DECATUR SPIRITFEST Friday @ 6:00 PM

SpiritFest is Back on the Calendar!

Please plan to attend a good old fashioned SpiritFest Pep Rally on Friday, October 16. The festivities will begin at 6:00 p.m. and run until it's time to go see the Bulldog Gridders take on Westminster. The action starts at the Promenade outside the new gymnasium.

Free Green Seminar Series Continues @ Decatur Library

Interested in green renovation?

Kelly Cheek sends this in:




Free Green Seminar Series Continues @ Decatur Library

Learn how to make your home healthy, comfortable, & energy efficient



Saturday, October 17, 10:00AM: Show Me the Money: Why Green Makes Sense for Your Wallet

This seminar will discuss how certain green improvements to your home will increase energy efficiency and save you money.

In addition, you will learn how the most recent green tax credits and rebates will put even more money in your pocket.



Presented by Peter Michelson, CEO of Renewal Design-Build, and certified home performance consultant Joe Thomas of Renewal's sister company, Renewal System Solutions.


Visit RenewalDesignBuild.com/seminars.php for more information.


Hope you’re having a great week!





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

2nd Annual Park Renewal Day

Help the Park. Win Major Cash!


Did you know that invasive plant species like privet and ivy are taking over our community parks by strangling and crowding out native plants? Renewal Design-Build, along with DeKalb County and the City of Decatur, call on neighbors like you to help save our precious greenspaces.
The Competition

Teams compete for prize money by uprooting invasive plants in one of our local community parks. Officials from DeKalb County and the City of Decatur will judge the quality and quantity of work done to each group’s designated work space.
Click for signup sheet
Save the Date!

Saturday, Nov. 7, 8 am to 12:30 pm* (Registration: 8 to 8:15 am)
Food and live entertainment follow the work session.
Where?

Dearborn Park • Deerwood Drive at Midway Road
Decatur, Georgia
Click for map

Your group can win major cash sponsored by Renewal Design-Build:
First Prize: $1,000
Second Prize: $500
Third Prize: $300
Fourth Prize: $200
Fifth Prize: $100

The deadline to register your team is October 24. Space is limited! One member from each team is required to attend one of two training sessions hosted by DeKalb County Parks

*There is no rain date for this event.

Seen Around Decatur: 1954 Cadillac

Remembering The Toco Hills Theatre

This great photo is from flickr member ZEUSFACE
Check out some of his vintage images.

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http://atlantatimemachine.com/commercialbldgs/toco.htm

Why would they get rid of the icon of a sign ?
They should rebuild on like it, don't you think.

Thanks to Greg for sending in this link, also see his comment for another link.
Atlanta, GA

The Toco Hills Theatre

3003 North Druid Hills Road

Atlanta, GA

Opened in 1964, this theater was almost a secret to those who knew it. Hidden in a small strip mall, it boasted one of the largest screens and seating areas in Atlanta. I think only the Fox challenged it in size while it was open.

It closed in 2000, after years of lack-luster attendance.

It was part of the Lefont chain of theaters, named after George Lefont, who often brought foreign-language and award-winning Cannes films to the city.
Contributed by Daniel Rouk
http://cinematreasures.org/theater/7119/

If you have any pictures of The Toco Hills Theatre when it was opened please send them in and I will post it for you. or any old pictures of The Toco Hills Shopping Center would be good.

Most people say TOCO HILLS but it's TOCO HILL

3rd Annual Beat the Street for Little Feet! Oct. 31, 2009

Hi, Your Next Stop...Decatur blog is just wonderful...must have taken quite a lot of work! Having just moved here this summer, I really appreciate this web site.
Could you please help us by sharing the following event information with your online community, membership, or blog? Everyone is invited to join in on the fun.

Thanks!
Rebecca Evans


3rd Annual Beat the Street for Little Feet!

Feet of all sizes are welcome! Join Oakhurst Cooperative Preschool families for a Saturday morning of running and fun on October 31, 2009 at 9AM in Candler Park. The race will include not only a 5K with special jog stroller division, but also a 1-mile race for younger participants, and a “fun run” for our community’s youngest runners. Stick around for the FREE post-race Children's Festival with live children’s music, a costume contest, face painting, food, and loads of festivities for the kids.

And for all you “Pete the Cat” fans, award-winning local artist James Dean has created another one-of-a-kind race T-shirt for the event. This year, Pete and kittens are in costume! To check out the new T-shirt design and to register for the race, visit our website, www.oakhurstcoop.com. You also can register at www.active.com or at the Big Peach Running Company in downtown Decatur.

The race will start at 9:00 AM and the Festival will be from 10:00 – 12:00 Noon. Come on out and cheer! We will be posting the 5K route on our website as well as posting notices on neighborhood newsletters, and in businesses, to be sure everyone that may be impacted is aware.

