State gets creative with HERO truck sponsorships

Courtesy of State Farm. State Farm is paying the Georgia DOT more than $1 million per year in exchange for having its logo displayed on HERO trucks, operator uniforms and service signs.
By ALYSE KNORR The Atlanta Journal-Constitution



This week, 22 signs announcing the Georgia Department of Transportation’s Highway Emergency Response Operators (HERO) program were put up on highways around Atlanta.
At the bottom of each sign were the words “sponsored by State Farm” and an image of the insurance company’s logo.

The corporate logo on these highway signs is a result of a sponsorship agreement between State Farm and the Georgia DOT announced last May.

Under the terms of the agreement, State Farm pays GDOT $1.7 million per year for the next three years.

ajc story

"Early TV Memories" Stamps Now on Sale

"Early TV Memories" Stamp Sheet
RICHMOND - For more than half a century, Americans have turned to television for entertainment and information. Whether laughing at the first situation comedies, identifying with ordinary people who had their day in the spotlight on game shows, or tingling at crime dramas, audiences were charmed by the novelty of the young medium.

On Tuesday, August 11, the U.S. Postal Service commemorates 20 great shows from TV's golden age with the issuance of the "Early TV Memories" stamp sheet in Hollywood, CA. Check your local post office for availability.

The shows commemorated in the "Early TV Memories" 20 stamp sheet include: Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet; Alfred Hitchcock Presents; Dinah Shore Show; Dragnet; Ed Sullivan Show; Georges Burns & Gracie Allen Show; Hopalong Cassidy; The Honeymooners; Howdy Doody; I Love Lucy; Kulka, Fran and Ollie; Lassie; The Lone Ranger; Perry Mason; Phil Silvers Show; The Red Skelton Show; Texaco Star Theater, Tonight Show; Twilight Zone; and You Bet Your Life.

http://www.wtvr.com/wtvr-hollywood-stamps,0,3927414.story

Hundreds of Dekalb High School Students in Limbo

11 Alive

City plans to open Decatur's Fifth Avenue school

By By April Hunt
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

The decision to renovate and reopen Fifth Avenue school will fall to the Decatur City Commission next month.
The city has such power over the schools because it owns all of the district buildings, including the shuttered elementary school that the district wants to turn into a new academy for fourth and fifth graders.

As owners, it will be up to the city to endorse the district’s plan by either borrowing the $8 to $10 million needed for the renovation itself, or granting a lease-purchase to the district to seek lending on its own.

Either way, the district plans to pay for the project using its share of sales taxes – about $13 million over five years – which it uses for similar projects such as an early childhood education center.

ajc story

UPDATE: Good news and bad news for Decatur CD customers looking for Sugarland CD/DVD

3:59 pm August 12, 2009, by Richard Eldredge

Peach Buzz

There was good news and bad news for Decatur CD customers Wednesday.

First, the good news: Making good on the promise he posted on the indie record shop’s blog last weekend, Kristian Bush, one-half of the Grammy-winning country duo Sugarland popped into the store.

The bad news: the duo’s iron-clad exclusivity contract with Walmart prohibited Bush from making good on his offer to personally deliver cases of Sugarland’s new CD/DVD set “Live on the Inside.”

PEACH BUZZ FULL STORY

Sugarland Answers Decatur CD Store's Plea

DECATUR, GA -- A Decatur record store might get a visit from a very famous country star Wednesday. Sugarland band member Kristian Bush may come to the store to make good on long time relationship.

Band members Bush and Jennifer Nettles have their musical roots in Decatur. They started out performing at small independent businesses like Eddies Attic. They're first records were sold at Decatur CD. "I remember getting their first record and selling it quite well," said Decatur CD owner Warren Hudson.

The band is now one of the country music industries top acts. And with that success, comes more ways to make money. Walmart has obtained exclusive rights to sell the bands new CD/DVD, "Live on the Inside".

Hudson's record store is one of the few independent record stores left in the Atlanta area. "We've looked at their success with kind of a cheerleader mentality," Hudson said.

So imagine his frustration when customers came into his store looking for the bands new release and he didn't have it. Hudson says he had to tell his customers they could only get the DVD at Walmart. "I can't blame the band for taking the payday at all," Hudson said. "We just want to sell what the customers want to buy."

