Table Tennis at the Decatur Rec

Dan Magee of Decatur Active Living sends this in.



http://decaturactiveliving.blogspot.com/

Don't forget our TABLE TENNIS TUESDAYS, 7 to 9:30 pm every Tuesday, and SUNDAY TABLE TENNIS, 10 am to 12:45 pm every Sunday, for City of Decatur residents 13 yrs. old and older, at the Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St. It's open to all skill levels.



Table Tennis is an Olympic sport, easy for beginners to pick up, and can also be a surprising cardiovascular workout. For more info., please contact Charlie Slater at: charlie.slater@yahoo.com. A city resident, Charlie is a top rated seniors table tennis player, and was featured in an AJC article:

http://www.ajc.com/search/content/health/stories/2008/12/15/workout_table_tennis.html



We hope to see you there on Tuesdays and/or Sundays! For more information on local table tennis, visit the Atlanta-Georgia Table Tennis Association website, http://www.agtta.org/.


Thanks,

Dan Magee
Director, City of Decatur Active Living
Dan.Magee@decaturga.com
678-553-6541 office
404-391-3244 work cell
404-370-4130 fax
Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St., Decatur, GA 30030
ww.decaturga.com/playbook
www.activeliving.decaturga.com

TOUR deCATUR 5K Road Race March 13, 2010

TOUR deCatur 5k Road Race, Fun Run, and Tot Trot

Come walk, run, or trot for a cause on March 13, 2010, in the eighth annual TOUR deCATUR. Activities begin at 8:45, with the 5K race/walk kicking off at 9:15. All proceeds from the race benefit programs of the DEF.

More info below.

http://www.tourdecatur.com/

US Airways Hates Families and Kids says mother of two.

I found this blog story today about a mother and her kids who can't sit together on a plane, which I thought was good, it is a must read.

by Sierra on February 15, 2010

in Uncategorized

If you have kids, don’t fly on US Airways. We were on three flights of theirs yesterday as we slowly made our way from Boston to Tucson. Not once was I assigned a seat near my kids.

Now, I confess that when I saw I had a boarding pass for seat 5D and my kids both had seats in row 26, I was delighted. Who wants to sit between a two-year-old and a 5-year-old on a cross-country trip? Not me.

When I approached the gate agent to point out the error, I said, “Hey, I’m perfectly happy not to sit anywhere near these kids on the plane, but I’m sure you won’t really let me do that. Here’s my boarding pass, change my seat assignment.”

read full story here.

Used book sale at Decatur library

By April Hunt

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

The Friends of the Decatur Library will host a large used book sale later this month.

Hardcovers, paperbacks and other media items will be available at the sale, with prices ranging from 50 cents to $4. Money raised will be used for various programs at the library, the main branch for the DeKalb County system.

The sale runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Feb. 27 on the lower level of the library on Sycamore Street.

For additional information about the sale or other branch book sales, visit the system Web site at www.dekalblibrary.org.

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Greene's Fine Foods - Nuts, Candy, Gifts , Fun and Snow.

Decatur, GA

http://www.greenesfinefoods.com/

Kevin Gillespie, “Top Chef” plans to open a BBQ Joint.

Bravo’s “Top Chef” saved Kevin Gillespie from financial ruin. Business had been so slow at Woodfire Grill that there were nights last year when just a couple of diners – and sometimes none at all – came in.

“I can’t tell you what it feels like to work all day tweaking and getting things ready to share with people and then have no one show up,” he said. Trying out for the show was a last ditch effort to save the restaurant he’d bought with two partners.

“We’re sitting there, literally, praying that Bravo would call,” he said. “We kept borrowing money, scraping by. We wouldn’t have lasted six more months.”

Now that his “Top Chef” run has ended he’s enjoyed getting back into the groove at the restaurant – and has plans to open another one. Details are still coming together, so he couldn’t reveal some of the specifics, but it’ll be a barbecue restaurant that he and his partners will operate while maintaining Woodfire.

ajc story

A Charming Winnona Park Bungalow

Decatur, GA.

