Park Now Pay By Cell

New for Downtown Decatur / Pay-By-Cell Phone Parking Option.
It's quick , easy and your first session is free.
Read all about this cool feature over at The Decatur Minute.

KING TUT & CHINA'S TERRACOTTA ARMY

Buy Tickets Now.

Downtown Avondale makeover

Vote likely on downtown Avondale makeover

By APRIL HUNT

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution


Avondale Estates commissioners could decide on the plan that will remake a large chunk of downtown Avondale Estates.

A developer wants to bring in condos, shops and a Publix grocery store to a four-block area just west of the central DeKalb County city’s Tudor-esque downtown.
The project has been in negotiations since March. City officials and Century Retail said a development agreement that will move the plan forward is finally ready.

“It has been give and take, but it’s done,” said City Manager Clai Brown.

Century, which plans to demolish buildings between Franklin Street and North Avondale Road, has agreed to additional landscaping and even a trellis to keep the leafy feel of the small town.

For its part, the city won’t charge the developer for Lake Street, which must be abandoned and turned into a private roadway, according to designs of the project.

City officials hope the project will inject cash into city coffers. Fees from building permits on the 28,800-square-foot Publix, which is to be built above first-floor shops, could bring in hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Because of the downturn in the economy and the delays in getting the development agreement, though, the Publix will not open in summer 2009, as had been planned.

Instead, Century officials said they expect the store to open in the last quarter of 2009.

The agreement has performance bonds to make sure the project continues, or else Century must pay the city.

Century plans to begin interior demolition as soon as the city commission approves the deal. It could take another 90 days for DeKalb County to issue demolition permits to level the buildings.

Crescent Moon will now be Thumbs Up Diner

Everyone has been waiting to see what happens with Crescent Moon, and now we know Thumbs Up Diner is moving in. Read all about it over at Decatur Metro.

h/t to Decatur Metro

HAUNTED PIRATES IN DECATUR

This is a cool Halloween decorated front yard. Haunted Pirate Ship and all.
Located on Adair St. in Decatur
Check out Nancywilkson.com
she has a short video.

Who remembers Plaza Drugs?

Great drawing of Plaza Drugs on Ponce.
visit : Linn Print Works

Plaza Drugs was located in the same shopping strip where the Plaza Theatre is.

Another Great Halloween House

Location:
Kings Hwy
Decatur, GA.

This week at TWAIN'S

Tuesday, October 28
8:30pm
Joe Gransden Jazz Night
Thursday, October 30
8:00pm
Christabel and the Jons

Fright Night @ Fernbank's Martinis & IMAX

2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off -- Sunday, November 16th @ Steinbeck’s

* 2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off -- Sunday, November 16th in the Steinbeck’s Back Parking Lot. Setup at 9:30AM. Cooking from 10:30AM till 12:30PM. Judging from 12:30PM till4:00 PM. 25 entries with a $10 entry fee. 5 restaurant contestants with a $50 entry fee, see Marc.
Rules... Must sign up at Steinbeck’s prior to event; Must cook MEAT on Site; All other prep may be done ahead of time; NO ROADKILL; Must be willing to eat your own chili upon demand; Supply all of your own cooking equipment (Burner, Propane, Utensils, Rags, Cooler with ice for your food ingredients to maintain food safety, etc.). We supply cooking tables, serving cups, napkins, spoons (for customers), crackers and napkins. Must prepare 3 to 5 gallons of Chili for patrons and judging (remember, there is a people’s choice cash prize so you don’t want to run out). City ordinance (and our entrepreneur spirit) forbid you from brining your own beer, wine or alcohol). However, you may purchase alcohol from Steinbecks (we have a license, you don’t, ha!).
Three Chef Judges: Kevin Rathbun- Chef owner of Rathbun’s, Rathbun Steak, and Krog Bar; Michael Deihl- Chef of the East Lake Country Club, President of the American Culinary Federation, Certified Executive Chef; Kit Kiefer- Corporate Chef for SWAN foods, Certified Executive Chef. 1-10 scoring scale based on: Aroma, Appearance, Texture, Taste and Creativity. Total Score=Total points from above.
Winners... First place: $300 cash and your name on the eternal chili trophy to be housed at Steinbeck’s for all eternity. Second Place: TBD. Third Place: TBD. People’s Choice: Each patron of the event will receive ONE voter ballot to pick their favorite and their least favorite chili. The contestant with the most votes will win the people’s choice award, prize, and spot on the eternal trophy.
For more information or to enter call 404-373-1116.

