Wells Fargo, not Citi, to buy Wachovia

In a stunning reversal, Wachovia said Friday that it planned to be acquired by a rival bank, Wells Fargo, for about $15.1 billion in stock.

The announcement came four days after Citigroup believed that it had cemented a deal with Wachovia to buy most of its banking operations for $1 a share, or $2.2 billion, in a deal brokered by federal regulators. With Wachovia on the brink of collapse, the government agreed to cover any losses above $42 billion, an indication of the urgency of regulators to get a deal done.

But Wachovia has now apparently rejected Citigroup in favor of Wells Fargo in a deal that calls for Wells Fargo to buy all of Wachovia for $7 a share and requires no assistance from the federal government. Wachovia customer deposits would be protected in both deals.

Still, the agreement requires the approval of Wachovia shareholders and regulators. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., which brokered the Citigroup-Wachovia deal, said Friday that it "stands behind its previously announced agreement with Citigroup."

Officials from the Federal Reserve, the Treasury Department and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency were all involved in original Citigroup-Wachovia deal. It is unclear how they will respond.

By: eric dash

GRAND OPENING FOR GREENE'S FINE FOODS CANDY STORE

DECATUR BULLDOGS OVER CROSS KEYS 56 - 0

Decatur Bulldogs won last night for the first time in new stadium, they had a good luck charm called Homecoming.

Decatur High School Homecoming Parade 2008

Jake's Ice Cream & McDonough Street Market Closing

I can't belive it Jake's Ice Cream closed today and since they leased part of the building to McDonough Street Market they are closing also.

Good Bye to McDonough Street Markets UpTown Girl.


What's next for this location ?

Atlanta Greek Festival Oct 2 thru 5th, 2008

DATES
Thursday - Sunday, October 2 thru 5, 2008
HOURS
11am - 11pm on Thursday, Friday & Saturday
12pm - 7pm on Sunday
LOCATION
Greek Orthodox Cathedral
2500 Clairmont Road, N.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30329
Exit #91 off I-85
(On Clairmont Rd. between Briarcliff Rd. and LaVista Rd.)

ADMISSION
$3.00 for Adults, $1.00 for children under 12 years of age. Thursday, October 2nd is Senior Citizens Day with free admission for senior citizens.

BUY ONLINE TICKETS
Tired of standing in line? Buy your tickets online at a special discount.

PARKING
FREE PARKING & SHUTTLE BUSES from Century Center Office Park on Clairmont Road, adjacent to I-85.

CAUTION ON PARKING – VERY IMPORTANT!
Please do NOT park on the side streets around the church, which have the “No Parking” signs. Cars will be towed away from these areas. We like our good neighbors and want to help them in this situation. Please use the areas indicated above for parking and the free shuttle buses. THANK YOU!

DRIVE - THRU
A Taste of Athens in Minutes: The Atlanta Greek Festival Drive-Thru. Click here for our drive thru menu!

VOLUNTEERS
Want to be a volunteer? Click here for volunteer sign-up sheet!

GREEK ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL
2500 Clairmont Road, N.E.
(Between I-85 and Lavista Road, N.E.)

INFORMATION
Do you have any questions? You can contact us at 404.633.5870 or via email at info@atlantagreekfestival.org

Decatur Bulldogs vs Crosskeys Indians Friday Night @ Decatur Stadium

Decatur couple builds new upstairs level

Craftsman home gets second story, creating room for downstairs renovation
Kristin Allin and her husband Billy wanted to remodel their Decatur 1926 Craftsman home, so they built up, adding a second floor while opening up the first floor.
Photo:Brant Sanderlin/Staff
More photo here.


By H.M. CAULEY

For The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Sunday, October 05, 2008

When it came time to find more space for their growing family, Kristin and Billy Allin had only one way to go: Up.

By adding a second floor they didn’t have to disturb the yard and gardens around their 1926 Craftsman home in the heart of Decatur. It also allowed them to work within the footprint of the existing structure.
We didn’t have to bump anything out,” Kristin Allin said. “We just went up and worked within the downstairs footprint so we could leave most of the house intact. We had made some changes: We put back the fireplace that was covered up in the front room. The archway off the living room was closed off and we reopened it. But there was already a sunroom on the back where we could make our main living area.”

The couple, who recently opened the Cakes and Ale restaurant in Decatur, built a staircase to the new second floor from the bones of the old attic passage. The stairs took up part of the old master bedroom that is now another seating area off the living room.

The new level has a large center hall, brightly lit with skylights. At one end, under the sloping eaves, are a kids’ play area and a reading nook packed with books and toys. A hall bath is brightly finished in a mosaic of blue, white and beige tiles with subway tiles around the bath.

