Everyone Loves a Parade!!

Join Us for the 2011 Earth Day Parade & Celebration April 17th Parade Start: 12:30pm Harmony Park, Oakhurst Mayor Leading 2010 Earth Day Parade Latham Home Sanitation, Decatur’s Recycling Company presents the Decatur Earth Day Celebration and Parade! The Earth Friendly Parade starts at 12:30 p.m. in Harmony Park in the center of the Oakhurst [...]

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Your Mom wants you to eat at Jimmy Johns

…or at least that is what the sign says. I’ll admit, I have been giddy with excitement about Decatur getting a Jimmy Johns. The sandwich chain originally started out on college campuses (which is where I first found them, Go Mizzou!) and ever since my freshman year, it has been love at first bite! Their sandwiches are [...]

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2011 Publix Georgia Marathon Update

This just in from Peggy Rogers, Community Outreach Director for the Publix Georgia Marathon: To all of the Neighborhood Challenge Cheering Zones: Thank you so much for participating in the 2011 Neighborhood Challenge. You are a huge part of what makes this race memorable for the runners, and we really appreciate your participation in this friendly competition.  The [...]

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Alma Hour has been moved, Bonfire canceled

Please note: Alma Hour has been moved to City Hall and will be held at 7:00pm. Due to rain and tornado warnings in the area, we have had to cancel Earth Hour and the Bonfire. As of now, we do not have a make-up date planned. Thank you and have a good evening

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In Case of Rain

Although we are hoping for the best, it is supposed to rain off and on most of tomorrow. If it does, we will move Alma’s memorial service, “Alma Hour” to City Hall. I will try and post a message here and on Facebook if we change locations. We will also post signs at the Bandstand [...]

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Earth Hour and Marshmallow Roast-This Saturday!

As Lena talked about on the blog last week, the DBA is presenting the annual Bonfire and Marshmallow Roast this Saturday night on the Square from 8-9pm. And the cost you ask…FREE! Thanks to all of our amazing sponsors! City of Decatur, Clairmont Reserve, Color Wheel, Cornerstone Bank, CMC Decatur, Decatur School of Ballet, Dixie [...]

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Thank you, Decatur

Despite being a little gray and chilly, Sunday morning was a perfect day to run a marathon! It was also a perfect day to be in Decatur, cheering on the runners, and making people realize just how amazing our little City really is! Thank you to everyone who came out to volunteer and cheer! Here [...]

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Alma Hour Memorial

Saturday, March 26 • 7-8 p.m. Decatur Square Before Earth Hour on Saturday, join the Decatur Community in sharing your thoughts, stories and remembrances of Alma at the Bandstand. You can provide a written message for the family, light a memorial candle and/or make a donation towards the purchase of a bench to be installed on [...]

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Decatur Old House Fair This Saturday!

The 3rd annual Old House Fair is happening Saturday March 19th from 9-5.  Yes, the weather outside will be beautiful, but this is your only chance this year to go to an event where you will learn about  researching your house, plaster repair, painting exterior and interiors, wood refinishing, storm windows, interior design and historic [...]

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In Loving Memory: Alma Fleetwood

Early this morning Alma Fleetwood, a long-time resident of Decatur and one of the City’s most dedicated employees passed away.  Alma was a caring, out-going and devoted part of the Decatur family who you could depend on for a smile and a cheerful greeting whenever you saw her. She loved to laugh and shared her [...]

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