Steinbeck's Restaurant Hours:
Dinner served 7 Days a Week (5PM - 11PM)
Lunch served 7 Days a Week (11:30AM - 2PM)
Brunch served on Sunday (11:00AM - 3PM)
Bar open late. Call for details.

659 East Lake Drive, Suite B
Decatur, GA 30030
404.373.1116

Are you having computer problems... you need The Kim Komando Show

America's Digital Goddess
The Kim Komando Show

''She's that big!'' -- CBS News

Kim's weekly three-hour call-in talk radio show is heard (via her own national radio network called WestStar) on over 450 stations.in Atlanta Sunday night @ 9:00pm (WSB-AM 750 ) In addition, she does a Digital Minute radio feature five days a week; has written nine books about life in the digital age; sends out 5 million e-mail newsletters weekly; and authors a widely syndicated newspaper column, which also runs in USA Today.com. She does all of this, while raising a son and operating a growing media empire, with her husband and associate, Barry Young.

“I am relentless in my pursuits,” says Kim. “It’s a lot of hard work, but when you dig what you do, it makes it a lot more fun.”

A pioneer in marketing and training for home computers, recently won the 2007 Gracie Award, voted by Talker's Magazine "Woman of the Year" and the answer to a question in the game Trivial Pursuit, Kim has evolved into a national digital guru. “It’s not about techies and computer-troubleshooting anymore,” she says. “It’s now about a lifestyle – the lifestyle of a digital age.”

Kim's columns appear in over 100 newspapers, including USA Today and Microsoft's Small Business Web site.

Anything computer, camera's,printers,laptops...any problems she can help.
She can also tell you what's best for you.

WHIT'S END... We will be offering discounts, snacks, and free wine this Friday for the WePo (West Ponce) Fab Fridays.

Happy Halloween To All,

We will be closing early on the 31st at 6p.

We will be offering discounts, snacks, and free wine this Friday for the WePo (West Ponce) Fab Fridays. Then in November and December join us each Thursday evening for Terrific Thursdays when we will offer the same.

Patagonia shoes have gotten a great response! New in are Woolrich Slippers, belts and wallets from Columbia and Levi's/Dockers. Flyshacker is enroute and is very cool! Lots of comfortable flannel, and new this year....robes!

I've been reading some of the blog comments recently, and really want to urge everyone to please think of the local shops of Decatur first when shopping this holiday season. We really need and rely on your support, and for those of us that give to the community, it is the perfect time to show us how much you appreciate it. One of the main issues I read about is the perception that the shops are too expensive, and for those of you who have been in, please pass the word that Whit's End is a place for Decaturites to shop with merchandise and prices that cater to the local economy.

So, Greg and I will look forward to hopefully seeing you all in the next few weeks.

Best, Jeff
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Go check out this store, it's cool. Tell them Next Stop...Decatur sent you.
"Shop Y'all...Y'all Shop" at Whit's End...

Upcoming events at Wordsmith's

Click here to see the upcoming events at Wordsmith's.

November 1 - New South Reading Series
November 3 - Raghaven Iyer
November 8 - Poetry Atlanta
November 9 - Second Sundays with Working Title Playwrights
November 21 - Sheila Lukins
November 22 - Amanda Petrusich
December 14 - Second Sundays with Working Title Playwrights

Check out the new 2009 calendar's at HELIOTROPE

Heliotrope
248 W. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur, GA 30030
404.371.0100

Mon-Thu: 10am - 10pm
Fri-Sat: 10am - 11pm
Sun: 11am - 8pm

CLICK ON LOGO FOR WEBSITE FOR ALL YOUR HOLIDAY NEEDS, CHRISTMAS WILL BE HERE VERY SOON.

