Surprise Visit - John Mayer Jams @ Eddies Attic Tuesday Night

You’re an internationally renowned musician, in the middle of a tour - what do you do on a rare off night?

For John Mayer, the answer was easy as he prepared for a show on his “Battle Studies” tour in Atlanta: Go back to where it all started.

Tuesday night Mayer tweeted around 10:30 p.m., “Atlanta people! Lets jam out at Eddie’s Attic in Decatur. 11:30pm. Heading over now.” By the time it hit 11:30 p.m. the line wrapped around the block and down the street for a rare 21+ show for only $10.

Eddie’s Attic is where it all started for Mayer a decade ago when he was a struggling musician, so the surprise show was a homecoming of sorts. At one point Mayer couldn’t remember the lyrics to an old song and asked if there were any “super fans” in the audience who could help him with the words.

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You're Invited! Free Seminars + Design Consultations

Thinking about remodeling your kitchen, sprucing up a bathroom, or adding more space? Attend these seminars. Free design consultations follow!


"Remodeling in Today's Economy"
+ Design Consultations

DATE: Thursday, September 9th

TIME: 7:00pm
LOCATION: Renewal Design-Build, 124 S. Columbia Drive, Decatur
LEARN MORE
"Kitchen & Bath Design Trends"
+ Design Consultations

DATE: Tuesday, September 14th

TIME: 7:00pm
LOCATION:Renewal Design-Build, 124 S. Columbia Drive, Decatur
LEARN MORE



Seats are limited! Call 404.378.6962, or email info@RenewalDesignBuild.com to reserve your space today.





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Trackside/5th Earl Demolition "A Rare Site"

New construction should start soon on the rebuild.
Trackside will be back, better than ever.

Decatur Book Festival Photos

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Pete the Cat @ Little Shop of Stories
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Let Wahoo! do the cooking this Labor Day

Open Labor Day
Monday, September 6th

Let Wahoo! do the cooking this Labor Day
Join us for dinner
5 pm - 10 pm

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

Herb Albert & The Tijuana Brass

A-ha - Take On Me

WHERE YOU GOIN' ? This Weekend.

The 2010 Decatur Book Festival

Event preview: The AJC Decatur Book Festival Five event highlights you can't miss

From The ajc
By Rosalind Bentley

So you’re looking at the list of authors scheduled to appear at the AJC Decatur Book Festival and you’re overwhelmed with all of the choices. Do you go see this author that you really wanted to see at 1:30 p.m., or do you skip him and go see this other author that you really, really wanted to see — but who is also speaking at 1:30 p.m.? Hmmmm. What’s a book lover to do?
Here are a few suggestions for you; some obvious, others not so. Just some possibilities to consider, unless you’ve figured out how to be in two places at the same time. All locations are in Decatur.
Read the suggestions at AJC here.

Agnes Scott College has enrolled its largest freshman class in 122 year History

By Laura Diamond

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Agnes Scott College has enrolled its largest freshman class in the institution's 122-year history, officials announced Thursday.
The private women's college in Decatur has 265 first-year students and the number may increase slightly, officials said. The previous record was 257 first-years in the fall of 2000.

The students come from 28 states, with about 54 percent hailing from Georgia. About 13 percent are international, coming from the following 10 countries: Bhutan, China, Ghana, Haiti, Indonesia, Jamaica, Mexico, Nigeria, South Korea and Vietnam.
ajc story

Bookzilla Takes Over The Square for The 2010 Decatur Book Festival

--Check out that new Pub sign painted on building side pointing to the new "Square Pub" Opening soon. Looks good.

Trackside/5th Earl Demolition

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Keep up with news about this @ http://www.facebook.com/pages/Decatur-GA/Trackside-Tavern-in-Decatur-Georgia-is-Coming-Back/142735575745650?__a=7&

Low Country Boil No. 8 Oct. 14, 2010

Tickets now available for
Decatur Education Foundation's
Low Country Boil!
As the weather finally cools, it is time to start thinking about Decatur's most popular Fall event!


