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Free 2015 code update training

Posted in Events, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , on January 19, 2015 | Leave a Comment »

The City of Decatur’s Design, Environment & Construction Division with support by SAFEBuilt, Inc. will host a 2015 code update training session on Thursday, January 29.

SAFEbuilt, Inc. will provide a training opportunity to the local contractors regarding:

1.       2015 Code updates primarily focused on the National Electrical Code,

2.       Basic Residential Code brace wall provisions focused on the APA prescriptive design,

3.       Basic residential project plan review process and plan set requirements.

This free training session will take from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Leveritt Public Works Building, 1st floor Community Room, 2635 Talley Street, Decatur, GA 30030.

All those who are interested in attending should send an email to Gary Mullinix, Interim Building Official, at GMullinix@safebuilt.com, or sign up in person at the Design, Environment & Construction Division permit counter.

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Update on bike/pedestrian crossing around Trinity Triangle

Posted in Transportation, tagged , , , , , on December 18, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

As many are aware, bike and pedestrian access along the PATH trail along E. Howard has been rerouted for the last couple of months due to construction at the Trinity Triangle site.  At this time, the City of Decatur is pleased to announce that bike and pedestrian access will be restored to this corridor with a new crossing on E. Trinity Place.

Here’s how it works:  The new crossing is located between the construction site (west) and the triangle where N. Candler Street meets E. Howard (east). Look for the pedestrian crossing beacon and the street paint. Cyclists and pedestrians traveling east on the PATH  Trail or north across E. College Avenue may now cross E. Trinity Place at a new temporary crossing. Cyclists and pedestrians traveling west across E. Trinity Place may now safely make their way across E. College Avenue or west on the PATH Trail.

Be careful! The crossing is well marked, but since it is a new location a bit closer to the railroad crossing, all cyclists, pedestrians and motorists should exercise caution.

The Decatur Police Department and Public Works Department will monitor use of the crossing. Updates will be provided as the project continues. This bike and pedestrian access is considered temporary because use of the new sidewalk is subject to construction phasing at the Trinity Triangle site through 2015.

For more information contact  Design, Environment & Construction Division Director John Maximuk at 678.553.6570.

 

 

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UPDATE RE: Ansley St repaving

Posted in Transportation, tagged , , , , , , , on October 15, 2014 | 3 Comments »

UPDATE to the update: DeKalb County estimates it will take 30 days for its crew to finish upgrading the water system, weather permitting. Once that is done, final paving of Ansley St. will be completed.

The repaving of Ansley St. started on Monday, and as sometimes happens, an unexpected water leak issue developed. The city is currently working with DeKalb County to replace and upgrade the water system underneath Ansley St. before finishing the repaving process.

The good news is this means once everything is complete Ansley St. will have a new, smooth surface AND an upgraded water system. The only downside is Ansley St. will be torn up for a bit longer than anticipated. Once an updated work schedule is finalized we will share it here on this blog.

Questions? Contact the Design, Environment and Construction Division at 404-370-4104 and ask for John Madajewski.

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Ansley St. repaving starts Mon., Oct. 13

Posted in Transportation, tagged , , , , , , , on October 7, 2014 | 1 Comment »

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Decatur’s Design, Environment & Construction Division shares the following information: 

City construction activities are scheduled from Oct. 13 to Oct. 24, 2014, weather permitting, on Ansley St. from Oakview Rd. to the west side of the Kings Highway intersection.

The City’s contractor, Stewart Brothers., will be performing all of the required work to mill, patch, resurface and replace street humps with speed tables on this street and will post signs on the street three days in advance of the start of construction. ALL VEHICLES MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE STREET DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS, 7AM to 6PM, WHEN WORK IS PERFORMED.  Vehicles parked on the street during the posted times are subject to towing.  PLEASE WATCH FOR THE POSTING ON YOUR STREET.  PLEASE CONTACT THE DESIGN, ENVIRONMENT AND CONSTRUCTION DIVISION @ 404-370-4104 and ask for John F. Madajewski for further details, if necessary.

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Street milling, repair & resurfacing work

Posted in Community, tagged , , , , , , , , on August 21, 2014 | 1 Comment »

Street milling, repair and resurfacing activities are scheduled from Aug. 18 to Oct. 31, weather permitting.

Work will be performed on the following streets during this time frame:

  • Forkner Drive from Church Street to Sycamore Drive
  • Kirk Road from South Columbia Drive to Avery Street
  • Madison Avenue from Johnston Place to end of Street
  • Nelson Ferry Road from Scott Boulevard to West Ponce de Leon Avenue

The City’s contractor, Stewart Brothers., will be performing all of the required work to mill, patch, resurface and replace street humps with speed tables on these streets and will post signs on each street three days in advance of the start of construction. Please note: ALL VEHICLES MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE STREET DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS, 7AM to 6PM, WHEN WORK IS PERFORMED. Vehicles parked on the street during the posted times are subject to towing. PLEASE WATCH FOR THE POSTING ON YOUR STREET.

Contact John F. Madajewski with the Design, Environment and Construction Division at 404-370-4104 for further details or questions.

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Delayed openings tomorrow in Decatur

Posted in emergency management, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , on January 29, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

City of Decatur government buildings will open at noon tomorrow. This includes City Hall, the Design, Environment and Construction division of Public Works at Talley St. and the Decatur Recreation Center. Evening activities at the Recreation Center are cancelled for tomorrow night, and the center will close early.

Trash & recycling pick up is expected to have a delayed start time of 10 a.m. tomorrow. If sanitation crews can safely get to your rear yard they will pick up trash tomorrow. If they cannot, they will pick it up next week. Please use good sense when deciding if it is safe to put your recycling bin by the curb. If your driveway is too frozen to safely move your bins leave them until next week’s pick up.

While most of the major roads in the City of Decatur are currently clear and mostly dry, GEMA continues to recommend staying off roads. It is possible that roads and sidewalks could refreeze overnight so continue to exercise caution if you decide to leave your house.

While there have been a few minor traffic accidents in the past 24 hours, no one has been seriously injured in the City of Decatur. The community has done a great job of staying safe and warm indoors. If you do require emergency assistance, please call the police non-emergency number 404-373-6551.

Stay warm, Decatur! Photo courtesy of Ashley Hizer

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Decatur closings, weather update

Posted in emergency management, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on January 29, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

Decatur’s roads and sidewalks are ICY, so please stay where you are and avoid driving if at all possible. City crews treated roads overnight with salt and sand, but with the low tempatures refreezing occurred. If you decide to venture out for a walk today please be extremely careful, as sidewalks are more slippery than roads in many places around the city.

Today’s closings:

  • Decatur Recreation Center is closed today
  • Decatur Municipal Court is closed tonight. Please call 678-553-6655 to reschedule your hearing.
  • City Hall is operating with very limited staff.
  • The Design, Environment and Construction division of Public Works is closed today, as all staff that made it into work are focused on clearing roads, etc.
  • Tonight’s Town Hall meeting (“Review of the 2014 General Assembly Legislative Session”) hosted by state Rep. Rahn Mayo, state Rep. Howard Mosby and state Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver is cancelled. It will be rescheduled at a future date.

The good news is that there were no car accidents, no trees down and no loss of power in the City of Decatur last night. The few people who were stranded yesterday were able to make it home ok. Public safety personnel were able to do a number of winter weather welfare checks on seniors and other vulnerable residents. (And as a reminder, if you have a senior neighbor, please be neighborly and check on him or her today.)

If you need emergency assistance during this winter weather, please call the police non-emergency number at 404-373-6551.

Please check back here later today for updates on the weather and possible closings tomorrow.

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