Decatur High Construction Update Photos

Decatur GA.

Next Sunday Decatur High School will have a open house to show off the new gym/auditorium.
October 11, 2009 Public Opening of New DHS Gym/Auditorium

The doors will be open to the public on Sunday, October 11th from 2-4 p.m. Go check out the new place and join in the celebration.

Next Stop...Decatur hits the 100,000 Viewer Mark.

Next Stop...Decatur has hit the 100,000 viewer mark, I started this blog a little over a year & a half ago. I never thought it would be this popular, with a little help from Dave over at inDecatur and Nick over at Decatur Metro they have both pointed viewers my way.
And I truly thank them for it.
Thanks guys.

To get to my site just type NEXTSTOPDECATUR.COM

Thanks to all who have visited my site, I hope I have added some entertainment along the way while giving you Decatur news.

Slot Car Racing @ Relics & Rarities

Decatur, GA

Relics & Rarities owner Warren Pickard has "Race Car Fever" He plans to build a Slot Car Racing track to add to his shop.
As you know Warren Pickard opened his ice cream / auto museum in September, it's located just across the street for Decatur High School.
His shop has three sections to it, as you enter the front door you would think you were in the 1950's, with the black and white floor to the vintage photos all around you do think your in the 50's , the ice cream (Blue Bell) is served in a cup or a cone, you can even get a cola in a old vintage glass bottle.
The Car museum is on the left side of the ice cream shop which has cars from the past that he has collected, mixed in with all those classic cars are relics from the past,Two of my favorites are a police call box that were attached to street light poles and a 1970's paper machine box which still had a 1970's newspaper still in it, he found it while chasing a bad guy through the streets and alleys of Atlanta, Warren is an Atlanta cop.
On the right side is where kids can sit in a real race car, play with old pinball type machines from the 1950's they can even get their picture taken with giant figures of "The Simpsons".
On this side is where Warren plans to build a slot car racing track, the kind that has several slots to race. He even will have the slot cars you can buy and bring back with you to race on Saturdays. Long time Decatur residents will remember the Decatur Hobby Shop/Speedway that had slot car tracks.
Warren Pickard always has a plan to make his shop better.
This new plan may call for a camera to film a photo finish.
Warren Pickard is truly in the Winners Circle.

Friday Night Football: Decatur Over Cross Keys 75 - 7

GO DECATUR !

Mingei World Arts Oct. Events

Mingei is draped in bones and ready for The Day of the Dead!
This celebration which has roots in pre-hispanic times in Mexico is marked by making altars to honor and remember those who have passed, feasting and celebrating life and its end.
We have everything you may need to get into the spirit.
Muertos for all occasions and occupations!
Monarch butterfly skeletons, winged devils,
skulls hinged and magnetized, molds for sugar skulls, cards, papel picado for festooning, dangly skeleton earrings,
and yes, Virginia, there is a Michael Jackson!

We are also heaped with wonderful Mexican folk art-- Frida and Mexican luchadora wrestlers, jaguars, saints and demons galore!

Ninos
Featuring work by Vicki Ragan
Opening reception
Saturday, October 10
7-10pm

Black and white photos taken at fiestas in Mexico by artist-photographer Vicki Ragan. Her works are in international museum collections and permanent installations nationally. Ragan and husband Shepard Barbash have several books in print about Mexican art and artists, including Oaxacan Woodcarving: The Magic in the Trees (1993) and Changing Dreams: A Generation of Oaxaca's Woodcarvers (2008).
Signed copies of the latest book are available at Mingei.


AND:
Church Street's Annual FallFest
Sunday, October 25
1-4pm


Mingei World Arts
427 Church Street
Decatur, Georgia 30030

Wahoo! Turns Five

Wahoo! Turns Five



Save The Date
On Thursday, October 22nd help us celebrate five wonderful years! Enjoy a delicious menu and remarkable music from the Bonaventure Quartet featuring Amy Pike.
Reservations recommended.



Don't miss out on daily dining and bar specials
the week of Wahoo's anniversary!
More details coming soon...