Now In its 8th year, the Low Country Boil will feature:

GREAT food by Chefs Michael Condon & Ray Allen of Badda Bing

GREAT beer provided by Victory Brewing Compnany

GREAT music by Decatur's best cover band The Dammages

GREAT "Gourmet & Getaway" auction items

ALL for a GREAT Cause:
Ensuring that EVERY child in Decatur has opportunities
to reach his/her full potential



For more information or to purchase your ticket click here
or visit decaturlowcountryboil.com
Interested in sponsoring this great community event
or serving on the host committee?
email gail@decatureducationfoundation.org or call 404-377-0641

Just "Conan" Will be Conan O'Brien's Late Night Show Title

From http://newsroom.mtv.com
by Kyle Anderson in Television

Well, Conan O'Brien didn't end up going with any of the helpful suggestions put forth this morning. And apparently all those stories about the late night host not being able to use the name "Conan" because of the makers of the "Conan" movies were unfounded, as O'Brien announced today that his new show will be called simply "Conan." In a video posted to his show's official TBS site, O'Brien talked about how much the media had been wondering about the title (including one persistent Italian journalist/pizza maker) and how he had come to a simple, elegant conclusion. He also joked about the kick off date for the show (he initially said December 8, but was corrected by somebody off-camera with the actual date, which is November 8 — "Of this year?" O'Brien exclaimed) and noticed that the title he wrote on the piece of paper for the reveal sort of looked like "Conaw."

Read more here :http://newsroom.mtv.com

Local gift chain Swoozie's reopens two Atlanta stores, plans for more growth

By Arielle Kass

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

For two months, there was no such thing as Swoozie's, the Atlanta-based paper and gift retailer. For several months prior to that -- when a liquidation sale that began in March emptied the stores of all merchandise and fixtures -- the company might as well as have ceased to exist.
President Kelly Plank-Dworkin, who always prided Swoozie's on building relationships with customers who walked in the door, said the liquidation was "devastating." Long-time customers coming in for housewarming gifts or wedding invitations didn't get the service they were used to.

"I couldn't even shop in the shopping center. It was very painful," she said. "Every day, I had to wake up and put one foot in front of the next, decide what to do."

What Plank-Dworkin did was work hard to save the store, which she described as her life. She separated the intellectual property -- Swoozie's name and concept -- from a bankruptcy filing. Just after the liquidation ended, it was sold at auction to the Colorado private equity firm Gart Capital.

Today, two Swoozie's stores have reopened in Atlanta along with five others across the South.
AJC Story

LexTechs of Atlanta moving into old Relics & Rarities Building

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The 2010 Decatur Arts Festival Sept 3-5

visit www.decaturbookfestival.com

Decatur Street Scene

Back in the Day Hat's were the Way

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Ted Levy was a Decatur Men's Clothing Store located where the new court house is today.
Which was across the street from The Decatur Theatre back in the day.
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Salsa Nights @ MEZCALITO'S CANTINA

Tonight: Saturday, August 28, 2010 time:10:30 PM to 2:00 AM

Join us at Mezcalito's Cantina for a fun night of salsa dancing!!! Enjoy our unique dancing ambiance or just relax on the patio. We also have a full bar with a variety of drinks.

- Free beginners salsa class from 9:30-10:30pm
- Free admission from 10:30pm

**$5 Freshly Made Margarita Special**

when :Saturday, August 28, 2010 time:10:30 PM to 2:00 AM:Mezcalito's Cantina located at 653 East Lake Drive Decatur, GA 30030

Charlie Daniels "Devil Went Down to Georgia"

Marshall Tucker Band- Heard it in a Love Song

Design-a-Library-Card Contest Winners

One of the winning card designs was featured here in a earlier post.
Congrats to the winners.



Winners from left to right are: Deborah Hunter, winner in adult category; Deondria Boyer, winner in children's category and Mollie Simon, winner in teen category. 12-year-old Deondria Boyer, a 7th grader at Tucker Middle School, is the winner in the youth age group. Her design emphasizes how reading can broaden your knowledge of the world. “I got to thinking about what happens when I read,” explained Deondria. “It truly can take you anywhere.”

“It’s exciting to know other people will see and use my design,” said Mollie Simon, 14. She is the teen winner with a geometric design and a message to “Read On.” Mollie is a 9th grader at Chamblee High School.

The winner in the adult category is Deborah Hunter. Her design makes books the foundation on which a strong community is built. “I’m happy and grateful to be a part of something that allows people to express themselves about reading,” she said.
read more here.

