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Mask Reminders for Labor Day Weekend
Posted in Community, tagged City of Decatur, City of Decatur Mask Ordinance, community engagement, Decatur City Commission, Get Georgia Well, local government, Mask Up Decatur, Stay Safe Decatur, Stay Safe Decatur Ga on September 4, 2020 | Leave a Comment »
Join Us for the 2020 Anti-Racism Speaker Series
Posted in Community, Events, tagged #cityofdecatur, #cityofdecaturga, #DecaturGA, Anti-Racism Speaker Series, Better Together Advisory Board, City of Decatur, city of decatur ga, community engagement, Decatur Better Together, Decatur GA, Dr. Catherine Meeks, Jane Elliot on August 18, 2020 | 4 Comments »
The Better Together Advisory Board and the City of Decatur announces an Anti-Racism Speaker Series designed to generate awareness of equity concerns in the city and to hold the city and community accountable for meeting established goals and implementing policies to achieve the aspiration of being an inclusive, equitable and just city.
The Speaker Series seeks to mine the knowledge and wisdom of numerous thought leaders to challenge and inspire our community to take actionable steps to instill anti-racism throughout our norms and practices. Join us next Thursday, August 27 at noon as we kick off the series with internationally known teacher, lecturer, and diversity trainer, Jane Elliot. Register here for this session and visit decaturga.com/speakerseries for upcoming speakers.
How to Wear Your Mask Correctly
Posted in Community, tagged City of Decatur, City of Decatur Mask Ordinance, community engagement, Decatur City Commission, local government, Mask Ordinance, Mask Up Decatur, Stay Safe Decatur on August 14, 2020 | Leave a Comment »
When you’re in public, wear a mask that covers your nose AND mouth to help protect others and slow the spread of COVID-19. Learn how to wear your mask correctly. https://bit.ly/2XdSp61.
Info via the Centers of Disease Control
Decatur ‘Black Lives Matter’ Community Mural Painting
Posted in Community, tagged #cityofdecaturga, #DecaturGA, Black Lives Matter, Black Lives Matter Mural, City of Decatur, city of decatur ga, community engagement, Decatur Black Lives Matter Mural, Decatur City Commission, Decatur GA, enagaing decatur on August 13, 2020 | 3 Comments »
Earlier this month, the Decatur City Commission approved an artistic painting of ‘Black Lives Matter’ on North McDonough Street. Three Black artists have committed to developing designs, one artist per word, and to oversee the painting by community members. The artists are: George F. Baker III, Petie Parker, and Sharanda Wilburn.
The painting is scheduled to occur Saturday, August 22 on North McDonough between Trinity Place and Howard Avenue. We’re inviting the community to sign up for volunteer shifts to paint each letter here.
The number of volunteers per shift will be limited and there will be strict safety protocols in place including requirements for physical distancing of non-household members, mask use and disinfecting of supplies.
The Better Together Board Wants To Hear From You!
Posted in Community, tagged #cityofdecatur, #cityofdecaturga, #DecaturGA, Better Together Advisory Board, City of Decatur, city of decatur ga, community engagement, Decatur Better Together, Decatur GA, enagaing decatur on August 5, 2020 | Leave a Comment »
We are at a moment in time when numerous conversations around racial injustice in our nation and in our community are happening. Many have acknowledged this is a time for listening, while others have focused on the need for action. Toward both of those ends, the Better Together Advisory Board is soliciting feedback from the Decatur community to better inform city officials about what is needed to improve racial equity in Decatur. We would appreciate if you would answer the survey questions and complete the demographic information.
The deadline to submit feedback is Monday, Aug. 31 at 5 p.m. https://www.opentownhall.com/portals/49/Issue_9218
Community Update from Mayor Patti Garrett
Posted in Community, tagged City Commission, City of Decatur, City of Decatur City Commission, City of Decatur Mask Ordinance, community engagement, Decatur City Commission, local government, Mask Ordinance, Mask Up Decatur, Stay Safe Decatur, Stay Safe Decatur Ga on July 29, 2020 | Leave a Comment »
While times are still uncertain, Mayor Patti Garrett provides community updates on current City services and how we can work together to effectively flatten our curve.
The Better Together Board Wants To Hear From You!
