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Touch-a Truck Event rescheduled for Saturday April 21

Due to the bad weather Touch-a-Truck Event has been rescheduled for Saturday, April 21

From
decaturga.com
Join Decatur Active Living on Saturday, March 3rd from 10am until 1pm for the annual Touch-a-Truck Event. This fun community event gives children of all ages an opportunity to touch, explore and see their favorites trucks or equipment on wheels. The City of Decatur and DeKalb County dump trucks, fire trucks, tractors, police cars and motorcycles and many other types of vehicles will be on display.

New this year: Ride your bicycle to the event. Decatur Police will be on hand to register your bicycle. In the event that it is lost or stolen, registration will aid in its safe return.

Touch-a-Truck takes place in the Callaway Building Parking lot located at 120 West Trinity Place, Decatur. In case of inclement weather, the event will be rescheduled for Saturday, April 21. For more information, contact Cheryl Burnette 678-553-6541 or cheryl.burnette@decaturga.com. Be sure to visit www.beactivedecatur.com for up to date information on all Active Living programs throughout the year.

Decatur slogan contest

Catherine over at the decatur minute has posted about a decatur slogan contest.



There’s “Keep Austin Weird,” “Love Asheville,” “Think Local Umpqua,” “Homegrown El Paso,” and so many more “buy local” campaigns around the country. How about Decatur? What slogan would sum up our city’s local love of independent businesses? How do you capture Decatur’s community spirit in just a few words? We want to hear from you! Send in a go local Decatur slogan to us, we’ll pick the best three, and put them up for a public vote online. Get creative!
read full post at thedecaturminute.com

Vote Early in Decatur

From the Decatur Patch

A polling place for early voting in the March 6 presidential primary opened Monday, Feb. 27, in Decatur and three other spots in DeKalb County.

These polls will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Friday through March 2 for early voting:

• Downtown Decatur. Clark Harrison Building, 330 W. Ponce de Leon Ave., Room A, Decatur, GA 30030.

• South DeKalb. Community Achievement Center Inc., 4522 Flat Shoals Parkway, Decatur 30034.

• North DeKalb. Chamblee City Hall, 5468 Peachtree Road, Chamblee 30341.

• East DeKalb. New Bethel AME Church, 8350 Rockbridge Road, Lithonia 30058.

EL TORO - Decatur

EL TORO
1775 Lawrenceville Highway, Decatur, GA
(404) 294-8478

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The Oscars - Sunday Night

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The Silver Scream Spook Show! Saturday February 25th @ The Plaza Theatre

The Silver Scream Spook Show!
Saturday February 25th @ The Plaza Theatre

WHAT IS THE SILVER SCREAM SPOOKSHOW?
Audiences of all ages are getting the “yell” scared out of them at Professor Morte’s SILVER SCREAM SPOOKSHOW, a unique brand of eerie entertainment.

With a cast of creepy, colorful characters, the SILVER SCREAM SPOOKSHOW mixes classic spook show scares, comedy and horrifically hip hijinks. Morte --the ghost host with the most-- presides over this twisted variety show featuring magic tricks, dance numbers and fun-filled frights! Think “Pee-wee’s Playhouse” meets “The Munsters.”

A classic horror film follows each show. From “Frankenstein” to “The Creature From the Black Lagoon,” the SILVER SCREAM SPOOKSHOW shares its love of scary cinema with a new generation. And this monstrous double bill and interactive movie-going experience gives guests more boo for the buck!

Saturday 2/25
PLANET OF THE VAMPIRES two showings (1:00 pm) 10:00 pm
ALBERT NOBBS (5:00) 7:30
EXTREMELY LOUD AND INCREDIBLY CLOSE (2:45) 7:15
MY WEEK WITH MARILYN (5:15) 9:45

The Plaza Theatre
1049 Ponce De Leon Avenue
Atlanta Georgia 30306 404.873.1939

Tour deCatur Set for March 24

Tour deCatur 2012

Tour deCatur Set for March 24



Register now for the 10th Annual Tour deCatur, set for Saturday, March 24, at Decatur High School. Sign up to run the 5K race or 1-mile Fun Run and support children and youth across the community!

NEW THIS YEAR: Your favorite Decatur school or sports team can benefit from your participation in the 2012 Tour! After you register, create a personal fundraising page and invite family, friends and neighbors to sponsor you.

