Friday Fun: Rose Squared Gallery Sheep!

The creativity of Decatur’s shop owners is a constant inspiration for me. A couple of months ago JD of Rose Squared Gallery and Framing showed me some cardboard sheep he was making for a window display. Both the sheep and the “grass” were made from recycled cardboard JD had collected from deliveries to his shop. [...]

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New Orleans SnoBall Cafe Grand Opening This Saturday

I’ve been to the New Orleans SnoBall Cafe (located next to Garlic Thai on West Ponce)  a couple of times and I’m completely hooked. The shaved ice is deliciously smooth, there’s a never-ending combination of flavors and the owners are incredibly friendly. Have you been yet? Well, if not, this weekend is your chance because Saturday from [...]

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PAL and Dog Whisperer

Many of you might know Jeremiah McClendon as one of the City’s PALs (Parking, Assistance, Liason), but did you also know that he’s a dog whisperer? Well, at least I think of him as a dog whisperer. He teaches dog obedience classes at the Rec throughout the year. One of our co-workers says that Jeremiah [...]

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New Incentives for Green Buildings

The Decatur City Commission voted last week to adopt a new policy that provides incentives for green buildings. Construction permits which include one or more of the following components are now eligible to receive expedited permit review and possibly some public recognition: Green building certifications (LEED, EarthCraft, ENERGY STAR) Affordable and workforce housing facilities that are [...]

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This Weekend in Decatur…

Hope you all are able to get out and enjoy on of the last weekends before school starts! Wiggle: Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wiggle will be at the Children’s Boutique Warehouse Sale at Atlantic Station. If you weren’t able to stop by the store this week for their semi-annual sale, the warehouse sale is your [...]

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Walk/Run Kickoff Monday Night…See You On The Square!

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Decatur Restaurant Tidbits

I’m always constantly bragging about Decatur’s amazing restaurants to non-Decaturites. I love eating out in this town and I sign up for every restaurant e-news list. So, here are a couple local restaurant tidbits I’ve received this week: Farm Burger is encouraging everyone to do a little summer reading by checking out their blog. Why [...]

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Join Team Decatur for the KP Kick-off on the Square

You are invited to join Team Decatur  on the Square for the KP Kick-off Event! Monday, July 26th  6-8pm Come to learn about training programs for the Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run/Walk, hear world-class runner Jeff  Galloway speak, and win prizes provided by Leon’s, Big Peach, Fleetfeet, Decatur Boxing Club, Joan Rau, Oh Baby! Fitness and more! Enjoy [...]

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What’s under those Tarps on the Square?

Hey All: As most of you know, Billy and Kristin Allin’s wonderful restaurant Cakes and Ale will be relocating to the historic square.  They are working with Rosebriar Partnerships, the owners of the storefronts, to peel off the layers of bad 1960′s updates.  We’ve got pictures of what those buildings look like under the tarps. [...]

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Google Fiber Lives On

Some of you may remember earlier this spring how we joined with four other cities in metro Atlanta to apply for Google’s Fiber for Communities project. Need to jog your memory? Check out our Google Fiber for Communities posts here, here and here. With over 1,100 community submissions Google has yet to choose the lucky [...]

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