Wahoo! Grill
1042 West College Avenue
Decatur, GA 30030
404-373-3331
www.wahoogrilldecatur.com

Art Opening and a Movie @ The Plaza Theatre Oct 6th

The Plaza Theatre
1049 Ponce De Leon Ave.
Atlanta, GA

Save at Whit's End!

CUSTOMER APPRECIATION COUPON


PRINT THIS COUPON AND BRING IT IN TO SAVE 20% OFF ANY NEW FALL COLUMBIA-SPORTSWEAR ITEM, or 10% OFF ANY OTHER NON SALE ITEM IN THE STORE.

(DHS Spirit-wear, Photography, and special orders not included)



*One coupon per customer/family. Coupon valid until 10/11/09. Coupon may not be used with any other discounts.*

WHIT'S END

431 W. Ponce De Leon Ave, #2

Decatur, GA 30030

(404) 377-3310

FEMA sets up DeKalb flood HQ

By Ty Tagami
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution



People who lost property to flooding in DeKalb County last week now have a one-stop shop to file all their paperwork and get information.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has selected the Browns Mill Recreation Center in south DeKalb as its disaster recovery headquarters.

ajc story

Decatur vs Cross Keys @ Adams Stadium

Vintage Decatur Bulldog Program

Friday 2 October Cross Keys
Adams Stadium
5:15 p.m.

EBAY Auction for 2 Great Decatur Craft Beer Festival Tickets

Here is your chance to get 2 tickets to the Great Decatur Craft Beer Festival.
It's a EBAY AUCTION.

2 Tickets for The Great Decatur Beer Festival
Saturday October 17, 2009
12:00 P.M. till 5:00 P.M.

COOL ITEM @ HELIOTROPE

45 RPM Pocket Jams
by DCI
45 RPM Pocket Jams

$4.95
Product Description
A rockin' pouch for all your stuff. 7" in diameter with zipper closure, these Pocket Jams will make you instantly cool. (They come in two styles - allow us to pick a color for you)


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

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

it's okay to have too much fun

The Iberian Pig Now Open

The Iberian Pig now open

Decatur | 121 Sycamore St. Decatur, GA 30030 | 404.371.8800

DOGTOBERFEST 2009 @ The Solarium Oct 4

DATE: Sunday, October 4

TIME: 2PM - 6PM

LOCATION: The Solarium (321 West Hill St., Decatur GA 30030)

MUTT STRUTT & COSTUME CONTEST:
Registration begins at 1:45 at Taj Ma-Hound
(707 D East Lake Dr., Decatur GA 30030)

Join us for a day of fun filled activities for you and your dog!

We're kicking things off at 2pm with a Mutt Strutt starting at the Taj Ma-Hound Bakery for Dogs and ending on the Solarium lawn. Costumes are welcome with prizes for Scariest, Goofiest, Prettiest, Funniest, Best Group Costume and Most Original.

Get your dog Microchipped by Animal Action Rescue.

Adopt a new family member from a local rescue.

Learn from the professional trainers at Frogs to Dogs. They'll be taking your questions and introducing the Emergency Animal Transport Vehicle, the first of its kind in GA.

And don't miss The Marketplace for cool new collars and leashes, delicious dog treats, doggie photography, apparel and lots more.

We even have fun events for the kids so please come out and support our first annual event!

Admission is free but we will be accepting donations for food, beverages and Dogtoberfest activities. Proceeds will benefit improvements to the Oakhurst Dog Park. For more information call Taj Ma-Hound at 404-377-9220.

From Dan Magee @decaturga.com


Thanks Dan for sending this in.

Scenes From a Drive-in Movie

This great youtube video is by Mike Durrett, his site is http://www.mikedurrett.com/

Oakhurst Village Saba to offer delivery to Oakhurst and Emory

Oakhurst Village location.

The Saba location in Emory had a fire last week and will be closed for a few months. While they are rebuilding they are going to try their hand at lunch at the Oakhurst Village location and offer delivery to Oakhurst and Emory Mon-Fri 12-2 and 6pm-9pm every day.