Here’s how: Go to www.firstgiving.com/tourdecatur/2012 … click on the GREEN fundraise link at the top right … then follow the easy set-up instructions. The amount you raise is split 50-50 between your designated school / team and the Decatur Education Foundation.

DETAILS ABOUT THE 2012 TOUR DECATUR:

• Race route is here.

• 1-mile Fun Run starts: 8:45 a.m.

• 5K race starts: 9:15 a.m.

• Tot Trot (4 and under) starts: 10 a.m. (gather under the scoreboard on the football field)

• The race is part of the Decatur Active Living Grand Slam Fitness Challenge.

Blue tag Jewelery Sale at Mingei World Arts

Megabus to add Atlanta routes to New Orleans, Athens

photo credit Megabus.com
Megabus to add Atlanta routes to New Orleans, Athens
By Kelly Yamanouchi

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Express bus operator Megabus is adding more routes from Atlanta, launching service to New Orleans and to Athens this year.
Megabus, which launched service in Atlanta last November with routes to 11 cities, also debuted double-decker buses on some of its service in Atlanta on Tuesday. The bus operator first launched its service in 2006 in Chicago and is a subsidiary of Coach USA.

Starting Feb. 29, the company will launch three daily departures from Athens, a nonstop route that will take an hour and 40 minutes from the Megabus stop at the street level of the MARTA Civic Center station, according to Megabus director Bryony Chamberlain.

Starting April 2, Megabus will operate two daily departures to New Orleans. That route includes stops in Mobile and Montgomery and will take a total of 8 hours and 45 minutes, Chamberlain said.

Fares range from $1 to $44 each way to New Orleans, and from $1 to $13 each way to Athens, depending on when tickets are purchased.

Vintage ad from 1960's - Adams on the Square

Vintage ad from Adams Ladies Apparel & Boutiques Shop
located on the square in Decatur, GA.
This ad is from 1963 Indecatur.

color tint added.

Come On Eileen - Dexy's Midnight Runners

The Steve McQueen Special a Retro Triumph Bonneville

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From: triumphmotorcycles.com

Steve McQueen

Triumph introduce Steve McQueen Edition motorcycle

Triumph has joined forces with the estate of Hollywood icon Steve McQueen to create a limited edition motorcycle that pays tribute to the late actor’s love of the British brand’s products.

Just 1100 of the Triumph Steve McQueenTM Edition will be produced and sold worldwide from April 2012, which is likely to make it one of 2012’s most sought after bikes.

McQueen was famous almost as much for his passion for cars, aeroplanes and motorcycles as he was for his legendary movies. He owned numerous Triumph motorcycles and loved to spend his spare time riding in the Californian dunes aboard his modified 1963 Triumph Bonneville. A highly accomplished rider, he also competed in the 1964 International Six Day Trial in East Germany using a factory-prepared 650cc Triumph Trophy and was reputed to have owned 138 motorcycles.
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Concerns about radiation from Cell Towers

By Ty Tagami

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Lawmakers will hold a hearing on a proposal to ban cellphone towers from school property.
State Rep. Karla Drenner, D-Avondale Estates, said she plans to introduce legislation banning construction of the towers near schools because of concerns about radiation safety. The DeKalb County School District recently entered an agreement allowing T-Mobile to build towers at nine schools, eliciting an outcry from parents.

The hearing is at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday in room 415 of the Coverdell Legislative Office Building, across the street from the Georgia State Capitol.

http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/lawmakers-hold-hearing-on-1351720.html

Decatur Schools Open on Presidents Day

From decatur patch

Not everybody is taking a holiday on Presidents Day -- Monday, Feb. 20.

The City Schools of Decatur and the Avondale Estates City Hall will be open for business as usual. Except for banks, almost all stores operate will operate as usual.

But Decatur City Hall, DeKalb County Schools, DeKalb County government and federal offices will be closed Monday to observe the holiday.

In Decatur, regular garbage service for Monday, Feb. 20, will be on Tuesday. Regular service for Tuesday will be on Wednesday.

Field Trips with Sue on CBS better Mornings Atlanta

For early birds, twice a month you can catch Field Trips with Sue on CBS Better Mornings Atlanta. We highlight posts from the blog and other interesting things to do. Here’s what we talked about this morning. If you’d like to see the segment, just follow the link.

