Decatur EARTH DAY Festival is Sunday April 21

 From decatur earth day facebook.

Yarr! Join us and the Funk Pirates for a mighty fine Parade. Please dress up as a pirate or sea creature. Parade begins in Harmony Park at 12:30pm

Our Festival will be Mighty Fun, Maties!

to learn more visit www.facebook.com

Volkswagen likes site near Airport

By Greg Bluestein and J. Scott Trubey


From :The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

German automaker Volkswagen is in talks to open an operations center with about 100 employees at the site of the former Ford plant in Hapeville, according to people with knowledge of the negotiations.

A deal would boost redevelopment of the so-called “Aerotropolis” site just east of the Atlanta airport’s runways, where Volkswagen’s sports car unit, Porsche, already plans a new North American headquarters.

Porsche’s plans call for a stylish office building that incorporates a test track on the lower level. The specific functions of a potential new Volkswagen office are not yet known.
read more at ajc

Zaxby’s to Open Stone Mountain Location

From ajc

By News Staff

Zaxby’s will open its 205th restaurant in Georgia in Stone Mountain on Monday. The restaurant will be at 1152 S. Hairston Road across from the Redan Village Shopping Center.
The chain specializes in chicken fingers, wings, sandwiches and salads. The Stone Mountain location is Zaxby’s ninth in DeKalb County. The restaurant chain has 570 locations in 13 states.

Two Great Decatur Events on Saturday, April 6

This April, May and June, the City of Decatur sponsors a street-side celebration of the arts in downtown Decatur and Oakhurst's Harmony Park. This pop-up art program features a select mix of artists, singers, musicians, dancers and performers who will entertain and delight all who happen by. Performances take place on Saturday afternoons from 3 to 6 pm, beginning April 6 and continuing until mid-June. Don't miss a single Saturday because you never know what will be happening - or where!

     Artists interested in participating should contact sidewalksaturdays@gmail.com to schedule an audition. Artists are paid an hourly stipend.

From: Linda Harris decaturga.com

Mingei World Arts Reassure us "We are NOT going out of business!"

 

 We are NOT going out of business!

Dear friends all--

Since the "For Lease" sign went up in our window, the door has pulled open several times a day.  "WHAT?!?  You CAN'T close!".  Please let us reassure all of you-- there are changes afoot, but we are NOT going out of business!

 

While we don't know yet exactly when we will be locking the red door here, Mingei will be leaving Church Street and won't be a full-time retail operation. Do not despair. Soon we will announce our new location and how you can find us. We will be open by appointment and by announcement for special openings, parties, and sales. We will also have more of an online presence.  

If you don't want to lose track of us, we certainly don't want to lose track of you! If you are receiving this email from a friend, you might want to sign up for our mailing list.  Do you follow us on Facebook? Those will be the best ways to be sure you are informed of our changes.

 

We are very excited about these changes and think you will be too. In the meantime, come see us!   

Ann and Ellen

Spring Fever

New Audrey Hepburn commercial for Galaxy Chocolate

From: Adpressive
 It’s amazing to see how far we’ve come with CG (Computer Generated) photograph and film as you can see in this new Audrey Hepburn commercial for Galaxy Chocolate. Audrey Hepburn, a British actress and humanitarian, who was also a fashion icon and a part of what many would call Hollywood’s Golden Age, is recreated in this quite impressive commercial for Galaxy Chocolate. Taking place on a Mediterranean coastline sometime in the 1960′s, this commercial is a real treat and impressive enough to be called Adpressive! Read more at adpressive.com

Pony Rides at Little Creek Farm Saturday March 30

 From: littlecreekfarmconservancy.org

hat: LCF's Annual Pony Ride Day

When: Saturday, March 30th, 12:00 to 3:00pm

Cost: Admission to the barn free.  $5.00 donation per ride. All transactions are cash or check only.

Requirements: 36” height and 4 years of age minimum for riders, please.

Details: Pony rides will be in the indoor ring, rain or shine.  Hot dogs, veggie burgers, baked goods, beverages, etc. will be available for sale in addition to Little Creek Farm Conservancy merchandise.

