As you’re probably aware, many areas in DeKalb County were hit hard by the recent flooding. Thankfully, the City of Decatur experienced very few emergency calls for service during this event. The Federal Government has added DeKalb County to the list of Georgia counties included in the Federal Disaster Declaration. This declaration makes federal assistance available to those citizens that have sustained damage during this event.
To determine if you’re eligible for assistance or for information on applying for individual assistance, refer to the FEMA website www.disasterassistance.gov or call 800-621-3362.
Join us on the square for music, games, prizes, entertainment and special guests. The following day, Wednesday, Oct. 7th, is National Walk to School Day. Decatur Active Living staff and parent volunteers will be out that morning at Clairemont, Oakhurst and Winnona Park elementary schools and Glennwood Academy with healthy snacks for students and coffee for parents.
The Decatur Garden Tour will be held this weekend. View an eclectic mix of Gardens as well as a special evening Tour on Saturday night. Tickets are still available. 
Saturday’s Concert on the Square features Australian Based singer Geoff Achison. The Concert runs from 7 until 9:30 pm. Stop by one of our many restaurants before the Concert or order your meal to go to enjoy on the lawn of the Old Courthouse Square. Free.
The Decatur Cooperative Ministry presents the 14th Annual Garden of Eatin’ on Saturday from 4 until 7 pm at the Holiday Inn Conference Center. Taste food from over 20 local reataurants. Tickets are $20 per person and proceeds from the event benefit the DCM. For information 
They have a great lunch special where you can get two slices of pizza (1 topping per slice) plus a fountain drink for $4.99. Given the size of their slices, this is a very fulfilling deal. You may even have to get the to-go box for the other slice; it wouldn’t be the first time someone has had to do so.
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The Artists at Beacon Hill Studios invite the community to their 4th Annual Studio Tour on Friday, September 25 from 5 until 9 pm and on Saturday, September 26 from 3 until 7 pm. The event will also include outdoor sculpture in the open courtyard and sculptural welding demos, as well as music performed throughout the evening. The Tour is a special benefit for the Decatur High School Arts Program and 20% of any artwork sole will be donated to them. Suggested donation at the door is $5.
