Remember that the Labor Day Holiday means changes in the regular Sanitation & Recycling services for Monday and Tuesday pick-up.
Normal services for Monday will be on Tuesday, September 8. Normal services for Tuesday will be on Wednesday, September 9. Thursday and Friday services are not affected.
Enjoy the holiday!
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Firefighter Justin Sardine Rescues Books
Only in the City of Decatur! Peachtree Publishers had some books that needed “rescuing” so Decatur Firefighter Justin Sardine stepped in to lend a hand. Stop by their booth on the MARTA Plaza and find out what this is all about!
The AJC Decatur Book Festival has begun and will continue through Sunday. The event winds up with a special Sunday night Concert on the Square and a picnic.
See you on the Square…..
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Nope. I didn’t mistype the title of the post. It’s official. Festival director, Daren Wang, is the proud owner of Bookzilla Chuck Taylors courtsey of Sol Design:
Unfortunately they’re the only pair in existence, but I think they would sell like hotcakes if they were part of the festival merch.
Stop by the square this afternoon to check out the field trip school groups having some literary fun and to spot this fantastic footwear in person.
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Taking a walk on the Decatur Square
“Wait- what’s that over there?”
Looks Like Godzilla, but not quite the same-
He likes books, he must be tame……
Tom, Will, Mary and Angie watch Godzilla being inflated
Program Director Tom Bell tries to escape.......
See you on the Square!
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One of the things I love the most about all the festivals we have in Decatur is how everyone in the community gets involved. A number of businesses this weekend are having special discounts, mini-events and offers to help celebrate the holiday and Decatur Book Festival weekend.
I’ll be updating this post for the next two days as I get updates from other local businesses.
Mingei just got a new order of reading figures from La Union. They’re really popular and I’m sure with over 50,000 literary fans shopping around town this weekend, the figures will be going fast. Also make sure to check out the recycled Decatur banner bags on sale.
Kaleidoscope has its new fall shipment in with lots of studded, chained and sequinced items. In between author signings and funnel cake eating, make sure to stop the boutique to check out the new goods.
Melrose on Ponce is holding a sidewalk sale this weekend. The Sudstree will be there with her wonderful handmade soaps and scrubs. The store is located at 345 W. Ponce de Leon Ave.
Greenes Fine Foods will be welcoming back author of Freddie and Me: Life Lessons From Freddie Bennett, Augusta National’s Legendary Caddie Master, Tripp Bowden. Also stop by and check out the new products and enjoy samples all weekend.
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I plan on bringing a piece to hang on the clothesline – this is always a very fun event. Nice to mingle with the artists and talk to them about their art. After viewing the artwork, walk up the stairs to Eddie’s Attic for some great music and a beverage.
See you on the Square!
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Just a reminder that qualifying for Decatur City Commission and Decatur Board of Education continues. It opened this past Monday, August 31 at 9 a.m. and closes Friday, September 4, 2009 at 4:30 p.m.
The nonpartisan General Election will be held on November 3, 2009 for three Decatur Board of Education members and two City of Decatur Commissioners. The terms are four years and begin in January 2010. The qualifying fee for City Commissioner is $144 and $35 for Board of Education positions.
Be sure you are registered to vote in the Municipal Election. Voter registration for the November election closes on Monday, October 5, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. If you are registered in DeKalb County, you are automatically registered in the City of Decatur. Voter registration is done through DeKalb County. Questions concerning absentee voting, voter registration, early voting or where to vote should be directed to DeKalb County Elections Division at 404-298-4020
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Today’s weather was perfect for the start of the Blue Sky Concert Series on the Square in downtown Decatur. Jennifer Daniels came all the way from Nashville to play for the noon-time crowd that gathered under the trees. Hope to see everyone on Sunday night for the first September Concert on the Square, featuring Sweet AlisAbeth.
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This is just a quick FYI post. The latest issues of The Decatur Focus and the Playbook are now on the City’s website.
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The Decatur Business Association’s Blue Sky Concerts September series begins tomorrow with former Decaturite Jennifer Daniels. Pack apicnic lunch or visit one of our many restaurants to get a “lunch to go”.
Thanks to SunTrust Bank, who sponsors the Blue Sky Concert series and to Kaiser Permanente and Little Shop of Stories, co-sponsors of this week’s Concert.
For a full schedule of the performers at this month’s Blue Sky Concerts and Concerts on the Square, visit www.decaturdba.com.
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