Winnona Park is a historic neighborhood in the southeast corner of the Atlanta, Georgia suburb of Decatur. It is listed as a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places, [1] but it is not one of the City of Decatur's locally designated historic districts.

Winnona Park is located south of downtown Decatur; west of the Village of Avondale Estates, Georgia and the Forest Hills subdivision; and east of Decatur's Oakhurst community. It primarily consists of residences, but is also known as the home of Columbia Theological Seminary. Its rough boundaries are Mimosa Drive and the Decatur city limits on the south; East College Avenue and the railroad tracks on the north; South Candler Street on the west; and South Columbia Avenue on the east. In addition, the commercial buildings on the east side of South Columbia Ave. at East College Ave. have historically been part of this community. This commercial cluster historically housed the neighborhood pharmacy, gas station and barbershop.

The early families of Winnona Park also have historic links to Agnes Scott College, which adjoins Winnona Park on the northeast. However, the South Candler Street—Agnes Scott College Historic District is listed separately on the National Register of Historic Places. The City of Decatur has also designated South Candler Street - Agnes Scott College as a local historic district. Bounded by East College Ave., South McDonough St,, South Candler St., East Hill St. and East Davis St., it is no longer considered part of Winnona Park.

In addition, the Forrest Hills community east of South Columbia Avenue is located in unincorporated DeKalb County, and is not considered part of Winnona Park. However, the City of Decatur announced in 2008 that they were considering the annexation of Forrest Hills.

en.wikipedia.org

Name the Movie Trivia Photo

Name the Movie Trivia Photo

Ann said...

I know!!!!!!! But I cheated....

February 15, 2010 4:40 PM

Next Stop...Decatur said...

I thought this one would be hard.
Go ahead Ann and give your answer.

February 15, 2010 7:30 PM

eurasia - Decatur, GA

eurasia
129 E. Ponce de Leon Ave.
Decatur, GA

New Friday Lunch Menu @ Wahoo!

New Friday Lunch Menu Join us every Friday for a delicious lunch that's easy on your wallet! Every item on the menu is $10 or less including favorites such as... Georgia Trout sautéed and topped with pesto butter and sugared pecans white cheddar grits/ green beans 10 Parmesan Encrusted Chicken all-natural breast seared golden brown with dijon and Parmesan brussel sprouts /5 cheese macaroni and cheese 9 Charleston Shrimp & Grits sautéed and simmered in spicy tomato cream over creamy white cheddar grits 10 Wahoo! Burger 8 ounces Angus beef, tobacco onions Montrachet-roasted red pepper spread, arugula, spicy pickles, wheat bun 8

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

Junk for Cash

By Megan Matteucci

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Crumpled police cars, tractors missing tires, decade-old garbage trucks and a repainted ambulance fill a lot near I-285 and Memorial Drive.

It’s the “Island of Misfit Toys” for DeKalb County equipment. But officials hope the abandoned vehicles and other paraphernalia will find new homes and generate cash to help the county close an $84 million deficit.

The crashed trucks may only generate a few thousand dollars each, but every little bit helps, DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson said.

“These are vehicles that have been wrecked or have too many miles to be considered safe on the road,” said Johnson, the County Commission’s presiding officer.

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Man attacks TVs in Lilburn Walmart with Baseball Bat

I'm guessing he didn't like the channel

By Mashaun D. Simon

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Lilburn Police are investigating what may have caused a man to walk into a Walmart and destroy 29 flat-screen televisions.
Just after noon Wednesday, Westley Strellis, 23, of Lawrenceville, walked into the Walmart on Lawrenceville Highway in Lilburn.

After grabbing a metal baseball bat from the sporting goods section, he walked to the electronics department and destroyed the TVs on display.

He was arrested not long after.

ajc

Saturday Valentine's Events

This sent in by Dan Magee Director, City of Decatur Active Living

FYI: Below is info. on two Valentine’s events this Saturday for children and families. Just wanted to make a special mention of it, as it’s a little different from our normal offerings.