Hudson writes a blog on the record store's website. He wrote an open letter to Sugarland. In the blog Hudson wrote "You guys have been around roughly as long as Decatur CD, and we've been supporters of your music from day one. The point is that by shutting the door on independent record stores, you're in effect shutting the door on your hometown."

At his store on Tuesday Hudson said "We're not gonna hurt Walmart's business." He made a proposal to the band in his blog. "Since we can't get your new release through our usual means, how about you bring it by the store?"

But Hudson never expected what happened. Within hours, band member Kristian Bush commented on the blog: "You are right, and thanks for the suggestion. I am in Houston for a show right now but will come by the store when I get home on Wednesday and bring you a few boxes of discs. We can peel off the Wal-mart stickers together while we catch up."

http://www.11alive.com

Photo credit:
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/ABPub/2008/08/08/2008100255.jpg

Workers race to clear Piedmont Park lake before McCartney concert

By KATIE LESLIE

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution



Cleanup of Piedmont Park’s Lake Clara Meer continued Tuesday as workers scooped up thousands of dead fish in August’s brutal heat.
Two men trawled the lake in a flat-bottom boat while city workers and others performing community service used hand-held nets to remove the floating fish. One man, 18-year-old Johnny Skandalakis, removed a fish nearly 4 feet long, weighing 30 pounds, he said, proudly displaying the specimen on his cellphone.

Ronald Barnes Jr., 21, said the lake was covered with the floating dead when his group joined the cleanup around 8:30 a.m. Tuesday. He estimated his group had filled roughly 60 plastic bags with the remains.

And yes, it smelled.
Monica Thornton, vice president of the Piedmont Park Conservancy, said the nonprofit which oversees the park has consulted with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources to determine the cause of the incident. DNR has met with the conservancy’s lake management group and said the deaths were the result of a naturally occurring algae bloom, she said.

The deaths occur as algae can quickly multiply, especially in hot, dry weather. If not controlled, the algae eventually dies and takes oxygen with it, said fisheries biologist Chris Nelson of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.

Thornton said rumors that the conservancy or management group sprayed something in or near the lake, precipitating the deaths, simply aren’t true.
AJC story

Summer Clearance at Whit's End

SUMMER CLEARANCE TIME!!!!!!!!!!!! HUGE SAVINGS.



Whit's End, LLC
431 W. Ponce DeLeon Ave, #2
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 377-3310

Rose Squared "Conversations With Shoes" has Successful Opening Night

Opening Event Success!
August 7, 2009

JD Isaacs from Rose Squared sends this in.



Opened
August 7, 2009
Running through Sept, 17, 2009


Rose Squared is proud to have hosted an elegant and successful opening night to present the work of upcoming artist Jo Baskerville. Several paintings were sold and the atmosphere was electric. Jo's sister, Dawn, helped cater the affair with even his parents driving down from Virginia to attend. The gallery never looked more beautiful and the addition of the Angel-Diamond Collection of Antique women's shoes from the 1930's was a fun addition for the festive crowd that gathered.

"Conversations With Shoes" takes you into the world of "Fashion Modernism," a phrase coined by the artist to describe taking the art of fashion into the two dimensional world of painting on canvas and paper.

Come see these exciting paintings presented in a loose, fluid style of rendering that translates the art of shoe design into another form of art altogether.

"Jo Baskerville has done something unique not only in theme, but also in his personal style of painting. Every drip, every run and every brush stroke is perfectly placed with surprising spontaneity to interpret his subject in an energetic and exciting way. These paintings are not only serious depictions of iconic shoe fashions in history, but they have a whimsical air about them that puts a smile on your face and a kick in your step."

JD Isaacs

Rose Squared

111 Clairemont Ave
Decatur, GA 30030
ph: 404 377-1414

Publish Post

jdis@mindspring.com

Decatur's Belk-Gallant on N. McDonough St. circa 1960's

Music Video filmed in Decatur Ga

Filming for this video was Saturday behind Greene's Fine Food and they used classic VW's for the background.

Not sure who this was, but maybe someone can comment if they know.