Saba @ Oakhurst
Oakhurst Village
350 Mead Rd.
Decatur, GA.
404-377-9266

h/t Decatur Metro

Decatur High Construction Update Photo

October 11, 2009 Public Opening of New DHS Gym/Auditorium

The doors will be open to the public on Sunday, October 11th from 2-4 p.m. Go check out the new place and join in the celebration.

DeKalb hopes Arabia becomes new model school

By Kristina Torres

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution



When DeKalb County officials first conceived of Arabia Mountain High School, they meant to relieve crowded campuses in one of metro Atlanta’s most booming suburbs.
Then the boom went bust. Enrollment eased. And the public school, which is located outside I-285 in southeast DeKalb, opened last month with a very different plan: A state-of-the-art, $48-million facility boasting some of the newest and most challenging high school magnet programs open to students countywide. If they decided to come.

Now, seven weeks since opening, enrollment at DeKalb’s newest high school is on target with 1,016 students in grades 9-11. The school will add a senior class next year, bringing it to about 1,400.

ajc story

Friday Night Football: Decatur 0 Buford 28

Saturday Morning Confusion by Bobby Russell

Buy your tickets today! for Low Country Boil no.7

Don't Wait - Buy your tickets today!






Fall is upon us and that means it is time to get your tickets for the Decatur Education Foundation's Low Country Boil! Once again this year promises to be a great party with great food prepared by Badda Bing chefs Michael Condon and Ray Allen, great beer provided by our sponsor Victory Brewing Company and great music by The Dammages featuring Tammy Dammann and all for a great cause - the children and youth of Decatur!

To purchase tickets online visit www.decaturlowcountryboil.comand don't forget to tell your friends!

To purchase tickets by mail send a check payable to:
Decatur Education Foundation
315 W. Ponce de Leon Avenue
Suite 770
Decatur, GA 30030

In order to be responsible stewards of our fiscal and environmental resources we will not be sending paper invitations this year - so please help us spread the word!!

Georgia’s Heart of Gold at Fernbank Sept. 26-Jan.3, 2010

On view September 26, 2009 to January 3, 2010

A new photography exhibition commissioned by Fernbank Museum reveals Georgia’s golden history through the work of students at Atlanta’s Portfolio Center. Georgia’s Heart of Gold features 41 photographs that showcase gold’s local and historic influence—from modern-day gold panners to gold medal winners, from gold records to gold “grillz,” and from Dahlonega’s gold mines to the State Capitol’s gold dome.

Georgia’s Heart of Gold was created through a partnership between Fernbank Museum and the Portfolio Center to complement the Museum’s simultaneous presentation of GOLD

Avoid the rush! Purchase advance tickets for GOLD by phone at 404.929.6400 or online.

2nd Annual Walk/Bike/Roll Pep Rally Tuesday Oct 6

Get ready for another fun time with family and friends; it's the 2nd Annual Walk/Bike/Roll to School Day Pep Rally, 6:30 to 7:30 pm, Tuesday, October 6th on the Decatur Square.

Join us on the square for music, games, prizes, entertainment and special guests. The following day, Wednesday, Oct. 7th, is National Walk to School Day. Decatur Active Living staff and parent volunteers will be out that morning at Clairemont, Oakhurst and Winnona Park elementary schools and Glennwood Academy with healthy snacks for students and coffee for parents.

For more information on the pep rally, Walk to School Day, or the Decatur Safe Routes to School program, please contact Greg White, 678-553-6543.

Zombieland Starts Oct 2nd

Zombieland trailer
Some scenes were filmed right here in Decatur, GA.

Good Review for Johnny's Pizza

Nathan's on a roll..over at thedecaturminute.com check out his review.

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

2nd annual Park Renewal Day Nov. 7th

Park Renewal Day to Return This November

Kelly Cheek of Renewal Design-Build sends this in:



September 24, 2009, – After the success of last year’s inaugural event, participants will once again return to Decatur’s Dearborn Park on Saturday, November 7th to root out invasive plants for the 2nd annual Park Renewal Day competition. Last year, this joint effort of Renewal Design-Build, the DeKalb County Parks Department, and City of Decatur’s Active Living Division, had over 100 participants – all competing for prize money – clear more than an acre of English ivy and Chinese privet from the park. Dearborn was chosen for the competition again due to the large amount of invasive species and debris not yet cleared from the park.