Hey Decatur First, Second and Third Graders and parents:

Come celebrate Valentine's Day with Decatur Active Living. Join us for an afternoon of good food and fun as we celebrate Valentine's Day. Participants will receive a free 4x6 photo of them and their parent(s). Photo will be taken promptly at 11:30am, and lunch will be served at 12:15pm. Entertainment will include audience participation, poems, reading, songs, etc., as well as scheduled events. Participants must RSVP in advance by signing-up at Decatur Recreation Center by February 6, 2010.

Cost: $10.00 per participant (parents free). For more information, please contact Lee Williams at 678-553-6551.

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The Annual 4th & 5th Graders Valentine's Dance

6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, Saturday, February 13th

Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore Street



Let's Dance! City of Decatur 4th and 5th graders, please join us for an evening of music, food, fun and friends. Come out and get your dance on at Decatur Recreation Center. Celebrate your Valentine's Day among friends. Doors open at 6:30pm. Participants will receive a free 4x6 photo. All photos will be printed on the spot. Participants must RSVP in advance by signing-up at DRC by February 6, 2010. This event will be supervised by Decatur Active Living Staff members.

Cost: $5.00 per participant (chaperons free). For more information, please contact Lee Williams at 678-553-65

Next Stop Decatur Time Machine - F.W.WOOLWORTH CO.

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Top photo is F.W. WOOLWORTH CO. on E. Ponce de Leon Ave. circa 1948
Note: The DeKalb Theatre is to the right and you can see movie poster of "The Adventures Robin Hood".

Bottom photo is the same location in 2010.
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Below is the same poster on the Dekalb Theatre above.

Chocolate Comes to Mingei - Eat and Help

These amazing artesanal, organic, raw, vegan and gluten free treats have arrived at Mingei just in time for Valentine's, AND your purchase supports two Haitian causes: Partners in Health and the Vassar Haiti Project which supports artists in Port au Prince and educational, nutrition and sustainability projects in rural Haiti. These delicious goodies also include some ingredients imported fom Haiti, such as organic coffee. ALERT: It arrived late yeserday and is going fast--
we have already ordered twice the amount
of our first shipment!

Decatur's most unusual gift shop and gallery!

Mingei World Arts

427 Church Street
next to Javamonkey
just south of Ponce de Leon
one block off the square

Decatur Bulldog Booster Club

From Scott & Bailey Pendergrast

The Booster club is having their spring fund raiser March 27th at the Church of the Epiphany. If anyone has any items that they would like to donate to our auction it would be very helpful.It can be anything from a special cake you bake to donating a week at your mountain house.Or if you would like to donate time,that would help also. The money goes to student athletes of Decatur High and Renfroe. Please contact Bailey Pendergrast -sbpender@gmail.com

Sammiches N' Stuff - Menu & Hours

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RELICS & RARITIES New Website

Click on photo to visit new website

Hooray for Clay Coming Soon to Decatur

This new Pottery store will be located in the old Spencer's Tire Co.
Pottery & Art Gallery
Hooray For Clay has a ceramics gallery that we like to call the Art Adoption Room! Our instructors, resident artists, and local clay friends have an assortment of ceramic art on display and available for purchase. Shop for any of your gift giving needs at our gallery!
Coming Soon

Hooray for Clay
402 E. Howard Ave.
Decatur, GA
404-421-2338

Name the Movie Trivia Photo

movie trivia: Name this movie.

Atl Flick Chick said: DUEL

Garry said: Bullitt

Garry you are correct, the photo is from "BULLITT" Starring Steve McQueen.



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Superbowl Sunday @ Twain's

Superbowl Sunday @ TWAIN'S

Come watch the Super Bowl at Twain's this Sunday
We're setting up an extra big screen projection TV on the stage, selling wings for half price, running beer and food specials, and expect lots of fans of all stripes. Also, we've got Mysterious Stranger Brown Ale and Bullfrog IPA!

Twain's
211 East Trinity Place
Decatur, GA 30030-3414
(404) 373-0063

From Paris With Love Starts Friday

Decatur’s Renewal Design-Build Wins Regional Award

From Kelly Cheek

I’m happy to announce a big win for Renewal! NARI has named our whole house green project a regional CotY winner. Would it be possible to make an announcement on your website?