The hall opens to the children’s bedrooms, with vaulted ceilings and built-in shelving, and a laundry area. The largest space is at the back of the house, where the spacious master with a sloping ceiling over the bed connects to a screened porch and deck.

The master bath was finished with double pedestal sinks, dual mirrored medicine cabinets, an oversize stone shower and an old-fashioned clawfoot tub under a skylight. The airy space is finished with white bead board molding and a beige tiled floor.

“I use the tub, the kids use the tub a lot and we all use the shower,” Kristin Allin said with a laugh. “We also loved the idea of a porch off the bedroom where, in the mornings, we sometimes sit while we have our coffee.”

The overhaul also focused on the kitchen, another significant part of the house for the restaurant owners. The space now features granite counters and off-white cabinets, a stainless steel farmhouse sink with a subway tile backsplash and white display shelves on either side of the window over the sink. The glass-fronted cabinets show off a collection of white dishware. There’s also a butcher-block island with a prep sink and a four-burner Viking stove under a vent hood.

“We tried to cater it to what Billy likes to do,” Kristin Allin said. “It has all the amenities that people like now. Of course, he cooked a lot more before we opened the restaurant.”

The Decatur Old House Fair... Oct 25, 2008 -Tickets available starting today

October 25 • 10 am-5 pm
Holiday Inn Decatur
Conference Plaza
130 Clairemont Ave.
Decatur, Georgia

Tickets available today, October 1.

Click on logo above for more info.

For more information:
regina.brewer@decaturga.com
678-553-657




A day-long celebration featuring new ideas, practical advice, innovative materials and quality services for old-house owners.

Discover . . .
New ideas, materials and techniques for rehabilitating, furnishing and maintaining your older home.

Shop . . .
A large exhibit area of retailers, suppliers and other professionals in home improvement, historic preservation, renovation, interior furnishings and construction.

Learn . . .
How to restore original windows, improve your older home’s energy efficiency, develop a maintenance plan, research old-house history, earn tax incentives for certified rehabilitation – and more – through seminars and hands-on demonstrations.

Tickets: $10 in advance; $15 at the door. Cash or check only.
Note: Tickets available October 1.

Purchase tickets at:

* Decatur City Hall, 509 N. McDonough St.
* Smith Ace Hardware, 601 E. College Ave.
* Intown Hardware, 1404 Scott Blvd.
* 17 Steps, 235-M Ponce de Leon Place
* Kudzu, 2928 E. Ponce de Leon Ave.
* Mission Motif, 1963 Hosea Williams Dr.
* Intown Ace Hardware, 854 N. Highland Ave.



For more information, email regina.brewer@decaturga.com.

The Decatur Old House Fair has been financed in part with Federal funds from the National Park Service, U.S. Department of Interior, through the Historic Preservation Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. However, the contents, opinions, and recommendations expressed in the Decatur Old House Fair do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Department of the Interior or the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, nor does the mention of trade names, commercial products or consultants constitute endorsement or recommendation by these agencies. This program receives Federal financial assistance for identification and protection of historic properties. Under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Age discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, the U.S. Department of the Interior prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, gender, or disability in its federally-assisted programs. If you believe you have been discriminated against in any program, activity, or facility as described above, or if you desire further information, please write to: Office for Equal Opportunity, National Park Service, 1849 C Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20240.

Who remembers TRATTORIA 515 in Decatur ?

How to fool the fueling-up system

By Mr. Cheapskatin'

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Remember when we used to gripe about gas prices? Lately, the only numbers we’ve noticed at the pump are the ones rolling up gallon after gallon as they replenish our tank. North of four bucks per? Who cares?

When (if?) normalcy returns, we’ll start paying attention again to those digits after the dollar sign. I stumbled across some tips on how to buy smartly, many of which are old hat to me. A few fresh ones are shared here:

*Wednesday mornings is the optimum time to fill ‘er up. Prices tend to rise as the weekend approaches, then settle down by mid-week.

*Stations adjust their prices in the morning, often around 10 o’clock.

*Some stations jack up their prices more steeply than others. Scout out the ones whose bumps are least painful.

*Stations at exit ramps off highways often charge more than the norm because they can lure long-distance travelers.

Now, one continuous theme you’ll find in this blog is how to make frugality fun. I like to monitor price per gallon at stations in my ‘hood or along my normal routes. Rather than cast my loyalty with one, I turn into the lowest-priced place.

I also track the wildly shifting price of a barrel of oil on the open market. If it’s dipped significantly, I will patiently wait to fill my tank because the retail cost of fuel will trend downward. Should it escalate, I’ll either put in the max pronto or, if I feel like gambling, quench my tank’s thirst only when necessary with a sip here and there until it declines again.

