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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

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-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)

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This week in #DecaturGA:

  • The Environmental Sustainability Board will host an online talk on climate change and health with Decatur resident and pediatrician Dr. Rebecca Philipsborn, on Wednesday, November 18 at 7 p.m. Dr. Philipsborn is a founder of Georgia Clinicians for Climate Action (GCCA) and serves on its executive committee. GCCA is a coalition of health professionals and health organizations concerned about the impacts of climate change on Georgia residents, especially those in vulnerable populations. For more information and the Zoom link, visit earthdaydecatur.org/schedule.
  • Don’t miss the first session of the Decatur 202s for a deep dive into Transportation and Mobility this Thursday, November 19 from 4-5:30 p.m. After hearing from subject matter experts, we will join together in virtual discussion groups to help understand tradeoffs and find common ground among differing perspectives. Input from these groups will be used to form recommendations on how the Strategic Plan should address these issues. The 202s will seek to answer the question: “What does success look like in a community of 25K people within a metropolitan region of nearly 6 million people?” Visit decatur2030.com for more information.
  • Dine and shop outside at FAB Friday! Re-imagine a night OUT in Decatur with streeteries, expanded patios, curbside storefronts, sidewalk pop-ups and an open-air tent market on the plaza. Wear a mask and join us this Friday, November 20 from 4-9 p.m. For more info, head to visitdecaturgeorgia.com.

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  • Join the American Legion Auxiliary Harold Byrd Unit 66, along with American Legion Post 66 and the Friends of Decatur Cemetery to commemorate Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11 at 11 a.m. In compliance with City of Decatur directives, attendees should wear masks and seating will be distanced around the Memorial Stone near the Church Street entrance. Also, to comply with social distancing, the traditional placing of flags by volunteers on each veteran’s grave will be replaced with a display of flags at both the Commerce Drive and Church Street entrances.
  • Saint Thomas More Catholic School will participate in an online program, during which all servicemen and women and veterans affiliated with the school or church will be invited to join the students online to honor them for Veterans Day on November 11. Students have collected and displayed photos of veterans on the school bulletin board and will sell flags displayed on the front lawn of the church. The proceeds from this flag sale will raise money for Spikes K9 Fund, spikesk9fund.org.

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  • Decatur’s Core Dance is using its Sycamore Street storefront as a screening room for REEL ART: Speak, a series of film and video works highlighting and magnifying the voices of Black and indigenous artists of color. The outdoor screenings can be viewed responsibly, recognizing social-distance guidelines. Speak is on view outside of the Core Dance studio, 133 Sycamore St., throughout the weekends until Nov. 15, starting at 7 p.m. each Friday night. For a list of works currently on view, visit coredance.org/reel-art.
  • The Community Center of South Decatur and the Solarium are partnering with LifeSouth for another community blood drive. The event will be held on Saturday, Nov. 7, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. All donors will receive a complimentary COVID-19 antibody test, cholesterol screening and promotional gift with their donation. Visit donors.lifesouth.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/676757 to schedule your donation and help save the lives of people right here in our community.
  • On Saturday, November 7 L’Arche Atlanta will be giving out more than 70 CONNEXIONS tote bags full of items for their virtual CONNEXIONS weekend events! The community is invited to join the virtual Gratitude meet-up on Sunday, November 8 at 2 p.m. Visit larcheatlanta.org/connexions for more information.
  • The Dalton Gallery at Agnes Scott College presents the Searching for Home Art Exhibition open 10 a.m.-4 p.m through November in the Dana Fine Arts Building at 141 East College Ave. The exhibition, made possible by the Margaret Virginia Philip Art Endowment Fund, will be available virtually and in-person by appointment. Searching for Home is on view through December 12. Find more information and book your visit today at daltongallery.agnesscott.org.
  • Clue Town designed an all new full-length puzzle hunt in Downtown Decatur as part of American Lung Association’s (ALA) annual LUNG FORCE Run/Walk. The ALA Puzzle Walk is available now through November 30th. The hunt takes 75-90 minutes to solve, and it is packed with fun facts about lung health! The ALA Puzzle Walk is available for download exclusively through ALA’s website, and the money raised will fund efforts to end lung disease. Breathe in the experience before it’s too late!

Photo: L’Arche Atlanta (Facebook)

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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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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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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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-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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-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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