Solarium Patio Party This Sunday

WHAT: The Solarium’s 8th Annual Patio Party WHEN: Sunday, June 5, 2011 from 5-8pm WHERE: 321 W Hill St, Decatur, GA 30030 (the easternmost building of the Historic Scottish Rite complex, just off the Oakhurst Village) Friends and neighbors, mark your calendars for Sunday, June 5. From 5-8pm, the Solarium will be hosting its annual FUNdraiser [...]

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June Siren Test Tomorrow

Tomorrow is the first Wednesday of June so we’ll be testing the tornado outdoor warning sirens at 5:00 p.m.   The test should last approximately one minute. If you have questions or want more information about the siren system, check out the Siren page on the City’s website or contact Assistant City Manager Tony Parker at 404-370-4102.

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Fun Times in Decatur During the Arts Fest

There are a million and one things to do this weekend in Decatur and that’s not just because the Decatur Arts Festival has a full program of events for the next two days (see the official program here online for evidence). Our beloved shops and restaurants are also getting in to the festival spirit and [...]

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Woohoo! The Decatur Arts Festival is Here!

Well, technically it’s almost here. The ArtWalk is tomorrow night and the 150-plus artists will be set up all around the square, on North McDonough, along Ponce de Leon Avenue, and down Clairemont on Saturday and Sunday. For details, check out the online version of the 2011 Festival Program or visit a local shop and [...]

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Decatur Postcards Debut At Decatur Arts Festival

The City of Decatur will debut a set of six postcards at the Decatur Arts Festival over Memorial Day weekend.  The designs, created by five different artists, represent creative perspectives of Decatur. The Decatur Postcards Project included a contest calling for artists and community members to submit original work that showed special places and visions [...]

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Today is the last Blue Sky Concert in May!

Please join us today for the last Blue Sky Concert of Spring! Douglas Brake and the Sizzle, Hiss, Pop Band will be entertaining the crowds starting at noon today on the Community Bandstand. Bring your lunches and join us for some of the most fun, kid-friendly entertainment in town! And thanks again to our amazing [...]

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All Your Neighbors Are Doing It! Become a Trailblazer with the DecaturWISE Rebate.

Residents throughout the City of Decatur are making their homes more comfortable and lowering their utility bills by participating in DecaturWISE. Earn up to $3,200 for improving the energy efficiency of your home today. The first fifty residents to complete the DecaturWISE Program will be recognized as trailblazers, paving the path for energy efficiency in [...]

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Decatur Rec Center Starting Move on Monday!

The Decatur Recreation Center is about to undergo a huge renovation and is packing up to begin the move this coming Monday, May 23rd to Beacon Hill. The “temporary” Rec Center will be located in the old Theatre Decatur space at Beacon Hill, right behind the Decatur Police Station. The new address is 430 W. [...]

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Good Food Garden at the Boys and Girls Club

Did you know that Alton Brown was in Decatur on Saturday, April 30? Even more importantly, did you know the Boys and Girls Club in Oakhurst has a Good Food Garden? No? Well, here are the details: In partnership with the Food Network, 50 Comcast Cares Day volunteers created a Good Food Garden at the [...]

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Volunteer for the Decatur Beach Party!

It’s hard to believe that the Decatur Arts Festival is only one week away because that  means the Decatur Beach Party is only three weeks away. So it’s time to start thinking about volunteering for the annual event that brings the beach to Decatur. Here are the event details: Decatur Beach Party Friday, June 17 • [...]

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