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Virtually in Decatur

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

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Check out these events #viturally in #DecaturGA:

-Core Dance encourages everyone to participate in the 4th Annual National Water Dance on Saturday, April 18 live on their Facebook at 4 p.m. Join the Core Dance community today, April 16 for virtual rehearsal at 4 p.m. Visit coredance.org to register!

-In trying to support the community, Oakhurst Neighborhood Association (ONA) has teamed up with Porchfest and Oakhurst Jazz Nights to stream live concerts every Thursday in April. All concerts are streaming on Facebook, head to the Oakhurst Jazz Nights page tonight, April 16 at 7 p.m. for a performance by Gwen Hughes.

-Join Decatur First UMC and the United Methodist Women for their online series of People on the Margins: Life in Fenceline Communities every Thursday in April at 7p.m. via Zoom. This Thursday, April 16 will feature Lindsay Harper from Georgia WAND on fenceline grassroots advocacy. Visit www.decaturfirst.org for more information.

Cover Photo by Simon Gentry for Core Dance

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Have You Registered for Smart911 Yet?

Posted in Community, emergency management, tagged , , , , , , , on March 30, 2020 | Leave a Comment »

Now is a good time to register and/or update your profile. Decatur implemented the national safety database Smart911 to improve 911 services for residents and business owners. Smart911 allows residents to create a safety profile of vital personal and household data, including household members, photos, medications or medical conditions and even pets, which will be displayed to 911 call takers immediately when a resident places an emergency call.

Currently, Smart911 Profile and Alert registrants will be asked two additional questions regarding their quarantine and health status. This information will be presented to 9-1-1 call-takers with an inbound call and public health/emergency management officials will be able to actively query and notify individuals in their community who are at risk or under quarantine.

Smart911 is a free service available to all residents and business owners and is private and secure. Safety profiles can be created through the Smart911 website.

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Mayor Patti Garrett Issues Public Health Emergency Order

Posted in Community, emergency management, tagged , , , , , , , on March 19, 2020 | Leave a Comment »

On Thursday, March 19, City of Decatur Mayor Patti Garrett issued a Public Health Emergency Order that prohibits on-premises dining at restaurants; allows take-out and delivery services between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. daily; and allows restaurants with a current alcoholic beverage license to sell beverages for off-premises consumption in sealed containers; and prohibits gatherings of more than 50 persons.

Several City of Decatur restaurants have already voluntarily transitioned to a take-out and/or delivery model, closing their in-person dining facilities in order to reduce community transmission of the COVID-19 virus in response to CDC guidelines.

At the March 16, 2020 meeting, the City Commission passed a Resolution declaring a Public Health State of Emergency in the City of Decatur which grants the Mayor certain powers to protect the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the City. In introducing the Resolution Mayor Patti Garrett noted that while there has been a State of Emergency declared at both the state and the national level, an emergency declaration by the City ensures that the city is able to work at the local level in a very quick and expedient manner if necessary.

Residents are encouraged to continue to support our local businesses, including taking advantage of pick-up and delivery services.

Visit the City’s website to view the Order.

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Green Street Sanitary Sewer Replacement Starts in March

Posted in Community, tagged , , , , on March 12, 2020 | Leave a Comment »

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DeKalb County’s Green Street Sewer Replacement project is scheduled to begin later this month. The project includes installation of new sewer pipes on Green Street and nearby within the Oakhurst community. No street closures are currently planned but vehicle travel may experience periodic disruptions. The work is expected to take about 6 months, depending on the weather. For updates on this project and others, visit decaturmakeover.com.

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Join us for Touch-A-Budget!

Posted in Community, Events, Meetings, tagged , , , , , , , , on March 11, 2020 | Leave a Comment »

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Get an up-close-and-personal look at the city’s budgeting process at the free Touch-A-Budget event on Tuesday, March 17 from 5-7 p.m. at MARTA Plaza. See what “pending spending” is planned for the FY 2020-2021 city budget and how it supports the 2010 Strategic Plan principles developed by Decatur residents. Talk to representatives from all city departments and play budget games for prizes. For information, check decaturga.com/budget. (Rain location: Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St.)

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Parkwood’s Traffic Calming Informational Meeting

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

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Over the past year, the City of Decatur, in coordination with the Parkwood’s community, has explored ideas to improve multi-modal safety and comfort within the Parkwood neighborhood. Join us for an informational session on Thursday, March 12th at the Public Works Department where final corridor and intersection concepts will be presented.

When: Thursday, March 12th, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Where: City of Decatur Public Works, 2635 Talley Street, Decatur, GA 30030

For more information, contact Courtney Frisch, Project Manager at Courtney.frisch@decaturga.com.

