Posted in Events, tagged camp, children, Children & Youth Services, Children and Youth Services, City of Decatur, Decatur, Playbook on May 9, 2014 | Leave a Comment »
Make it a Camp-tastic Summer with City of Decatur summer camps! Many camps are full and filling up for the summer season (June 2 – August 1) but there are still some spaces available. Be sure to pick up the March Playbook and visit WebTrac to see which camps have room for your camper. Questions? Call 404-378-1082 to speak with Children and Youth Services staff.
Check out the following Camp-tastic camps:
Posted in Transportation, tagged 315 W Ponce, Amanda Thompson, City of Decatur, Decatur, re-striping, road construction, road work on May 7, 2014 | Leave a Comment »
The contractor for Phase II of the 315 West Ponce construction project will be working this Saturday, May 10, to re-stripe the road according to the plan below. For the remainder of the project (approximately one year, or until May 2015) all vehicular traffic for the office will enter and exit off West Ponce de Leon. The drive through ATM will remain open. Construction staging and deliveries will be off of West Ponce de Leon.
The City of Decatur will collect traffic counts throughout the neighborhood in late May of this year through a private consultant. Also in late May, a landscaping meeting and Phase II construction timeline meeting will be scheduled.
Please contact Amanda Thompson, City of Decatur Planning Director, with any questions at 678.553.6513 or amanda.thompson@decaturga.com.
Posted in Events, tagged burglary, burglary prevention, City of Decatur, Decatur Police, Decatur Police Department, Decatur Recreation Center, Jennifer Ross on April 23, 2014 | Leave a Comment »
Sgt. Jennifer S. Ross, Community Information & Education Officer for the City of Decatur Police Department, shares the following information:
On 04/20/14, Decatur Police responded to a residential burglary in the 100 block of Springdale Street. The victim reported the burglary occurred between 9am-9 pm. Entry was made by breaking a sliding glass door. Electronics were taken.
On 04/22/14, Decatur Police responded to a residential burglary in the 500 block of Nelson Ferry Road. The victim reported the burglary occurred between 12pm-7pm. Entry was made by kicking in a rear door. Electronics and bicycles were taken. Based on the size and amount of items taken the suspect(s) were most likely in a vehicle.
No police department can function effectively without the concerned assistance of community members. There is no way for officers to know where approximately 20,000 residents live and who or what vehicles normally come and go from individual homes. The police are dependent on you to call whenever you observe suspicious persons, activities or motor vehicles.
We sometimes fail to call the police simply because we are not aware of what seemingly innocent activities might be suspicious. Other times we may notice suspicious activity and be hesitant to call for fear of seeming nosey or rude. Sometimes we assume someone else saw or heard something and already called. Call the police immediately about all suspicious activity and do it yourself, anonymously if you wish. You may have more information than another caller. Do not worry about bothering the police or being embarrassed if your suspicions prove unfounded. Officers can quickly check out a person who may end up being a repair worker or friend who stopped by unexpectedly and make sure everything is okay. Think of what might have happened if you didn’t call.
HOW DO I IDENTIFY A SUSPICIOUS PERSON AS SUSPICIOUS?
People aren’t suspicious, behavior is. Although we say “suspicious person” or “suspicious vehicle”, it is in fact the behavior that is suspicious.
– Do you see someone you do not recognize loitering on a neighbor’s property or going to/coming from the side or rear of the house?
– Do you see a vehicle in your neighbor’s driveway, especially backed-in, that you do not recognize or at a time when nobody is usually home?
– Do you see person(s) going door to door, especially if they go to the side or rear of the house?
– Do you see someone waiting or loitering near a neighbor’s house, looking around as though they are trying to check to see if anyone is watching them?
– Do you hear glass breaking or the striking, banging noise caused by a door being kicked in?
– Do you see the same unknown vehicle circulating the area, driving slowly, stopping in front of your neighbor’s houses?
REMINDER: The Decatur Police Department will be hosting a burglary prevention presentation to provide an accurate overview of trends and methods seen in Decatur, show you what products and methods are available to reinforce common entry points and to provide prevention tips from a former burglar to help you make your home a less desirable target.
When: Tuesday, April 29, 2014 from 6:30-8:00pm
Where: Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore Street, Decatur, GA 30030
There is NO COST to attend. To reserve a seat for the presentation, click here or contact Sgt. Jennifer S. Ross at 678-553-6613.
Posted in Sustainability, tagged City of Decatur, Decatur, Open City Hall, Peak Democracy, tree ordinance, trees on April 18, 2014 | Leave a Comment »
There are 15 days left to weigh in about the updated tree ordinance draft on Open City Hall. The question is “Do you support the adoption of the UPDATED Tree Conservation Ordinance?” You can select from “Strongly Support, Support, Neutral, Oppose, Strongly Oppose” and also have the option to submit a written statement.
What is Open City Hall?
Open City Hall is an on-line forum for civic engagement. Read what others are saying about important Decatur topics, then post your own statement. City officials will read the statements and incorporate them into their decision process.
When you post your first statement, you will be asked for your name and home address. This confidential information is only used to identify statements from residents in and near Decatur – so that users know which statements are from local residents.
Open City Hall is run by Peak Democracy, a non-partisan company whose mission is to broaden civic engagement and build public trust in government. They will keep your information confidential per their strict privacy policy.
As with any public comment process, participation in Open City Hall is voluntary; city officials will consider input from this forum along with all other channels for participation. However you choose to participate, thanks for helping us build a better Decatur.
