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Giving Thanks

November 11, 2011 by Katie

We are less than two weeks away from Thanksgiving and if you don’t already have plans, or if your in-laws are coming for a surprise visit and you have no intention of cooking, then I have some good news for you!
We have two great options for Thanksgiving this year…

Thanksgiving Buffet at Feast!
Feast will be serving up a mouth-watering buffet again this year. Leave the cooking and
cleaning to us!
On November 24, we will be offering all of the traditional holiday fare -Turkey, ham,
home-made dressing, mashed potatoes & gravy, cranberry sauce, other various salads
and side dishes, desserts and more.
The cost is $25 for adults, $22 for vegetarians and $12 kids 12 – under.
The time is 11:00 am – 4:00 pm.
Make your reservations soon! We hope to make this your holiday tradition.
To view our Thanksgiving video, please visit our website at www.FeastAtlanta.com

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This Thanksgiving, Ted’s Montana Grill will be serving up a three-course classic turkey meal for guests who want to skip the cooking and get right down to the celebration. Select Ted’s Montana Grill restaurants will be open all day on Nov. 24, noon to 6 p.m. (hours may vary by restaurant), offering a traditional Thanksgiving dinner, along with many classic favorites.

Ted’s Thanksgiving Day meal starts with a side salad or a cup of creamy tomato soup or Karen’s “Flying-D” Bison Chili, followed by oven-roasted turkey and gravy with garlic mashed potatoes, herb dressing, country-style green beans, “Aunt Fannie’s” squash casserole and cranberry sauce. The finale is Apple Pecan Crisp, a rich, fall-inspired dessert topped with Häagen-Dazs® ice cream. Ted’s Thanksgiving meal is $23 per person (prices may vary by restaurant).
For the kids, restaurants will offer a more “pint-sized” turkey and dressing meal for just $11 per child (prices may vary), which includes the same sides as the adult meal and a made-from-scratch cookie. And for those non-turkey eaters, the restaurants will be featuring many of Ted’s other classic favorites such as Ted’s Filet, Delmonico Ribeye, a Sirloin and Salmon combination, gourmet beef and bison burgers, Bison Meatloaf, Pot Roast, Cedar Plank Salmon, St. Phillip’s Island Crab Cakes, and a variety of appetizers, sides and desserts. Thanksgiving Day wine features include $5 glasses and half-priced bottles.

Update: Nov. 16:

Wahoo! Grill will be open late the evening before Thanksgiving from 5 to 10 p.m., for diners to take a break from the hectic shopping week and enjoy an electic, Southern-inspired dinner prepared by the restaurant’s executive chef.

Oakhurst Market is now taking orders for Thanksgiving (organic) turkeys and sides. Take a look at the market’s Facebook page to see a full list.

Sawicki’s Thanksgiving menu is now posted on the site. Check it out here.

 

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Honor Veterans in Decatur Cemetery Nov. 11

November 10, 2011 by Linda

The community is invited to attend the annual memorial ceremony on Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. to honor the men and women who fought for our country.  The service will be held in Decatur Cemetery in front of the American Legion memorial (use the Bell Street entrance).

For the 3rd year, the Friends of the Decatur Cemetery (FODC), in conjunction with the American Legion Harold Byrd Post 66, coordinated the placement of American flags on the graves of the veterans of all wars who are buried in the Decatur Cemetery.  So far, they have located the graves of more than 900 veterans buried in the cemetery.

Last Saturday, the FODC, American Legion Post 66, Decatur Boy Scouts, volunteers from Agnes Scott College and Decatur High School and the community placed all 900+ flags.  I went by to see the results and sure enough, there was a flag on the grave of my mother’s father.  I never knew him as he died before I was born but it was heartwarming to see the flag.

Thanks to those who gave up their time for this worthwhile project.  Here are a few action shots:

Amy Weaver and David Crenshaw
 

The Boy Scouts help every year

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Open House To Review Environmental Sustainability Plan This Thursday at 6PM

November 8, 2011 by Lena

The City of Decatur Environmental Sustainability Board invites the community to review and comment on the first draft of the Decatur Environmental Sustainability Plan.

WHEN: Thursday, November 10 from 6 – 8 p.m. (drop in)

WHERE: City Commission Meeting Room, Decatur City Hall, 509 N. McDonough Street

The members of the Environmental Sustainability Board (ESB).

Decatur residents submitted hundreds of ideas of how Decatur can become even more environmentally sustainable during the 2010 Strategic Planning process.  One of the tasks in the final plan is to “Develop a citywide sustainability plan with the assistance of the environmental sustainability board to address issues such as the creation of a climate action plan, initiatives such as an ordinance to limit motor vehicle idling and roof color standards to reduce the heat island effect.”

The draft plan will be presented at the meeting and be available online for review and comment up to 3 weeks after the meeting.  More public input will also be gathered using online tools like Open City Hall and at public meetings as more revisions are made to the plan. If you would like a link to the plan emailed to you, please contact the meeting coordinator using the information below.

In addition to looking at and commenting on the draft plan, the open house will include recycling demonstrations, rain barrels and other environmental initiatives to explore.  Please stop by anytime between 6 – 8 p.m.

