TWAIN'S Billiards and Tap The Early Years

-- TWAIN'S as it Looks Today in 2010 --

Decatur, GA


Decatur, GA
-- TWAIN'S- The Early Years. circa 2001 --

Decatur Girl Scout sets record for caring

By Gracie Bonds Staples

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Michelle Gillig is 17 and a junior at Decatur High School, who has lived in the same house with her mom, dad and big brother since birth.
When she wants to brush her teeth, all she needs to do is go to the bathroom. If she needs soap to bathe or shampoo to wash her hair, it’s in there.

What Gillig might not know is there are nearly 2,000 DeKalb county school children -- some in her own school -- for whom this is not the case.

For those children and thousands of metro Atlanta teens, home doesn’t have an address and toiletries can seem like luxuries.
AJC story

Earth Day in Decatur - APRIL 18, 2010

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Decatur, GA - Sydney Rhame performs at Earth Day in Oakhurst
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Sammiches N' Stuff Now Open Weekends

Sammiches N' Stuff now open on Weekends.
see menu here

Sammiches N' Stuff
515 N. McDonough Street
Decatur, GA 30030

This was sent in by Rob Bruner of Sammiches N' Stuff

We absolutely are opening on weekends from 8am to 4pm. We'll extend the hours for special events in Decatur too. With plenty of parking on our side of the square there's every reason to stop by!

We've updated the menu so check it out at www.sammichesnstuff.com where you can also get a 10% discount for Web Orders. Check our reviews on Urban Spoon while you're visiting our site.

Here is just a sample of what's for breakfast.

Check out the new updated menu.

Breakfast
We have a wide variety of Breakfast Sammiches, Plates, and Bowls!

Stop by for some of the creamiest grits in the south. We don't mess around with grits, we get right to the money on 'em.

Fresh scrambled or shell eggs to order are on the menu with all your favorite breakfast meats including bacon, sausage, or turkey sausage.

Choose from a variety of delivered daily breads, bagels, delicious croissants or heartwarming biscuits.

Whether you dine in or take it to go you can choose from a full meal, a sammich, or a breakfast bowl - try a different one every day!

Photo from Sammiches N' Stuff

Decatur Concerts on the Square

Cheryl over at The Decatur Minute notes that the Decatur Concerts on the Square starts in May



Seeing this poster with Elvis on it reminded me of this movie where Elvis is pulled up on stage to sing in a small town square ( like Decatur) was back in the day.

Cozy Burger Town Grand Opening

Decatur, GA

Located in Surburban Plaza Shopping Center
Cozy Burger Town
2641 N.Decatur Rd.
Decatur, GA
404-687-8484

REVIEW from: www.yelp.com
Karen from Decatur:
My five year old insists upon calling it "Crazy Burger Town" but indeed, it is rather cozy. "Fast Casual" burgers and sides taking over the prior One Love Diner/former Pizza Hut location. Okay, so it's obvious they are working with the "5 Guys" kind of burger model, but it was a pleasant surprise to find out that they have multiple vegetarian/semi-vegetarian options and kids menu (inlcuding salmon, veggie and mushroom burgers). Most burgers are $3.49-$3.99 and you can 'make it a combo' for the price of $5.99-$6.49. Kids combos are $3.49. 5 of us ate quite well with drinks and sides for just under $30. All the burger toppings are free and include all condiments and lettuce, tomato, sweet onion, jalapenos and pickles. The fries were fine, nothing super special but they did have a variety of toppings including Old Bay (yeah, I'm from Maryland) for sprinkling. The very pleasant proprieter brought a pile of extra napkins to our table. There was a flat screen T.V wall mounted, in case you forgot your ipad (har!) and the food was delivered fairly promptly. It's cooked to order, so a bit longer than fast food, but both kids and our friend from out of town thought the veggie burgers were very good. They also have chili and onion rings and apparently "pankcakes" for breakfast. Okay, so apparently no one proofread their menu, but that's the kind of stuff I just love when I go out to eat. We'll be back and I saw someone pick up a to-go order while we were there. Not sure if I'll be doing a lot of lounging on the straight back white chairs on the 'porch', but once they get some rockers, I will be gettin' cozy outside, as well as in.

NO SPEEDING IN DECATUR

Decatur, GA

Decatur Police stop speeder entering Decatur on Church St.

Decatur Downpour

Decatur, GA

TWICE THE ICE To Open Location at Patel Plaza

Decatur, GA



Decatur, GA

Not sure how this will way of buying ice will work.
Most people just stop at a convenience store and buy a bag of ice.


About Ice House America- Twice the Ice

Ice Vending



Ice House America is proud to introduce you to a new revolutionary approach to ice vending sales that is forever changing the way bagged and bulk ice is sold. The concept is simple: Deliver a convenient, fresh ice cube product at a better price.

Ice House America Ice Vending Units are patented (U.S. Patent Numbers 6,932,124 , 7,104,291 and 7,426,945), free standing ice vending units that automatically dispense, at a press of a button, 16 pounds bagged or 20 pounds bulk chipped ice to a customer in about 8 seconds.