This year’s participating teams will compete for big prize money with the five highest-scoring groups taking home $1,000, $500, $300, $200, and $100, respectively. Each team’s assigned plot will be scored by County Park experts and local celebrities. The judging panel for this year’s event will include Decatur’s own Mayor Bill Floyd.



Teams eligible to participate in the competition include school organizations, Boy Scout troops, religious groups, and any group of people willing to come together, help the park, and raise funds. A number of last year’s teams competed for charitable causes. The winning team, “Invasive and Persuasive,” donated their prize money to the group’s church, and third prize winner, the Decatur High School Bulldog Booster Club, handed over their winnings to a competing team of Decatur High students trying to raise funds to attend President Obama’s inauguration.


Prizes will be awarded after the competition, along with food and live music.


The 2nd annual Park Renewal Day will take place on Saturday, November 7th at Dearborn Park. For more information on Park Renewal Day and how to register, visit ParkRenewalDay.com.


Renewal Design-Build, 124 S. Columbia Dr. in Decatur, provides complete solutions for renovations, additions, kitchens, baths, porches, decks, small projects and repairs.


More pictures can be found at ParkRenewalDay.com.

2008 first prize winning team:
Invasive and Persuasive





Kelly Cheek

Marketing Manager
Renewal Design-Build
t. 404-378-6962
f. 404-378-6963

124 S. Columbia Dr., Decatur, GA 30030
Kelly@RenewalDesignBuild.com
http://www.RenewalDesignBuild.com

Fall Merchandise Now at Whit's End

Happy Fall Everyone,



Hope you are all drying out from the past weather. Our great new Fall merchandise is here, and will be continuing to come until mid October. We are adding Woolrich this year!


In the meantime, we still need to move out the rest of our summer attire. All summer shoes, short sleeve shirts, and shorts are CLEARANCE PRICED. Many items are more than 50% off! Please come take them from us. These are final sales, though. See you in soon,



Jeff and Greg



Columbia Sportswear/Levi-Strauss-Dockers/Kuhl/Prana/Woolrich/DHS Spirit Wear/City of Decatur Merchandise/Jockey/Patagonia Shoes/Yuckboy/Decatur Dad



Whit's End, LLC
431 W. Ponce DeLeon Ave, #2
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 377-3310
(404) 377-8335 Fax
whitsenddecatur@bellsouth.net
www.whitsenddecatur.com

Creative Loafing Best of Atlanta Results

Creative Loafing Best of Atlanta Awards

Decatur won in all three general categories:

Best suburb
Best neighborhood to live in
Most down-to-earth place

The "critics" picked

* Decatur as "Best Overall Neighborhood"
* "Decatur Metro" as "Best Local Blog"


Congrats to Nick over at Decatur Metro.

Decatur Garden Tour takes place this weekend

The 21st annual Decatur Garden Tour takes place this weekend, September 26 and 27. 13 beguiling gardens across this charming intown community are featured. Fall colors, rare and native plants, fountains, koi ponds and sculpture by local artists are all in store for visitors. Highlights include a Japanese-style garden featured in Backyard Living magazine and the renowned “garden rooms” of noted author and designer Ryan Gainey’s private home. The tour features Saturday evening hours, during which visitors can explore two gardens along with music and wine.



The tour is a benefit for the Decatur Preservation Alliance, a non-profit citizens’ group dedicated to preserving Decatur’s historic structures and greenspaces, and the Oakhurst Community Garden Project, a non-profit center dedicated to preserving community greenspace and cultivating the next generation of environmental stewards.



Tour hours are Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Rain or shine. Tickets are $20 in advance (through September 25) or $25 the day of the tour. Children 12 and under are free.



For details of each garden, Decatur dining destinations and online ticket sales, visit www.decaturgardentour.com.