 

For information about the meeting contact:

Lena Stevens
Resource Conservation Coordinator
678-553-6577
lena.stevens@decaturga.com

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Steinbeck's 5th Annual Chili Cook-Off

November 8, 2011 by Katie

Steinbeck’s 5th Annual Chili Cook-Off

When: Sat., Nov. 19, 12 p.m.
Phone: 404-373-1116
Price: $5 or $10

About: Do you have what it takes to make a chili so delicious that it will bring your friends and neighbors to their knees paying homage to your culinary mastery? Then enter the Steinbeck’s chili cook-off (call for details or visit the website). Entry fee is $10. We will have local celebrity chefs as judges. Beer, chili and bragging rights? Does it get any better? If you’re more of a taster than competitor, it will be a lovely time in the lot behind Steinbeck’s. Admission is $5, and we will have beer specials as always!
Steinbeck’s Ale House
659 E Lake Dr
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 373-1116
www.steinbecksbar.com

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"This is a test. This is only a test."

November 7, 2011 by Meredith

On Wednesday, 9 November  2011 at 2:00 p.m., FEMA, the FCC and NOAA* will conduct the first ever Nationwide Emergency Alert System (EAS) test. The EAS test plays a key role in ensuring that the nation is prepared for any type of hazard, and that the U.S. public can receive critical and vital information should it ever be needed. This test will last approximately 30 seconds and will be broadcast on every radio, TV, cable, and other stations across the nation.  However, NOAA Weather Radio WILL NOT be broadcasting the test.

For more information about the nationwide test, check out the EAS Test page on FEMA’s website.

* FEMA – Federal Emergency Management Agency
   FCC – Federal Communicaitons Commission
   NOAA – National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration

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The Decatur Wine Festival is almost sold out!

November 4, 2011 by Katie

*****UPDATE******* THE WINE FESTIVAL HAS SOLD OUT****************If you haven’t bought your tickets to the Decatur Wine Festival yet, DO NOT finish reading this post…just click here to get your tickets because there are less than 100 left! 
What does this magical ticket get you? A great afternoon filled with beautiful weather, over 500 wines to taste, offerings from 16 of the best local restaurants around, and hours of live music-all while supporting the Decatur Arts Alliance!
Want to make a weekend of it?  Decatur galleries, shops and restaurants kick off the Decatur Wine Festival with a Friday evening ArtWalk. This single-night art experience, which is free and open to the public, features openings and receptions citywide. Visit each participating local business to view art of all kinds, meet artists, and enjoy complimentary food and beverages.

Want more info? Just visit the Wine Festival’s website here.

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Porch Bottom Boys on WRFG Tonight

November 2, 2011 by Linda

If you like supporting local bluegrass music or supporting community radio, tune in tonight (Wednesday, Nov. 2) to WRFG Atlanta Radio 89.3 from 9 – 10 p.m.  The Decatur-based Porch Bottom Boys will be playing.  Five of the six member acoustic string band are Decatur residents.  Or, you can listen over the internet with access at the radio website.

If you like knowing who you are listening to, the Porch Bottom Boys include Steve Gorbatkin and Charlie O’Neill from Winnona Park; Jim Thompson from Clairemont; Denis Gainty from Oakhurst; Todd Prusin from “greater Decatur;” and Ron Arrington from Jonesboro.

Happy listening!

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November Siren Test Tomorrow

November 1, 2011 by Meredith

Tomorrow is the first Wednesday of November 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, 3 November 2011.

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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Happy Halloween

October 28, 2011 by Katie

The City of Decatur residents did not disappoint with the Halloween decorations this year! If you haven’t had a chance to walk or drive around, you have to get out there and see what people have been up to!

The 2011 Decorate Decatur Halloween winners are listed below (in no specific order)

620 Pinetree Drive

119 Vidal Blvd

101 Cottonwood

 

429 Adams Street

252 Kings Highway

434 2nd Ave

151 Vidal Blvd

727 W. Ponce de Leon Ave

423 Adams Street

123 Kings Highway

And the grand prize, known as the Commissioners’ Cauldron, goes to Amanda Owens Brown of 212 Adair Street #A

Scarecrow Army

Finally, in case you haven’t been on Adair Street in last ten years or so, you have been missing out on the amazing effort that our neighbor, Nancy Wilkinson, has put into her Halloween decorations. After winning the grand prize last year, you might think she would scale things back a bit this year. But you would be wrong. Watch this cool mini-documentary about Nancy and her passion for Halloween.

Have a safe and Happy Halloween!

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Electronic Recycling This Saturday

October 26, 2011 by Catherine

Saturday, Oct. 29 • 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Decatur High School parking lot
N. McDonough Street at Howard Avenue

Recycle TVs for $10 cash only with exact change

Styrofoam not accepted this year

Do you have an old VCR in the attic, or a computer that’s collecting dust? Don’t throw it away! Save it and recycle it at Decatur’s Electronics Recycling event. This semi-annual event has been successful in diverting electronic equipment from landfills, where they can contaminate soil and water. More than 456 tons of electronics have been kept out of landfills to date.

Click here for more information.

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