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Tom Hill and The Midnight Suns Perform at Saturday's Concert on the Square

May 21, 2010 by cburnette

Tom Hill and Annette Shinette

Head over to the Old Courthouse Square in downtown Decatur this Saturday night to hear Tom Hill and the Midnight Suns perform at the Concert on the Square. Band members Tom Hill, Jojo “Bongos” Bailey and David Wallace are Decatur High School Alumni and very excited about playing for the Decatur community. The band will also feature a special performance by “The Shinettes” which include Decatur Alumni Annette Shinette (aka Stella) and Margie Hardy as well as other special guests.

The Decatur Business Association produces the Concert Series every Saturday in May and September which is sponsored by Wachovia/Wells Fargo bank. Co-sponsors for this week’s concert are Parker’s On Ponce and Dr. Lisa DiFrancesco.

Pack your picnic or stop by one of our many restaurants for dinner before or after the concert. The music begins at 7 pm and is free to the community.

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Decatur Arts Festival Fine Arts Opening Reception Next Tuesday

May 20, 2010 by cburnette

Be among the first to view an intriguing collection of paintings, prints, photographs, sculpture and mixed media at the Opening Reception of the Decatur Arts Festival Fine Arts Exhibition. In conjunction with the monthly meeting of the Decatur Business Association, the exhibition is a must attend event! Meet the artists and enjoy refreshments from The Iberian Pig.

For information on the Decatur Arts Festival’s full schedule of events, click here.

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It's Budget Time!

May 20, 2010 by Meredith

In case you haven’t heard, the Proposed FY 2010-2011 and Revised FY 2009-2010 budget estimates are available for review. The document is available in full or by chapter (in pdf) on the Budget page of the City’s website. Or if you would prefer to peruse a hard copy, binders are available for checkout at the Decatur Library or at City Hall in the City Clerk’s Office and the City Manager’s Office.

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Recycle Your Life!

May 20, 2010 by Lena

Ready for some serious Spring cleaning?

Join First Baptist Church of Decatur for their first annual Recycle Your Life event.

WHEN: *Saturday, June 5th, 2010 9:00a.m – 2:00p.m.
WHERE: First Baptist Church of Decatur, parking lot.
308 Clairemont Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030

* If it rains, the event will still be held.  In the case of severe weather, the event will be held on Sunday, June 6th from 1:00p.m.- 5:00p.m.

Q: What CAN I bring to this event?
A: All sorts of stuff! See flyer for complete details.

  1. FREE
    1. Electronic waste for recycling (Examples: cell phones, microwaves, computers, monitors, phones, copiers, keyboards/mice, cables)
    2. Electronic items in working condition for re-use
    3. Paper for shredding-first 20lb box of paper for free, additional boxes cost $5
    4. Clothing
    5. Furniture
    6. Tools
    7. Toys
    8. Rechargeable batteries
  1. WITH DISPOSAL FEE
    1. Televisions –$10
    2. Two or more boxes of paper for shredding- $5 for each box

Q: What CAN’T I bring to this event?
A: Here is the list of items that will not be taken:

  • Items that Decatur or DeKalb County pick-up in normal curbside recycling (plastic, glass, metal, newspaper, cardboard, etc.)
  • Alkaline Batteries
  • Car Batteries
  • Construction Debris
  • Household Trash
  • Motor Oil
  • Tires

Q: Can I volunteer at this event?
A: Absolutely, and you get a free T-shirt!

VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
Volunteers Shifts are 8:30am – 12:00pm AND 11:00am – 2:30pm.

Volunteer Responsibilities Include:

  • Sorting recyclables
  • Coordinating traffic
  • Refreshment distribution

Please email priscilla.janowski@gmail.com if you can volunteer.

For more information about this event:
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Decatur Cemetery Spring Photo Contest

May 19, 2010 by cburnette

Whether photography is your passion, your hobby, or just an occasional pastime, we invite you to participate in our Decatur Cemetery Master Plan Implementation photo contest, celebrating the largest green space in Decatur.

There will be two prizes awarded, one for amateurs and the other for professionals. The winning photos will be displayed on the Decatur website and will be displayed in the new Decatur Cemetery Office. Both amateur and professional photographers are welcome to participate.

To enter, take current photos of the Decatur Cemetery. Entries must be submitted by the original photographer. Photos may be 5 x 7 or 8 x 10 color or black and white prints. You may submit up to five prints. All entries will become the property of the City of Decatur and will not be returned. All photos must be received by May 31, 2010.