Public Input Session @ The Decatur Recreation Center April 12

Linda Harris(Linda Harris ) sends this in.

--For more info visit http://www.decaturga.com

This is from elife Magazine

Cultural Arts Planning: City of Decatur from eLIFE Magazine on Vimeo.

JAZZ NIGHTS @ Historic Scottish Rite

Decatur, GA. - click on photo for more info.

FREE JAZZ! Last four Thursdays in April 7:00PM - 9:00PM

Also SUMMER DANCE CAMP info

Belvedere Plaza Shopping Center in 1955

Decatur, GA - visit the Belvedere Plaza site

This is Belvedere Plaza Shopping Center in 1955, notice that Memorial Dr. was just a
a two-lane street. My how it's changed.

DOG WALKING IN DECATUR

Decatur, GA

The weather this past weekend was perfect for taking a walk.

FARMSTEAD 303 Opening Soon in the Old Decatur Depot

Decatur, GA
Farmstead 303 is moving in as The Depeaux moves out.

The owners of Feast located on E. Howard are opening another restaurant called Farmstead 303 just across the street in the old Decatur Train Depot.
Word on the street: It will be comfort food. They plan on opening mid-May
What is the address of this place you say: Well it's 303 E. Howard St. of course.

Sammiches N' Stuff to Start Opening on Weekends

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Starting April 10th, 2010 Sammiches N' Stuff will be Opened on Weekends.
see menu here

Sammiches N' Stuff
515 N. McDonough Street
Decatur, GA 30030

This was sent in by Rob Bruner of Sammiches N' Stuff

We absolutely are opening on weekends from 8am to 4pm. We'll extend the hours for special events in Decatur too. With plenty of parking on our side of the square there's every reason to stop by!

We've updated the menu so check it out at www.sammichesnstuff.com where you can also get a 10% discount for Web Orders. Check our reviews on Urban Spoon while you're visiting our site.

Here is just a sample of what's for breakfast.

Check out the new updated menu.

Breakfast
We have a wide variety of Breakfast Sammiches, Plates, and Bowls!

Stop by for some of the creamiest grits in the south. We don't mess around with grits, we get right to the money on 'em.

Fresh scrambled or shell eggs to order are on the menu with all your favorite breakfast meats including bacon, sausage, or turkey sausage.

Choose from a variety of delivered daily breads, bagels, delicious croissants or heartwarming biscuits.

Whether you dine in or take it to go you can choose from a full meal, a sammich, or a breakfast bowl - try a different one every day!

Photo from Sammiches N' Stuff

RELICS & RARITIES Warren Pickard on CNN

A police officer finds his passion in ice cream and cars.

Warren Pickard of Relics & Rarities on CNN

March 31, 2010

Be sure to visit
Relics & Rarities
409 N. McDonough St.
Decatur, GA. 30030
(Across the street from Decatur High School)

Easter Brunch at Wahoo! Sunday, April 4th

Easter Brunch Easter Brunch at Wahoo! Sunday, April 4th Live Jazz from the Bonaventure Quartet Easter Brunch Menu Featuring Delicious Favorites Like... Shrimp & Grits Fried Egg Polenta Eggs Carbonara Smoked Salmon with Capers 10 am to 3 pm Accepting Reservations For Any Size Group Make Your Reservation Today - (404) 373-3331 $16 Buffet or $19 w/ Coffee and Juice / $8 Children (under 12) Complimentary Valet Parking Wahoo! Grill 1042 West College Avenue Decatur, GA 30030 404-373-3331 www.wahoogrilldecatur.com

Wahoo! Grill

Open Mic Night @ Eddie's Attic Monday March 29

Monday, March 29th Show time: 7:30 pm / Doors open: 7:00 pm General admission advanced tickets: $5 General admission & meal combo: $20 Table of 4 reserved seats: $25

For over 17 years, we've hosted Atlanta's premiere OPEN MIC for the performing songwriter. National and local acts perform 2 songs each, with 3 finalists returning for a third song at the end of the evening for a chance to win a cash prize and a spot in our bi-annual, nationally acclaimed Open Mic Shootout. These Open Mics are well attended and are once again being hosted by Attic founder Eddie Owen. This is a great opportunity for up and coming talent to hone their skills and for listeners to see and meet tomorrow's stars. For more information on playing at our Open Mic, visit the "Artist Info" page of our website.

From http://www.eddiesattic.com/

Decatur GA. Street Scene

Decatur, GA

Community Road Map to Health March 25 @ Bohan Auditorium

Community Road Map to Health
Hosted by: The Live Healthy DeKalb Coalition and The DeKalb County Board of Health

Thursday, March 25, 2010
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
DeKalb County Board of Health • Bohan Auditorium
445 Winn Way • Decatur, Ga 30030

Calling all Elected officials, commissioners, residents, students, businesses, faith groups & health care professionals. Share Your Voice. Be Heard. Express Yourself!



What is important to our community?
How is the quality of life perceived in our community?
What assets do we have that can be used to improve community health?



To RSVP, email Avian Wynn, avwynn@dhr.state.ga.us or call 404-294-3803.