Meetings
-Zoning Board of Appeals | Monday, Mar. 9 @ 7:30 p.m.
-City Schools of Decatur Board of Education | Tuesday, Mar. 10 @ 6:30 p.m.
-Planning Commission | Tuesday, Mar. 10 @ 7 p.m.
-Parkwoods Traffic Calming Informational | Thursday, Mar. 12 @ 6:30 p.m.
-Environmental Sustainability Board | Friday, Mar. 13 @ 8 a.m.
-Decatur Development Authorities | Friday, Mar. 13 @ 8 a.m.
Events
-Join the Chick-Fil-A in Downtown Decatur every Tuesday morning in March for their Mystery Breakfast Giveaway! Receive one free surprise breakfast entrée with any purchase. *Offer valid only at Chick-fil-A Downtown Decatur*
-Come out for the Songs of Hope and Courage concert celebrating folk singer Pete Seeger this Friday, Mar. 13 at 7 p.m. at Friends School in Atlanta. This concert will feature folk performer and song leader Annie Patterson and Mary Witt. For more information and advance tickets, visit riseupandsing.org/events.
-Don’t miss Eddie’s Attic Songwriter’s and Comedy Open Mic this Monday, Mar. 9 at 7:30 p.m. There will also be live performances by Them Dirty Roses, Pierre Bensusan, Blue Mother Tupelo and Sean Hayes with Sylvia Rose Novak this week. For show times and tickets, head to eddiesattic.com.
Cover Photo: Chick-fil-A Downtown Decatur (via Faceboook)
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-Decatur City Dance will present Let’s Tap! A Tribute to Movie Musicals this Saturday, Mar. 7 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Mar. 8 at 2 p.m. Join the Rhythm Keepers and Junior Rhythm Keepers tap companies, along with guests The Rug Cutters, for an evening of tributes to award-winning movie musicals and the performers who made them at the Drew Charter School Performing Arts Theater. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit decaturcitydance.org
-Join Agnes Scott College for an afternoon of music featuring the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and guest artists this Sunday, Mar. 8 at 4 p.m. in Presser Hall. This concert is free and open to the community however, ticket reservations are required. Visit calendar.agnesscott.edu to register.
-Don’t miss live music at Eddie’s Attic featuring Rebecca Loebe, Mike Killeen with Kitty Snyder and Morgan Rowe, Katie Toupin with Grayson Foster, and Fred Eaglesmith. For show times and tickets, head to eddiesattic.com.
Cover Photo: Decatur City Dance (via Facebook)
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Please join Agnes Scott College for an afternoon of music featuring the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and guest artists on Sunday, Mar. 8 at 4 p.m. in Presser Hall. This performance, part of the ASO’s Musicians in Communities program, celebrates “Mother of the Civil Rights Movement” Rosa Parks as part of International Women’s Day. This concert is free and open to the community however, ticket reservations are required. Visit calendar.agnesscott.edu to register.
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The March test of the Tornado Outdoor Warning Siren System will happen today, March 4 at 5 p.m. The test should last approximately one minute. Should the weather become inclement, the test will be postponed.
If you have questions or want more information about the siren system, check out the Siren page on the City’s website or contact Police Lt. Barry Woodward at 404-373-6551.
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City Meetings
-City Commission | Monday, Mar. 2 @ 7:30 p.m.
-Active Living Board | Tuesday, Mar. 3 @ 8:00 a.m.
-Better Together Advisory Board | Tuesday, Mar. 3 @ 6:30 p.m.
Events
-Join Decatur First United Methodist Church for their People on the Margins: Life in Fenceline Communities Series. This is a 6 part series beginning this Thursday, Mar. 5 at 7 p.m. and happening every Thursday until Apr. 9. For more information, visit www.decaturfirst.org or direct your questions to bethbond007@hotmail.com or seawater@gsu.edu.
-The College Heights PTO will host their annual Bid for Chicks “Little Luau” Auction this Friday, Mar. 6 from 7-11 p.m. at the Old Courthouse on the Square in downtown Decatur. For tickets, visit tinyurl.com/BidforChicksLittleLuau.
-Check out live music at Eddie’s Attic featuring Bart Crow, Che Apalache, Tom Rush accompanied by Matt Nakoa, Kristen Englenz Ingénue and Dan Rodriguez. For show times and tickets, head to eddiesattic.com.
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-Come by Trinity Mercantile and Design on Saturday, Feb. 29 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for a warm and snugly trunk show featuring re-purposed Sari quilts and pillows by Alokahome.
-Don’t miss the 19th Annual Oakhurst Wine Crawl happening Saturday, Feb. 29 from 4-7 p.m. Purchase your tickets at Oakhurst Market or online at: freshtix.com/events/oakhurst-wine-crawl-2020.
-The Glenwood Elementary PTA will host their 2nd annual Casino Night & Auction fundraiser this Saturday, Feb. 29 at 7 p.m. at Color Wheel. This adults-only event will feature a buffet, auction and more. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit glennwoodpta.org/auction.
-Check out live performances at Eddie’s Attic featuring Lily Rose with Mackenzie Carpenter and Morgan Brock, Just Roxie (formerly Roxie Watson), LOWEN with Grant Terry, Lucy Kaplansky and Tristan Mcintosh with Special Guest Eli Ensor. For show times and tickets, head to eddiesattic.com.
Cover Photo: Oakhurst Wine Crawl (Facebook)
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