Decatur Scores in Best of Atlanta Picks

Atlanta Magazine’s 32nd annual “Best of” Atlanta issue hit the newstands and Decatur shops, spas, restaurants, and temporary art projects scored in several categories.  Editor Steve Fennessy explains in his column that beginning six months ago, the magazine sent out a team of editors, reporters, and contributing writers across the city to determine the best.  They went anonymously and paid [...]

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The Holidays are Here!

The lights are on the trees and the wreaths are up all over downtown Decatur! Earlier today, the tree was hoisted up to the top of Little Shop of Stories for Thursday’s Tree Lighting. Things are getting very merry around here! If you haven’t done so already, run out and buy your Decatur Holiday Candlelight Tour [...]

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Pleasing Palette of Arts + Food at Decatur Holiday Marketplace & Cafe

                                    The 20thth Annual Decatur Holiday Marketplace & Café will take place Friday, December 2nd from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Saturday, December 3rd from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., in conjunction with the Decatur Tour of Homes. This popular event is held at Clairemont Elementary School, located at 155 Erie Avenue in Decatur, [...]

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Tour of Homes tickets are on sale now

29th Annual Decatur Holiday Candlelight Tour of Homes   “Winnona Park and Glenwood Estates” December 2 & 3, 2011- 5:30 until 9:30PM $20 in advance, $25 at the door  The 29th annual Decatur Holiday Candlelight Tour of Homes features homes in the Winnona Park and Glenwood Estates neighborhoods, and benefits local non-profits that benefit the Decatur [...]

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Post Thanksgiving Local Shopping

I know crazy holiday shopping is not everyone’s cup of tea, but it’s really not so bad if you stay away from the malls and big box stores. In fact, shopping in Decatur this Friday and Saturday will be downright pleasant. Here are the Decatur Black Friday specials that I know about. If you know [...]

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Thanksgiving Trash Pick-Up Schedule

This is just a reminder that normal Services for Thursday, Nov. 24 and Friday, Nov. 25 will be on Wednesday, Nov. 23. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

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There is snow in the forecast for Saturday!

In case you haven’t heard, Jeff Kinney, author of the HUGELY popular Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, is visiting on November 19th, and he is bringing snow with him! You heard us right — it will snow on the Square courtesy of the Wimpy Kid Rolling Blizzard! Details about the event are below, but [...]

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Parents Night Out at Bean Work Play Cafe

Jump “Bean” for Joy: Parents Night Out Parents, jump for joy and enjoy your Sunday evening while your “beans” play! For ages 1-9 yrs, 5.30p-8.30pp. * $25 flat rate for the 1st & 2nd child; $18 for each additional child. * Includes dinner and Reggio-inspired activities. * Registration required + Bean Play Care policies apply. [...]

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It’s Going to be A Dance-Filled Decatur Weekend

Take a break from holiday shopping and Thanksgiving dinner prepping with a little bit of culture this weekend. You have two local dance performance options starting this evening (I would recommend doing with both): Dance Option 1: Navigating the Hallway with CORE Performance Company CORE Performance is collaborating with New York’s KDNY to perform the [...]

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Breakfast with Santa Tickets are on sale now

Get them while they’re hot!!! The Decatur Business Association is proud to present the annual Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 17th from 8am-10am at Decatur High School. We have had to get creative with our location this year since the hotel is closed for renovations and we are so lucky that Decatur High School has [...]

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