Christmas Tree Recycling

Plan to recycle your Christmas trees at the Christmas Tree Recycling Center in the Agnes Scott College parking lot, Thursday, Dec. 30, through Saturday, Jan. 8. The entrance to the parking lot is between 184 and 206 S. Candler St. The official “Bring One for the Chipper” event is Jan. 8. Please do not leave [...]

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What To Do This Week in Decatur

Do you hear that? That’s the lull between Christmas and New Years. It’s pretty quiet around here, but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing to do in Decatur this week. If you’re looking for something to do with the family or if you have some Christmas cash burning a hole in your wallet, here are a [...]

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Happy Holidays!

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Some Last Minute Things

I can tell by the lack of emails in my inbox that most of you have already started your holiday celebrating today. For those of you with four-legged friends, make sure to stop by Taj Ma Hound from 5-7 p.m. tonight for the shop’s Holiday Party. There will be doggie cake and Beg Nog ice [...]

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Railroad Crossing Has Reopened

The railroad crossing located at E. College Avenue and E. Trinity Place is now open for vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

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Decorate Decatur

Sunday night was cold and bright…a perfect night to look at lights! The Decorate Decatur judges were out and about  and were quite impressed with what they saw! Businesses:McGowan’s in Oakhurst and Taste on Church Street *****Commissioners Cup: Charles & Sandra Gollmar  176 Garland Avenue***** 212 4th Avenue 228 3rd Avenue 440 & 442  Sycamore Street [...]

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Terrific Thursdays A Success – Shops Still Offering Holiday Fun

Terrific Thursdays ended last night but that isn’t stopping our shops from offering a variety of holiday specials, discounts and party fun.  This just in from Worthmore and The Seen Gallery… Jingle Bell Rock with the Worthmore/Decatur Crew on Saturday, December 11 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.  Throughout the day you can enter to win free [...]

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A Soggy Bonfire

Unfortunately, we had to cancel last night’s Bonfire on the Square due to rain. We wish we had time to reschedule the event but since we are so close to the Christmas holiday, we just don’t have any time. Santa is a busy guy these days, ya know? But if you did brave the wind and [...]

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Holiday Reminders

In case you didn’t realize it, we are 9 short days away from Christmas! So that means several things… 1. You should join us tonight in downtown Decatur for the last Terrific Thursday of the year. All of your favorite shops and restaurants will have all kinds of deals, steals, and holiday treats. 2. At 7pm, [...]

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Check Out Decatur’s Welcome Video

For the past few years every time a bus tour comes through Decatur or a conference wants more information or when the DBA hosts the annual Agnes Scott orientation we would think to ourselves, “We need an official welcome video for Decatur.” Well (drum roll please) we finally have one! The video “premiere” took place [...]

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