Hey. This was Jarin Corbin. He won Atlanta Idol on V103 and shot his 1st music video this weekend. He shot the 2nd half in Little 5 points. Check out his website www.jarinsings.net

He was great to work with and we wish him all the success.
Greene's Fine Foods

August 10, 2009 8:18 PM

Original "DHS" Letters used in New Auditorium

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New current photos of the construction of the new Decatur High School Auditorium.
Original "DHS" letters from the old Auditorium are see in the new photos.

Cash for Clunkers so Don't Dally See Nalley

1625 Church St
Decatur, GA 30033-5999
(404) 292-6828

Congratulations to Indecatur and Regator

On 8/6/2009, inDECATUR will be two years old. On the following day, Regator (the great blog aggregator based in Decatur) will be one year old. So, they decided to celebrate the event together at the Grange on Friday night Aug 7, 6-9pm.

The Grange
426 W Ponce De Leon Ave
Decatur, GA 30030-2443
(404) 270-9950

Aerosmith's Tyler Hurt in Tumble at SD Concert

Steven Tyler will be 'Living on the Edge' with his Dirico Motorcycles when Aerosmith headlines the 2009 Sturgis Bike Week.



See video link below

http://www.veoh.com/collection/AP-Entertainment/watch/v18886778rBfGegWJ

Wendy's, Arby's to be housed under 1 roof

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution



Atlanta will soon be a test market for fast-food restaurants featuring both Wendy's and Arby's under one roof.
Wendy's/Arby's Group executives announced Thursday that they are launching the dual-branded restaurants in hopes of cutting expenses. Three test locations will open in the Atlanta area by the middle of 2010.

The Atlanta-based company was formed last fall when Triarc Inc., which owns Arby's, acquired Wendy'
AJC STORY

Wendy's/Arby's Group: http://www.wendysarbys.com/

The Last Staycation Sunday in 2009!

Last Staycation Sunday on Church.
First chance to see many new things!


Sunday, August 9
1-4pm
The last Staycation Sunday in 2009!

Come on over to Church Street this next Sunday to Get Local. Each of the seven participating businesses on the block will be featuring local suppliers, offering samples and special sales, and door prizes at the end of the day!

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Detail of an old Indian trunk.
And, yes, if you haven't seen the new arrivals from India-- get on in here!

What's happening on the street?

Leon's Full Service: instant portraits drawn for $40
Taste: demo and samples of loose leaf organic teas
Hoopla: shoe trunk show with Pedipeds
Seen Gallery: a variety of visiting artists
Javamonkey: refreshing granita and yummy cookie samples

And a special treat! Welcome The Yogurt Tap! Right next door to Mingei, the Yogurt Tap opens this weekend, offering organic, local yogurt with a variety of toppings for 39 cents an ounce! FREE SAMPLES on Sunday!

Who will Mingei be featuring?

sara beads yellowsara beads

Sararabrazil
Sara Brandon, anthropology prof, jewelry designer and importer will be showing off her gorgeous, earthy Brazilian designs. And she's clearing out old stock and putting it on sale! Sara's work has quite a following at our store. Here's a chance to come and meet her!

denise wood

Denise DiSharoon
Denise's jewelry is inspired by organic forms found throughout the natural world and by the most basic, elemental shapes. The pieces pictured above are made from recycled sterling silver and walnut from a naturally felled tree in the Virginia Highlands neighborhood. She'll also be showing her lotus designs, which were a big hit at Mingei last November.
Treasures from the Sea

Daryn KaganThere can be no more unique gift. We have just received these antique celadon rice bowls, recovered last year from the wreckage of a Chinese junk that went down in 1850 off the coast of Vietnam. These bowls, used as ballast in the ship, were recovered just last year. They are not food safe, but they sure are gorgeous!

Bags to carry the end of summer with you
rivierabagdetail
These beautiful cotton bags, made by a woman's co-op in South India, are woven in an assortment of colored stripes and made into a variety of sizes, from totes to coin purses. These are the perfect bags to tote to the pool, the beach, the market, the library, or work! They are in a heap right inside our front door, so come on in and dig in!

In the News

Are you flying Airtran this month? We are mentioned in the flight magazine!

