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Decatur residents may drop off live Christmas trees at Decatur Legacy Park, 500 S. Columbia Drive beginning Monday, December 28 until Saturday, January 9.
Look for signs indicating the drop-off area to the right of the chapel. Please do not leave Christmas trees anywhere else on the Legacy Park property.
Photo Credit: Jason Getz for the Atlanta Journal Constitution
Posted in Community, tagged City of Decatur, city of decatur ga, Decatur GA, Downtown Decatur, Happening in Decatur, Happening in Decatur GA, things to do in decatur on December 7, 2020 | Leave a Comment »
-Decatur Sanitation Services and the Environmental Sustainability Board are currently working to improve the City’s recycling services by reducing contamination, educating residents on recoverable materials, and updating its recycling guidelines. Join us on December 8 at 4:00 p.m. via Zoom to learn more about what’s to come, have your questions answered, and provide your feedback. Registration is required: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6H4MazYhRsWP2zK38XctCQ
-The second of four Decatur 202 Zoom discussions– this time on housing affordability — is scheduled for 4 p.m., December 10. The sessions are part of the city’s current strategic planning efforts and drill down on the input provided during the Citizen Roundtables and the Virtual Forums. Interested participants can get involved by registering at decatur2030.com.
-Join Little Shop of Stories and the City of Decatur on Thursday, December 10, for the 2020 Virtual Tree Lighting on Zoom at 7 p.m. Grab some goodies and hot chocolate (holiday recipe included in the November Focus) and hop on Zoom at 6:30 p.m. for story time with Santa. The event is free but registration is required. To register, head to visitdecaturgeorgia.com/visit/page/2020-events!
Photo Credit: Steve Schaefer (Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Posted in Community, Events, tagged #DecaturGA, decatur events, Decatur GA, Downtown Decatur, Happening in Decatur, Happening in Decatur GA, things to do in decatur on November 17, 2020 | Leave a Comment »
This week in #DecaturGA:
Posted in Community, Events, tagged #DecaturGA, #thisweekindecatur, decatur events, Decatur GA, Downtown Decatur, Happening in Decatur, things to do in decatur, this week in decatur on November 9, 2020 | Leave a Comment »
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Photo: L’Arche Atlanta (Facebook)
Posted in Community, Meetings, tagged #DecaturGA, Decatur, decatur events, Downtown Decatur, Georgia, Happening in Decatur, things to do in decatur, this week in decatur on March 9, 2020 | Leave a Comment »
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.
Posted in Community, tagged #DecaturGA, Decatur, decatur events, Downtown Decatur, Georgia, Happening in Decatur, things to do in decatur, this week in decatur on March 9, 2020 | Leave a Comment »
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)
Posted in Community, Events, Meetings, tagged #DecaturGA, Decatur, decatur events, Downtown Decatur, Georgia, Happening in Decatur, things to do in decatur, this week in decatur on March 2, 2020 | Leave a Comment »
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.
Posted in Community, Events, tagged #DecaturGA, Decatur, decatur events, Downtown Decatur, Eddie's Attic, Georgia, Glenwood, Glenwood PTA, Oakhurst, Oakhurst Wine Crawl, things to do in decatur, this weekend in decatur, Trinity Mercantile, Trinity Mercantile and Design on February 28, 2020 | Leave a Comment »
-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)
Posted in Community, Events, tagged #DecaturGA, Arbor Day 2020, Arbor Day in Decatur, Arbor Day on the Square, Decatur, decatur events, Downtown Decatur, Eddie's Attic, Georgia, The White Bulll, things to do in decatur, this weekend in decatur on February 21, 2020 | Leave a Comment »
-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.