How To Skip the Line:  All LCFC members can skip the line for pony rides!  Just bring your membership card or join at the even if you aren’t already a member!
Please follow signs for Parking.

Tour deCatur 2013 Saturday March 23

From: decatureducationfoundation.org

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED!

YOU CAN REGISTER IN PERSON ON FRIDAY, MARCH 22 AT FLEET FEET DECATUR BETWEEN 5-8PM OR ON THE DAY OF THE RACE BEGINNING AT 7:30AM IN THE DECATUR HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA.

DUE TO CONSTRUCTION IN FRONT OF THE HIGH SCHOOL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, SAME DAY REGISTRATION AND RACE NUMBER PICK-UP WILL BE IN THE DHS CAFETERIA WHICH YOU CAN ENTER FROM THE BREEZEWAY BETWEEN THE TWO HIGH SCHOOL BUILDINGS.  THE PERFORMING ARTS BUILDING WILL NOT BE ACCESSIBLE.
 READ MORE AT decatureducationfoundation.org

Work remains stalled in Druid Hills battle

 From the ajc
Work remains stalled in Druid Hills battle
By April Hunt

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

No more trees will fall in Druid Hills – at least for a few days – until a DeKalb County judge can figure out how and if a controversial development off Clifton Road can proceed.

Superior Court Judge Asha Jackson said Monday she expects to rule “fairly soon” on whether to continue to stall work at the three vacant lots that attorney Robert Buckler wants to carve into a seven-lot subdivision near Emory University.

That answer likely will come by week’s end. It may take weeks longer for her to decide if the Druid Hills Civic Association has the right to sue to stop the project known as Clifton Ridge. And it may be months before she rules on the central issue: Whether Buckler must get the OK from the county’s Historic Preservation Board for the project, or if he needs only the planning commission approval he received in 2011.
read full story

Name the Movie

Name the movie still this is from.

Comments:

Anonymous said...

Road Warrior?

March 16, 2013 at 5:10 PM

Next Stop...Decatur said...

No it's not Road Warrior.

March 16, 2013 at 5:36 PM

Don't Forget Big Tex Block Party Saturday March 16

The folks at Big Tex are shutting down their street in favor of an outdoor stage with a talented lineup of local performers including Eric Dodd, Deep Blue Sun and Bloodkin.
 They will be serving up an authentic Cajun crawfish boil and will have plenty of beer specials from sponsor, Pacifico.
 This is a great event to kick off the Spring festival season in Decatur.
 Texas Born Southern Made Cooking in Downtown Decatur
 Big Tex Cantina
 308 W Ponce de Leon Ave
 Decatur, GA 30030
 404 377-3939

$40 million complex for downtown Decatur

 From the ajc
By April Hunt

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

An Atlanta developer is proposing to build a $40 million mix of apartments and shops on West Ponce de Leon Avenue in downtown Decatur.

Carter USA will build 240 apartments and 10,000-square feet of retail to the existing Decatur Court office building.
see the plans at the city of decatur web site

1946 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Decatur

This is from the Dekalb Historical Society.
The photo is from the Maury Mable Family collection.
Maury Mable is leading the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Decatur.
The year was 1946, looking at the Dekalb Theatre marquee you can see the movie playing is "Week end at the Waldorf "(1945).
You can see F.W. Woolworth's next door and the Western Auto Store on the other side. the view is on East Ponce de Leon looking from Church St. toward Clairmont, east to west on Ponce de leon.

St. Patrick's Day Weekend be Safe

From Decatur Patch

You can have fun partaking in St. Patrick's Day events, just be safe and call a safe ride home.
    By Kiri Walton
St. Patrick's Day, for many, has become a time to let loose, wear green and enjoy copious amounts of beer and spirits. While no one would ask you to curtail your fun– nay, debauchery– you should certainly be safe and call a sober ride to get home in Decatur from having all that fun.

The Governor's Office of Highway Safety just announced at Meehan's in Midtown on Wednesday that it has re-launched its "Drive Sober, Georgia" smartphone application and is partnering with TEAM Georgia to ensure revelers find a safe, sober ride home.

Click here to download it from iTunes and click here for Android phones.

Photo credit: visualphotos.com

See a list over at the Decatur Patch  where to celebrate St. Patty's Day in and around Decatur.

