Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Bonfire & Marshmallow Roast, City of Decatur on December 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Grounds Crew Building the Fire Pit
A BIG thank you goes out to Public Works for building the fire pit to be used at the Bonfire & Marshmallow Roast tomorrow night. Gerry Knotts and his crew were out on the Square today in preparation for the event. Join us tomorrow night from 7 until 8 pm to roast some marshmallows. Firefighters will be on hand to tend the fire and Santa will be there to visit with the children.
Charlie Stiggers keeps an eye on the workers!
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged 30030, City of Decatur, Decatur Arts Alliance on December 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Decatur Arts Alliance is making great use of the window space left behind when By Hand South owner Brenda Leder retired. The window has become “Decatur Street Gallery” showcasing the work of local artist Gail Vogels. Glad to see that this wonderful window has become part of the street scene on Ponce.
Artists interested in an opportunity to have their work displayed should contact Executive Director Angie Macon at 404-371-9583. Kudos to the Arts Alliance for their efforts to support local artists! Consider joining the organization and getting involved.
Decatur Street Gallery
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged 30030, City of Decatur, Decorate Decatur, Holidays on December 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Decorate Decatur is coming soon and the judges are looking forward to seeing Decatur’s Holiday Spirit. The anonymous judges will drive the four square miles of the City of Decatur on Sunday, December 20 from 7 until 9 pm and decide upon the 2009 winner of the coveted Commissioner’s Cup. The winner has the priviledge of displaying the cup in their home for one year as well as having their name engraved on it. Last year’s winner Ron Russell is pictured below. As you can see, he did not want to give the cup back!
In addition to the Commissioner’s Cup awarded to one lucky homeowner, several homes and businesses will be declared “winners” and a sign will appear in their yard on Monday, December 21st.
If you have a favorite decorated home or business that you would like the judges to consider, please call 678-553-6573 and leave the address.
There are no rules or regulations for the contest- so start decorating and may the best decor win!
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged 30030, City of Decatur, Decatur Gallery on December 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Decatur Gallery
Decatur Gallery, located on Ponce de Leon Place in downtown Decatur, invites the community to two art events. On Wednesday, December 9, from 7 until 8 pm, the Gallery will hold a FREE Artist Information course featuring Fay Gold, of the Fay Gold Gallery. Ms. Gold will share her expertise from 30 years in the art world. This is a great opportunity for atists of all levels.
Then, on Saturday, December 12, from 5 pm until 10 pm, join the Gallery for their annual Holiday Open House. They will have beverages, hors d’oeuvres and music as well as an outdoor artist market in front of the Gallery. Sounds like a great way to spend a Saturday night while helping to support local artists.
For more about the Decatur Gallery, click here.
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged 30030, City of Decatur, Greenes Fine Foods, Little Shop of Stories, Terrific Thursdays on December 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Daylight View of the Downtown Christmas Tree
Wow- last night’s Terrific Thursday was extra terrific! Santa and his “entourage” were out and about visiting the shops around the square and will be visiting the rest of downtown Decatur’s shops in weeks to come. We were thrilled to be visited by carolers from Agnes Scott College – they stopped to have a picture made with Santa too.
Santa and His Entourage!
Santa poses with carolers from Agnes Scott.
The tree lighting on the Square brought hundreds of folks to downtown Decatur Thanks so much to Krista of Little Shop of Stories for getting the tree and making this event happen. Check out her blog to find out where the tree came from. Cute story and pictures.
Krista Watched the Crowd Gather
Waiting for the Tree Lighting
Hope to see lots of folks out tonight for the Decatur Holiday Candlelight Tour of Homes. I wish I had Santa to hang out with again tonight, but he is busy making toys for good little boys and girls. I asked for a new BMW, but he said it was too big for my stocking. Guess I need a bigger stocking!
Santa and Children at Greene's
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged 30030, City of Decatur, Decatur Holiday Candlelight Tour of Homes, Special Events on December 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
If you have driven by the above home on Wilton Drive, I bet you were curious to see what the inside looked like. Well, here’s your chance! The Bosserman’s home is one of eight homes featured on this year’s Decatur Holiday Candlelight Tour of Homes. Photos of the other great homes can be found on the Tour website.
In addition to the eight homes, the Tour features two Points of Interest; Clairemont Oaks, a senior adult retirement community and the 18th annual Holiday Marketplace and Cafe at Clairemont Elementary School.
The Decatur Active Living Department is offering a free shuttle. Park at the Frist Baptist Church at the corner of Clairemont Avenue and Commerce Drive and catch a ride to the homes. Those with comfortable walking shoes might want to walk the Tour, as hhomes are clustered within walking distance of each other. If you get tired, you can catch the shuttle back to your car!
Tickets can be purchased for $20 in advance at Seventeen Steps, The Seen Gallery, Bicycle South and Ace Intown Hardware. Tickets will also be available at each home for $25. Proceeds benefit the Decatur Preservation Alliance which operates the Woodlands Garden and works to protect and preserve the city’s architectural heritage and the Decatur Youth Fund which sends disadvantaged youth to summer camps, summer school and specialty camps.
Hope to see you on the Tour!
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged 30030, Breakfast with Santa, City of Decatur, DBA on December 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The annual Breakfast With Santa will be held on Saturday, December 19th at the Decatur Holiday Inn. Santa will arrive on a City of Decatur Fire Truck at 8 am and the buffet breakfast will be served until 10 am. Entertainment will be provided by Decatur School of Ballet. Tickets are sold online or at Decatur CD and are $12 for adults, $7 for children. The ticket price includes a photo with Santa. The event is sponsored by the Decatur Business Association.
For more information and tickets click here.
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged 30030, Christmas Tree Lighting, City of Decatur, Decatur, Little Sh, Terrific Thursdays on November 23, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Sometimes people get ideas and realize they take more work than they anticipated. Other times these idea people make them happen. That’s the result in the case of the the new Decatur Christmas Tree! Krista Gilliam, who works at The Little Shop of Stories, envisioned a tree lighting in downtown Decatur and brought that vision to reality. Krista asked their landlord for permission to place a tree on top of the “Shop”, collected money and support from the businesses, ordered the tree, hired the company to install it, got lights ………you get the picture. Now Decatur will have a “Tree Lighting”!
The “Tree Lighting” will be held on Thursday, December 3rd from 7 until 8 pm. The Glennwood Choral Group will be entertaining with carols, and “sweet treats” will be provided. The tree will be lit at approximately 7:15 pm. Join the community on East Court Square as we gather for the lighting. Then stay in downtown Decatur for some holiday shopping and dining. Remember- it is one of the last three Terrific Thursdays, so a great opportunity to get in some holiday shopping while supporting our local businesses.
Posted in Community, Uncategorized, tagged 30030, City of Decatur, Cultural Arts Master Plan, Decatur, The Arts on November 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Posted in Retail & Restaurants, Uncategorized, tagged 30030, City of Decatur, Decatur, shopping, Terrific Thursdays on November 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Look for this sign in the window of participating Decatur businesses.
Terrific Thursdays continue tonight in Decatur! Not only can you find bargains and refreshments while shopping locally, but you can enjoy the new lights around the Square while riding the Pedicab. Wow- was there enough information in that sentence?
Seriously, tonight (and every Thursday through December 17) is the night you will want to shop Decatur. Businesses and restaurants are staying open late and offering discounts or refreshments, or both. We have also hired the Pedicab to transport you and your packages from place to place. Look for their lights and “Free Rides” signs.
The Pedicab is waiting to take you for a ride!
Look for the "Free Rides" sign.
The Bandstand Glows at Night
Hope to see you shopping and dining in Decatur!
