Today is the first Wednesday of July so we’ll be testing the tornado outdoor warning sirens at 5:00 p.m. The test should last approximately one minute. Should the weather become inclement, the test will be postponed until Thursday, 6 July 2017.
If you have questions or want more information about the siren system, check out the Siren page on the City’s website or contact Police Lt. Barry Woodward at 404-373-6551.
Posted in Community, emergency management | Tagged monthly test, tornado sirens | Leave a Comment »
Update 7:30 p.m.: The concert and fireworks on are still on. We expect rain until 8:30 or 9 p.m., but not severe weather.
*********************************************
Update 5:50 p.m.:Due to inclement weather, the July 4th parade has been canceled.
The band concert at 7 p.m. and fireworks are still on, but stay tuned to this blog or the City of Decatur Facebook page for updates.
Posted in Events | Leave a Comment »
This is a weekly blog post that lists all of the events and sales going on around town. It will be updated daily. If you would like to add an event, email renae.madison@decaturga.com.
Sunday, July 2
Tuesday, July 4
Wednesday, July 5
Friday, July 7
Saturday, July 8
Posted in Community | Leave a Comment »
Join the Pied Piper Parade as it makes its way through downtown Decatur on Tuesday, July 4. Gather friends and family, ride your bike, walk or skate in this community parade for anyone and everyone. Neighborhoods and organizations are encouraged to make floats and join the fun too. And don’t forget your red, white, and blue!
Parade lineup is at 5:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church Decatur, 308 Clairemont Ave. Pedestrians will gather on the lawn and vehicles will be lined up by volunteers in the parking lot.
The parade begins at 6 p.m. The concert on the square starts at 7 p.m. in the Community Bandstand, featuring the Callanwolde Concert Band. Fireworks begin at dark (approximately 9 p.m.).
Thanks to the Decatur Business Association for their contribution for the fireworks display.
Posted in Events | Leave a Comment »
Starting tomorrow, June 29, traffic striping will be refreshed along Church St. between Commerce Dr and the city limits (past Medlock Rd). The work will last through Friday. Traffic will generally be maintained during the work, but delays are to be expected.
Posted in Community | Leave a Comment »
The impact
A contractor working on the North McDonough streetscape project severed a gas line a few minutes after 1:00 p.m. today. A repair crew is en route. North McDonough is closed and will remain closed until the line is repaired.
How to manage
Alternate routes are required. The CSX rail line can still be crossed using East Trinity Place/Candler Street or Atlanta Avenue.
Posted in Community | Leave a Comment »
This is a weekly blog post that lists all of the events and sales going on around town. It will be updated daily. If you would like to add an event, email renae.madison@decaturga.com.
Sunday, June 25
Tuesday, June 27
Wednesday, June 28
Saturday, July 1
Posted in Community | Leave a Comment »
For all who are enjoying the new MARTA Overpass Mural at the corner of W. Trinity and Atlanta Ave, here is a video documenting the process. Many thanks to the Atlanta Regional Commission for the grant, to the steering committee partners, and to the community for their input in making this dream a reality. Thanks also to Lampe-Farley Communications for documenting the entire process and producing this fun video.
If you haven’t seen the mural, be sure to go by it and while you are there, check out the cool Playscape underneath funded with a KaBOOM grant.
Posted in Community | 1 Comment »
This is a reminder that all city offices are closed for the 4th of July holiday, Monday, July 3 and Tuesday, July 4.
Regular services for Monday, July 3 and Tuesday, July 4, will be on Wednesday, July 5.
Posted in Community | Leave a Comment »
The City of Decatur is exploring ideas to improve the safety, comfort, and sense of place along West Howard Avenue using low-cost, semi-permanent materials.
Join us for a public open house about this project on Tuesday, June 20th to learn more and share your feedback on a preliminary design for the corridor.
When: Tuesday, June 20, 6- 7:30 p.m.
Where: Atlanta Friends Meeting, 701 W Howard Ave, Decatur, GA 30030
For more information, contact Michelle Hirose, Senior Engineer, at Michelle.Hirose@decaturga.com
Posted in Community | 4 Comments »
