Friday, March 9, 2012

Model Train Show @ Cobb Galleria Center March 17 and 18


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2012 Model Train Show
March 17th and 18th, 2012
Saturday:10 - 5 & Sunday: 10 - 4
Cobb Galleria Centre

2 Galleria Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30339
www.cobbgalleria.com

At I-285 and I-75
Get Directions

Admission: $8 Adults - Kids 12 and under are FREE!

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Thursday, March 8, 2012

Community Budget Gathering @ The Brick Store 3-14-12


From The Decatur Minute:

The City of Decatur is hosting a Community Budget Gathering on Wednesday, March 14 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. at the Brick Store Pub, 125 E. Court Square. Join Assistant City Manager Andrea Arnold and others interested in learning about the city’s budget process.

This is your chance to find out how the budget process works and give your input. This is the first of three meetings using this new format. The next meeting will be held in April in Oakhurst and the third one will be at City Hall in May. Click here to find the current 2011-2012 budget.

Space is limited so sign up today with Andrea Arnold, andrea.arnold@decaturga.com or call 404-370-4102.

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While we are talking about The Brick Store

Saturday, March 17th 2012
The first great event of the year... And certainly one of the biggest. Live Celtic music (4-7pm and 8-11pm) and traditional Irish Fare featuring Irish Stew, Corned Beef and Cabbage, and Shepherd's Pie. Guinness,Victory Donnybrook, and Jameson will be flowing. SEE YOU AT THE PUB!

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

New Children's Bookstore/ Giftshop in the area

Dear Next Stop,

My name is R. Gregory Christie, I am an award winning children's book illustrator. I have won the Coretta Scott King Award Honor three times,New York Times 'Best Illustrated Children's Book of the Year award two times, worked on projects with Karyn Parsons, Queen Latifah, had my work shown in numerous libraries, at the Kennedy Center, in the home of Jamie Foxx, on HBO Kids, even currently have my art on every NYC subway until 2013. These days I am in GA and I'm opening up a live painting gift-shop studio and bookstore, that will host everything from bookbinding to dj courses within a Decatur, GA mall. I want to help solve esteem issue by helping anyone interested to find their inner artist and to promote history, cultural tolerance and education! I need sponsorship and to get the word out for this idea. Because it will make the difference between a store with an electric cash register, showcasing books on lit shelves or a white walled space with a few gym tables and a rec! eipt pad. Please see the link below and if you'd like to know further about me then please feel free to contact me chrisie@gas-art.com

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1052202997/a-childrens-book-store-makeover.


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About this project

My children's and young teens' book store, needs a new look. I want to make children's literacy as valued as the newest pair of sneakers. We desire a trendy looking store that puts literature along with tangible- handmade art on sleek pedestals and modern shelves.

I am an award winning children's book artist, who is also a NY city to Decatur, GA. transplant. I'd like to bring my Brooklyn sensibility as well as my passion for history and culture to teens and parents who may have never thought about these things.

The store will feature my published children's books and sell handmade products at a reasonable price. Additionally the mall's management is fine with me bringing in creative friends to do weekend long intensive workshops. It would be a fulfillment of a dream to teach the community to stop buying back their own culture from corporations. Most of the expensive items they wait in a line for, can easily be made or personalized with their own creativity. I miss the days when kids would buy a brand, then paint it, tear it, sew it and redesign it in to their own expression.

Workshops teaching book-binding,painting,t-shirt production,silk screening, even computer and cell phone cover design painting will be offered. I will have something to teach any aspiring art student or curious craft enthusiast.

This will be the first store of many, I hope to make a franchise out of this but for now it's a Decatur, Georgia aspiration in a site that needs a serious makeover.

Decatur Street Scene 3 Years Ago

This recently found picture was taken 3 years ago this month, it shows the old Decatur Depot when it was The Depeaux Restaurant.

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Name the Movie Still

From time to time I post movie stills for people to guess the movie.
See if you can name what movie this is from.

"Name the Movie Still"

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wedding crashers

March 7, 2012 4:07 PM

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Blogger Next Stop...Decatur said...

You are correct the actor is Keir O'Donnell and he played Todd Cleary in Wedding Crashers
more on Keir O'Dennell at this link:
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1218757/

March 7, 2012 7:51 PM

What would you like to see moving into that spot?

Photo courtesy of flickr member All Things Mimi
from : decatur.patch.com

What Should Go Here?

The old Watershed space has been empty since summer. What would you like to see moving into that spot?
There's a void on West Ponce.

The former gas station was occupied by Watershed, a groundbreaking restaurant where chef Scott Peacock served updated Southern classics.