Howe Construction, Inc. Bowling For Dollars @ Suburban Plaza Lanes

From: http://neighbornewspapers.com

DECATUR, GEORGIA (August 25, 2010) – Howe Construction, Inc. is sponsoring and participating in the upcoming 8th Annual Bowl-A-Thon to support Children’s Miracle Network sponsored by the Greater Atlanta Chapter of Credit Unions. The Bowl-A-Thon will be held on Saturday, August 28nd at Suburban Lanes in Decatur, Georgia.

This event will benefit the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta as a part of the Credit Unions for Kids program. Credit Unions for Kids is a collaboration of credit unions, chapters, leagues, and business partners who engage in fundraising activities to benefit 170 Children's Miracle Network affiliated children's hospitals serving 17+ million kids. Stan Howe, President of Howe Construction Inc. said, “In all times, especially uncertain economic times, it is important to remember what really matters. For us, giving back to the community and participating in events like these matters.”

About Howe Construction, Inc.

Howe Construction, Inc., established in 1999, specializes in offering complete construction services, such as site selection, architecture, engineering, project management, renovation, interior design and space planning to financial institutions throughout the Southeast. Howe Construction’s approach is honest and straight-forward with an emphasis on listening to the needs of their clients in an effort to ensure that their goals are met.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Stan Howe

President

Howe Construction, Inc

770.643.0650

stan@howeconstruction.com

www.howeconstruction.com

Free Remodeling Seminars + Design Consultations @ Renewal Design-Build

**Space is limited, so reservations are required.**

Renewal will be presenting two seminars focused on homeowners thinking of remodeling in the current economy. Now more than ever, people are worried about their homes and what kind of investments they should make. These seminars will help educate, and hopefully, alleviate some of those fears. Plus, we’ll have free design consultations following each seminar.

REMEMBER SPACE IS LIMITED, SO YOU NEED TO CALL FOR RESERVATIONS.

*To reserve your space at the seminars, call 404.378.6962, or email info@RenewalDesignBuild.com.*

Best,

Kelly Cheek

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:

Kelly Cheek

404.378.6962

Kelly@RenewalDesignBuild.com

Free Seminars on Smart Remodeling

Design Consultations Follow Each Seminar

August 2010– This September, Renewal Design-Build will host two free seminars focused on homeowners who are thinking of renovating in the current economy. Remodeling in Today’s Economy and Kitchen and Bath Design Trends will be held at the company’s headquarters in Decatur. Renewal’s award-winning design team will be available after each seminar for free consultations. Seating is limited, so reserve your space today.

Renewal is an Atlanta Business Chronicle “Top Five Residential Remodeler” and has been featured in multiple home renovation shows.

The date and description of each seminar are as follows:

· Thursday, September 9, 7:00pm: Remodeling in Today’s Economy

Thinking of starting a renovation project, but not sure it’s worth the investment? Afraid to pull the trigger? This seminar will discuss remodeling in today’s marketplace, as well as what projects are good – and bad – investments. Free design consultations follow.

· Tuesday, September 14, 7:00pm: Kitchen and Bath Design Trends

If you’re thinking of remodeling your kitchen or bathroom, this is your chance to learn about kitchen and bath design basics, product selections, all the latest trends, and return on investment. Free design consultations follow.

Renewal Design-Build – 124 S. Columbia Drive, Decatur – is an award-winning firm dedicated to providing complete solutions for renovations, additions, kitchens, baths, porches, decks, small projects and repairs.

*To reserve your space at the seminars, call 404.378.6962, or email info@RenewalDesignBuild.com.*

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

Mingei August Sale

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Mingei World Arts
427 Church Street
Decatur, GA 30030-3334
(404) 371-0101
http://mingeiworldarts.wordpress.com/

Open Fri 11am-8pm; Sat 10am-8pm; Sun 12pm-5pm

Overstock Liquidation Co. @ Suburban Plaza Shopping Center

DeKalb says no to GM redevelopment

By Megan Matteucci

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Balking at giving public money to a private developer, DeKalb County voted Tuesday against investing in the redevelopment of the vacant Doraville GM plant.
Instead, the county will likely use $36 million in federal stimulus bonds to upgrade its aging water and sewer system.

After months of closed-door meetings and negotiations, the DeKalb County Commission voted 5 to 2 to kill the $54 million project that called for a mixed use of retail and office space as well as residential units at the site near I-85 and I-285.