Continue reading Things to do in Atlanta with Kids: Field Trips w/Sue on CBS Better Mornings

Old House Fair Feb 18

From: Renewal Design-Build

Get Two Old House Fair Tickets for the Price of One! Expires Soon! click here.

Show Your Love at Wahoo! Grill

Show Your Love at Wahoo! Grill

It's not too late to reserve a romantic table at Wahoo! Grill for Valentine's Day on Tuesday, February 14. Toast to romance this Valentine's Day and join us at Wahoo! Grill for a special menu, designed for you and your date by executive chef Christian Speigal. In addition to our acclaimed dinner menu, you can also enjoy the following featured appetizers and entrees:

Bacon-wrapped Scallops
sea scallops, chili aioli, microgreens

Lobster Spaghetti
rustic tomato sauce, fresh arugula, parmesan ribbons

Filet Mignon
six-ounce filet, lump crab meat, bérnaise sauce, gold mashed potato, Swiss chard with pancetta

Kahlua-Mocha Cheesecake
hazelnut whipped cream, fresh berries

Join us this weekend as you celebrate with that special someone, and on Valentine's Day. Click here to make your reservation!

Decatur-based ParcLife Homes Bring old Houses back to their former Glory.

From: eastatlantapatch

Decatur-based ParcLife Homes, which specializes in purchasing distressed properties to restore them, bought the house for less than $100,000 last year. (As dilapidated as it was, DeKalb County's appraisal department pegged its value at $140,000.

Valentine’s Day Adoption Special

From: northdruidhills.patch.com
DeKalb County Animal Services to Offer Valentine’s Day Adoption Special

The offer will be available Feb. 14-18. Adoptions will be $60, including vaccines and other necessities.
There's been a lot of angry talk about DeKalb County's animal shelter in the media lately. So, on that note...

DeKalb County Animal Services will offer a Valentine’s Day Adoption Special, Feb. 14-17, 10am - 5pm and Saturday, Feb. 18, 10am - 4pm at the DeKalb Animal Services and Enforcement Center, 845 Camp Rd., Decatur.

Adoptions are $60 and include spay/neuter, vaccines, de-wormer, and HW or FIV/FeLV testing. To view animals available for adoption, please visit www.dekalbcountyanimalservices.com.

For additional information, please contact DeKalb County Animal Services at 404-294-3088.

http://northdruidhills.patch.com/articles/dekalb-county-animal-services-to-offer-valentines-day-adoption-special-feb-14-18

Oakhurst Community Garden Project

Sculpture donated by Barry Gregg Clayworks and it's on the cover of the new magazine being sent to current OCGP members.

Check out whats new at the Oakhurst Community Garden
facebook page

oakhurstga.org

Get Ready for Madonna

Kudzu Atlanta Antique Market

Kudzu Atlanta Antique Market

What's New at the Zu!

1. RAIL ARTS DISTRICT EVENT FEB.11

Join us for our third annual Rail Arts District event Saturday, Feb. 11. Kudzu helps to sponsor this consortium of local artists, galleries, and shops that will showcase art and artists all day this Saturday in the surrounding area. Shop, drink and dance the day away at RAD! As a part of the event, Kudzu will feature a group of local fine artists, as well as collections of Southern Folk Art including works by RA Miller, Howard Finster, Missionary Mary, and others. Saturday afternoon will also feature Sale Prices, Live Music, and Free Wine and Refreshments, so come on in, 'cause it's all happening at The 'Zu! For more about RAD, go to www.railartsdistrict.com.

http://www.kudzuantiques.com/

At Kudzu Antique Market in Atlanta you will find excellent selections of:

• Affordable Antiques
• Mid-Century, 50’s-60’s Retro
• Industrial Furniture
  
• Garden Art and Outdoor Furniture
• Discounted Upholstered Sofas and Chairs
  
• Collectible Records and Books
• Vintage Clothing and Vintage Jewelry
• Fair Trade goods from around the world
• Folk Art and Fine Art
  
• Unique Lighting, Lampshades, and Lamp Repair
• And Lots of the Unique & Unusual!

Kudzu Antiques Vintage Home Market‎
2928 East Ponce De Leon Avenue
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 373-6498
kudzuantiques.com‎

Sebastian Maniscalco Hates People

Comments made in the year 1955!