Watershed helped put Decatur on the map for foodies, but last August the owners closed and relocated to a space in Buckhead, which is supposed to open in the spring.

The old spot in Decatur remains empty, though the Watershed sign still stands in the parking lot as a reminder of past days.

What kind of business would you like to see moving into the Watershed space? And do you think any business will have a hard time shaking off the Watershed reputation?

About this column: Every week or so, we'll post a picture of a vacant store or lot in Decatur and Avondale Estates. You can tell us what you think should replace the empty space. Know of an empty building we should highlight? E-mail ralph.ellis@patch.com.

Monday, March 5, 2012

Atlanta streetcar moving foward

Photo credit:
From ajc www.theatlantic.com

MARTA directors found themselves handing out more than $62 million in contracts Monday while warning that the transit agency faces potential cuts in service if the state Legislature doesn't lift controls on its spending.
Board member Jim Durrett warned that if the Legislature doesn't permanently lift its requirement that MARTA spend half of the local sales tax money it receives -- its primary funding source -- on capital improvements instead of operations, then MARTA could be forced to "substantially reduce" service after 2013.

Because of the economic downturn, the Legislature had suspended the regulation from 2010 through 2013. Durrett said if restored, the rule will continue to "seriously restrict the authority's necessary flexibility to effectively manage its finances."

State Sen. Doug Stoner, D-Smyrna, said at a meeting last month of the Legislature's MARTA oversight committee, that the nearly four-decade-old regulation on MARTA spending should be lifted. "No other transit system in the country has this requirement dictating how it uses its money -- we don't require it of Gwinnett or of Cobb," Stoner said. "I've never heard any good justification why we have this rule. It is local money. It is not state dollars. Why shouldn't the local folks be able to make those decisions?"

full story at ajc

Sunday, March 4, 2012

Lindsay Lohan on SNL





From usatoday.com:
How did Lohan fare as host?

A lot was riding on the night for the actress, who last hosted Saturday Night Live in 2006. (And we all know what has happened in those filler years.)

So it made sense when Lindsay opened the show on a self-deprecating note. "I feel lucky and grateful to be here tonight," began Lohan. "And that's why I really want to thank all of my friends at SNL who trusted me enough to have me back."

Or did they? An alarm went off when Lohan took one step off the stage. "Can I see your eyes please?" asked Kenan Thompson, interrupting her monologue, before confirming: "She's good." Next up was Kristen Wiig. "Everyone here believes in you," said Wiig from the stage. "We wouldn't have you back otherwise." (The two hugged, and Wiig began to surreptitiously pat her down.)

full story

Saturday, March 3, 2012

Thailand arrives in Decatur! @ Mingei World Arts

click to enlarge.
Mingei World Arts
427 Church Street Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 371-0101


Treasure hunter says he found $3B WWII wreck


A treasure hunter said Wednesday he has located the wreck of a British merchant ship that was torpedoed by a German U-boat off Cape Cod during World War II while carrying what he claims was a load of platinum bars now worth more than $3 billion.

If the claim proves true, it could be one of the richest sunken treasures ever discovered.

But an attorney for the British government expressed doubt the vessel was carrying platinum. And if it was, in fact, laden with precious metals, who owns the hoard could become a matter of international dispute.

Treasure hunter Greg Brooks of Sub Sea Research in Gorham, Maine, announced that a wreck found sitting in 700 feet of water 50 miles offshore is that of the S.S. Port Nicholson, sunk in 1942. He said he and his crew identified it via the hull number using an underwater camera, and he hopes to begin raising the treasure later this month or in early March with the help of a remotely operated underwater vessel.

"I'm going to get it, one way or another, even if I have to lift the ship out of the water," Brooks said.

The claim should be viewed with skepticism, said Robert F. Marx, an underwater archaeologist, maritime historian and owner of Seven Seas Search and Salvage LLC in Florida. Both an American company and an English company previously went after the contents of the ship years ago and surely retrieved at least a portion, Marx said. The question is how much, if any, platinum is left, he said.

"Every wreck that is lost is the richest wreck lost. Every wreck ever found is the biggest ever found. Every recovery is the biggest ever recovery," Marx said.

Brooks said the Port Nicholson was headed for New York with 71 tons of platinum valued at the time at about $53 million when it was sunk in an attack that left six people dead. The platinum was a payment from the Soviet Union to the U.S. for war supplies, Brooks said. The vessel was also carrying gold bullion and diamonds, he said.

Brooks said he located the wreck in 2008 using shipboard sonar but held off announcing the find while he and his business partners obtained salvage rights from a federal judge. Salvage rights are not the same as ownership rights, which are still unsettled.