Check here online to read an article about finding global goods in metro Atlanta.

Mingei Book Club
Tuesday , August 11, 7:30pm

Unbowed

This month, we are reading Unbowed, by Wangari Maathai, Kenyan environmentalist and Nobel Peace Prize winner

What's next? Books available at Mingei

September: Geography of Bliss, by Eric Weiner
October : Bury Me Standing, by Isabel Fonseca, the story of the Romany people, known as gypsies
November: Red Azalea, by Anchee Min, a Cultural Revolution memoir from China

And mark your calendars for the Decatur Book Festival, Labor Day weekend!
Visit their website to make your plans!

Looking forward to your visit in August!



Sincerely,

Ellen and Ann
Mingei World Arts
427 Church Street
Decatur, Georgia 30030

Decatur to donate old banners for tote bag project

By April Hunt

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution



Leave it to Decatur to recycle with style.
The city agreed this week to donate its old banners — advertising city events and parties — to a Colombian refugee recently resettled in DeKalb County.

Maria Cristina Giraldo Echeverria will then use her Wal-Mart sewing machine to turn the fabric into tote and messenger bags to be sold at a Decatur fair trade shop.

“It’s a very wonderful, very Decatur thing to do,” said Ann VanSlyke, owner of the Mingei World Arts store, where the bags will be sold.

The totes are for bookworms as much as earnest environmentalists. That’s because the banners-to-bags idea is the brainchild of Daren Wang, executive director of the Decatur Book Festival.

AJC STORY

Thousands of tickets still available for Paul McCartney concert at Piedmont Park on August 15

Well over” 30,000 tickets have sold for Paul McCartney’s Green Concert at Piedmont Park, but there are still thousands left for the Aug. 15 show.

Monica Thornton, vice president of the Piedmont Park Conservancy, told me today that a successful pre-sale led many to believe that McCartney tickets were sold out. In fact, the park has a permit for up to 49,999 people, so there are thousands of tickets left.
Access Atlanta story

Could This be the logo for the 2009 Beer Festival ?

The Decatur Craft Beer Festival 2009
On the square in downtown Decatur, Georgia
Saturday, October 17, 2009 • Noon-5 pm
Tickets $35
Limited to 4,000 attendees • No tickets sold at gate
http://www.decaturbeerfestival.com/

(The 2009 logo was designed by graphic designer Roger Fleming. Take a look at his blog.
info from thedecaturminute.com)

Tickets available August 24.

I hope this is the Logo, I will be buying a t-shirt.
This logo is in the July Focus.
The logo above looks like he's right out of a Pink Panther cartoon.



h/t Decatur Metro

Party With A Purpose to benefit the American Cancer Society at The Grange Thursday Aug. 6

I've been reading your blog forever (I live in Decatur) and I wanted to find out if you could help us promote an event we are having at The Grange this Thursday to raise money for cancer.

We are having a Party With A Purpose to benefit the American Cancer Society on Thursday, August 6. Darren has agreed to donate 50% of the gross sales from 6-9pm to help the fight against cancer. A post or mention would be extremely appreciated. The Grange has been extremely gracious in working with us on this partnership and they are proving to be a leader for us in the community. The money we raise will help support the Hope Lodge we run in Decatur (on Emory's campus). Hope Lodge offers a free place for cancer patients to stay while they are undergoing treatment. That by itself saves lives since many folks cannot afford to stay in hotels while they undergo treatment at hospitals far from home.

More info on the Party With A Purpose:
http://southatlantic-cancer.org/partywithapurpose/the_grange/

Thank you so much!

Patrick M. Shore

patrick.shore@cancer.org
Sr. Online Communications Manager
South Atlantic Division
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American Cancer Society
PO Box 56567
Atlanta, Georgia 30343
Direct: 404.949.6494
http://www.morebirthdays.com

Mojo Pizza N Pub

Mojo Pizza N' Pub
657 E Lake Dr # A
Decatur, GA 30030-3535
(404) 373-1999

Mojo Pizza N Pub said...