I'll tell you one thing, if things keep going the way they are, it's going to be impossible to buy a week's groceries for $10.00

2012 Neighborhood Cleanup Days Announced

From decaturga.com
2012 Neighborhood Cleanup Days Announced

When: Saturdays in April, May and June, 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
All items to be collected should be placed on the curb no later than 7:30 a.m.
What: yard trimmings, building materials (that are not from the work of private contractors), tires, appliances (not containing Freon), and trash that would not normally be placed in pay-as-you-throw (PAYT) bags.
Liquids, dirt, bricks, blocks, stone, rocks, concrete, and motor vehicle batteries or parts will not be collected.

Oakhurst Neighborhood #1 – April 7, 2012
Maxwell Street
Third Avenue (Eastlake to Northern)
Oakview Road (East Lake Drive to Second Avenue, south side from Second Avenue to 1736 Oakview Road)
Second Avenue (East Lake to Northern)
Fourth Avenue
North Fourth Avenue
Fifth Avenue (Oakview to Northern)
Gordon Street
Northern Avenue (north side only)
First Avenue

Oakhurst Neighborhood #2 - Saturday, April 14, 2012
East Lake Drive (Oakview to W. Pharr)
Fayetteville Road
Underwood Street
W. Pharr Road (Fayetteville to East Lake)
Russell Street
Spring Street (East Lake to Oakview)
McKoy Street (north of W. Hill)
W. Hill Street
E. Hill Street
Adams Street (Oakview to W. Hill)
E. Benson Street
W. Benson Street
Sterling Street
S. McDonough Street (Oakview to Hill)

Oakhurst Neighborhood #3 - Saturday, April 21, 2012
Ansley Street (from Kings Hwy to Oakview)
Greenwood Avenue
Greenwood Place
Evans Drive
Jefferson Place
W. College Avenue (from Mead to Kings Hwy)
Olympic Place
Mead Road
Oakview Road (from S. McDonough to East Lake)
Green Street (100 Block)

Oakhurst Neighborhood #4 – April 28, 2012
Winter Ave (east side only)
Johnston Place
Bryan Place
Beatty Place
Madison Avenue
East Lake Drive (from Park Place/College to Oakview)
Third Avenue (100 through 400 blocks only)
Feld Avenue
Leyden Street
Cambridge Avenue
Hood Circle
W. College Avenue (Mead to Cambridge)

Winnona Park Neighborhood - Saturday May 5, 2012
S. Columbia Drive
Commerce Drive (RR Underpass to S. Columbia)
Avery Street
Bucher Drive
Bruton Street
Candler Oaks Lane
Derrydown Way
Heatherdown Road
Hilldale Drive
Inman Drive
Kirk Road
Kirk Crossing
Mimosa Drive
Mimosa Place
Missionary Court
Missionary Drive
Oldfield Road
Poplar Circle
Shadowmoor Drive
Winnona Drive
S. Candler Street (W. College to Buchanan)
Green Street (200 Block)

MAK Neighborhood – Saturday, May 12, 2012
South McDonough Street (West College Avenue to Oakview Road)
Ansley Street (South McDonough Street to Kings Highway)
East Hancock Street
East Davis Street
College Place
West Dougherty Street
West Davis Street
West Hancock Street
Adams Street (West College Avenue to Oakview Road)
Kings Highway
West College Avenue (South McDonough Street to Kings Highway)

College Heights Neighborhood – May 19, 2012
W. Pharr Road (S. McDonough to East Lake)
E. Pharr Road (northside from S. McDonough to S. Candler and both sides east of S. Candler)
Adams Street (McKoy Park to W. Pharr)
Spring Street (Adams to East Lake)
McKoy Street (W. Hill to W. Pharr)
McClean Street
Garland Avenue
Griffin Circle
S. McDonough Street (Hill to Pharr)
Lenore Street
Driftwood Terrace
Driftwood Place
Brower Street
Midway Road
S. Candler Street (Buchanan to E. Pharr)
Buchanan Terrace
Chevelle Lane
Candler Drive
Candler Pointe Way

Westchester Neighborhood – June 2, 2012
Westchester Drive
Dogwood Way
Maediris Drive
Harold Byrd Drive
Clairemont Avenue (Scott to Maediris)
Ridley Circle
Mockingbird Lane
Chelsea Drive
Kathryn Avenue
North Parkwood Drive
Coventry Drive (North Parkwood Drive to Scott)
Merrill Avenue
Harold Byrd Lane S
Clarion Avenue
Nelson Ferry Road
Woodlawn Avenue
Coventry Road (Nelson Ferry to Scott Blvd.)
Fairfield Street (Coventry to Woodlawn)