Britain will wait until salvage operations begin before deciding whether to file a claim on the cargo, said Anthony Shusta, an attorney in Tampa, Fla., who represents the British government. He said it is unclear if the ship was even carrying any platinum.

"We're still researching what was on the vessel," he said. "Our initial research indicated it was mostly machinery and military stores."

The U.S. government has not weighed in on the court case yet, and Brooks said he doubts that will happen, since the Soviets eventually reimbursed Washington for the lost payment.

A U.S. Treasury Department ledger shows that the platinum bars were on board, Brooks said, and his underwater video footage shows a platinum bar surrounded by 30 boxes that he believes hold four to five platinum ingots each. But he has yet to bring up any platinum, saying his underwater vessel needs to retrofitted to attach lines to the boxes, which would then be hoisted to the surface by winch.

"Of course, there are skeptics," he said. "There's skeptics on everything you do."

Maritime law is complicated, and there could be multiple claims on the ship's contents.

After the sinking of the HMS Edinburgh, an English warship carrying Russian gold bullion as a payment to the allies during World War II, England, the U.S. and Russia made claims on the sunken treasure, Marx said. The salvage company was given 10 percent of the prize, while the three countries split the rest, he said.
see video

From: http://us.foxnews.

Friday, March 2, 2012

'Mad Men' Billboard Evokes Memories of 9/11

New Yorkers say Mad Men creators should not have used the 'falling man' image in their latest campaign for the hit US TV show.

The Mad Men billboard in New York depicting a falling Don Draper Photo: AMC

'Mad Men' Billboard Evokes Memories of 9/11

Dog and Deer are best Friends

Click on image to see video.
Jerry Andrews sends this in>
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Touch-a Truck Event rescheduled for Saturday April 21


Due to the bad weather Touch-a-Truck Event has been rescheduled for Saturday, April 21

From
decaturga.com
Join Decatur Active Living on Saturday, March 3rd from 10am until 1pm for the annual Touch-a-Truck Event. This fun community event gives children of all ages an opportunity to touch, explore and see their favorites trucks or equipment on wheels. The City of Decatur and DeKalb County dump trucks, fire trucks, tractors, police cars and motorcycles and many other types of vehicles will be on display.

New this year: Ride your bicycle to the event. Decatur Police will be on hand to register your bicycle. In the event that it is lost or stolen, registration will aid in its safe return.

Touch-a-Truck takes place in the Callaway Building Parking lot located at 120 West Trinity Place, Decatur. In case of inclement weather, the event will be rescheduled for Saturday, April 21. For more information, contact Cheryl Burnette 678-553-6541 or cheryl.burnette@decaturga.com. Be sure to visit www.beactivedecatur.com for up to date information on all Active Living programs throughout the year.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Decatur slogan contest


Catherine over at the decatur minute has posted about a decatur slogan contest.



There’s “Keep Austin Weird,” “Love Asheville,” “Think Local Umpqua,” “Homegrown El Paso,” and so many more “buy local” campaigns around the country. How about Decatur? What slogan would sum up our city’s local love of independent businesses? How do you capture Decatur’s community spirit in just a few words? We want to hear from you! Send in a go local Decatur slogan to us, we’ll pick the best three, and put them up for a public vote online. Get creative!
read full post at thedecaturminute.com

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Vote Early in Decatur

From the Decatur Patch

A polling place for early voting in the March 6 presidential primary opened Monday, Feb. 27, in Decatur and three other spots in DeKalb County.

These polls will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Friday through March 2 for early voting:

  • Downtown Decatur. Clark Harrison Building, 330 W. Ponce de Leon Ave., Room A, Decatur, GA 30030.
  • South DeKalb. Community Achievement Center Inc., 4522 Flat Shoals Parkway, Decatur 30034.
  • North DeKalb. Chamblee City Hall, 5468 Peachtree Road, Chamblee 30341.
  • East DeKalb. New Bethel AME Church, 8350 Rockbridge Road, Lithonia 30058.

Monday, February 27, 2012

EL TORO - Decatur


EL TORO
1775 Lawrenceville Highway, Decatur, GA
(404) 294-8478

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Friday, February 24, 2012

The Oscars - Sunday Night



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The Silver Scream Spook Show! Saturday February 25th @ The Plaza Theatre


The Silver Scream Spook Show!
Saturday February 25th @ The Plaza Theatre

WHAT IS THE SILVER SCREAM SPOOKSHOW?
Audiences of all ages are getting the “yell” scared out of them at Professor Morte’s SILVER SCREAM SPOOKSHOW, a unique brand of eerie entertainment.