Classic 50's & 60's Commercials

Decatur's old Courthouse circa 1930's

Sandy Hackett's RAT PACK SHOW MARCH 14-17

The Rat Pack Show comes to Atlanta March 14-17 at The Cobb Energy Centre
Find tickets here

Big Tex Decatur Spring Block Party March 16

 Big news: Big Tex Decatur Spring Block Party happening on March 16.
 The folks at Big Tex are shutting down their street in favor of an outdoor stage with a talented lineup of local performers including Eric Dodd, Deep Blue Sun and Bloodkin.
 They will be serving up an authentic Cajun crawfish boil and will have plenty of beer specials from sponsor, Pacifico.
 This is a great event to kick off the Spring festival season in Decatur.

 Texas Born Southern Made Cooking
in Downtown Decatur

Big Tex Cantina 
308 W Ponce de Leon Ave
Decatur, GA 30030
404 377-3939

 Sent in by Breck Rochow.

Tour deCatur Early Registration Extended through March 10th - DON'T PAY MORE!

From : http://decatureducationfoundation.org/

Early registration prices extended 

through March 10th 

Register today at Tourdecatur.com

Did you know that if you bring in your 

registration confirmation to Fleet Feet Decatur 

you will get 10% off your purchase 

and another 10% will be donated to 

the Decatur Education Foundation? 

(as if you needed another reason to register for this great Decatur event!)

Email questions to gail@decatureducationfoundation.org

Great Train Expo @ Cobb Galleria Centre March 9 & 10th

Cobb Galleria Centre Two Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30339 [Map/Directions] Saturday & Sunday, March 9 & 10, 2013 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM - Both Days
After 25 years of running shows in the Atlanta area, The Great Train Expo is excited to return to the Cobb Galleria Center!!	FREE PARKING!!
The facility is PACKED full of dealers with ALL Sizes & Scales of Trains!! 300+ of Tables with 50+ Exhibitors from all across the country!! Wall to Wall trains!! The hall is overflowing with trains!! Engines, Rolling Stock, DVD's, Hats, Scenery Material, Track, T-Shirts, Books, Magazines, Thomas, New, Used, Collectible, Everything Trains!! Operating Model Railroads in many Sizes & Scales!! Trains Kids Can Play With!! a riding train for kids!! Free Workshops & Demonstrations Door Prizes!! and Much More!!
Bring the Whole Family -- There are trains for kids to operate -- There's something for everyone to see -- Free Workshops! -- Win hourly door prizes! -- Kids are FREE!!! For more info visit:  http://www.greattrainexpo.com/	Admission: $9.00 for Adults *** Good for Both Days! *** FREE PARKING!!
	Kids Under 12 Are FREE! Riding Train for Kids!

Eye on Decatur - S. McDonough St. and Big old Trees

Large old trees like this, that are between the street and sidewalks are fading away. Decatur had a lot of these at one time.
If you have one of these on your street feel free to send in the image and I will post it.

Free Wi-Fi Coming to Decatur

 Check out this,  The Decatur Minute posted about free Wi-Fi

"Beginning March 1, Decatur will be offering free public Wi-Fi in several public spaces: downtown Decatur, the Oakhurst business district, Oakhurst Park, Glenlake Park, McKoy Park, and Adair Park. These spaces are ideally suited for work and play, and now users can count on a reliable Wi-Fi signal free of charge!
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Residents and visitors will now be able to stay connected with their smartphones, tablets and other Wi-Fi-enabled devices while in these community spaces."
read how to connect over at decaturminute.com

Eye on Decatur - Hola! Mexican Cantina

Hola! Mexican Cantina
205 E. Ponce de Leon Ave.
Coming Soon

Peachtree Corners Dreamland Bar-B-Que Restaurant to Rebuild after Fire.

 Update on Peachtree Corners Dreamland Bar-B-Que Restaurant
From dreamlandbbq.com
Our Norcross location is currently closed due to a fire on January 16, 2012. We appreciate the support and kind thoughts from our guests and look forward to you dining with us at our Roswell location at 10730 Alpharetta Highway while we rebuild. We will keep you posted about our GRAND RE-OPENING!