Decatur’s Renewal Design-Build Wins Regional Award

February 4, 2010 --- The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) named Renewal Design-Build a 2010 Regional CotY (Contractor of the Year) winner in the Whole House category of its annual awards competition. This is the second consecutive year the co

mpany has won a CotY award.

The winning whole house

project, located in Decatur’s Oakhurst neighborhood, is EarthCraft certified and has

been featured on Planet Green’s “Renovation Nation.” The

remodel included doubling the home’s existing sq

uare footage while cutting its energy bills in half. You can see the winning project here.

Contractors fr

om seven regions around the country vie for Co

tY Awards on an annual basis. An impartial panel of judges who are experts within the

industry and associated fields, selected winners based on each entrant’s “before and after”

photography and project description. Judging was based on problem solving,

functionality, aesthetics, craftsmanship, innovation,

degree of difficulty, and entry presentation.

All regional winners will be eligible for the National CotY Awards at NARI’s Evening of Excellence^SM in April in Phoenix, Arizona. The Evening of Excellence^SM is widely considered to be the premier event of the year in the remodeling indus

try. It will be attended by more than 350 of the industry’s elite.

Renewal Design-Build, 124 S. Columbia Dr. in Decatur, provides complete solutions for renovations, additions, kitchens, baths, porches, decks, curb appeal, and repairs. For information, call 404.378.6962, or visit RenewalDesignBuild.com.

Sincerely,

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

Happy Valentine's Day from Wahoo! Grill

wahoogrilldecatur.com

Upcoming Event : Bradley Observatory Open House April 9, 2010

Bradley Observatory Open House

Friday April 9, 2010 from 8:00pm - 10:00pm

Bradley Observatory and Planetarium

141 E College Ave
Decatur, Georgia 30030 Get Directions

This year-long series of events celebrates the 400th anniversary of Galileo's first astronomical use of his telescope, and engage the challenges we all face when pushing the boundaries of exploration in the quest for knowledge.

upcoming.yahoo.com
http://www.agnesscott.edu/academics/bradleyobservatory

33.7700450000 -84.2954860000

Sammiches N' Stuff Now Open

This is in the old Jakes Ice Cream/McDonough St. Market space.

h/t decatur metro

Live Well Now Health & Wellness Feb 4 & 11

From :http://decaturactiveliving.blogspot.com/

FEB 4 & 11 – "LIVE WELL NOW" HEALTH AND WELLNESS SERIES

LIVE WELL NOW - Health and Wellness Series

Date: Thursdays, February 4 & 11

Time: 7:00– 8:30pm

Location: Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St. Decatur GA

Live Well Now is a highly interactive and informative series that will empower and enable you to make healthy lifestyle choices regarding diet and exercise (smart nutrition choices and effective ways to manage your weight). Dr. Cohen, a leading health and wellness advocate will facilitate this series along with Street University^TM, an innovative education and entertainment company. Be prepared to have fun while we dissect your diet, challenge your Health IQ, and offer you mini-health missions. This is one class your health can’t afford to miss. This series is being offered through Decatur Active Living.

http://www.streetuonline.com

learn more

Big Plans for GM Plant in Doraville

By Gertha Coffee and April Hunt

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

An Orlando developer has a contract to buy the old General Motors plant in Doraville and plans to build a "clean and green" community of houses, shops, restaurants and offices on the site, the company said Thursday.

New Broad Street Cos. said it has been in discussions with GM for more than 18 months.

"It could be any mix of uses," New Broad Street spokeswoman Barbara Koenig said Thursday. "Any mix of commercial, retail, residential."

The deal is expected to close in early summer. The purchase price will not be disclosed, Koenig said.

"This is the best urban infill site in the country for a large transit-oriented development," New Broad Street president David Pace said in a statement. "It will be clean and green, incorporating environmental remediation of the former industrial site with best practices for sustainable development."