Not a runner, but love Pete the Cat? Sign up to be a ghost runner and still get your t-shirt. Check us out at: www.oakhurstcoop.com for more information.

Pete the Cat race T-shirt for ALL PRE-REGISTERED RACERS (by October 18, 2009 - We cannot guarantee you a t-shirt on race day unless you pre-register!).

Bring your worn out athletic shoes and we’ll RECYCLE them through Nike’s Reuse-a-Shoe program

Oakhurst Cooperative Preschool (OCP) is a nonprofit, parent-teacher cooperative established in 2005. The school was founded with the goal of creating an ethnically, culturally, and economically diverse community that is united both through its commitment to parent involvement in education, as well as fostering a respect for the environment. OCP is one of the few preschools which includes environmental education in its curriculum. By introducing environmental education to young children in a way that engages and intrigues them, we promote a gentle awareness of our impact on the world and how we can make a positive difference in the greater community.

Proceeds from this event help OCP provide tuition assistance and curriculum supplies.

Call Rebecca for more information at 850-445-9457.

A New BB & Que Joint for Decatur

Decatur, GA
Community BBQ will be located at 1361 Clairmont Rd, Decatur.

AJC
by mford

David Roberts, one-third of the triumvirate that was the original Sam & Dave’s in Marietta, is opening his own ‘cue joint, Community BBQ, in the old Epicurean space on Clairmont Road in Decatur.

“We’re basically just waiting on final inspections at this point,” Roberts told me by phone. “As soon as we get them, we’re good to go.”

Roberts is no stranger to barbecue, and the menu promises old fashioned ‘cue — Berkshire pork, including ribs, from Riverview Farms, beef ribs and brisket, chicken — with “standard” sides, as Roberts calls them. That is, of course, if you consider Roberts’ famous three-cheese mac-n-cheese a standard side — cheddar, Monterey jack and Parmesan meld together in cream and butter creating a goo fest for noodles. It’s the same mac-n-cheese he cooked at Sam & Dave’s.
ajc story

Wahoo! is thrilled to have been nominated for Citysearch Best Of 2009 in the Best Seafood

Wahoo! is thrilled to have been nominated for Citysearch Best Of 2009 in the Best Seafood category, and we would love your support!

Please take just a moment to click on the link below and vote for Wahoo!

Best Seafood

Thank you in advance for your continued support. We are so excited to be nominated and we couldn't do it without you!

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

Inside The Decatur High School Auditorium & Gym

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Decatur High School Auditorium Before & After

Decatur, GA.

Decatur High School in 2008 and 2009

Photos have been put though photoshop for the art effect.

Click on photo to enlarge.

Friday Night Football: Decatur Over Greater Atl Christian 42-14

Mingei World Arts

Saturday, October 10
7-10pm
Opening reception for "Ninos", by Vicki Ragan,
in conjunction with Atlanta Celebrates Photography.
Also on the street tomorrow night:
photo openings at Javamonkey,
the Seen Gallery and Taste!

Please join us!

Ninos

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.

For more information about Atlanta Celebrates Photography, please click here.

Ellen and Ann Mingei World Arts 427 Church Street Decatur, GA 30030 404-371-0101

Taj Ma Hound ( A Bakery for Dogs)

Decatur,GA

Taj Ma Hound
707 D East Lake Drive
Decatur, GA 30330
Phone: 1-404-377-9220
Click for Directions

Decatur High School Open House this Sunday

Decatur, GA
click on photos to enlarge.

This 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.

Our House presents its annual Fall Fantasy Fundraiser, "A Night in Tuscany,"

Lisa L. Nied sends this in:

Following is information about the event:

Our House presents its annual Fall Fantasy Fundraiser, "A Night in Tuscany,"

a celebration of more than 20 years of service to the Atlanta community and as an opportunity to raise funds for key programs and services. The event will be held on Saturday, October 24th from 6:30 -11:00 PM at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center on Briarcliff Road. Tickets are $85 per person and include dinner, spirits, live music and dancing. There will also be wonderful live and silent auctions.

Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.ourhousega.org/events.html or by calling Amy Green at Our House at 404-378-0938.

"Fall Fantasy is a wonderful night of celebration of all the positive work of Our House," says Tyese Lawyer, Executive Director. "All funds raised provide much needed resources which allow Our House to continue helping homeless children and their families succeed in school and life."

The 2009 Event Co-Chairs are Kim Sexton of Bank of America and Lisa Nied of AT&T Mobility. Honorary co-chairs for this year's event include, Rev. Wade Huie, Retired, Columbia Seminary and Carolyn Brooks, Early Childhood Consultant. "A Night in Tuscany" is proudly sponsored by BR/WJ Construction Services, Alston & Bird, Lockton Companies, Decatur First Bank, and PrintMaster of Decatur among other corporate and community supporters.