Besides saving pocket change, the strategy also provides the satisfaction that you are beating the system. And, leaves you enough left over to buy a Big Gulp.

Ruff journey: Atlanta dog found in Florida

This is why you should get A microchip implant for your pet, because you never know what could happen. Get one A.S.A.P.

St. PETERSBURG, Fla. — An Atlanta pooch traveled more than 400 miles for a Florida vacation, but even that might not have been enough for the golden retriever.

Pepper the dog was covered in fleas and dirt when a St. Petersburg man found him outside a travel office during a thunderstorm. Jay Getman took the dog to a veterinarian. A microchip implanted in the dog's neck helped him reunite the dog with his grateful owner last week.

Pepper went missing from a dog sitter's home nine months ago when his family was in Mexico.

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Information from: The Tampa Tribune, http://www.tampatrib.com

No time to cook? In Decatur, these restaurants will cook and deliver

By JON WATERHOUSE
Photo: D Whitefield

Special to EveningEdge.com



Can’t quite put together the dinner you’re hoping for? Need to radio for support? If you?re in Decatur, consider picking up the phone and calling in some delivery. We have a list of several eateries that’ll bring grub to your door. Check or call to see if you fall into each respective delivery radius.

Las Brasas Peruvian Style Rotisserie Chicken Pictured above.
Address: 310 E. Howard Ave. Decatur, 30030
What’s Cooking? Rotisserie chicken in various forms, from half a bird to salads and wraps. Popular picks include the rotisserie chicken special, which comes with a quarter chicken, a choice of side and a can of soda or bottled water.
Delivery Radius: 3 miles.
Minimum Delivery: $15
Contact Info: 404-377-9121, www.lasbrasasdecatur.com

Dave’s Cosmic Subs
Address: 1540 North Decatur Road. Atlanta, 30307
What’s Cooking? This hippie-dippy sub shop whips up sammies (both hot and cold), salads, kid-size fare, brownies, cookies and Jake’s ice cream. The staff says customers typically order its Original (an Italian-style sandwich), the Turkey Dave and Reuben sandwiches for delivery.
Delivery Radius: 2 miles.
Minimum Delivery: $20
Contact Info: 404-373-6250, www.davescosmicsubsatl.com.

Burger Joe’s
Address: 1369 Clairmont Road. Decatur, 30033
What’s Cooking? Various bulging burgers, chicken wings, chicken tenders, salads and desserts. Of course, the burgers, which the restaurant describes as “run-down-your-chin good,” make the delivery roster, along with the wings and tenders.
Delivery Radius: Approximately 3 1/2 miles.
Minimum Delivery: $8 plus $1.50 delivery fee.
Contact Info: 404-315-1108, www.burgerjoes.com | Menu.

Kyoto Joe’s
Address: 2050 North Decatur Road. Decatur, 30033.
What’s Cooking? It melds Japanese fast-food noodle dishes, teriyaki bowls and minimalist sushi with greasy spoon sensibilities like burgers, gyros, salads, soups and more. Don’t miss the chicken teriyaki bowl and chicken wings.
Delivery Radius: 3 miles.
Minimum Delivery: $10
Contact Info: 404-929-9921, www.k-joes.com.

Mediterranean Grill
Address: 2126 North Decatur Road. Decatur, 30033
What’s Cooking? Greek and Middle Eastern goodness. Think items like kofta kabobs, gyros and falafel in sandwich and entree form. Callers request pita wraps (gyro, falafel, veggie and more) and hearty plates like the combination feast (shish kabob, kofta kabob, gyros slices, rice pilaf, pita, tahini sauce, and salad).
Delivery Radius: 3 miles.
Minimum Delivery: $15 plus $1.75 delivery fee.
Contact Info: 404-320-0101, www.mediterraneangrill.com.

Paradise Grill
Address: 1652 Church St., Suite B, Decatur, 30033
What’s Cooking? A hodgepodge including Jamaican favorites, Philly cheese sandwiches, wings, burgers, quesadillas, fried fish and more. Top delivery fare runs the gamut from jerk chicken and curry chicken to Phillies and wings.
Delivery Radius: 5 miles.
Minimum Delivery: $15
Contact Info: 404-296-5686, www.campusfood.com.

Top Spice
Address: 3007 N. Druid Hills Road N.E. Atlanta, 30329
What’s Cooking? Top-notch Thai and Malaysian delicacies including appetizers, soups, salads and entrees. Its phone frequently rings with delivery requests like spicy basil chicken and pad Thai with shrimp.
Delivery Radius: 5 miles
Minimum Delivery: $14 plus $1 delivery fee.
Contact Info: 404-728-0588, www.topspiceatlanta.com

Wingnuts
Address: 2088 Briarcliff Road N.E. Atlanta, 30329
What’s Cooking? Chicken wings, meatless wings, rice bowls, wraps and burgers. The wings prove most popular, especially with the college clientele.
Delivery Radius: 5 miles.
Minimum Delivery: $10 plus $1 delivery fee.
Contact Info: 404-417-9990, www.campusfood.com.