Decatur Heights Neighborhood – June 9, 2012
Barry Street
North Candler Street
Pate Street
Grove Street
Hillcrest Avenue
Hickory Street
Lockwood Terrace
Sycamore Ridge Drive
Renfroe Court
Fitzgerald Court
Wilburn Court
Grovemont Court
Woodland Court
Mountain View Street
Oak Lane
Pinehurst Street
Poplar Street
Ridgeland Avenue
Springdale Street
Sycamore Drive
Sycamore Station
Fairview Street
Sycamore Street
Ponce De Leon Court
Hillyer Place
Sycamore Place (Commerce to E. Ponce)
East Ponce De Leon Ave. (400 to 1100 Block)
Glendale Avenue
Glenn Circle
Pinecrest Avenue
Mt. Vernon Drive
Forkner Drive
East Maple Street

Great Lakes June 16, 2012
Clairemont Avenue ( From William Street to Scott Blvd.)
Champlain Street
Seneca Street
Erie Avenue
Huron Street
Michigan Avenue
Superior Avenue
Lucerne Street
Geneva Street
Superior Avenue (north of Scott Blvd.)
Vidal Boulevard
Lamont Drive
Garden Lane
Beaumont Avenue
Oakland Street
Montgomery Street
Fairview Avenue
Ponce de Leon Place
Northern Avenue
Wilton Drive
Church Street (600 Block To 1335)
Willow Lane
Pensdale Road
Eastland Drive
Parkside Circle
Ferndale Avenue
North Decatur Road
Scott Boulevard (800 to 1300 Block)

Lenox Place June 23, 2012
Greenwood Circle
W Howard Avenue (300 to 900 block)
Patillo Way
Atlanta Avenue
Hibernia Avenue
Ridley Lane
Adair Street
Cottonwood Place
Emerson Avenue
West Ponce de Leon Avenue (600 to 900 Block)
Drexel Avenue
Devonshire Avenue
Hampshire Avenue
Lansdowne Avenue
Melrose Avenue
Chief Matthews Drive
East Parkwood Road
Upland Road
Winberly Court
Parkwood Lane
Pinetree Drive
Scott Boulevard (100 to 700 Block)
Swanton Heights Subdivision

Decatur Wine & Spirits -and Cigars

From:http://www.decaturspirits.com/
Decatur Wine & Spirits is an Atlanta-area package store providing a high-quality selection of wines, beers, liquors, and cigars. We feature a diverse selection of wines and cigars, Decatur's largest selection of beers, more than fifty single-malt Scotch whiskeys, and many other fine selections.

They strive to provide outstanding selection while maintaining great prices on all their products. Stop by the store, and they'll be happy to help you select the right accompaniment for your occasion.Click for an interactive map

Location
1789 Lawrenceville Highway, Decatur, Georgia 30033
404-633-8242

Ferris Buellier Super Bowl Ad Released

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Grace: Oh, he's very popular Ed. The sportos, the motorheads, geeks, sluts, bloods, wastoids, dweebies - they all adore him. They think he's a righteous dude.

Vote Decatur for Tastiest Town

h/t the decatur minute

Decatur Street Scene

S.Candler St

Atlanta, The Way We Were

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Atlanta, the way we were, take a look at some of these photos and post cards from the past.

LEON'S Full Service on Fox 5 TV

Can Decatur Be the Tastiest Town in the South?: MyFoxATLANTA.com

Mingei World Arts has your Valentine Gifts

Starbucks to sell beer, wine in some of Alanta area Locations

Will Decatur Starbucks be one of the few to sell beer.
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By Leon Stafford

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Atlanta fans of coffee giant Starbucks will soon get an opportunity offered to few in the nation: to unwind with something a little harder than a Cinnamon Dolce Latte or Caramel Macchiato in metro area Starbucks stores.
The company said Monday it plans to begin serving beer and wine at four to six metro Atlanta locations later this year. The specific stores and when the products would be available have not been released.

The broadened menu, which also will include small plate dinners, is the Seattle-based retailer's response to customers who have said they want the chain to offer more food and beverage choices in the evenings. The selected wines and beers will reflect customer tastes and preferences in each locality and will be refined over time, the company said.