The plan called for giving $36 million in federal stimulus bonds to Florida developer New Broad Street. It also required another $18 million in interest, which would be paid for by a property tax increase.
ajc story

Wedding Proposal at Decatur store of The Cook's Warehouse

This sent in by Jim Brams of Cooks Warehouse
Cue two behind-the-scenes cupids: Wendy Allen, cooking school director, and Jim Fitzgerald, assistant manager of the Decatur store, who were “in” on the surprise.
Bhedwar issued a secret evite to the couples’ friends, about 40 of whom slipped in a back door as Mehta finished teaching her class that night. On bended knee, Cyrus proposed – and Naina accepted!
It might sound corny but there wasn’t a dry eye in the house. They broke out the champagne and everyone celebrated and then the party moved to a nearby bar-restaurant, The Chocolate Bar, for more drinks and celebration.
The Cook’s Warehouse ( www.cookswarehouse.com ) is greater Atlanta’s premier gourmet cookware store and cooking school with three locations in Midtown, Decatur and Brookhaven. It offers more than 15,000 products for the kitchen and operates the largest avocational cooking school in the Southeast, conducting more than 600 classes yearly, often taught by local chefs, and has a large web-based delivery-by-post site.
Owned and operated by founder Mary S. Moore, The Cook’s Warehouse also retails high-end appliances; conducts private cooking classes for unique celebrations and corporate events, and is a pro bono partner with virtually every major cooking event and gourmet association in Atlanta.

There's an app for that at Emory

By Laura Diamond

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Want to search the catalog of the libraries at Emory University? What if you want to look up a professor's contact information? Maybe you're just trying to find a place to eat on campus.

Well, now there's an app for that.

Emory officials unveiled Monday a collection of smartphone apps to help students, staff and visitors navigate the campuses in Atlanta and Oxford. The programs allow people to search event calendars, get scores from the Emory Eagles varsity teams, read the college newspaper and other features, officials said.

ajc story

Varsity Jr Closes Today.

By Alexis Stevens

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

What'll ya have before the Varsity Jr. closes its doors?
Sunday will be the last day to enjoy chili dogs and onion rings at the Lindbergh Drive location, according to the iconic Atlanta restaurant chain.

After 45 years, the Varsity Jr. will close due to an inability to meet zoning requirements with the City of Atlanta. Restaurant owners had hoped to build a new facility, complete with indoor restrooms.

"This has been one of the hardest decisions the Varsity family has had to make in our 82 years of operation," the restaurant's website states.

Employee Kelly Bibbs told the AJC she's worked at the Varsity Jr. for six years and now will move to the Varsity Gwinnett location. But it won't be the same, she said.
ajc story

BBQ Blues & Bluegrass Festival This Week-end

Learn more about the BBQ Blues & Bluegrass Festival

Renewal Design & Build is hosting two free seminars and design consultations

Renewal is hosting two free seminars and design consultations for those homeowners thinking of renovating.

Enjoy refreshments while you look at design and finish samples in our on site showroom.

Seating is limited, so reserve your space today!

The award-winning Renewal design team will also be available after each seminar for free consultations. Thursday, Sept. 9, 7 pm: Remodeling in Today's Economy Read description. Free design consultations follow! Tuesday, Sept. 14, 7 pm: Kitchen and Bath Design Trends Read description. Free design consultations follow!

Download the flyer here. To reserve your space, call 404.378.6962, or email info@RenewalDesignBuild.com. 404.378.6962 | 124 S. Columbia Dr., Decatur

Chick-fil-A tops Atlanta's fast-food market

By Jeremiah McWilliams

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Chick-fil-A ranked highest for customer satisfaction among fast-food restaurants in Atlanta, according to J.D. Power and Associates. The group's 2010 U.S. Restaurant Satisfaction Study measured customer satisfaction for restaurant chains in 10 U.S. markets, judging them by price, service, the meal itself and the restaurant's ambiance, cleanliness and convenience. The study was based on responses from 93,410 customers of more than 100 major restaurant chains who dined at a restaurant between May and July 2010. There were 9,612 respondents in the Atlanta market.

ajc story

The 2010 Decatur Book Festival Monster now has a name "The Bookie Monster"

Read all about it at The Decatur Book Festival site.

“The Bookie Monster” is his name , and he is coming Labor Day Weekend.