Johnny’s New York Style Pizza
Address: 340 Church St. Decatur, 30030
What’s Cooking? Specialty pizzas, subs and Italian pasta entrees. The pizzas get top billing for delivery, but don’t discount the made-to-order dishes like lasagna, eggplant parmigiana, baked ziti and the Bronx Bomber (Italian meats with peppers and onions baked in marinara sauce with a cheese topper).
Delivery Radius: 5 miles.
Minimum Delivery: $10
Contact Info: 404-373-8511, www.johnnyspizza.com.

Athens Pizza Express
Address: 1788 Clairmont Road. Decatur, 30033
What’s Cooking? Pizza, calzone, Greek salad, chicken wings, Ben & Jerry’s ice cream and baklava. This limited version of the regular Athens menu keeps the classic Mediterranean Special (feta cheese, gyro meat, tomato slices and kalamata black olives) on the menu.
Delivery Radius: Approximately 4 miles.
Minimum Delivery: $10 plus $1 fee if ordered by phone; $2 fee if ordered online.
Contact Info: 404-634-8646, www.athenspizzaexpress.com. Online orders available.

Golden Buddha
Address: 1905 Clairmont Road. Decatur, 30033
What’s Cooking? This Chinese mainstay creates oodles of Chinese classics (Mongolian beef, sweet and sour pork, garlic chicken and more) and some Korean delights. The staff says the Empress Chicken and seafood noodle soup are regular delivery favorites.
Delivery Radius: 3 miles
Minimum Delivery: $13
Contact Info: 404-633-5252, www.momoyaga.com.

Yami Sushi and Hibachi
Address: 1248 Clairmont Road, Suite 4G. Decatur, 30030
What’s Cooking? Noodle bowls, hibachi dishes and a laundry list of sushi. The Super Crunchy roll (shrimp tempura, masago, avocado, cream cheese, cucumber and spicy aioli sauce) and Orange Crunch roll (salmon tempura, avocado, cucumbers, masago, and spicy mayo) often roll out the door.
Delivery Radius: 5 miles.
Minimum Delivery: $10
Contact Info: 404-634-8388, www.campusfood.com.

Hunan Dragon III
Address:1248 Clairmont Road, Suite 4C. Decatur 30030
What’s Cooking? Chinese standards and Asian fusion complete the bill of fare. Among callers, General Tso’s Chicken and Sesame Chicken are hot selections.
Delivery Radius: 5 miles.
Minimum Delivery: $10
Contact Info 404-248-0082, www.campusfood.com.

Philly Connection
Address: 2140 North Decatur Road. Decatur, 30033
What’s Cooking? Philly cheesesteaks, hoagies, chicken fingers and desserts. The cheesesteaks, from the regular to the Southwest, remain the star of the show for both dining in and delivery.
Delivery Radius: 4 miles.
Minimum Delivery: $10 plus $1 delivery fee.
Contact Info: 404-636-1004, www.phillyconnection.com.

Chopsticks
Address: 2088 Briarcliff Road N.E. Atlanta, 30329
What’s Cooking? Exhaustive menu with Chinese and Thai traditions. Regular delivery requests include Mongolian beef, sesame chicken and masaman curry.
Delivery Radius: 5 miles.
Minimum Delivery: $12 plus $1 delivery fee.
Contact Info: 404-320-7373, www.campusfood.com.

YOUR TURN
Who do you turn to for food delivery in the Decatur area?

1954 Picture Postcard mailed to Decatur, GA.

Paradise Point-Crystal River, Fla.

5th Earl Market

Click on photo for menu.

309 East College Avenue
Decatur, Georgia 30030
p: 404-377-5477

Greene's Fine Foods - Nuts- Candy - Gifts & Fun to open the first of October

This is what everyone knows as the Old Post Office Building.

The Decatur Bulldogs lose to The Buford Wolves 31-0

Decatur lost for the 2nd time in their new stadium, this time to The Buford Wolves 31-0

FunTown Friday Entertainment Presents Video No. 18 - Austin Powers

Downtown Decatur circa 1972

This photo is circa 1972 just as Marta was about to built the Decatur Station.

Decatur Bulldogs vs Buford Wolves Friday Night.

The Decatur Bulldogs play the Buford Wolves Friday night in Decatur High Stadium.
If you did not make last weeks game, go to this one and check out the New Decatur High Stadium.
You will love it.

GO DECATUR !

Click on Bulldog for schedule