The Norcross Catering Service is STILL OPEN FOR BUSINESS. James Larson can still take care of your catering needs, just call 770-912-2630 or email norcrosscatering@dreamlandbbq.com

Georgia’s best hotels, restaurants

AAA picks Georgia’s best hotels, restaurants
 from ajc.com
By Leon Stafford

The Four Seasons Atlanta, InterContinental Buckhead, (St. Regis Hotel photo below) and both Ritz-Carlton locations are the best hotels in Atlanta, according to travel organization AAA.
The five properties received AAA’s Five Diamond award — the group’s top recognition for hotels — in the group’s annual survey of Georgia’s leading lodgers and restaurants. The Ritz-Carlton Lodge at Reynolds Plantation in Greensboro and The Lodge at Sea Island in St. Simons also received Five Diamonds.

No restaurants received Five Diamonds.

Overall 34 Georgia hotels and 12 restaurants earned Four or Five Diamonds in AAA ratings — 28 of   them in Atlanta — for the past 12 months, the organization said. AAA will host a Diamond award event on Monday at the Four Seasons.

Metro Atlanta restaurants receiving Four Diamonds: Aria, Atlanta Grill, Bacchanalia, BLT Steak, Canoe, La Grotta Ravinia Ristorante Italiano, La Grotta Ristorante Italiano, Nan Thai Fine Dining, Nikolai’s Roof, Park 75 and Restaurant Eugene.
Photo credit: flickr member: ST.REGIS HOTELS & RESORTS

12th Annual Wine Crawl is Saturday Feb 23

From oakhurstga.org
Who knew Oakhurst was hi-tech?! There’s an app available for this month’s Wine Crawl. download your FREE app now from iTunes!http://itunes.apple.com/app/wine-crawl/id418734278?ign-mpt=uo%3D6&mt=8 Saturday, February 23th 4-7 pm Tickets are $30 in advance. Day of event $35. On sale Saturday Feb 4th at the Universal Joint and Oakhurst Market. There are 24+ businesses serving wine from around the world covering every varietal imaginable! The Crawl does not have a start or stop point. You simply pick up your glass and start visiting the businesses.The program available at the registration tables details the wines and businesses participating. FREE The Fur Bus runs every 15 minutes from Harmony Park to College St. businesses. Last pickup is 6:15pm
Read full story at  oakhurstgaorg.ipower.com

MAR Costal to Open - March/April 2013

 
 Decatur GA
MAR'S facebook page hints at a Spring Opening.(When will you open ? Looks like March, perfect timing to enjoy the back patio!) MAR is located at 314 E Howard Ave. Decatur. GA

Drainage Problems in Front of Decatur High

N. McDonough St drainage problems are getting fixed. They have had problems there before.

The new Golden Corral at North DeKalb will be Opening Very Soon

 Decatur GA
The new Golden Corral at North DeKalb will be opening very soon
It's great to see new restaurants going in this area around North Dekalb Mall

Victory Sandwich Bar Now Open

 Decatur GA
Photo credit Next Stop...Decatur
This is from The Decatur Patch
By Ralph Ellis
After months of preparation, Victory Sandwich Bar opened this week at 340 Church St. in Decatur.
The restaurant is a spinoff of the Inman Park original, with a menu featuring small $4 sandwiches, sides and cocktails.
It's casual dining, with patrons ordering at the bar, sitting down with a number and waiting for food to be delivered to the table.
Victory Sandwich will be open 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. except on Sundays, when the hours are 11 a.m. to midnight. The Inman Park location is a gathering spot for waiters, cooks and other restaurants workers with late hours.
Ian Jones, who owns Victory Sandwich with Caleb Wheelus, said a companion restaurant called Paper Plane is expected to open next month behind Victory.
Patrons can enter by walking down the alley and going through an unmarked door into a room with a zinc bar and several dark, semi-circular booths built around zinc tables. Jones said it's designed to evoke "a mid-century gentleman's lounge."
read full story at Decatur Patch

Electronics Recycling Day Sat. March 2

sent in by Linda Harris

The Walmart Supercenter will be built on North Decatur Road between Medlock Road and Church Street.