Victory Vintage Home is moving to Kudzu Antique Market

We're moving! Please visit us at Kudzu Antique Market after 11/1/08 for all your lamp repair and lamp shade needs. Kudzu is less than one mile from our present location, close to the Dekalb Farmer's Market on E. Ponce de Leon: 2928 E. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur, GA 30030; (404) 373-6498. Open 7 days 11-7.
For special orders or consultation, I'll be there on Saturdays to help, or set up an appointment by calling
(404) 373-5511.

Decatur Bulldogs over Avondale 47-21

Decatur 47, Avondale 21: Decatur (3-5, 2-3 Region 6-AA) got the best of Avondale despite Matthew Hardeman’s big night. Hardeman rushed for 175 yards on 22 carries and scored two touchdowns. Avondale falls to 0-8, 0-5.
AJC Link here.

The Magic of MACY'S

I saw this commercial on TV and loved it, I hope you do.

They should have made the sign out front the same,
also notice the logo on the sign, it reads "FAST GOOD FOOD" on the new sign it reads "GOOD FOOD FAST" I wonder why they changed it.

This photo is the way it looked before Waffle house decided they wanted to buy the building back and restore it.

The Waffle House Museum was opened to the public on Saturday

Tonight Decatur Bulldogs vs Avondale Blue Devils @ Avondale

Game Time 7:30

Free peek at Waffle House Museum Saturday

Free peek at Waffle House Museum Saturday

By APRIL HUNT

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Friday, October 24, 2008

The public is invited to get a peek of the new Waffle House Museum in Avondale Estates on Saturday.

The viewing will let people visit the 13-stool diner and storefront on East College Avenue, which has been restored and stocked with memorabilia, displays and a jukebox that features oldies and original Waffle House songs.

The museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is free.

The Waffle House Museum
2719 East College Avenue
Decatur, GA 30030

Newsome Service Station circa 1965

Have you carved your Pumpkin Yet. Have you ever tried? Here's how.

THOMAS CROWN AFFAIR 1968 music -Steve McQueen

This was one of my favorite Steve McQueen movies.
It's a Classic.
The music is great. MICHEL LEGRAND does the music soundtrack.

Decatur Week-end events

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

For more information: click here.
regina.brewer@decaturga.com
678-553-6575


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Woodlands Sunday in the Garden - October 26 2 to 4 p.m., Woodlands Garden, 920 Scott Blvd. Self-guided tour. Woodlands docents on site. This event is ongoing, every last Sunday in each month. Park at City Schools of Decatur Central Administrative Offices (Westchester School), 758 Scott Blvd.



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Decatur Electronics Recycling Day
Saturday Oct. 25 9a.m. - 1 p.m.


Twice a year, in October and March, the city of Decatur, GA holds an Electronics Recycling Day. This semi-annual event has been dramatically successful in diverting electronic equipment from landfills, where they may contaminate soil and water.

Electronics Recycling Day Saturday, October 25 • 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Decatur High School Parking Lot (on the corner of N. McDonough St. and W. Howard Avenue)

recycle

Don't throw away that old cell phone, camera or PC component! Save it and recycle it at Decatur's Fall 2008 Electronics Recycling event. Batteries and Styrofoam will also be accepted. For the first time at this event, TV's will be recycled for a minimal fee of $10 cash only per TV set with exact change.

There is no charge to recycle other items. You do not need to be a resident of Decatur, GA to participate.

Electronics dropped off that day will be sorted and disassembled into raw materials or cleaned for re use. The Decatur Waste Management Advisory Board investigates the recyclers involved to be sure the items are responsibly disassembled and not land filled.

Volunteers are still needed! Volunteers assist in unloading items. In March, there were over 400 vehicles per hour coming through, with electronics to unload. To volunteer, please contact Scott Thompson at Scott.Thompson@Mindspring.com.

Early drop offs are not possible. Drop offs will begin on Saturday morning at 9 a.m.

Electronic Items for Recycling: Almost anything with an electrical cord can be recycled.

Decatur Bulldogs vs Avondale Blue Devils Saturday Night @ Avondale

Decatur Bulldogs have only won 2 games this season so far.
But Saturday night they plan to change that.

GO DECATUR !

Fab Friday in WePo Oct 24 5-9pm

The shops of West Ponce de Leon Ave. come together on the fourth Friday of each month to offer a special shopping experience along Decatur's Miracle Mile.