With a cast of creepy, colorful characters, the SILVER SCREAM SPOOKSHOW mixes classic spook show scares, comedy and horrifically hip hijinks. Morte --the ghost host with the most-- presides over this twisted variety show featuring magic tricks, dance numbers and fun-filled frights! Think “Pee-wee’s Playhouse” meets “The Munsters.”

A classic horror film follows each show. From “Frankenstein” to “The Creature From the Black Lagoon,” the SILVER SCREAM SPOOKSHOW shares its love of scary cinema with a new generation. And this monstrous double bill and interactive movie-going experience gives guests more boo for the buck!

Saturday 2/25
PLANET OF THE VAMPIRES two showings (1:00 pm) 10:00 pm
ALBERT NOBBS (5:00) 7:30
EXTREMELY LOUD AND INCREDIBLY CLOSE (2:45) 7:15
MY WEEK WITH MARILYN (5:15) 9:45

The Plaza Theatre
1049 Ponce De Leon Avenue
Atlanta Georgia 30306
404.873.1939

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Tour deCatur Set for March 24

The Decatur Education Foundation | Home

Tour deCatur 2012

Tour deCatur Set for March 24



Register now for the 10th Annual Tour deCatur, set for Saturday, March 24, at Decatur High School. Sign up to run the 5K race or 1-mile Fun Run and support children and youth across the community!

NEW THIS YEAR: Your favorite Decatur school or sports team can benefit from your participation in the 2012 Tour! After you register, create a personal fundraising page and invite family, friends and neighbors to sponsor you.

Here’s how: Go to www.firstgiving.com/tourdecatur/2012 … click on the GREEN fundraise link at the top right … then follow the easy set-up instructions. The amount you raise is split 50-50 between your designated school / team and the Decatur Education Foundation.

DETAILS ABOUT THE 2012 TOUR DECATUR:

• Race route is here.

• 1-mile Fun Run starts: 8:45 a.m.

• 5K race starts: 9:15 a.m.

• Tot Trot (4 and under) starts: 10 a.m. (gather under the scoreboard on the football field)

• The race is part of the Decatur Active Living Grand Slam Fitness Challenge.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Megabus to add Atlanta routes to New Orleans, Athens

photo credit Megabus.com
Megabus to add Atlanta routes to New Orleans, Athens
By Kelly Yamanouchi

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Express bus operator Megabus is adding more routes from Atlanta, launching service to New Orleans and to Athens this year.
Megabus, which launched service in Atlanta last November with routes to 11 cities, also debuted double-decker buses on some of its service in Atlanta on Tuesday. The bus operator first launched its service in 2006 in Chicago and is a subsidiary of Coach USA.

Starting Feb. 29, the company will launch three daily departures from Athens, a nonstop route that will take an hour and 40 minutes from the Megabus stop at the street level of the MARTA Civic Center station, according to Megabus director Bryony Chamberlain.

Starting April 2, Megabus will operate two daily departures to New Orleans. That route includes stops in Mobile and Montgomery and will take a total of 8 hours and 45 minutes, Chamberlain said.

Fares range from $1 to $44 each way to New Orleans, and from $1 to $13 each way to Athens, depending on when tickets are purchased.

Monday, February 20, 2012

Vintage ad from 1960's - Adams on the Square


Vintage ad from Adams Ladies Apparel & Boutiques Shop
located on the square in Decatur, GA.
This ad is from 1963 Indecatur.

color tint added.

Saturday, February 18, 2012

The Steve McQueen Special a Retro Triumph Bonneville


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From: triumphmotorcycles.com

Steve McQueen

Triumph introduce Steve McQueen Edition motorcycle

Triumph has joined forces with the estate of Hollywood icon Steve McQueen to create a limited edition motorcycle that pays tribute to the late actor’s love of the British brand’s products.

Just 1100 of the Triumph Steve McQueenTM Edition will be produced and sold worldwide from April 2012, which is likely to make it one of 2012’s most sought after bikes.

McQueen was famous almost as much for his passion for cars, aeroplanes and motorcycles as he was for his legendary movies. He owned numerous Triumph motorcycles and loved to spend his spare time riding in the Californian dunes aboard his modified 1963 Triumph Bonneville. A highly accomplished rider, he also competed in the 1964 International Six Day Trial in East Germany using a factory-prepared 650cc Triumph Trophy and was reputed to have owned 138 motorcycles.
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Concerns about radiation from Cell Towers

By Ty Tagami

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Lawmakers will hold a hearing on a proposal to ban cellphone towers from school property.
State Rep. Karla Drenner, D-Avondale Estates, said she plans to introduce legislation banning construction of the towers near schools because of concerns about radiation safety. The DeKalb County School District recently entered an agreement allowing T-Mobile to build towers at nine schools, eliciting an outcry from parents.

