The Decatur Minute

New Blog Address!

Catherine — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 19:22:24 +0000

If you’re looking for the City of Decatur’s Decatur Minute blog, please visit www.thedecaturminute.com.

Please make sure to update your bookmarks from thedecaturminute.workpress.com to www.thedecaturminute.com.

Thanks for visiting!

Decatur Old House Fair this Saturday!

Regina — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 18:43:10 +0000

Its time for the Decatur Old House Fair again! In its 5th year, this event is a one of a kind event in the Southeast and offers owners of historic homes the chance to learn from experts on all sorts of old house issues like basement moisture, restoring historic chimneys and fireplaces, energy efficiency, and tax credits for older homes. In addition, we have our short bites and style bites (30 minute sessions) that will explain electrical, plumbing, wood floors, aging in place along with delving into styles of homes like Craftsman, American small, American Foursquare, and Ranch. So many sessions with so much information!

But wait! There’s more! We have an exhibit area filled with craftsmen, contractors, and specialty tradespeople that love old houses and provide great services to historic homeowners. Meet, greet, and walk away with a treat at the Decatur Old House Fair

The event is this Saturday, Feb 2nd from 9 am to 4 pm. Tickets can be purchased online at www.decaturoldhousefair.com and they are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Today is the last day to take advantage of the Living Social Deal-buy one get one free. So, don’t wait! Go to https://www.livingsocial.com/events/569782-2013-decatur-old-house-fair-tickets and score your deal!

Hungry for Dinner?

Katie — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 15:57:55 +0000

If you are running out of ideas for home cooked meals, Universal Joint in Oakhurst just posted on their Facebook page that they have some new, limited-time menu items right now.

Limited time specials menu:
Marinated hanger steak with garlic mash and mixed garden vegetables. Blackened chicken with penne past and tomato basil cream sauce served with ciabatta garlic bread. Fried pork chop with garlic mash and mixed garden vegetables. Also just put on tap Decatur’s own Blue Tarp Brewery. We’re pouring their Bantam Weight, which is their irish red ale.

I don’t know about you, but they had me at Ciabatta Garlic Bread!

First Siren Test of 2013 Today

Meredith — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 16:03:57 +0000

Happy New Year! Today is the first Wednesday of January so we’ll be testing the tornado outdoor warning sirens at 5:00 p.m. The test should last approximately one minute. Should the weather become inclement, the test will be postponed until Thursday, 3 January 2013.

If you have questions or want more information about the siren system, check out the Siren page on the City’s website or contact Police Lt. Barry Woodward at 404-373-6551.

New Year, New Blog Address, Same Great “Minute”

Catherine — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 23:53:42 +0000

Looking for The Decatur Minute? We’re starting the new year with a new location. Find us here: TheDecaturMinute.com. Be sure to update your bookmarks accordingly so you don’t miss a single Minute!

Holiday Sanitation Schedule: Christmas and New Years

Catherine — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 12:41:46 +0000

Christmas

Pickup services for both Monday, Dec. 24, and Tuesday, Dec. 25, will be Wednesday, Dec. 26

New Year’s

Pickup services for both Monday, Dec. 31, and Tuesday, Jan. 1, will be Wednesday, Jan. 2

www.decaturga.com/sanitation

Remembering The Newtown Victims

Linda — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 17:07:46 +0000

The City of Decatur will join with cities in Henry County and other cities throughout the state by ringing church bells 26 times on Friday, December 21 at 9:30 a.m. in memory of the twenty children and six adults lost in the tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut.

All churches and institutions with bells are invited to participate to help us show the people of Newtown that we share in their grief. If you have no bells to ring, then please pause at 9:30 a.m. on Friday to think about the 26 victims of this tragedy and those who knew and loved them.

Decorate Decatur Winners!

Katie — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 18:32:52 +0000

Despite the wind and the rain, Decatur residents and businesses put on quite a display of holiday lights and décor! You’ll see a wide variety of decorating styles in Decatur this year- everything from classic white lights and greenery to vintage Santa cut outs and inflatable snowmen. You’ll even find a huge, candle-lit menorah complete with the Toy Story dinosaur and pig!

This year’s Commissioners Cup winner mixed colorful lights, adorable inflatables, and festive greenery. Congratulations to our friends and neighbors at 208 Mead Road!

Nine other homes took home Decorate Decatur prizes as well this year and are listed and pictured in no particular order below

176 Garland Ave

141 Jefferson Place

428 East Davis

156 Vidal Blvd.

419 Glenn Circle

428 Sycamore Street

1007 S. Candler St

203 4th Ave

Congratulations to all of our winners and Happy Holidays!

It’s Not Too Late! There’s Still One More Terrific Thursdays!

Catherine — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 16:51:33 +0000

Don’t freak out yet if you still haven’t ~~started~~ finished your holiday shopping. This Thursday is still Terrific with over 30 participating shops and restaurants. If you’re a parent, you’re in luck! The DeKalb History Center is hosting A Night at the Museum. It’s a drop off event so parents can enjoy shopping and dining downtown while the kids have a night of crafting, entertainment, and holiday treats this Thursday. Click here for details.

If you really want to leave things to the last minute, HomeGrown has its Dude Day and Desperate Dude Day right before Christmas next week.

Best of Luck!

Santa Claus is Coming to Town!

Katie — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 14:05:15 +0000

There are still a few tickets left for the Decatur Business Association’s annual Breakfast with Santa on Saturday morning at from 8-10am at the Downtown Decatur Courtyard. Tickets are available here, but will sell out soon!

Don’t forget that next Thursday is the DeKalb History Center’s Night at the Museum event for the final Terrific Thursday of the year. Drop the kids off for a night of craft, entertainment, and holiday treats while you shop and dine in downtown Decatur!

$5 for DHC members and $10 for non-members

For more information or to register contact Leslie at borger@dekalbhistory.org or 404-373-1088, extension 20.

Finally, be sure to Keep It Indie-Catur for all of your last minute holiday shopping this year!