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This Week in Decatur: 1/28

January 28, 2019 by Ellen

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This week in #decaturga: Books, dance, and Decatur’s State of the City

Soniah Kamal discusses “Unmarriageable” – Pride and Prejudice in Pakistan. Monday, Jan. 28, 7:15-9 pm at the Decatur Library / Georgia Center for the Book, 215 Sycamore St. Information at facebook.com/events/334495654051684

Decatur’s State of the City address looks at where we are and what’s next during this month’s Decatur Business Association meeting. Tuesday, Jan. 29 at Decatur Conference Center, 130 Clairemont Ave. Networking reception starts at 5:15 pm, address/meeting begins at 6 pm. All are welcome. Information at decaturdba.com

Core Dance presents “American Playground” and “The Third Dance” Jan. 31 through Feb. 3, 7:30 pm, at 7 Stages, 1105 Euclid Ave. NE, Atlanta. Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Information at coredance.org. (Photo by Efrat Mazor)

Contra dance the night away! Every Friday night, 8-10:45 p.m. at the Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St. New dancers lesson 7:30-8 p.m. $10. Information at contradance.org

Find upcoming Decatur community events at visitdecaturgeorgia.com/plan/calendar-of-events and submit your own by contacting sherry.jackman@decaturga.com or renae.madison@decaturga.com

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This Weekend in Decatur: 1/27

January 25, 2019 by Ellen

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This weekend in #decaturga: Community orchestra performance, student art opening, special Foxeria del Sol brunch, and English country dancing, too!

Czech out the Atlanta Musicians Orchestra’s performance of Dvořák’s Symphony Number 8 and Glinka’s Waltz Fantasie. Sunday, Jan. 27 at 3 pm at First Christian Church of Decatur, 601 W. Ponce de Leon Ave. Information at amorch.com

View art by Kristie O’Neal’s students at Renfroe Middle School (220 W. College Ave.) during an opening reception, Sunday, Jan. 27, 3-5 pm. Weeklong exhibitions at City Schools of Decatur pop up in partnership with Wild Oats and Billy Goats and Decatur Arts Alliance.

Foxeria del Sol Brunch Pop-up brings Taqueria del Sol and Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q together for deliciousness and a good cause. Sunday, Jan. 27, 11:30 am-3 pm at Taqueria del Sol, 359 W. Ponce de Leon Ave. Information at www.facebook.com/events/2172703639714196

Enjoy English country dancing in Decatur. First and third Sundays of the month, 2-5 pm at the Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St. New dancers lesson 1:30-2 pm. $9. Information at ecdatlanta.org
 

Find upcoming Decatur community events at visitdecaturgeorgia.com/plan/calendar-of-events and submit your own by contacting sherry.jackman@decaturga.com or renae.madison@decaturga.com

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Lane Closure on West Trinity Place for New Office Building

January 22, 2019 by Renae

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The impact

Construction of the new office building on the former Callaway property will start on Monday, January 28. The building will be located at the corner of West Trinity Place and North McDonough Street and requires a partial closure of the eastbound lane of West Trinity Place.

How to manage

Throughout construction, through traffic will be able to bypass vehicles lined up to enter the Dekalb County parking deck, then shift left as the roadway is narrowed. See illustration for traffic patterns.

For additional information and to sign up for updates, visit decaturmakeover.com.

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This Week in Decatur: 1/21

January 21, 2019 by Ellen

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This week in #decaturga: Tuesday City Commission meeting, community stormwater discussion, and art on view

Decatur’s City Commission meets tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan. 22 at 7:30 pm at City Hall, 509 N. McDonough St. in an open session. Everyone is welcome! 
 

Deep dive on city stormwater issues, regulations, and possibilities. Wednesday, Jan. 23, 6-8 pm at Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St. Information at decaturnext.com/stormwater 

 
Aimée Gallery hosts “Sticking Together,” a showcase of collage art, with an opening reception this Thursday, Jan. 24, 6-9 pm. 335 W. Ponce de Leon Ave., Suite B. Information at aimee-jewelry-and-fine-art-gallery.com

 
“Expanding Civil Rights: Women of the Movement” special exhibit is on view at the Decatur Library, 215 Sycamore St., through Thursday, Jan. 24 during regular library hours. Curated by Mike Glenn, former NBA player, from his vast collection of rare books, newspapers and magazines that document African American history and culture. Information at dekalblibrary.org/news/mike-glenns-expanding-civil-rights-women-of-the-movement-exhibit-comes-to-decatur-library

 
Contra dance the night away! Every Friday night, 8-10:45 p.m. at the Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St. New dancers lesson 7:30-8 p.m. $10. Information at contradance.org

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Railroad Crossing Improvements at Atlanta Avenue Meeting Recap & Online Workshop

January 18, 2019 by Renae

Whether you attended the Concept Alternative/Evaluation Public Workshop #2 on January 16 and want more information, or you missed the workshop but would like to participate, you have come to the right spot. The graphic displays (links are below) will give you the same materials to what the attendees of theConcept Alternative/Evaluation Public Workshop #2 received. We have listed each document along with a description of how it was used at the workshop.

    •  Welcome– This welcomed participants to the Workshop and tells you how to participate and provide your comments.
    •  Project Description– This gives detailed information on the various aspects and history of the Railroad Crossing Improvements @ Atlanta Avenue.
    •  Goals & Objectives– This shows “word clouds” highlighting the greatest areas of concern and the most favored solutions, concepts and ideas. It summarizes project goals and objectives that have been developed from community engagement.
    • Thank You!– Stay tuned for the next public workshop. Please feel free to forward this to any friends and neighbors who may be interested in participating.