The hearing is at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday in room 415 of the Coverdell Legislative Office Building, across the street from the Georgia State Capitol.

http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/lawmakers-hold-hearing-on-1351720.html

Friday, February 17, 2012

Decatur Schools Open on Presidents Day

From decatur patch

Not everybody is taking a holiday on Presidents Day -- Monday, Feb. 20.

The City Schools of Decatur and the Avondale Estates City Hall will be open for business as usual. Except for banks, almost all stores operate will operate as usual.

But Decatur City Hall, DeKalb County Schools, DeKalb County government and federal offices will be closed Monday to observe the holiday.

In Decatur, regular garbage service for Monday, Feb. 20, will be on Tuesday. Regular service for Tuesday will be on Wednesday.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Field Trips with Sue on CBS better Mornings Atlanta


For early birds, twice a month you can catch Field Trips with Sue on CBS Better Mornings Atlanta. We highlight posts from the blog and other interesting things to do. Here’s what we talked about this morning. If you’d like to see the segment, just follow the link.

Continue reading Things to do in Atlanta with Kids: Field Trips w/Sue on CBS Better Mornings

Monday, February 13, 2012

Old House Fair Feb 18

From: Renewal Design-Build

Get Two Old House Fair Tickets for the Price of One! Expires Soon! click here.

Friday, February 10, 2012

Show Your Love at Wahoo! Grill



Show Your Love at Wahoo! Grill

It's not too late to reserve a romantic table at Wahoo! Grill for Valentine's Day on Tuesday, February 14. Toast to romance this Valentine's Day and join us at Wahoo! Grill for a special menu, designed for you and your date by executive chef Christian Speigal. In addition to our acclaimed dinner menu, you can also enjoy the following featured appetizers and entrees:

Bacon-wrapped Scallops
sea scallops, chili aioli, microgreens

Lobster Spaghetti
rustic tomato sauce, fresh arugula, parmesan ribbons

Filet Mignon
six-ounce filet, lump crab meat, bérnaise sauce, gold mashed potato, Swiss chard with pancetta

Kahlua-Mocha Cheesecake
hazelnut whipped cream, fresh berries

Join us this weekend as you celebrate with that special someone, and on Valentine's Day. Click here to make your reservation!

Decatur-based ParcLife Homes Bring old Houses back to their former Glory.

From: eastatlantapatch

Decatur-based ParcLife Homes, which specializes in purchasing distressed properties to restore them, bought the house for less than $100,000 last year. (As dilapidated as it was, DeKalb County's appraisal department pegged its value at $140,000.

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Valentine’s Day Adoption Special

From: northdruidhills.patch.com
DeKalb County Animal Services to Offer Valentine’s Day Adoption Special

The offer will be available Feb. 14-18. Adoptions will be $60, including vaccines and other necessities.
There's been a lot of angry talk about DeKalb County's animal shelter in the media lately. So, on that note...

DeKalb County Animal Services will offer a Valentine’s Day Adoption Special, Feb. 14-17, 10am - 5pm and Saturday, Feb. 18, 10am - 4pm at the DeKalb Animal Services and Enforcement Center, 845 Camp Rd., Decatur.

Adoptions are $60 and include spay/neuter, vaccines, de-wormer, and HW or FIV/FeLV testing. To view animals available for adoption, please visit www.dekalbcountyanimalservices.com.

For additional information, please contact DeKalb County Animal Services at 404-294-3088.

http://northdruidhills.patch.com/articles/dekalb-county-animal-services-to-offer-valentines-day-adoption-special-feb-14-18

Monday, February 6, 2012

Oakhurst Community Garden Project


Sculpture donated by Barry Gregg Clayworks and it's on the cover of the new magazine being sent to current OCGP members.

Check out whats new at the Oakhurst Community Garden
facebook page

oakhurstga.org

Saturday, February 4, 2012

Get Ready for Madonna

Kudzu Atlanta Antique Market


What's New at the Zu!

  1. RAIL ARTS DISTRICT EVENT FEB.11
Join us for our third annual Rail Arts District event Saturday, Feb. 11. Kudzu helps to sponsor this consortium of local artists, galleries, and shops that will showcase art and artists all day this Saturday in the surrounding area. Shop, drink and dance the day away at RAD! As a part of the event, Kudzu will feature a group of local fine artists, as well as collections of Southern Folk Art including works by RA Miller, Howard Finster, Missionary Mary, and others. Saturday afternoon will also feature Sale Prices, Live Music, and Free Wine and Refreshments, so come on in, 'cause it's all happening at The 'Zu! For more about RAD, go to www.railartsdistrict.com.

http://www.kudzuantiques.com/

At Kudzu Antique Market in Atlanta you will find excellent selections of:







Kudzu Antiques Vintage Home Market‎
2928 East Ponce De Leon Avenue
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 373-6498
kudzuantiques.com‎

Friday, February 3, 2012

Sebastian Maniscalco Hates People

Comments made in the year 1955!