City of Decatur's First Police Car

This photo was taken in 1924 showing the city of Decatur's first police car, it was a roadster with running boards. In the photo is Tom Ellis who was then a policeman.

The New DHS Gym-Auditorium Open to Public Oct 11, 2009

October 11, 2009 Public Opening of New DHS Gym/Auditorium

The doors will be open to the public on Sunday, October 11th from 2-4 p.m. Go check out the new place and join in the celebration.




http://www.decatur-city.k12.ga.us/

I'll Have a Cherry-Lime Ricky and a Hard Boiled Egg

I'll have a Cherry Lime Ricky and a Hard Boiled Egg.....Oh, and I've just found.. the internet.

Cherry Lime Ricky Recipe

Courtesy of

http://www.foodnetwork.com/

6 fresh cherries, pitted
1/2 lime, cut into 3 wedges
2 teaspoons sugar
3 ounces gin
1 cup chopped ice

Preparation Instructions by The Food Network:
Put the cherries, lime, and sugar into a large rocks glass. Muddle the fruit and sugar by pressing them with a pestle or a wooden spoon until juicy and fragrant. Add the gin and chopped ice. Cover with a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously, or stir, until combined and chilled, about 30 seconds. (In general, by the time the shaker mists up the drink is ready.) Serve.

thanks Bill Curtis and I've just found.. the internet.

And thanks foodnetwork.com for sharing this great recipe for internet viewers.

Griffin Circle(as I called it) has Flooded

The last time I saw it flooded like this was back in the 60's and my neighbor took his row boat out for a test. I lived in that area.
Check out some photos over at Decatur Metro

Mudslide Cleanup in Dekalb County

Will Mad Men Win Again for Best Drama Series

"Mad Men's" top victory last year was historic. Never before in Emmy history had a basic cable show won best series, either drama or comedy. Was it a fluke? Or are TV academy voters still crazy about "Mad Men" now? Our Emmy gurus/ forum moderators Chris "Boomer" Beachum and Robert "Rob L" Licuria (AwardsHeaven.net) believe it will prevail easily and explain why below. Also read their expanded, insightful views on these categories; best comedy series, lead comedy actor, lead comedy actress, supporting comedy actor, supporting comedy actress, guest comedy actor, guest comedy actress, comedy writing, comedy directing, best lead drama actor, lead drama actress, lead actor in movie/mini and lead actress in a movie/mini. See Boomer, Rob and I battle over which shows may win best comedy series in our video slugfest here. See a chart of predix by top journalists here. Read more predix in our forums.

http://goldderby.latimes.com
DRAMA SERIES
"Breaking Bad" - Richmond
"House" – Kubicek
"Mad Men" – Ausiello, Beachum, Berman, Boedeker, Brown, Furlong, Kapsch, Licuria, Mitovich, O'Neil, Porter, Rushfield, Zurawik

ACTOR, DRAMA SERIES:
Gabriel Byrne, "In Treatment" - Licuria, Porter
Bryan Cranston, "Breaking Bad" – Beachum, Boedeker, Brown, Kapsch, O'Neil
Jon Hamm, "Mad Men" – Berman, Rushfield
Hugh Laurie, "House" – Ausiello, Furlong, Kubicek, Mitovich, Richmond, Zurawik

UPDATE: "Mad Men" did win best Drama Series
and Bryan Cranston won best actor for "Breaking Bad"

Friday Night Football: Decatur 20 - Hillgrove 51

Click on Bulldog for 2009 schedule
Decatur lost their first game of the season.

Varsity Football Friday 09.18.2009
Decatur 20
(2-1)


Hillgrove 51
(4-0)

E. COURT SQUARE IN 1957

Decatur, GA.
This is a 1957 photo of East Court Square.
Tatum's Drugs and Joseph Siegel Jeweler's

Patrick Swayze as Johnny Castle, He Was One Cool Cat.

Patrick Swayze as Johnny Castle
in Dirty Dancing
http://www.fanpop.com



Also as Dalton in Roadhouse

Low Country Boil Oct 22, 2009

What started as a lively backyard party has grown into one of the community's most anticipated annual events. The Decatur Education Foundation's Low Country Boil, now in its seventh year, is taking place on October 22, 2009, at the Solarium in Oakhurst.