The Doraville plant closed in September 2008 and several developers bid to buy the massive 165-acre site.

ajc story

The Depeaux is also For Sale

The old Decatur Depot/Depeaux is for sale, read all about it
at decatur metro

more info and pictures here

Badda Bing is For Sale

The Atlanta Restaurant Exchange has Badda Bing Listed For Sale

Chef Michael Condon is Relocating
his Successful Catering Business
to a Larger Commercial Kitchen
Leaving behind this great opportunity!

Located at the Entrance to the Decatur Marta Train Station
and with Excellent Visibility
This is a sure fire Recipe for Success!

Badda Bing Name is Michael's Successful Catering Business
and the Name will not be included in the Sale

Badda Bing's space

Lots of potential for a Quick Service Menu

Full kitchen and nice bright dining area.

This city has great pedestrian traffic
as well as being very accessible when arriving in a car.

People love to dine out in this suburban oasis.

We were on a trip to another up and coming city
and were told by a local official
that they will be a wonderful city soon,
just like Decatur!

There are few cities left
which still have a small town feel.

This location has a good lease in place,
and is ready for an expanded Quick Service Menu.

Lots of people in the area,
and many local businesses within walking distance.

Tour Decatur 2010

New t-shirt design by Michele DeHaven of Function!

View the route on Gmaps by clicking here.

For more information or to register visit tourdecatur.com
Click here to download a sign up form (PDF).
Click here to register online

Interested in sponsoring this great community event?
email gail@decatureducationfoundation.org or call 404-377-0641

Chicks in the City Symposium Saturday, February 6, 2010

From The Oakhurst Garden

Chicks in the City Symposium

Saturday, February 6, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Purchase Tickets Spend a day in Decatur learning from the chicken experts. Saturday, February 6, 2010 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Decatur Recreation Center 231 Sycamore Street, Decatur www.oakhurstgarden.org (678) 642-4977 Topics include: Getting Started with Backyard Poultry, Chicken Breeds, Coop Building and Designs, Ongoing Chicken Responsibilities, Illnesses and Diseases, Working Chickens in your Garden To register: $50 for Oakhurst Community Garden Project Members, Georgia Organics Members, City of Decatur Residents $65 for all others Purchase your tickets today. Thank you to our partners: City of Decatur Active Living, Georgia Organics, and Chicken Whisperer, Inc.

Decatur for Haiti is Great Idea.

Great news from Catherine over at The Decatur Minute

Decatur for Haiti – Help Spread the Word!

Dine and Shop in Decatur on Monday, Feb. 1

What: Decatur for Haiti. Local Decatur merchants and restaurants donating to the Haiti earthquake relief.

When: Monday, Feb. 1

Who: The following businesses have agreed to donate a portion of their proceeds from Feb. 1 to the American Red Cross.

• Brick Store Pub
• Chick-Fil-A from 5-8 p.m.
• Fleet Feet
• Heliotrope
• HairWerks is offering $25 haircuts and $10 brow waxings which will all be donated.
• Little Shop of Stories will hold a special storytime at 7 p.m. about the importance of helping others.
• Mingei
• Nectar
• Palate Cafe and Bar
• Pambili African Artworks
• Peggy’s Boutique
• Steinbeck’s
• Twain’s
• UJoint

Check for more businesses to join the great event.

Little Shop of Stories Nominated

By April Hunt

ajc

A Decatur bookstore has been nominated for a national award for its work with young readers.

The Little Shop of Stories is among 13 nominees for the Women’s National Book Association’s Pannell Awards. The award recognizes retail bookstores that excel at inspiring young people to read.

This year’s awards, one to a general bookstore and one to a children’s bookstore, will be presented in May at BookExpoAmerica.

Oakhurst Cooperative Preschool Enrollment

Oakhurst Cooperative Preschool Enrollment Sessions Start Saturday January 23!

2010-2011 Enrollment Sessions: January 23, 28 and 30. Please visit
www.OakhurstCoop.com for details.

Explore what Oakhurst Cooperative Preschool can offer your family.