I'll tell you one thing, if things keep going the way they are, it's going to be impossible to buy a week's groceries for $10.00

Thursday, February 2, 2012

2012 Neighborhood Cleanup Days Announced

From decaturga.com
2012 Neighborhood Cleanup Days Announced

When: Saturdays in April, May and June, 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
All items to be collected should be placed on the curb no later than 7:30 a.m.
What: yard trimmings, building materials (that are not from the work of private contractors), tires, appliances (not containing Freon), and trash that would not normally be placed in pay-as-you-throw (PAYT) bags.
Liquids, dirt, bricks, blocks, stone, rocks, concrete, and motor vehicle batteries or parts will not be collected.

Oakhurst Neighborhood #1 – April 7, 2012
Maxwell Street
Third Avenue (Eastlake to Northern)
Oakview Road (East Lake Drive to Second Avenue, south side from Second Avenue to 1736 Oakview Road)
Second Avenue (East Lake to Northern)
Fourth Avenue
North Fourth Avenue
Fifth Avenue (Oakview to Northern)
Gordon Street
Northern Avenue (north side only)
First Avenue

Oakhurst Neighborhood #2 - Saturday, April 14, 2012
East Lake Drive (Oakview to W. Pharr)
Fayetteville Road
Underwood Street
W. Pharr Road (Fayetteville to East Lake)
Russell Street
Spring Street (East Lake to Oakview)
McKoy Street (north of W. Hill)
W. Hill Street
E. Hill Street
Adams Street (Oakview to W. Hill)
E. Benson Street
W. Benson Street
Sterling Street
S. McDonough Street (Oakview to Hill)

Oakhurst Neighborhood #3 - Saturday, April 21, 2012
Ansley Street (from Kings Hwy to Oakview)
Greenwood Avenue
Greenwood Place
Evans Drive
Jefferson Place
W. College Avenue (from Mead to Kings Hwy)
Olympic Place
Mead Road
Oakview Road (from S. McDonough to East Lake)
Green Street (100 Block)

Oakhurst Neighborhood #4 – April 28, 2012
Winter Ave (east side only)
Johnston Place
Bryan Place
Beatty Place
Madison Avenue
East Lake Drive (from Park Place/College to Oakview)
Third Avenue (100 through 400 blocks only)
Feld Avenue
Leyden Street
Cambridge Avenue
Hood Circle
W. College Avenue (Mead to Cambridge)

Winnona Park Neighborhood - Saturday May 5, 2012
S. Columbia Drive
Commerce Drive (RR Underpass to S. Columbia)
Avery Street
Bucher Drive
Bruton Street
Candler Oaks Lane
Derrydown Way
Heatherdown Road
Hilldale Drive
Inman Drive
Kirk Road
Kirk Crossing
Mimosa Drive
Mimosa Place
Missionary Court
Missionary Drive
Oldfield Road
Poplar Circle
Shadowmoor Drive
Winnona Drive
S. Candler Street (W. College to Buchanan)
Green Street (200 Block)

MAK Neighborhood – Saturday, May 12, 2012
South McDonough Street (West College Avenue to Oakview Road)
Ansley Street (South McDonough Street to Kings Highway)
East Hancock Street
East Davis Street
College Place
West Dougherty Street
West Davis Street
West Hancock Street
Adams Street (West College Avenue to Oakview Road)
Kings Highway
West College Avenue (South McDonough Street to Kings Highway)

College Heights Neighborhood – May 19, 2012
W. Pharr Road (S. McDonough to East Lake)
E. Pharr Road (northside from S. McDonough to S. Candler and both sides east of S. Candler)
Adams Street (McKoy Park to W. Pharr)
Spring Street (Adams to East Lake)
McKoy Street (W. Hill to W. Pharr)
McClean Street
Garland Avenue
Griffin Circle
S. McDonough Street (Hill to Pharr)
Lenore Street
Driftwood Terrace
Driftwood Place
Brower Street
Midway Road
S. Candler Street (Buchanan to E. Pharr)
Buchanan Terrace
Chevelle Lane
Candler Drive
Candler Pointe Way