Besides offering sumptuous food and drink prepared by Chefs Michael Condon and Ray Allen of Badda Bing and live music by The Dammages featuring Tammy Dammaan, the event raises critical funds for programs that support the children of our community. As in past years Decatur "personalities" will serve as guest chefs and servers to add local flavor.

Businesses interested in sponsoring this the event can click here to download a sponsor form or email gail@educationfoundation.org for more information. Tickets are $50. You can purchase tickets online at www.decaturlowcountryboil.com or send a check to:

DEF Low Country Boil 315 W. Ponce de Leon Avenue, Ste 770
Decatur, GA 30030

Decatur Education Foundation unveils new website

The Decatur Education Foundation works to help Decatur Youth realize their full potential, not only in the classroom but also through learning experiences that contribute to personal development. MORE >

The Informant Starts Friday at a Theatre near you.

DeKalb residents don't trust government, avoid census

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Ty Tagami


DeKalb County Commissioner Connie Stokes will lead a public relations campaign to encourage county residents to talk to federal census workers.
County CEO Burrell Ellis, who noted that federal grants and other funding are tied to population size, appointed Stokes Wednesday to lead DeKalb’s Complete Count Committee and “maximize” the population count for the 2010 census.
ajc story

DeKalb libraries up 6% in Circulation

by April Hunt

The AtlantaJournal-Constitution


Nearly 4 million items — from books to movies — were checked out of DeKalb County public libraries last year.
The 3,988,770 items checked out during the fiscal year that ended June 30 account for a 6 percent increase from 2007. The increase came despite having eight of the 22 branches closed for renovations.
ajc story

Atlanta Rollergirls Tryouts

Atlanta Rollergirls Tryouts


When:
September 20 : 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Price:
Free

Event Phone Number:
770-469-9775

http://www.atlantarollergirls.com


All American Skating Center

5400 Bermuda Rd
Stone Mountain, GA 30087

770-469-9775

http://atlanta.metromix.com

Martinis & IMAX

For a limited time, enjoy special ticket prices for Martinis & IMAX®. See below for details.

Enjoy cool cocktails, stunning films, live music and creative cuisine beneath the world’s largest dinosaurs, Fridays (January through November) from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

This one-of-a-kind Friday night experience is available exclusively at Fernbank Museum’s Martinis & IMAX® presented by Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.

Jazz Nights at Scottish Rite Sept 17

Joe Gransden - Trumpeter/vocalist.

Joe Gransden has already performed worldwide and released four CDs under his own name. Renowned first for the hard bop approach of his trumpet, Gransden's singing voice has been compared to that of Chet Baker and Frank Sinatra. www.joegransden.com

http://oakhurstjazznights.com/schedule.html

Blue Sky Concerts - Wednesdays

Enjoy a mid-week lunchtime music break every Wednesday in September at the Community Bandstand on the square in downtown Decatur. Free. Bring your lunch or purchase a special to-go lunch from a nearby restaurant and enjoy live performances from a variety of artists. Brought to you by Decatur Business Association and SunTrust Bank.

Sept. 16
Ernie Quarles & Shaun Anderson, Soul/R&B
Co-sponsors: Kaiser Permanente and Web TECHEASE

Sept. 23
The Rosin Sisters, Fiddling
Co-sponsors: Kaiser Permanente and Zucca Pizza Bar & Restaurant

Sept. 30
The Conundrums, Women's African drumming group
Co-sponsors: Kaiser Permanente


http://decaturga.com/events.aspx

Decatur Time Machine - From Auto Shop to Relics & Rarities Ice Cream Shop

409 N. McDonough St.
Decatur, GA

The Jay Leno Show Premieres Tomorrow Night

Jay's Mini Movie: The Road Trip

Come Fly with Me @ The Alliance Theatre

Come Fly with Me @ The Alliance Theatre
Vocals by Frank Sinatra - Listen
and my favorite
Sept. 15 - Oct. 11