“As our customers transition from work to home, many are looking for a warm and inviting place to unwind and connect with the people they care about,” Clarice Turner, senior vice president of operations in the United States, said in the announcement.
ajc full story

The 2012 Sundance Film Festival

Photo courtesy of flickr member sperlingreich

The Sundance Film Festival is underway
By: Sharon D. Robinson
Salt Lake City Events Examiner

Park City, Utah.
The annual Sundance Film Festival 2012 opened on Thursday, Jan. 19 in Park City, Utah. Opening night included a documentary movie, "The Queen of Versailles" that reflects the challenges Americans are going through in this tough economy - from a rich perspective. This film is about a self-made billionaire couple who had a vision of their 90,000 square foot dream mansion and ran into obstacles along the way. They eventually realized they had to downsize and reflect on what was really more important in life.

At the press conference, the founder of the festival, movie legend Robert Redford, acknowledged the dark time that America is going through and their feeling of hopelessness. But he said the festival will bring some happiness during its 10-day run, ending on Sunday Jan. 29. There are over 100 films being showcased here by independent filmmakers from all over the world.
full story

Students found carrying knives at Decatur High

Photo credit:Next Stop...Decatur
From the decatur patch
Update: Police File Charges Over Two Knives Found At Decatur High School

Principal urges parents to talk with their kids about weapons on campus.

By Ralph Ellis
Update: Decatur police provided Patch with these investigation reports Friday afternoon.

One Decatur High student was arrested and a warrant was issued for a second student after faculty members found them carrying knives on campus this week, Decatur police said.

The knives were confiscated and nobody was injured.

According to reports issued by Decatur police:

On Tuesday, Jan. 17, Assistant Principal Rochelle Lofstrand noticed the metal clip of a pocket knife on George Edward Click's pants pocket at lunchtime. It was a three-and-a-half-inch brown and silver pocket knife.
Full story

from:http://decatur.patch.com/articles/knives-at-dhs

Have Burger King your way...at Home.

Burger King testing home delivery

by Fran Jeffries

From ajc
Burger King wants you to have it your way in the comfort of your own home.

Last fall, the No. 2 burger chain quietly began testing home delivery of its burgers, fries and other sandwiches at four restaurants in the greater Washington, D.C. area.

But will home delivery catch on for the burger behemoths as it has for the pizza peddlers? Industry watchers say they’ll first have to change consumer perceptions about fast food quality once it travels. How do you get around fears of limp fries and bland burgers that folks fear go hand-in-hand with home delivery?

Well, Burger King has obviously thought about those fears. The company has developed a “proprietary thermal packaging technology,” according to a spokesman, which ensures the Whopper is delivered hot and fresh, and the french fries are delivered hot and crispy,” he said.

In the case of the test market, there’s a $2 delivery fee and minimum orders vary from $8 to $10. The stores try to deliver within 30 minutes and delivery customers must live within a 10-minute drive of the store.

What do you think? Would you like your burgers and fries delivered?

Decatur Marriott Shows it's Name

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Construction workers are working everyday to get this new Courtyard by Marriott ready to open.

Stormwater System Repairs on South McDonough Street

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Catherine over at The Decatur Minute has posted about a Stormwater repair that's going to effect S. McDonough St. starting Jan 17.

South McDonough Street will be closed between Griffin Circle and Lenore Street beginning Jan. 17 from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m. The work will take no longer than 21 consecutive days and homeowners will be able to access their driveways during construction. The road will be reopened every night and early morning between 6 p.m. and 7 a.m.

If you have any questions or concerns, contact John Madajewski, P.E. Senior Engineer/CRS Coordinator at 678-553-6530 or at john.madajewski@decaturga.com.

Memories of Elvis Presley

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My memories of Elvis Presley at Atlanta's OMNI.

Greene's Fine Food's New Sign

The new neon light at Greene's Fine Food shines bright and looks great day and night.
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Anonymous Anonymous said...

I was watching as the guys at the Neon Company were putting it up. Was quite the production!

January 11, 2012 6:53 AM

Two Photos of Decatur, GA. 50 Years Apart on N. McDonough St.

