Starting TODAY, the sidewalk at Commerce Square (between Commerce Drive and the driveway on Ponce de Leon Ave in front of the CVS) will be closed while AT&T is upgrading the new infrastructure. There will be an open trench in the roadway across Ponce de Leon.
2-way traffic will be maintained during the five day duration of the project.
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Treehouse Kid & Craft is a must-shop spot for the little ones on your list! This whimsical, oh-my-goodness adorable store offers curated finds for kiddos of all ages. It is well worth the short trip from Decatur’s downtown square to West Howard Avenue. Shop books, games, toys, craft kits, costumes, party supplies, baby items, and more – all with a BIG dose of play and imagination.
Give the gift of making! Beyond shopping for stuff, you can purchase passes for craft-tastic classes. Treehouse Kid & Craft hosts artful afternoons of crafting, coloring, learning, and making. They also offer awesome summer camps. And you can even rent them out for extra-special birthday parties!
Tip: Drop in on Terrific Thursdays for deals and giveaways. And as the holidays approach, look for free crafting events for kids.
Extra tip: Free on-site parking! Pop on over.
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Pop into Squash Blossom boutique for a world of color, texture, and unexpected flourish in women’s fashion. Browse their bountiful racks of tops, bottoms, dresses, and jackets for seasonally selected stand-out pieces. Mix and match cozy fabrics and fresh patterns for that layered look. Accessorize with handcrafted jewelry, scarves, hats, and handbags. Then finish it off with a statement shoe – or an irresistible fall boot. You know you want to.
Round out your wardrobe with upgraded basics like Michael Stars tees, Toms slip-ons, and Hanky Panky delicates – hand-picked for the little lux they add to every day. Speaking of lux… Be sure to shop their indulgent collection of Library of Flowers lotions and perfumes along with soaps and scented candles from fine local purveyors. If you’re willing to share, they make great gifts!
Tip: Look for rotating 25-percent-off deals on Terrific Thursdays as well as wine and snacks in store.
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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.
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It’s time to set your clocks back! Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour before you go to bed tonight. Time will officially change at 2 a.m. Sunday Morning.
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30 Days of Shopping in Decatur this November: Jump-start your holiday spirit – and your holiday shopping – with local daily tips on The Decatur Minute.
Indulge your sweet tooth with a scoop at Butter & Cream while the weather is still warm. Once it cools off, cozy up with a quality cookie! Or have the best of both worlds with their perfectly paired ice cream sandwiches. All of Butter & Cream’s offerings are “home-town made” – all in-house and with the finest ingredients.
Choose from fanciful flavors – think Campfire Chocolate, infused with bourbon and coffee – or classic, even nostalgic, tastes like Butter Pecan or Summer Strawberry. Their bakery goods are crafted with care…and butter. Delicious, delicious butter. Go for the Salted Honey Shortbread cookies or a generous slab of carrot cake.
Need a sweet stocking stuffer? Bring home handfuls of their housemade sea salt caramels. One cake short for your Thanksgiving feast? Butter & Cream to the rescue! Order ahead from their bakery menu and pass it off as your own. They won’t mind.
Tip: Stop by on Terrific Thursdays for special savings and check out their seasonal flavors.
Extra tip: Sprinkles are always FREE!
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Join Treehouse Kid & Craft for a morning full of VOTING activities on Saturday, Nov. 5, 10 a.m. to noon. Riley from Little Lux will be in the store with necklace crafts and voting coloring sheets. The shop will have its polls open all day long for kids to partake in a fun picture based voting campaign.
Vote for our favorite food (broccoli, cake?), new school transportation (weiner mobile, magic carpet?), and city spirit animal. We will also be voting for the presidential election too!
Just for fun! and it’s all FREE!
Details here.
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30 Days of Shopping in Decatur this November: Jump-start your holiday spirit – and your holiday shopping – with local daily tips on The Decatur Minute.
All that glitters is not gold… Sometimes it’s rose gold, platinum, titanium, palladium, sterling silver, tungsten carbide, or semi-precious stones. Why limit yourself? Worthmore Jewelers offers it all. Pop into this anything-but-stuffy jewelry store and gallery for eclectic embellishments, bright baubles, and state-of-the-art art. The expert staff knows their stuff, and they hand-pick pieces for men and women with a flourish. This is not your typical jewelry store. Find unique and artful pieces alongside understated classics, whether you’re looking for a watch or an engagement ring.
Tip: The folks at Worthmore also know how to throw a good party! Stop by their ArtWalk event tonight, Friday, Nov. 4, for music, refreshments, and time with featured artist Walter Arnold, 7–9 p.m.
Extra tip: Shop here on Terrific Thursdays for special deals, snacks, and the artful #octopidecatur scavenger hunt!
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The street lamps along Ponce de Leon Avenue near the Old Courthouse have been repaired, just in time for the holidays!
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The details
In the course of their work to replace old storm drainage facilities on North Candler Street, Astra Grading and Pipe has inadvertently broken an unmarked waterline on North Candler Street this morning. Repairs are underway.
How to manage
The present detour in the area remains. Minor inconveniences may occur in the short term but N. Candler remains open to traffic.
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