Share your opinion about the updated tree conservation ordinance right now, online
Posted in Community, Events, tagged City of Decatur, DBA, Decatur Business Association, Decatur Marriott, Jim Baskett, Mayor Baskett, Mayor Jim Baskett, State of the City on March 25, 2014 | Leave a Comment »
Posted in Events, tagged City of Decatur, City Schools of Decatur, Decatur, eloise leveritt, eloise t. leveritt, Public Works, ribbon cutting, talley st on March 23, 2014 | Leave a Comment »
Posted in emergency management, Meetings, tagged children, City of Decatur, city of decatur fire department, famliies, Fire Department, Fire station, fire station #1, smart 911, special needs on March 2, 2014 | Leave a Comment »
Announcement from Sgt. Violante of the Decatur Fire Department:
Special Needs Informational Meeting
Wed. March 12
Two opportunities to stop by: 10 a.m. or 6:30 p.m.
Fire Station #1, 230 E. Trinity Pl.
The City of Decatur Fire Department would like to meet with any families with children with special needs or medical issues. We want to continue responding in the best way possible to care for all families, including those with special needs. The meeting will discuss medical care, large scale events, and fire scenarios with families. In addition, we want to inform families about the benefits of using Smart 911 and exchange ideas on how to better dispatchers’ responses to emergency calls from families with special needs.
We need your participation and input to do the best job possible. Please join us on March 12 at 10 a.m. or at 6:30 p.m. at the City of Decatur Fire Station #1.
The address for Fire Station #1 is 230 E. Trinity Pl., Decatur, GA 30030. If you have any questions regarding this meeting, please contact Sergeant Violante at Ninetta.Violante@decaturga.com or via phone, at 404-457-3289.
Children interacting with City of Decatur firefighters last fall
Posted in emergency management, tagged City of Decatur, Decatur Police, Decatur Recreation Center, municipal court, road closures on February 12, 2014 | Leave a Comment »
All city of Decatur offices, including City Hall and the Design, Environment and Construction (DEC) division of Public Works, are closed tomorrow (Thursday, Feb. 13).
Municipal Court hearings for tomorrow evening are cancelled. Call 678-553-6655 to reschedule once offices re-open.
The Decatur Recreation Center is closed tomorrow and all Thursday activities are cancelled. The Center plans to be open regular hours on Friday.
Trash and recycling pick up for Thursday is cancelled. If tomorrow is your regular trash day your trash will be picked up on Friday, Feb. 14 instead.
Midway Rd. at S. Candler was closed this afternoon because of concerns that a leaning tree might fall. That is the only road closure in the city at this time. The latest DeKalb County road closures are available here.
Overall, things have been quiet in the city of Decatur during this winter weather. There have been no wrecks, no injuries, and no power outages. Public safety personnel and volunteers continue to check on seniors and other vulnerable members of the community.
Temperatures are dropping and more snow is on its way this evening (up to 3” is possible). This will continue to make travel difficult and dangerous. Please stay safe indoors. If you do leave the house, be aware that roads and sidewalks are slippery and frozen. If you or your children choose to sled, please avoid sledding into any roadways.
Important phone numbers
Georgia Power: 1-888-891-0938
All power outages or objects that have fallen on power lines MUST be reported to Georgia Power. The city cannot touch or repair power lines.
Police non-emergency: 404-373-6551
Please use the police non-emergency number only if you or a neighbor requires public safety assistance, not to report power outages.
Finally, continue to charge medical devices, cell phones and other electronics in anticipation of possible power outages. If there is a loss of power, the city may use the CodeRED Emergency Notification System to communicate with the community. Please take this opportunity before a power outage occurs to register your phone number here.
Posted in emergency management, tagged City of Decatur, City Schools of Decatur, closings, Decatur Active Living, Decatur Library, decatur municipal court, Decatur Police, Decatur Police Department, Decatur Recreation Center, emergency management, library, police, snow on January 28, 2014 | 3 Comments »
Today’s weather is a good opportunity to re-post the following from Sgt. Ross with the Decatur Police Department:
Check On Seniors In Your Neighborhood
This is not a warning to the community that it is cold outside, we are all quite aware. This is a request for everyone to pitch in as a community and offer something that is free, a few minutes of your time. Many of us prep for cold weather by stocking the kitchen, picking up a space heater, throwing more blankets on the bed and tending to our plants and animals. However, it is not easy for every member of our community to prepare for or endure extremely cold weather. Please take a few minutes to check on the seniors in your neighborhood. See if you can bring in their mail or wood or something else they may need. Sometimes simply being checked on is greatly appreciated when staying indoors gets to be lonely. Lastly, a neighbor may need emergency assistance and unable to call for themselves. If you are caring for an elder loved one or simply watching out for seniors in your neighborhood, click here for some specific tips to help.
The police non-emergency number is 404-373-6551.
Here’s a round-up of today’s closings in the City of Decatur:
Posted in Community, tagged badge, City of Decatur, community, Decatur Police Department, detective, detective badge, girl scout, girl scout detective badge, Girl Scouts, police on November 25, 2013 | Leave a Comment »
Sgt. Ross shares the following:
On Friday, November 22, 2013, Girl Scout Troop #10562 met with Inv. Hall and Sgt. Ross to learn about the duties of investigators and how fingerprints are processed in order to earn their “Detective Badge”. These young ladies then did a great job of lifting fingerprints. Congratulations on earning your new badge!
