Closing Ceremony of Mandala Sand Painting

We were fortunate to be able to attend the Clsoing Ceremony of the Mandala Sand Painting at Agnes Scott this morning. Sand painted Mandalas are used as tools for re-consecrating the earth and its inhabitants. To construct the Mandala, millions of grains of sand are painstakingly laid into place on a flat platform over a [...]

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Halloween Fun in Decatur

There is a lot going on in Decatur for Halloween, for both the wee ones and the adults.

Starting on Thursday at 7 PM, Little Shop of Stories is hosting an evening of favorite (and not too scary) Halloween stories and some trick-or-treating around the Square.
Then on Friday night, Little Shop is hosting a Graveyard Party [...]

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City of Decatur ‘Rocks Out’ at Electronics Recycling Day

The City of Decatur hosted another successful Electronics Recycling event this past Saturday.  Volunteers (like the one seen rocking out in the picture to the left) helped us to unload every type of electronics imaginable.  Cell phones, cords, televisions, computer monitors… you name it, we collected it.  I have never [...]

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Get Around this Halloween by Foot or on a Scooter

I received e-newsletters from two local shops today. Both pertain to the current season. One is helpful and the other is humorous. I thought you’d appreciate both, so here’s what they had to say:

Twist ‘n’ Scoot considers fall the best riding weather and provides the following Five Tips for Fun Fall Scootering:
1.) Check your tire [...]

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8th Annual Decatur Wine Festival Almost Here!

The Decatur Wine Festival is fast approaching and tickets are selling fast! You may want to get yours now.
 Thanks to the hard work of Herb Chereck at Decatur Package Store, there will be over 350 wines available for tasting.  Price of admission includes a commemorative wine glass, food sampling from local restaurants and great musical entertainment. Ernie [...]

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Weekend Fun in Decatur

Wow, a weekend in Decatur and no festivals. What will we do? No fear- there is “always something fun to do in Decatur”.
On Friday night, plan on attending the Decatur High School Homecoming Parade, unless the rain moves in. We will keep you updated. If not raining, the Parade begins at 5:30 pm. Meredith [...]

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DHS Homecoming Parade

Decatur High School will be holding it’s homecoming parade at 5:30 p.m. today. 
The route is as follows:
North on Commerce Drive from the School
East on West Ponce DeLeon Avenue
South on Church Street.
West on E. Trinity Place
South on South McDonough Street to the School
Please note that this area will be congested and some areas will be closed off [...]

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Reminder: Electronics Recycling Day this Saturday

That’s right folks, Decatur’s bi-annual Electronics Recycling day is this Saturday, Oct. 24 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Decatur High School parking lot (corner of N. McDonough St. and Howard Ave.). Almost anything with an electrical cord can be recycled. TVs can be recycled for a $10 cash-only fee per set with exact change. [...]

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Community Workshop: Railroad Crossing Improvements

As part of the capital improvements program, the City of Decatur is looking at options for improvements on the railroad crossings at Candler and McDonough streets and needs your input. If you are available, come to the City Commission meeting room at City Hall (509 N. McDonough St.) on Thursday, Nov. 12 from 6 to [...]

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Decatur Pumpkin Carving Contest

Greg White over at Active Living wanted us to remind everyone that they’ll be hosting a Pumpkin Carving Contest this Saturday, Oct. 24 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Decatur Rec.

Clean and carve your pumpkin for Halloween, dress for the event and join the fun! For more information please call Lee Williams at [...]

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