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Top photo (from Decatur High School yearbook) taken in early 1960's looking towards old Court House. You can see Shell gas station on corner where Chick-fil-a is now, also you can see city hall,Belk Gallant ( now Eddie's Attic), Decatur Theatre (behind telephone pole), old court house. Across street from city hall was another gas station.
Bottom photo taken from almost same spot Jan 2012. Could that be the same tree next to sidewalk ??

Decatur's East Court Sq. circa 1950's

Tatum's Drug Store and Joseph Siegel Jewelers

An Intimate Look at Nature Through the Lens of Carolyn Meltzer @ Rose Squared Gallery Jan 21, 2012

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From JD Isaacs of Rose Squared Gallery :
You are invited to the opening reception for photographer, Carolyn Meltzer in her first one woman show. This artist focuses her lens on the small part of a nature that often we walk by without notice.

Charlie's Greater Decatur Get Together - Jan 7, 2012

From Jerry Andrews

Charlie's Greater Decatur Get Together - 2012
Do you remember the fun (Double Tree by Hilton this year)

Event for Decatur High School

Classmates that annually (1PM to 5PM)

Arrives in January (January 7, 2012)

To discover all the

Up-to-date happenings, while

Remembering the “ole days”? All your ole buddies & bubbas.

Where:

DOUBLETREE BY HILTON

2061 N Druid Hills Rd

Atlanta, GA 30329

Tel: 1-404-321-4174

My Favorite Picture taken in Decatur 2011

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Graffiti art in the Agnes Scott College tunnel.
Heath Ledger as The Joker in The Dark Knight.
Update: They already painted the tunnel again to clean it up.
Photo taken in May 2011

Run With The Dogs - Frostbite 5k Jan 7

From :http://www.running4fitness.com
RACE DETAILS: 5K run/walk begins at 9:00 am, rain or shine in front of Decatur High School on North McDonough Street in Decatur – 310 North McDonough St, Decatur, 30030. Parking available in the upper parking lot off Howard Avenue. Decatur High School, Renfroe Middle School, Glennwood Academy & City of Decatur elementary school students, parents, alumni, friends, neighbors & runners of all levels are invited to participate. Runners are invited to run with their dogs in a special group. The course is well marked & supervised by volunteers & the City of Decatur Police Department. Water stations positioned along the course & mile splits provided. Refreshments available at the finish at Decatur High School. All proceeds used by the Decatur Bulldog Boosters to help fund the sports programs at Decatur High School & Renfroe Middle School.
AGE GROUPS/AWARDS: Overall 1st & 2nd place M & F runners, Masters 1st & 2nd place M & F runners & top three M & F finishers in each category: 11 & under, 12-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 & over 60. Overall M & F, Masters M & F and Age Group winners will accumulate points at all Grand Slam events. Dogs participating will receive a special prize.

For more info visit: http://www.running4fitness.com

Decatur Boy's High School Student George B. Edmunds discovered "Dixie-Rush" a popular soft drink in it's day.

Decatur Boy's High School Student George B. Edmunds discovered "Dixie-Rush" a popular soft drink in it's day.
George B. Edmunds attended Decatur Boy's High School circa 1930's . It was there he found that chemistry was his favorite course of study because of his interest in the unknown.
George began his venture into the soft drink industry when he started experimenting with his syrup formula, but it was not until 1939 when the first Dixie-Rush was bottled and his company established.
Identified by an attractive six ounce bottle with a 3 color crown denoting the trade mark
" Dixie-Rush" and a music note running through the name and also the bottle.
This new soft drink was so popular that it was sold in Decatur Boy's High School cafeteria.

Like many early soft drinks, some were just a flash in the pan.
Story based on a Dekalb New Era article.


They must have had different style bottle designs, this bottle does not have the 3 color crown as described in the story, but still had the music notes running through it.
photo from: http://www.antique-bottles.net
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"Dixie-Rush" soda truck.

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From: http://northtownpark.com/chronology.html
Chronology of the East Atlanta Graveyard Tavern Building shows Atlanta Dixie-Rush Bottling Co. was once located there.
1944-1947
Atlanta Dixie-Rush Bottling Company Inc. George B. Edmunds, Pres. Listed as a “carbonated beverage bottling company.” Also listed at the address is “House of Beau-Regarde Extract Company,” which apparently made orange and grape extract for soft drinks.

Atlanta Dixie-Rush Bottling Company had a previous address at 340 Courtland Street NE in 1943; this was the home of Barq’s Beverages in Atlanta for several years.

