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Remember to Celebrate the Holidays Safely

Posted in Community, tagged , , , , , , , , on December 16, 2020 | Leave a Comment »

The safest way to celebrate winter holidays is at home with the people who live with you. If you’re hosting a small celebration, have conversations with guests ahead of time to set expectations. Everyone can make winter holiday celebrations safer by:

  • Wearing masks
  • Improving ventilation by choosing outdoor spaces or opening windows and doors as weather permits
  • Spacing seating at least 6 feet apart for people who don’t live together
  • Limiting the number of guests and length of the event
  • Washing your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds

Review more tips on the CDC website.

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Decatur City Commission Approves $300,000 for Grants to Non-Profits

Posted in Community, tagged , , , , , on November 10, 2020 | 1 Comment »

The Decatur City Commission has established a Non-Profit Grant Program using federal CARES Act funds to provide assistance to local non-profit organizations for needs related to the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of $300,000 of funding is available. The deadline for applications is 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 16, 2020.

Individual grant awards will be available in amounts between $5,000 and $25,000. Non-profits must be tax-exempt organizations pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Non-profit organizations with a maximum number of up to 30 full-time equivalent employees (FTE) would be eligible. A City staff selection committee will evaluate applications and recommend grants for approval to the City Commission. A blind lottery process to select grantees will be used if applications for assistance are oversubscribed.

Key Dates

November 16: Applications due by 5:00 pm

December 7: Grants approved by City Commission

December 16: Grant agreements and related documentation executed​

December 18: Grant funds disbursed

Information about the program and applications are available at decaturga.com/ems/page/covid-19-updates.

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Reminder: Wear Your Mask, Get Georgia Well!

Posted in Community, tagged , , , , , , , , on September 25, 2020 | Leave a Comment »

We’re in this together, masking up makes a difference.

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Decatur City Commission Special Called Meeting

Posted in Community, Meetings, tagged , , , , , , on September 23, 2020 | Leave a Comment »

The Decatur City Commission will have a Special Called Meeting on Monday, Sept. 28. Did you know you can get the latest #DecaturGA news and updates like this directly to your mobile phone? Just text CODAlerts to 313131 to join the list! #HappeningInDecaturGA

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City Commission Meeting Notice

Posted in Community, Meetings, tagged , , , , , on September 9, 2020 | Leave a Comment »

During last night’s meeting, Decatur City Commission approved an amended meeting schedule moving the second September meeting back to its regular third Monday, Sept. 21 as it no longer conflicts with the City Schools of Decatur Fall Break (which has been canceled). Meetings are currently conducted online via Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Meetings are also streamed live on the website. Visit decaturga.com/citycommission for meeting details and to register for alerts.

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Mask Reminders for Labor Day Weekend

Posted in Community, tagged , , , , , , , , on September 4, 2020 | Leave a Comment »

Labor Day weekend is here but you don’t have to miss out if you #MaskUpDecatur! Let’s do our part to get #GetGeorgiaWell.

Photo Credit: Get Georgia Well

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How to Wear Your Mask Correctly

Posted in Community, tagged , , , , , , , 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

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Decatur ‘Black Lives Matter’ Community Mural Painting

Posted in Community, tagged , , , , , , , , , , 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.

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Community Update from Mayor Patti Garrett

Posted in Community, tagged , , , , , , , , , , 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.

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Mask Up with the Decatur City Commission

Posted in Community, emergency management, tagged , , , , , , , , , , 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

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