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This Week in Decatur

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

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Meetings
-Zoning Board of Appeals | Monday, Mar. 9 @ 7:30 p.m.
-City Schools of Decatur Board of Education | Tuesday, Mar. 10 @ 6:30 p.m.
-Planning Commission | Tuesday, Mar. 10 @ 7 p.m.
-Parkwoods Traffic Calming Informational | Thursday, Mar. 12 @ 6:30 p.m.
-Environmental Sustainability Board | Friday, Mar. 13 @ 8 a.m.
-Decatur Development Authorities | Friday, Mar. 13 @ 8 a.m.
Events
-Join the Chick-Fil-A in Downtown Decatur every Tuesday morning in March for their Mystery Breakfast Giveaway! Receive one free surprise breakfast entrée with any purchase. *Offer valid only at Chick-fil-A Downtown Decatur*

-Come out for the Songs of Hope and Courage concert celebrating folk singer Pete Seeger this Friday, Mar. 13 at 7 p.m. at Friends School in Atlanta. This concert will feature folk performer and song leader Annie Patterson and Mary Witt. For more information and advance tickets, visit riseupandsing.org/events.

-Don’t miss Eddie’s Attic Songwriter’s and Comedy Open Mic this Monday, Mar. 9 at 7:30 p.m. There will also be live performances by Them Dirty Roses, Pierre Bensusan, Blue Mother Tupelo and Sean Hayes with Sylvia Rose Novak this week. For show times and tickets, head to eddiesattic.com.

Cover Photo: Chick-fil-A Downtown Decatur (via Faceboook)

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This Week in Decatur

Posted in Community, Events, Meetings, tagged , , , , , , , on March 2, 2020 | Leave a Comment »

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City Meetings
-City Commission | Monday, Mar. 2 @ 7:30 p.m.
-Active Living Board | Tuesday, Mar. 3 @ 8:00 a.m.
-Better Together Advisory Board | Tuesday, Mar. 3 @ 6:30 p.m.

Events
-Join Decatur First United Methodist Church for their People on the Margins: Life in Fenceline Communities Series. This is a 6 part series beginning this Thursday, Mar. 5 at 7 p.m. and happening every Thursday until Apr. 9. For more information, visit www.decaturfirst.org or direct your questions to bethbond007@hotmail.com or seawater@gsu.edu.

-The College Heights PTO will host their annual Bid for Chicks “Little Luau” Auction this Friday, Mar. 6 from 7-11 p.m. at the Old Courthouse on the Square in downtown Decatur. For tickets, visit tinyurl.com/BidforChicksLittleLuau.

-Check out live music at Eddie’s Attic featuring Bart Crow, Che Apalache, Tom Rush accompanied by Matt Nakoa, Kristen Englenz Ingénue and Dan Rodriguez. For show times and tickets, head to eddiesattic.com.

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This Weekend in Decatur

Posted in Community, Events, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , on February 28, 2020 | Leave a Comment »

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-Come by Trinity Mercantile and Design on Saturday, Feb. 29 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for a warm and snugly trunk show featuring re-purposed Sari quilts and pillows by Alokahome.

-Don’t miss the 19th Annual Oakhurst Wine Crawl happening Saturday, Feb. 29 from 4-7 p.m. Purchase your tickets at Oakhurst Market or online at: freshtix.com/events/oakhurst-wine-crawl-2020.

-The Glenwood Elementary PTA will host their 2nd annual Casino Night & Auction fundraiser this Saturday, Feb. 29 at 7 p.m. at Color Wheel. This adults-only event will feature a buffet, auction and more. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit glennwoodpta.org/auction.

-Check out live performances at Eddie’s Attic featuring Lily Rose with Mackenzie Carpenter and Morgan Brock, Just Roxie (formerly Roxie Watson), LOWEN with Grant Terry, Lucy Kaplansky and Tristan Mcintosh with Special Guest Eli Ensor. For show times and tickets, head to eddiesattic.com.

Cover Photo: Oakhurst Wine Crawl (Facebook)

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This Weekend in Decatur

Posted in Community, Events, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , on February 21, 2020 | Leave a Comment »

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-Join the White Bull this Saturday, Feb. 22 from 11 a.m-1 p.m. for their next pasta-making class led by Executive Chef Pat Pascarella. Walk through Italy’s various step-by-step processes of making spaghetti—whether crafted by hand or by machine. Book now at whitebullatl.com/events.

-Come speak with local arborists, landscapers and tree care services in celebration of Arbor Day on Saturday Feb. 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.! The First 200 city residents will receive an official Bicentennial Red Maple, Red Cedar, Dogwood or Persimmon tree with certificate as part of our project to plant 1000 trees by 2020 for Decatur’s bicentennial celebration.

-Don’t miss live performances at Eddie’s Attic featuring Randall Bramblett, the Tuten Brothers, Jake Scott with Sawyer, Clay Cook, Jason Eady and Courtney Patton with Channing Wilson. For show times and tickets, head to eddiesattic.com.

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