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Environmental Talk with Congressman Hank Johnson

April 2, 2009 by Catherine

logo1Environment Georgia is hosting Clean Energy, Green Economy Town Hall with Congressman Hank Johnson on Thursday, April 16, 7-8:30 p.m. at the Decatur Public Library Auditorium.

Join them for a discussion about a cooler, cleaner and cheaper energy future for Georgia with leaders in energy efficiency and renewable power. Learn how you and your community can support cleaner energy and a greener economy.

For more information or to RSVP contact Emily Thomas, 404-892-3573, emily@environmentgeorgia.org.

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2009 Spring Neighborhood Cleanup Days

April 1, 2009 by Catherine

Public Works is gearing up for the 2009 Neighborhood Association Spring Cleanup Days with up to eight employees and four trucks on the following Saturdays in April and May, from 8 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. All items to be collected should be placed at the curb no later than 7:30 a.m.

Yard trimmings, building materials (that are not from the work of private contractors), tires, appliances (not containing Freon), and trash that would not normally be placed in pay-as-you-throw (PAYT) bags will becollected.

Please do not include any liquids, dirt, bricks, blocks, stone, rocks, concrete, or motor vehicle batteries and parts.

Visit the Spring Cleanup Days webpage to find out which  Saturday Public Works is coming to your neighborhood.

*Update 4/3/09: We’ve updated the streets listing on our website. If you couldn’t find your street beforehand, make sure to click on the webpage link above.

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Backyard Ecosystem Training

April 1, 2009 by Catherine

restoring-your-backyard-ecosystemJust in case you didn’t catch this on Decatur Metro, The Georgia Urban Forest Council is sponsoring a program on restoring your backyard ecosystem. Here are the details:

What:  Restoring Your Back Yard Ecosystem seminar. Learn how natural plantings can reduce energy consumption, require less maintainence, and allow your yard to function as its own ecosystem.

When: Saturday, April 18, 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Where: DeKalb Extension Service Office, 4380 Memorial Dr., Suite 200, Decatur, GA 30032

How: Register online for $25 at EventBrite.

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Easter Egg Hunt on the Square This Saturday

March 31, 2009 by cburnette

bunny-with-childThe Decatur Business Association will hold their annual Easter Egg Hunt on the Square this coming Saturday, April 4. The Easter Bunny arrives at 10:30am and the hunt begins at 11am sharp. Really-don’t be late or it will be over. I have never seen candy gathered at such a fast speed!

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The Decatur Firefighers will bring the bunny to the Square in the “mini-firetruck”. Children will have an opportunity to visit the mini-truck as well.

Thanks to the DBA and all of the businesses who sponsor the Egg Hunt for the community.

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Marching Abominables Help Rock Cheering Station

March 30, 2009 by cburnette

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The official ING Cheering Station for Decatur was at Fellini’s and the addition of part of the Marching Abominables definitely helped rock the cheering section and the runners. Thanks to everyone who came out to help cheer on the runners in the 3rd annual ING Georgia Marathon.

Happy Volunteers at the Hydration Station
Happy Volunteers at the Hydration Station

I hear that Hydration Station #13 was rocking as well, with the addition of music and lots of cheerful volunteers. Thanks to Michael Harbin and his group for getting up early with a lot of enthusiasm and Laura Moore and her volunteers who staffed Hydration Station #11. Thanks to everyone who lined the streets and welcomed the runners to our wonderful city.

I received an email from a gentleman in Kennesaw this morning who was so impressed with our city that he is going to bring his wife back here to shop and dine. He also mentioned that he was running with a woman who had run in Boston, and was more than impressed with Decatur.  Way to go eveyone- this is why we have such a great city- we have great folks living and working here.
I should know later in the week if we won for best cheering, so check back for updates.
Thanks also to everyone who works for the City of Decatur for pitching in to make the marathon safe and fun.

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Eurasia's Chef Wendy Tries for Top Chef

March 30, 2009 by Catherine

Take a look at Chef Wendy’s video entry for Top Chef!

However, I do have to warn you that if you watch the video you’re going to have a craving for a meal at Eurasia Bistro. The good news is, Eurasia has one of the best lunch deals in town. The $11 lunch fixe prix menu includes your choice of appetizer, entree and dessert.

Best of luck to you, Wendy!

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Scott Peacock on The Today Show this Monday

March 28, 2009 by Catherine

 

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Scott Peacock and Mayor Floyd at the Georgia Organics Conference last week

Stay home Monday morning or, better yet,  schedule your DVR to record The Today Show because Decatur’s Watershed (superstar) chef, Scott Peacock, will be making his chicken and dumplings recipe for Matt Lauer and the gang on the morning of March 30. 

I would be jealous of The Today Show cast for getting the chance to try his chicken and dumplings, but really I just feel sorry for them. Unlike us lucky Decaturites, Matt Lauer, Meredith Vieira et al., don’t live anywhere near Watershed. That means their lives are devoid of Scott Peacock’s Tuesday night fried chicken dinners, Creamy Stone Ground Shrimp Grits and Butternut Squash Pancakes. It can’t be easy being a non-Decaturite.

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Decatur Postpones Electronics Recycling Day

March 27, 2009 by cburnette

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Event Rescheduled for April 25, 2009

The City of Decatur announces the cancelation of Electronics Recycling Day scheduled for Saturday, March 28 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. in response to the prediction of severe thunderstorms, strong winds and lightning.

 

David Junger, Assistant City Manager for Public Works, said “The threat of severe weather is a safety hazard for our workers and volunteers.  The event is held in an outdoor parking lot and offers no cover for the workers or the electronics that are being recycled.”

 

Electronics Recycling Day has been re-scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 2009 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.  in the Decatur High School parking lot.  Visit www.decaturga.com for a list of electronic items that may be recycled and more details about the event.  Or, call 404-377-5571 for information.

 

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Earth Hour Reminder: Turn off those lights!

March 27, 2009 by cburnette

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The City of Decatur is proud to be participating in Earth Hour this Saturday, March 28, from 8:30 until 9:30 p.m. We will darken City Hall and other city buildings where feasible. We will also turn off the lights on the MARTA Plaza for an hour. For information on Earth Hour visit www.earthhourus.org. Let us know what you are going to do to participate.

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Bring your batteries…….

March 26, 2009 by cburnette

and your electronics,  cell phones and pagers, computers, typewriters………these are just a few of the things that you can recycle this coming Saturday, March 28, at Spring Electronics Recycling Day. 

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Electronics dropped off will be sorted and broken down into raw materials and sent to recyclers for reuse. In addition to electronics, you may frop off batteries of any type, Styrofoam peanuts, clean styrofoam blocks free of foreign objects, mercury thermometers and thermostats. Just about anything with a cord can be recycled, with the exception of microwave ovens.

  TVs may also be recycled for a $10 cash only fee per TV (exact change please).

 

When: Saturday, March 28, 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Where:  Decatur High School Parking Lot

Why: It is the right thing to do! Keep these things out of the landfill and properly disposed of.

For additional information and updates, contact David Junger, 404-377-5571 or email david.junger@decaturga.com

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