Lisa L. Nied

Product Manager – Consumer Data Offers

AT&T Mobility

1055 Lenox Park Blvd

3rd Floor

Atlanta, GA 30319

Office: 404.986.1598

email (NEW): lisa.nied@att.com

Remembering Carrols Hamburgers

This Carrols was located in Tucker, GA.

Carrols was an offshoot of the Tastee Freeze company. Herb Slotnick bought the franchise rights for the New York area and started opening restaurants in the Syracuse, New York area in the early 1960s. They expanded through the years throughout New York state.

During the 1960s, a yellow slug character served as Carrols 1st mascot; he was replaced in 1974 by a young blonde lad wearing a tweed suit and a Fedora hat.

During the 1970s, Carrols tried their hand at serving fried chicken (like that served at KFC); their attempt was advertised as "Carrols Crunchy Country Chicken, I can't say it and I work here". Carrols also formed an agreement with Good Humor to sell several of GH's favorite ice cream novelty bars.

Carrols restaurant locations were converted to Burger King franchises in 1975. The original menu of Carrols, and the Carrols brand, then went overseas to Finland, Sweden, Estonia, Latvia, and Russia.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrols_Restaurant_Group

Lockdown over at Decatur middle school

By Christian Boone

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

An unruly adult necessitated a brief lockdown at Renfroe Middle School in Decatur.
Decatur City Schools spokeswoman Maria Lewis said police were called around 3:40 p.m. after the unidentified woman caused a disturbance. She didn't know what led to the outburst but said no students were involved. The lockdown ended after a few minutes, Lewis said.
ajc story

Atlanta Mayor Candidates at Emory

Nicole Anderson sends this in:


Hello!

Just wanted to let you know that Emory University will be hosting the candidates for mayor of Atlanta on Wednesday, October 14 (7PM) for spirited debate under the leafy trees of Emory Glenn Memorial Chapel (1660 North Decatur Road, 30322).

As the City of Atlanta drives economic development for the entire metro region and Georgia, it’s important for Emory and our surrounding communities [including Decatur!] to get to know the candidates who want to take the helm and lead the city for the next four years.

You and your readers are invited to come watch the debate unfold as the top candidates take the podium to state their case. Though you may not be voting in the election, this office certainly has a regional impact that is important to Atlanta’s neighbors. The forum will be moderated by Fox-5 anchor Russ Spencer and young alum & New York Times reporter Robbie Brown (Class of 2007).

Confirmed candidates include:

· Lisa Borders, city council president
· Peter Brownlowe, former Atlanta police officer
· Kyle Keyser, founder of Atlantans Together Against Crime
· Mary Norwood, city councilwoman
· Kasim Reed, state senator
· Jesse Spikes, attorney

This event is sponsored by Emory’s Office of Government Affairs, Emory’s Center for Ethics, the League of Women Voters of Atlanta-Fulton County, and the Clifton Community Partnership

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch!
Thanks,
N
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Nicole Anderson
Marketing Specialist, Emory University

phone: 404 630 2171
nicole.anderson@emory.edu
@nvanderson
www.YouTube.com/EmoryUniversity

Check out this new blog "The Education Wire Blog"

The Education Wire is dedicated to all things education – including news, policy, teaching techniques, and learning technologies. We hope our experiences with teaching and writing form an explosion of well-communicated information that creates a one-stop resource for teachers, parents, and the general public on all matters of education.
http://theeducationwire.com/

The link has also been added to my Decatur Blog roll.

HGTV Filming in Decatur

Kelly Cheek of Renewal Design-Build sends this in:
HGTV Filming in Decatur



This week, filming begins in Decatur for a brand new HGTV’s series, Curb Appeal: The Block. The episode will document local Renewal Design-Build throughout a two week renovation involving the exterior facelift of a Decatur resident’s home. The new series is slated to premiere next year.



The Block will be shot reality style, following the makeover process as it happens and will show homeowners how to look at their homes with new eyes. The network even provides the budget for the makeover.



Throughout the filming process, Renewal team members on the project will be documenting the home’s progress on Renewal’s blog [RenewalDesignBuild.com/blog], so stay tuned.




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

Frank Daniel Motors Decatur, GA circa 1966

Same view today.

Decatur, GA
Frank Daniel Motors was appointed the Saab auto dealership for the Decatur area.

Look close at the photo and you can see the Western Auto Store sign, that store was located on Church St. in 1966


Frank Daniel Motors
217 E. Ponce de Leon Ave.
Decatur, GA.

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