Baskin Robbins Thanks Firefighters – Visits Fire Station #2

Baskin Robbins is “scooping up thanks” for firefighters on Wednesday, April 27 at the 5th annual 31 Cent Scoop Night.  At all Baskin Robbins locations nationwide from 5 – 10 p.m. they will offer their 2.5 oz ice cream scoop for 31 cents.  In addition, they will donate $100,000 to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF).  [...]

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RED Day {Renew|Energize|Donate}

From the Keller Williams offices… SUPPORT OUR TROOPS –  Give Where We Live… -          Keller Williams International’s annual RED Day {Renew|Energize|Donate} is Thursday, May 12.  Some 77,000+ KW Agents all over North America will be donating their time on this day and giving back to their community.  The Decatur office, Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta, [...]

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DecaturWISE begins today! Earn up to $3,200 for improving the energy efficiency of your home.

Better Comfort. Lower Bills.  . . DecaturWISE launches Monday, April 25th! Improve the comfort of your home and save money by participating in City of Decatur’s energy efficiency rebate program, DecaturWISE (Worthwhile Investments Save Energy). This program adds to the benefits of Georgia Power’s Home Energy Improvement Program, and is designed to help residents make [...]

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Street Closing/Detour: Kirk Road

Beginning April 25, Atlanta Gas Light will be replacing the natural gas pipes along Kirk Road (that’s Kirk, not Kikr). Portions of the road between South Candler Street and Avery Street will be closed to through traffic from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday – Friday. The street will be open every night and all day [...]

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Have you signed up for Walk for Lunch?

Walk For Lunch looks to make strides in Decatur, the most walkable city in the State of Georgia!   After a very successful season in Downtown Atlanta, Walk For Lunch is looking to make new strides in the City of Decatur, the most walkable city in the State of Georgia. Walk For Lunch – Decatur [...]

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Agnes Scott Ranked #1 in RecycleMainia

Congratulations to Agnes Scott College  for ranking No. 1 in the state and No. 29 nationally in this year’s RecycleMania Grand Champion Division. In last year’s competition, the college was first in the state and placed No. 35 nationally. The college also ranked No. 11 nationally in the food service organics (food composting) division, with 17 [...]

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Coming Soon…Decatur Beach Party!!!

More details coming soon but be sure to mark it on your calendars… The Decatur Businesss Association presents the 26th annual Decatur Beach Party Friday, June 17th  5:00pm-midnight

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Decatur Retail and Restaurant News

Anytime a business moves into Decatur I immediately go to their website and sign up for their newsletter. I usually get at least five newsletters a day. Here are some of the things that have popped up in my inbox this week/ things I’ve seen around town:  Decatur CD is celebrating Record Store Day this [...]

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The Hunt Will Go On!

Despite speculation that tomorrow morning may be rainy, the Decatur Business Association’ s  Easter Egg Hunt on the Square will go on, rain or shine. If it is actually raining when it is time to start the festivities, the Easter Bunny will be visiting with kids and families under the Community Bandstand. Rather than hunting, [...]

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Water Main Break – Willow Lane at Superior Avenue

4:00 p.m. – There is a water main break on Willow Lane at Superior Avenue. DeKalb County Watershed Management is on the scene working to correct the problem. No time estimate has been given for the work to be completed and for water service to be restored to the homes on Superior Avenue from N. Decatur [...]

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