We encourage you to participate in the ONLINE WORKSHOP and use Open City Hall to provide your Evaluation Comments.  The deadline for comments is February 1, 2019.

Mark Your Calendars: the next workshop is scheduled for Thursday, February 28, 4:30– 7:30 pm at the Atlanta Friends Meeting, 701 West Howard Avenue.

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MLK Holiday Schedule for Solid Waste and Recycling Services

January 18, 2019 by Renae

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This is a reminder that all city offices are closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 21. The regular Monday City Commission meeting will be held on Tues., Jan. 22 at 7:30 pm.
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Schedule for Solid Waste & Recycling Services

Regular services for Mon., Jan. 21 will be on Tues., Jan. 22.

Regular services for Tues., Jan. 22 will be on Wed., Jan. 23.

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This Weekend in Decatur: 1/20

January 18, 2019 by Ellen

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This weekend in #decaturga: An art show at Renfroe and English country dancing, too!

 

View art by Chris Kanne’s students at Renfroe Middle School (220 W. College Ave.) during an opening reception, Sunday, Jan. 20, 3-5 pm. Weeklong exhibitions at City Schools of Decatur pop up in partnership with Wild Oats and Billy Goats and Decatur Arts Alliance.

 

Enjoy English country dancing in Decatur. First and third Sundays of the month, 2-5 pm at the Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St. New dancers lesson 1:30-2 pm. $9. Information at ecdatlanta.org

 

Find upcoming Decatur community events at visitdecaturgeorgia.com/plan/calendar-of-events and submit your own by contacting sherry.jackman@decaturga.com or renae.madison@decaturga.com

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Calling All Volunteers

January 15, 2019 by Ellen

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Volunteer for the MLK Service Project and join 1,000+ community members doing good this weekend! Anyone can serve – from leaf rakers to certified carpenters – to help our older residents live safely, comfortably and affordably in their homes with home repairs and yardwork, free of charge. Sign up for one or more volunteer shifts this long weekend at mlkserviceproject.com and lend a hand:
• Saturday, Jan. 19: 9 am-1 and 1-5 pm
• Sunday, Jan. 20: 1-5 pm
• Monday, Jan. 21: 9 am-1 and 1-5 pm

 

You can make a difference – there are jobs for every skill level. Visit mlkserviceproject.com or contact Lee Ann Harvey at 770-652-8593 or leeann.harvey@decaturga.com for more information. Volunteers will weatherize, add handicap-accessible features, replace rotten wood, paint, do yard work and much more. Businesses, neighborhood associations, places of worship, civic organizations and individuals are invited to sign up to volunteer. (Must be 12 years or older. Youth groups must register in advance)

 

Volunteers meet at The Solarium, 321 W. Hill Street in Oakhurst, 30 minutes before the start of their shift. Breakfast and lunch are provided on Saturday and Monday. A celebration dinner will be held at The Solarium on Monday, Jan 21 at 5:00 p.m.

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This Week in Decatur: 1/14

January 14, 2019 by Ellen

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This week in #decaturga: Raise a glass to Camp Fire victims, learn local health care history, and look back at L.L. Wyatt’s watch over Greene County.
Support California’s Camp Fire victims with a drink at the Brick Store Pub (125 E. Court Sq.), Tuesday, Jan. 15. They’ll be pouring Sierra Nevada’s Resilience IPA and donating a dollar for every beer. Information at facebook.com/events/760672267630924

 

Dive into 125 years of Grady and the health care history of DeKalb during a FREE lunch-and-learn talk at the DeKalb History Center (101 E. Court Sq.), Tuesday, Jan. 15, 12-1 p.m. BYO-lunch. Information at dekalbhistory.org/dekalb_history_center_events-programs.htm

 

Participate in an open house and workshop for Atlanta Avenue railroad crossing improvements. All are welcome to drop in! Atlanta Friends Meeting House (701 W. Howard Ave.) Wednesday, Jan. 16, 4:30- 7:30 p.m. Information at http://www.decaturga.com/Home/Components/News/News/837/

 

Join Decatur’s Mayor Emerita Mary Elizabeth Wilson and author Claire Underwood Hertzler as they discuss The High Sheriff of Greene and growing up in Greene County, Georgia under legendary lawman L.L. Wyatt’s watch. Part of the DeKalb History Center’s ongoing Hops at the History Center book signings and sips series. Wednesday, Jan. 16, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at 101 E. Court Sq. Tickets: $5 members, $10 non-members; includes one drink ticket with the option to purchase more. Information at dekalbhistory.org/dekalb_history_center_events-programs.htm

 

Find upcoming Decatur community events at visitdecaturgeorgia.com/plan/calendar-of-events

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This Weekend in Decatur: 1/12

January 11, 2019 by Ellen

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This weekend in #decaturga: Run With the Dogs 5K and a free flute concert at the library

The annual Run With the Dogs 5K and 1 mile Pup Run steps off tomorrow morning, Saturday, Jan. 12 at Decatur High School (310 N. McDonough St.) Registration and information at rwtd5k.com and fb.com/rwtd5k. (Watch for road closures at Commerce Drive behind the DHS stadium and in surrounding neighborhoods.)

Enjoy a free flute performance by the Perimeter Flutes quartet at the Decatur Library (215 Sycamore St.) Saturday, Jan. 12, 3-4 p.m. Information at events.dekalblibrary.org/event/1412343 and fb.com/perimeterflutes

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