Westchester Neighborhood – June 2, 2012
Westchester Drive
Dogwood Way
Maediris Drive
Harold Byrd Drive
Clairemont Avenue (Scott to Maediris)
Ridley Circle
Mockingbird Lane
Chelsea Drive
Kathryn Avenue
North Parkwood Drive
Coventry Drive (North Parkwood Drive to Scott)
Merrill Avenue
Harold Byrd Lane S
Clarion Avenue
Nelson Ferry Road
Woodlawn Avenue
Coventry Road (Nelson Ferry to Scott Blvd.)
Fairfield Street (Coventry to Woodlawn)

Decatur Heights Neighborhood – June 9, 2012
Barry Street
North Candler Street
Pate Street
Grove Street
Hillcrest Avenue
Hickory Street
Lockwood Terrace
Sycamore Ridge Drive
Renfroe Court
Fitzgerald Court
Wilburn Court
Grovemont Court
Woodland Court
Mountain View Street
Oak Lane
Pinehurst Street
Poplar Street
Ridgeland Avenue
Springdale Street
Sycamore Drive
Sycamore Station
Fairview Street
Sycamore Street
Ponce De Leon Court
Hillyer Place
Sycamore Place (Commerce to E. Ponce)
East Ponce De Leon Ave. (400 to 1100 Block)
Glendale Avenue
Glenn Circle
Pinecrest Avenue
Mt. Vernon Drive
Forkner Drive
East Maple Street

Great Lakes June 16, 2012
Clairemont Avenue ( From William Street to Scott Blvd.)
Champlain Street
Seneca Street
Erie Avenue
Huron Street
Michigan Avenue
Superior Avenue
Lucerne Street
Geneva Street
Superior Avenue (north of Scott Blvd.)
Vidal Boulevard
Lamont Drive
Garden Lane
Beaumont Avenue
Oakland Street
Montgomery Street
Fairview Avenue
Ponce de Leon Place
Northern Avenue
Wilton Drive
Church Street (600 Block To 1335)
Willow Lane
Pensdale Road
Eastland Drive
Parkside Circle
Ferndale Avenue
North Decatur Road
Scott Boulevard (800 to 1300 Block)

Lenox Place June 23, 2012
Greenwood Circle
W Howard Avenue (300 to 900 block)
Patillo Way
Atlanta Avenue
Hibernia Avenue
Ridley Lane
Adair Street
Cottonwood Place
Emerson Avenue
West Ponce de Leon Avenue (600 to 900 Block)
Drexel Avenue
Devonshire Avenue
Hampshire Avenue
Lansdowne Avenue
Melrose Avenue
Chief Matthews Drive
East Parkwood Road
Upland Road
Winberly Court
Parkwood Lane
Pinetree Drive
Scott Boulevard (100 to 700 Block)
Swanton Heights Subdivision

Decatur Wine & Spirits -and Cigars


From:http://www.decaturspirits.com/
Decatur Wine & Spirits is an Atlanta-area package store providing a high-quality selection of wines, beers, liquors, and cigars. We feature a diverse selection of wines and cigars, Decatur's largest selection of beers, more than fifty single-malt Scotch whiskeys, and many other fine selections.

They strive to provide outstanding selection while maintaining great prices on all their products. Stop by the store, and they'll be happy to help you select the right accompaniment for your occasion.Click for an interactive map

Location
1789 Lawrenceville Highway, Decatur, Georgia 30033
404-633-8242

Monday, January 30, 2012

Ferris Buellier Super Bowl Ad Released


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Grace: Oh, he's very popular Ed. The sportos, the motorheads, geeks, sluts, bloods, wastoids, dweebies - they all adore him. They think he's a righteous dude.

Monday, January 23, 2012

Starbucks to sell beer, wine in some of Alanta area Locations

Will Decatur Starbucks be one of the few to sell beer.
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By Leon Stafford

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Atlanta fans of coffee giant Starbucks will soon get an opportunity offered to few in the nation: to unwind with something a little harder than a Cinnamon Dolce Latte or Caramel Macchiato in metro area Starbucks stores.
The company said Monday it plans to begin serving beer and wine at four to six metro Atlanta locations later this year. The specific stores and when the products would be available have not been released.

The broadened menu, which also will include small plate dinners, is the Seattle-based retailer's response to customers who have said they want the chain to offer more food and beverage choices in the evenings. The selected wines and beers will reflect customer tastes and preferences in each locality and will be refined over time, the company said.

“As our customers transition from work to home, many are looking for a warm and inviting place to unwind and connect with the people they care about,” Clarice Turner, senior vice president of operations in the United States, said in the announcement.
ajc full story

Sunday, January 22, 2012

The 2012 Sundance Film Festival

Photo courtesy of flickr member sperlingreich

The Sundance Film Festival is underway
By: Sharon D. Robinson
Salt Lake City Events Examiner

Park City, Utah.
The annual Sundance Film Festival 2012 opened on Thursday, Jan. 19 in Park City, Utah. Opening night included a documentary movie, "The Queen of Versailles" that reflects the challenges Americans are going through in this tough economy - from a rich perspective. This film is about a self-made billionaire couple who had a vision of their 90,000 square foot dream mansion and ran into obstacles along the way. They eventually realized they had to downsize and reflect on what was really more important in life.