Check out Mojo's new website! You can read the menu, print out coupons, see a photo gallery and learn about their daily specials!
www.mojopizzaNpub.com

You can also follow Mojo on Twitter!
@MojoPizzaNpub

and become a fan of Mojo on Facebook!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Decatur-GA/Mojo-Pizza-N-Pub/126498363082?ref=ts

August 14, 2009 4:39 PM

Sugarland shows its rock 'n' roll side on ABC Special Monday

DECATUR, Ga. -- As one of the breakout country bands of the last few years, Sugarland can easily draw thousands of people to their high-energy concerts. But back in the day, Jennifer Nettles would finesse her singer-songwriter skills at a very laidback bar in Decatur, Ga., called Eddie's Attic.

"I love it. I started out there," she says. "I started doing open mikes. They have an open mike competition, and anybody can come and be a part of that. I started out doing that, and got a gig there and started developing a fan base between there and Athens, Ga. I definitely credit it with much of how I became the performer and musician that I am."
cmt.com


ABC SPECIAL MONDAY NIGHT @ 8:00 PM
Sugarland is giving fans a chance to try before you buy. The day before the duo's 'Live on the Inside' CD/DVD set hits Wal-Mart stores, ABC will broadcast special performances from the project in a one-hour special.

"Television music specials become iconic. Who hasn't seen replays of the Beatles on Ed Sullivan or Elvis's TV special wearing his jump suit and giving away his scarf?" says lead singer Jennifer Nettles. "Even performances that I can remember as a child, like 'Live Aid' for example, really made such an impact. We are so excited to have our show on ABC and hope that it will be a moment that people will enjoy and remember."

"We have overheard fans for years say, 'I brought my friend to see the show, this is their first Sugarland experience' with so much pride and excitement on their faces. It's as if they can't wait to share what they have discovered," says Kristian Bush. "This special is their new ticket that they can give to a friend. That is the most exciting part of this, imagining how far it will reach."

Filmed in Lexington, Kentucky last fall, the live concert includes Sugarland's big hits 'Stay,' 'All I Want to Do,' 'Baby Girl' and 'Something More.' They also cover R.E.M.'s 'The One I Love' and 'Nightswimming.'



'Sugarland: Live on the Inside' airs Monday, August 3 at 8:00 PM ET on ABC.

THEBOOT.COM

Economy derails mixed-use projects

BITA HONARVAR, bhonarvar@ajc.com Central Park at Atlantic Station is surrounded by a mix of restaurant, retail, office and residential space.
More Photos from this Story
By Michelle E. Shaw

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution



More than a decade ago, when the Atlanta “live/work/shop/play” development train left the depot, nearly everybody jumped on.
The locomotive was a massive 1997 plan unveiled for the Atlantic Steel plant, today known as Atlantic Station. It was to be like nothing ever seen in the area: condos, a hotel, retail, office space, the works.

Soon it seemed “mini-Atlantic Stations” were being proposed all over the metro area. Around the same time, MARTA unveiled its first transit-oriented development, using the Lindbergh station as a starting point.

But now a depressed economy has derailed the train, and many wonder how, or if, it will get back on track.

ajc story

The Perfect Pair of Jeans: PRICELESS

Scene from movie.
Kathie Bleeker (girlfriend): Well, what d'ya do? I mean, do you just ride around or do you go on some sort of a picnic or something?
Brando as Johnny: A picnic? Man, you are too square. I'm... I... I'll have to straighten you out. Now, listen, you don't go any one special place. That's cornball style. You just go.

Costa & Jones Drugs Time Machine

Who knows where this was ?

Doug Thompson said...

Is that Twin Oaks in Avondale?

August 10, 2009 11:57 AM

Next Stop...Decatur said...

Yes, your are correct.
I will try and get a photo from the same spot in near future.

August 10, 2009 8:01 PM

New Shades at Glenlake Pool

Dan Magee sends this in.
FYI: The shades for Glenlake Pool have been installed. There are shades in front of the pool on Church St. and on the pool deck.

http://decaturactiveliving.blogspot.com/

Thanks much,
Dan Magee
Director, City of Decatur Active Living
Dan.Magee@decaturga.com

Sales Tax holiday Begins Today

By Staff report

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution



The economy may be in a boom or a tomb, but kids go back to school every August.
There’s another rite of summer that’s getting more attention than usual: the sales tax holiday, which begins today. This is the eighth year Georgia has offered the tax break exempting certain merchandise from all state and local sales taxes.