• Morning classes five days a week for children 2 – 4 years
• Everyday hands-on environmental education
• Commitment to parental involvement in education
• Nature-centered curriculum
• Nurturing community for families

OCP is also enrolling for a young two's class to start February 2010. Children who turned 2 by January 1 are eligible for enrollment.

Concerts on the Sq. looking for Bands for 2010

Over at The Decatur Minute site Cheryl reports that:

The Concerts on the Square committee will be selecting bands for the 2010 Concerts on the Square and the Blue Sky Concerts the first week of February. Bands can apply by going to the Decatur Business Association website and filling out the Concert Series Application. A CD or a website where the band’s music can be heard is required. The committee is looking for “fun”, upbeat bands for Saturday night that the crowds will enjoy dancing to. Blue Sky Concerts are a little more laid back, and a great opportunity for smaller bands and singer/song writers to have their music heard. Questions? Call 678-553-6573.

East Court Square 2001

Bundos Market Restaurant on far right.

Neil Young On Tonight Show With Conan O'Brien on Final Show "Long May You Run"

The Great Escape with Lego's

Great video made with legos.

Everybody's Talkin' 1969 Harry Nilsson

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From the 1969 movie Midnight Cowboy music by John Barry and Harry Nilsson

The Key Lime Pie King...of Smyrna

Saturday is National Pie Day, a time for Georgians to stick out their pastry-filled bellies with pride and partake of the Peach State’s delectable desserts.

Georgia, after all, is renowned for peach, pecan, sweet potato and key lime pie.

Key lime pie? From Georgia?

Indeed. In fact, Smyrna -- aka Key West North – produces one of the nation’s finest frozen key lime pies.

ajc

By Dan Chapman

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Have It Your Way with a Beer.

The Associated Press reports that the burger giant BURGER KING will open a new type restaurant called The Whopper Bar in Miami Beach, Fla. where you can have a beer with your burger & fries, it will be the chain's first such type restaurant.

Full story @ ajc

Mary Lin Elementary Night at Wahoo! Tuesday Jan. 26th

www.marylinelementary.com

“WIZARD OF OZ” AND MUNCHKIN ACTOR BRING AFTERNOON OF FUN TO PLAZA THEATRE

Saturday Jan 23rd at 1:30

Put on those ruby slippers and get ready for a trip down the Yellow Brick Road like you’ve never had before.
But you don’t have to click your heels to get to Oz. The Historic Plaza Theatre brings the
magical land to life with a rare, big-screen presentation of the 1939 family classic “The Wizard of
Oz” starring Judy Garland. And an actual citizen of Munchkin Land hosts an afternoon of “Oz”-
related entertainment.

Karl Slover, who played several Munchkin roles in the timeless favorite, will be on hand to sign
autographs and pose for pictures before and after the film. "Standing 4-feet, 4-inches tall, I was the smallest Munchkin,” Slover recalls. “I couldn't even reach the door knob.”

EATS @ TWAINS

City To Test Tornado Warning System

From Linda Harris http://www.decaturga.com/

City To Test Tornado Warning System
The City of Decatur will test the new Tornado Outdoor Warning Siren system for installation purposes on Friday, January 22, 2010 at 12 noon. The test will last approximately two minutes.

The first official monthly testing of the system will be held on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 5 p.m. If there is inclement weather that day, the test will be postponed until Thursday, February 4 at 5 p.m.

Going forward the system will be tested on the first Wednesday of each month at 5 p.m. The sirens will sound for approximately one minute during each testing.

If you have questions about this or other Emergency Management issues, please contact Tony Parker, Assistant City Manager, Emergency Services, tony.parker@decaturga.com or call 404-370-4102.

5 Year Old Survives Elevator Fall at Marta Station

The boy was taken to a local hospital for evaluation said Fire Capt. Eric Jackson after the boy fell 10 to 15 ft and landed on top of the elevator car, the 5 year old was leaning against the elevator door when somehow it opened.

ajc story

Greene's Fine Foods on Fox 5 Atlanta

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Cultural Arts Master Plan Wednesday Jan. 20th

EVERYONE IS INVITED
For more info call 404-371-8386
or email linda.harris@decaturga.com