Posted in Community, tagged #cityofdecatur, #cityofdecaturga, #DecaturGA, Better Together Advisory Board, City of Decatur, city of decatur ga, community engagement, Decatur Better Together, Decatur GA, enagaing decatur on July 17, 2020 | Leave a Comment »
We are at a moment in time when numerous conversations around racial injustice in our nation and in our community are happening. Many have acknowledged this is a time for listening, while others have focused on the need for action. Toward both of those ends, the Better Together Advisory Board is soliciting feedback from the Decatur community to better inform city officials about what is needed to improve racial equity in Decatur. We would appreciate if you would answer the survey questions and complete the demographic information.
The deadline to submit feedback is Monday, Aug. 31 at 5 p.m. https://www.opentownhall.com/portals/49/Issue_9218
Mask Up with the Decatur City Commission
Posted in Community, emergency management, tagged City Commission, City of Decatur, City of Decatur City Commission, City of Decatur Mask Ordinance, community engagement, Decatur City Commission, local government, Mask Ordinance, Mask Up Decatur, Stay Safe Decatur, Stay Safe Decatur Ga on July 16, 2020 | Leave a Comment »
The City of Decatur is the seat of DeKalb County, where infection and deaths from COVID-19 continue to increase. In an effort to reduce the community spread of COVID-19, we hope to achieve the comprehensive use of masks and facial coverings through voluntary compliance. The Decatur City Commission encourages you to #MaskUpDecatur.
Except for limited exceptions, all persons entering a business, a store or a non-profit that provides goods or services must wear a mask or facial covering while inside the establishment. All such establishments must require their employees to wear a mask or facial covering at all times while having face-to-face interaction with the public.
Consistent with other cities’ approach, the Decatur ordinance does not require the wearing of masks or facial coverings in all outdoor public places. However, all are strongly encouraged to wear a mask in outdoor environments throughout the City where adequate social distancing cannot be maintained (i.e., at least six feet away from others not in the same household). #StaySafeDecatur
Decatur City Commission Passes Mandatory Mask Ordinance
Posted in Community, emergency management, tagged City Commission, City Commission Special Meeting, City of Decatur, City of Decatur City Commission, community engagement, community input, Decatur City Commission, local government on July 10, 2020 | 2 Comments »
The Decatur City Commission has unanimously approved a local ordinance requiring individuals to wear masks and protective coverings during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ordinance O-20-09 was adopted during a special called meeting on Friday morning, July 10, 2020. The ordinance is effective starting at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 11, and will remain in place until midnight on August 17, 2020, or until it is extended, rescinded, or amended by the City Commission.
The purpose of the ordinance is to help prevent infection by reducing the community spread of COVID-19, a highly contagious and dangerous disease.
The City hopes to achieve the comprehensive use of masks and facial coverings through voluntary compliance. Complimentary masks will be provided to individuals who need them, along with an explanation of the critical need for masks to be worn during the pandemic. Verbal and written warnings will be given as necessary. However, there are civil penalties provided for in the ordinance, starting at limits of $25 for the first offense, $50 for the second offense and $100 for the third and successive offenses.
Visit decaturga.com/covid19 to view the ordinance in its entirety. #StaySafeDecatur
City Commission Special Called Meeting
Posted in Community, Meetings, tagged City Commission, City Commission Special Meeting, City of Decatur, City of Decatur City Commission, community engagement, community input, Decatur City Commission, local government on July 8, 2020 | Leave a Comment »
The City Commission will hold a Special Called Meeting this Friday, July 10 at 9 a.m. Please note that due to the Public Health State of Emergency this meeting will be held remotely.
There will not be a physical location for members of the public to attend. We encourage members of the public to access the meeting in one of two ways:
- View the live broadcast of the Decatur City Commission meeting at https://www.decaturga.com/citycommission/page/streaming-video
- Register in advance to participate through Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/95567743756. Access instructions will be provided in advance of the meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. You may also participate by phone by calling (929) 205-6099 and entering the meeting ID (The 11-digit number shown in the Zoom registration link.)
If you are unable to participate in the virtual meeting, you may email your “public comments” on agenda items by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 9 to: Andrea Arnold, City Manager, andrea.arnold@decaturga.com.
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