Mail to:   Decatur Cemetery Photo Contest, 2635 Talley Street, Decatur, GA 30030

Photos will be judged on the basis of creativity, photographic quality, and effectiveness in conveying the green space or the unique character of the cemetery. Subject can be people enjoying walking pets in the cemetery, landscapes, etc. Judges will select winning photos from both the amateur and professional categories.

Good luck!

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Blue Sky Concert Features Mike Killeen

May 18, 2010 by cburnette

Mike Killeen at the Decatur Green Fest 2010

This week’s Blue Sky Concert features Decatur’s own Mike Killeen! Mike is currently working on his fifth album, “Poverty is Real “and preparing for its release in late 2010. Originally from Athens, Georgia and now living in Decatur, Mike counts Bob Dylan, Vic Chesnutt, Nirvana, and Uncle Tupelo among his formative influences. He has shared the stage with southern rock legends the Marshall Tucker Band and Grammy Award winners, The Blind Boys of Alabama.

The Blue Sky Concerts are held each Wednesday at noon in May and September and offered free to the community by the Decatur Business Association and presenting sponsor SunTrust Bank. Pack your lunch or pick up something to-go from one of our may fine restaurants.

See you on the Square!

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Stewart Cink is a Fan of UJoint

May 17, 2010 by Catherine

Pro golfer Stewart Cink lists his favorite Atlanta food spots on CitySearch and includes UJoint in Oakhurst as one of his top 5.

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Happy Atlanta Beer Week

May 17, 2010 by Catherine

Local Atlanta beer connoisseurs are in luck this week. Not only is it American Craft Beer Week (May 17-23), it’s also the first annual Atlanta Beer Week (May 16-22).  Even luckier for us Decaturites, our city has a number of fine beer establishments that are joining in the festivities.

The Marlay House is hosting events every night this week including a canned beer tasting, beer trivia night, Irish music, beer and cheese pairing, a special tapping of Sierra Nevada’s imperial stout and a beer vs. whiskey night.

The Brick Store will have a ceremonial cask tapping and rare beer tasting, a cider flight night, Left Hand Brewing beer dinner, Hefe and Hotdog Humpday, a Civil Beer War, Vintage Vault Night

Leon’s is hosting a new brewery flight night, a special bottle night, Trappist Beer Night, special tapping of a Left Hand/Terrapin collaboration, beer cocktails and a Dogfish Head Bocce Ball Tourney.

Feast is hosting a beer dinner on Tuesday, May 18 featuring a few chosen selections from the Shmaltz Brewing Company.

Mac McGee’s events include Cask and Sausage, a traditional ale and stout dinner, Georgia Breweries Flight Night and a Malheur Brut Tasting.

Twain’s will be featuring three special cask ales all week starting Monday afternoon.

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Car Seat Safety Event Saturday, May 22

May 17, 2010 by cburnette

The City of Decatur Fire Department will hold the second of three scheduled Car Seat Events this coming Saturday, May 22 from 3 until 6 pm. Stop by the Callaway lot at the corner of Commerce and Trinity Place to have a trained car seat technician check your child’s car seat to make sure it is installed correctly.  Did you know that once a car seat has been in an accident it should be replaced? For more information on car seat safety, click here.

You may want to stop by the event on your way to this week’s Concert on the Square!

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Atlanta Magazine Prints Correction to Decatur Information

May 14, 2010 by Linda

Everybody makes mistakes.  It is how you own up to them that makes a difference.  Atlanta Magazine made a big mistake in quoting Decatur housing values in their May issue.  They used data from all addresses with a “Decatur” mailing address rather than just those located within the city limits of  Decatur.  Yet, in the other information, including school data, they used the correct information from our independent school system, city population and crime statistics.   It was both incorrect and confusing.

Kudos to Editor Steve Fennessy for calling to alert us to the error before we saw it in print and for correcting the information in a “Department of Corrections” paragraph online (although the chart itself is still incorrect).  Steve says there will also be a correction in the June issue.

The good news is median sales prices have held relatively steady in the City of Decatur over the past three years, dropping by only 0.6 percent since 2007 to around $350,000 (rather than the -40.6% to $113,610 reported in the chart).  Many thanks to Sean Dammann, Decatur real estate agent and President Elect of the Decatur Business Association for helping Atlanta Magazine cull these numbers.

Thanks to Atlanta Magazine for owning up to the mistake and attempting to mitigate the damage quickly and professionally.

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