The sales tax holiday gets mixed reviews. Some shoppers are skeptical about whether or not they really get a deal. For others every penny saved helps the bottom line.

So what should you know about the sales tax holiday? The state’s Revenue Department Web site offers answers to some common consumer questions:
ajc story

Don't forget to Vote for Best of Atlanta

"Save the Clermont" Hotel design competition and party Thursday

The Clermont Hotel
789 Ponce De Leon Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30306

Help save The Clermont party Thursday at The Clermont Lounge and The AsianCajun's want you to join them in hopes to save the Atlanta landmark. Gene Kansas the owner sent out a call to all architects,creative geniuses, bell hops etc...to redesign a room, the lobby and/or the roof of The Clermont Hotel. The design winners will be announced at the party.

1960's SWISS FAMILY ROBINSON Friday Night on Turner Classic Movies

set your tivo/recorder for this classic movie.
Friday night @11:45 PM on Turner Classic Movies Swiss Family Robinson (1960)
Stranded on a deserted island, a close-knit family creates a tropical paradise. Cast: John Mills, Dorothy McGuire, James MacArthur. Dir: Ken Annakin. C-126 mins, TV-G, CC, Letterbox Format

Paul McCartney @ Piedmont Park August 15th

The Decatur Book Festival is Labor Day Weekend

For more info click on photos.
This Labor Day Weekend, mingle with 150 of your favorite authors, attend a reading or book signing, listen to live music and poetry, enjoy cooking demonstrations and fine wine, and participate in fun activities for the entire family during the fourth annual AJC Decatur Book Festival!

http://www.decaturbookfestival.com/2009/index.php

Decatur Square Could learn from the Marietta Square

As you know I like taking pictures of Theatre's, my latest is Marietta's Strand Theatre, recently brought back to life from being closed for many years, they did a perfect job. It is Grand.
While I was there looking around I noticed their park which is in the square.
The Marietta Square is very people friendly,unlike Decatur's . It's a park, even though they don't have a court house, the area has benches (many benches) all over the place, a layout Decatur could learn from. Another thing I like is you can drive around there square.
Decatur's square needs to be more like a park, it almost feels like someone might yell, Please Keep Off the Grass.
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About The Strand Theatre: After sitting dark for over 30 years, the 1935 Art Deco theatre was renovated and reopened in 2009 for your viewing pleasure. We hope to see you at a show soon – you have the opportunity to see musical productions by the Atlanta Lyric Theatre, classic movies, concerts, and more! The unique facility is also available for corporate and private events such as workshops, receptions, rehearsal dinners, and holiday functions. Please explore our site for more information or call 770-293-0080 to learn more. Now sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!

No furloughs, but DeKalb teachers take retirement hit

By Ty Tagami

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution



There will be no new furloughs in DeKalb County schools for the coming year, but teachers and administrators will get a little less money when they retire.
he county school board responded Monday to state budget cuts by eliminating payments to retirement savings accounts for teachers and administrators.

The move will save $26 million - as much as $10 million more than was needed because of belt-tightening by the state.

As part of state budget cuts, Georgia is slashing money that supplements local school districts. Gov. Sonny Perdue had recommended that locals furlough teachers to accommodate the cuts. Some counties, such as Gwinnett, Fulton and Forsyth, decided to do just that. Others, including Cobb and now DeKalb, found other ways to shave money.

ajc story

Movie news: Seth Rogen arrived at Comic Con with a sweet ride The Green Hornet Car.

SAN DIEGO (AP) - Seth Rogen arrived at Comic Con with a sweet ride. The "Funny People" actor stopped by the pop-culture convention's show floor Wednesday to unveil the Black Beauty, a modified 1965 Chrysler Crown Imperial he'll drive in "The Green Hornet."

Rogen, with writing partner Evan Goldberg, wrote the script to the upcoming big-screen re-launch of the comic book and TV show about a masked crime-fighter.