F.W. WOOLWORTH CO. on Ponce de Leon Ave. Decatur, GA.

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To the right of Woolworth is The Dekalb Theatre circa 1938.
The movie poster that you can see in this old photo is Robin Hood.
Can anyone ID those old cars ?.


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Restaurant reopening after pet store problems fixed

From ajc:

By David Ibata

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

A Decatur-area restaurant closed for nearly eight weeks after a rat infestation spilled over a from a pet store next door reopened for business Friday afternoon, just in time for New Year’s Eve, Channel 2 Action News reports.

Ring in The New Year...Locally

From The Decatur Minute:
If you are like me, you don’t want to drive downtown (or OTP for that matter) to celebrate New Year’s Eve. Thanks to the best local businesses ever, you don’t have to! You can stay right here in downtown Decatur and ring in the New Year with your friends and neighbors. Here are just a few of the places around town to see and be seen:

*Welcome 2012 at Wahoo! Grill The countdown to 2012 has begun! Ensure that your last meal of 2011 is a memorable one by joining Wahoo! for New Year’s Eve dinner! Enjoy chef Speigal’s new winter menu items along with signature handcrafted cocktails and acclaimed wines.

*New Year’s Eve at Twain’s Cross the threshold into 2012 with us! Enjoy three in-house DJs, complimentary champagne toast at midnight, special menu options, friends and merriment!

*Brick Store PubCraft Beer New Year’s Celebration

* Featured Draught Selections
* 450 Cellared Bottled Selections to help make it special
* Many, many special Holiday Beer offerings
* Our original food menu + several features from our kitchen

Fancy yourself a jeans, t-shirt, no fuss kinda NYE person? This is the place to be….
{ Complimentary Champagne Toast & Party Favors at Midnight }

Welcome 2012 at Wahoo! Grill

Welcome 2012 at Wahoo! Grill

New Year's Eve at Wahoo!

The countdown to 2012 has begun! Ensure that your last meal of 2011 is a memorable one by joining Wahoo! for New Year's Eve dinner!

Enjoy chef Speigal's new winter menu items along with signature handcrafted cocktails and acclaimed wines.

Menu highlights include:

Slow Roasted Pork Belly
brown sugar grilled apples, apple cider gastrique

Pistachio Crusted Mahi-Mahi & Scallops
lemon nage, lemon-herb rice, sauteéd spinach

Charleston Shrimp & Grits
sauteéd and simmered in a spicy tomato cream sauce over stone ground white cheddar grits

To make your New Year's Eve reservation, please call 404.373.3331 or email or email events@wahoogrilldecatur.com today!!

Go ahead and Jump...Van Halen to Tour in 2012

Mingei World Arts after Christmas Sale

Dear Friends All-

It is time for a SALE!

40%- 50% off Christmas ornaments,

holiday cards, and holiday CD's.

50% off all Christmas stockings.

Happiest of holidays to everyone! We hope these savings will make your celebration just a tad more joyful!

Thanks for your support in 2011. We really do appreciate your choice to shop locally with us!

Heres to more adventures, treasures, love and laughter for all of us in 2012!

Ellen and Ann

Mingei World Arts

427 Church Street

Decatur, Georgia 30030

Tom Cruise's box office "Mission" accomplished

From cbsnews.com
(AP)

LOS ANGELES -- Tom Cruise's latest mission has won a holiday weekend that's shaping up with some silent nights at movie theaters as business continues to lag.

Studio estimates Sunday placed Cruise's "Mission: Impossible — Ghost Protocol" a solid No. 1 with $26.5 million domestically over its first weekend in full release. The movie raised its total to $59 million since it started a week earlier in huge-screen cinemas and expanded nationwide last Wednesday, and distributor Paramount estimated that revenues will reach $72.7 million by Monday.

Cruise's fourth "Mission" flick was a bright spot over a Christmas weekend filled with so-so tidings for Hollywood, whose usually busy holiday stretch since Thanksgiving has been a bust.

Front Page of Dekalb New Era dated December 25, 1962

Memories of The Decatur Theatre in O Scale

This O Scale Christmas Train layout building is based on The Decatur Theatre located in Decatur, GA. in the 1950's
The Decatur Theatre was located just off the square on N McDonough St. next to what is now Eddie's Attic.