At the press conference, the founder of the festival, movie legend Robert Redford, acknowledged the dark time that America is going through and their feeling of hopelessness. But he said the festival will bring some happiness during its 10-day run, ending on Sunday Jan. 29. There are over 100 films being showcased here by independent filmmakers from all over the world.
full story

Saturday, January 21, 2012

Students found carrying knives at Decatur High

Photo credit:Next Stop...Decatur
From the decatur patch
Update: Police File Charges Over Two Knives Found At Decatur High School

Principal urges parents to talk with their kids about weapons on campus.

By Ralph Ellis
Update: Decatur police provided Patch with these investigation reports Friday afternoon.

One Decatur High student was arrested and a warrant was issued for a second student after faculty members found them carrying knives on campus this week, Decatur police said.

The knives were confiscated and nobody was injured.

According to reports issued by Decatur police:

On Tuesday, Jan. 17, Assistant Principal Rochelle Lofstrand noticed the metal clip of a pocket knife on George Edward Click's pants pocket at lunchtime. It was a three-and-a-half-inch brown and silver pocket knife.
Full story

from:http://decatur.patch.com/articles/knives-at-dhs

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Have Burger King your way...at Home.

Burger King testing home delivery

by Fran Jeffries

From ajc
Burger King wants you to have it your way in the comfort of your own home.

Last fall, the No. 2 burger chain quietly began testing home delivery of its burgers, fries and other sandwiches at four restaurants in the greater Washington, D.C. area.

But will home delivery catch on for the burger behemoths as it has for the pizza peddlers? Industry watchers say they’ll first have to change consumer perceptions about fast food quality once it travels. How do you get around fears of limp fries and bland burgers that folks fear go hand-in-hand with home delivery?

Well, Burger King has obviously thought about those fears. The company has developed a “proprietary thermal packaging technology,” according to a spokesman, which ensures the Whopper is delivered hot and fresh, and the french fries are delivered hot and crispy,” he said.

In the case of the test market, there’s a $2 delivery fee and minimum orders vary from $8 to $10. The stores try to deliver within 30 minutes and delivery customers must live within a 10-minute drive of the store.

What do you think? Would you like your burgers and fries delivered?

Saturday, January 14, 2012

Decatur Marriott Shows it's Name

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Construction workers are working everyday to get this new Courtyard by Marriott ready to open.

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Stormwater System Repairs on South McDonough Street

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Catherine over at The Decatur Minute has posted about a Stormwater repair that's going to effect S. McDonough St. starting Jan 17.


South McDonough Street will be closed between Griffin Circle and Lenore Street beginning Jan. 17 from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m. The work will take no longer than 21 consecutive days and homeowners will be able to access their driveways during construction. The road will be reopened every night and early morning between 6 p.m. and 7 a.m.

If you have any questions or concerns, contact John MadajewskLinki, P.E. Senior Engineer/CRS Coordinator at 678-553-6530 or at john.madajewski@decaturga.com.

Sunday, January 8, 2012

Memories of Elvis Presley



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My memories of Elvis Presley at Atlanta's OMNI.

Saturday, January 7, 2012

Greene's Fine Food's New Sign

The new neon light at Greene's Fine Food shines bright and looks great day and night.
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Anonymous Anonymous said...

I was watching as the guys at the Neon Company were putting it up. Was quite the production!

January 11, 2012 6:53 AM

Two Photos of Decatur, GA. 50 Years Apart on N. McDonough St.

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Top photo (from Decatur High School yearbook) taken in early 1960's looking towards old Court House. You can see Shell gas station on corner where Chick-fil-a is now, also you can see city hall,Belk Gallant ( now Eddie's Attic), Decatur Theatre (behind telephone pole), old court house. Across street from city hall was another gas station.
Bottom photo taken from almost same spot Jan 2012. Could that be the same tree next to sidewalk ??

Friday, January 6, 2012

Decatur's East Court Sq. circa 1950's


Tatum's Drug Store and Joseph Siegel Jewelers

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

An Intimate Look at Nature Through the Lens of Carolyn Meltzer @ Rose Squared Gallery Jan 21, 2012


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From JD Isaacs of Rose Squared Gallery :
You are invited to the opening reception for photographer, Carolyn Meltzer in her first one woman show. This artist focuses her lens on the small part of a nature that often we walk by without notice.