The vehicle is an homage to the Black Beauty driven by Van Williams in the original series. Rogen said the car's weapons - which include rockets, mini-guns and a "big flame-thrower" - were upgraded for the film to make them more powerful. The original Black Beauty from the 1960s TV show was equipped with explosive charges, gas nozzles and a scanner.

starpulse.com

12 things to know about Lenox Square mall

As posted earlier, Lenox Square turns 50 this week.


The Atlanta Journal-Constitution



1. Lenox Square says up to 
40 percent of its visitors are tourists. Robin Suggs, Lenox’s general manager, said a lot of Brazilians come to the mall during layovers at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Several morning walking clubs also meet at Lenox.
2. Three original statues were commissioned for the opening of Lenox Square. Only one remains — “Traveling Musicians,” which is near Peachtree Road and the Crate & Barrel entrance. The statue was made of cast stone by artist Elbert Weinberg. The donkey, dog, cat and rooster are from a Brothers Grimm tale of the same name in which the animals scare a robber from a cabin. Lenox officials don’t know what happened to the other two statues.
read the rest at: ajc
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A New Show at Rose Squared

Opening Party on August 7, from 7pm to 10pm!

Rose Squared

Gallery & Framing

Presents upcoming artist Jo Baskerville's

"CONVERSATIONS WITH SHOES"

A flirty, sexy romp through a series of paintings

that promises to put a smile on your face and a kick in your step!



and A Museum Showcase of Antique Women's Shoes from the 1930's

from the collection of Joel Diamond



Opening Party on August 7, from 7pm to 10pm!

Please Come and bring your friends!

Wine and appetizers will be offered.

111 Clairemont Avenue

On the Square in Downtown Decatur

"CONVERSATIONS WITH SHOES" runs through September 30, 2009

for details and more photos go to the EVENTS page on
www.RoseSquaredGallery.com

Lenox Square Turns 50

1960's postcard shows Rich's Department Store which is now Macy's

Simon Property Group Lenox Square, through the years, had services such as the Delta Air Lines ticket office, a U.S. Post Office, an American Express office and an upscale Colonial Grocery store.
More Photos from this Story
Years later, it’s still a shopping magnet
Lenox turns 50
By Rachel Tobin Ramos

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution



When an Oklahoma oil heir opened Lenox Square on Aug. 3, 1959, on the former estate of a Georgia banker, crickets could be heard chirping nearby.
At the time, Buckhead had barely graduated from an outpost of summer homes to an Atlanta suburb. Children from homes that ringed the center played on dirt mounds during construction.

Developer Ed Noble had done his homework. He knew this was a good place for a big shopping center.

He built the open-air center with 6,000 parking spots, an auditorium for community events, a grocery store and a delivery tunnel that made for a quiet shopping experience.

But what Lenox Square and Buckhead would become was beyond his wildest dreams.

Lenox, at 50 years old, is at the heart of a wealthy commercial district punctuated by office, hotel and residential towers. Major interstate highways crisscross nearby.

ajc story

Another movie to be Filmed in Decatur

The Decatur Minute is reporting another movie to be filmed in and around Decatur in August. “Shrinking Charlotte” is the name of this film (a romantic comedy)
A few of the cast are Sam Trammell,Brittany Murphy,Billy Zane and rumored Kathleen Turner.
more info here.

Guess Where This Is.

Here is a trivia question for you, where in Downtown Atlanta is this, and what is the name of the establishment.

Anne says: Easy; that's J.R. Cricket's. Corner of North Ave and Spring.

Next Stop Decatur says: You are correct, above is the original picture.

Atlanta Weekend Events July 24-26

By SHANE HARRISON
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

See if those beer signs are worth anything at the Brewery Collectibles Show.

3 p.m. July 24-25. $2 for adults; ages 12 and under free. Atlanta Motor Speedway, 1500 Highway 19-41, Hampton. 770-946-4211, www.atlantamotorspeedway.com.

AJC story :More events here

JOHNNY'S PIZZA & BOUTIQUE KAR-MA

JOHNNY'S PIZZA
340 CHURCH ST
DECATUR, GA
404-373-8511

BOUTIQUE KAR-MA
340 CHURCH ST
DECATUR, GA
404-373-7533