Atlanta News, Weather, Traffic, and Sports | FOX 5

The President in Decatur

From : the obama diary.com -- -- From : theobamadiary.com -- Decatur GA
 The President of The United States at The Decatur REC  Center
Click to play video.

Obama to Visit Decatur Thursday

From ajc By Nancy Badertscher and Greg Bluestein President Barack Obama will unveil more details on his plan for extending preschool programs on Thursday when he visits a Decatur school and recreation center. Perhaps the biggest question he’s expected to answer is how the proposal will be funded. read full story

Trailer for Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson's new Movie "The Internship" released.

The Internship is set to be released June 7.

"Anchorman 2" Will Soon be filming in Atlanta

From accessatlanta.com
By Jennifer Brett
 Stay classy, Atlanta! The second "Anchorman" movie is about to start filming. Directed by Adam McKay the contining adventures of Ron Burgundy and friends will star Will Ferrell, Paul Rudd, Steve Carrell, Christina Applegate and Luke Wilson again. The latest word is that Kristen Wiig has signed on as well.

Druid Hills Residents Not Happy about Subdivision Plans

From: ajc.com
By Jeremiah McWilliams
 Druid Hills residents irate about plans to cut down trees and clear land for a controversial development off Clifton Road are planning to break out their “Deny Clifton Ridge” badges for a zoning appeals board hearing on Wednesday. The hearing in Decatur is the latest turn in the fight over attorney Robert Buckler’s plan to carve three properties into a seven-lot subdivision in the old neighborhood laid out by Frederick Law Olmsted, the landscape architect who designed Central Park in New York City. read full story

Eye on Decatur - MoJo Pizza N Pub

Early morning in Decatur GA

Shirley Bassey to Perform at The Academy Awards Feb 24th

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From: www.rollingstone.com
James Bond is making up for lost time at this year's Oscars. Shirley Bassey, singer of the theme songs to Goldfinger, Diamonds Are Forever and Moonraker, will perform at 85th Academy Awards on February 24th, Reuters reports. It will be her first appearance at the Oscars.

Read more: http://www.rollingstone.com/movies/news/shirley-bassey-to-perform-at-the-oscars-20130208#ixzz2KT5mAtT3
Follow us: @rollingstone on Twitter | RollingStone on Facebook
Photo credit: http://www.impawards.com/1964/goldfinger_ver3_xlg.html

Celebrate Valentine's Day at Wahoo! Grill

Celebrate Valentine's Day at Wahoo! Grill from Thursday, Febuary 14 through Sunday, February 17, and enjoy a selection of menu items prepared exclusively for the holiday. In addition to our acclaimed dinner menu, you can enjoy the following featured appetizers, entrees and desserts for a limited time:

Seared Duck Foie Gras

Balsamic figs, toasted pretzel bread

Seared Sea Scallops

truffle flan, blood orange coulis

Filet Mignon and Lump Crab

tarragon-mustard butter, grilled asparagus, 

potato gratinée

Heart-Shaped Seafood Ravioli

salmon and shrimp ravioli, saffron-lobster cream

Heart-Shaped Flourless 

Chocolate Ganache Cake

macerated berries, hazlenut whipped cream

Pink Peppercorn Panna Cotta

Italian panna cotta, peppered cherries

Reservations are limited so please call 404.373.3331 or click here to reserve your table today!

Eye on Decatur

Decatur, GA

A Literary Feast - Four Authors,Four Courses and One Amazing Evening !

 Sent in by: Decatur Education Foundation
When: Tue Feb. 26
Time: 7 PM
Where: The Iberian Pig
 Forget Valentine’s Day: Can you think of any better way to spend an evening in late February than to dine with four terrific authors at Decatur’s Iberian Pig?
You get to spend one course with each author. Talk about anything you want. Enjoy a fabulous meal.
The date is Feb. 26, 7 p.m.  The price is $95 per person, but that includes wine pairings, and a good portion goes to support DEF’s literacy programs.
The only catch: You have to call to make your reservation. (But then, you probably own a cell phone, right?) Number: 404.371.8800.
Participating authors (and links to more information about them):
Susan Puckett
Amber Dermont
Kevin Young
Susan Rebecca White
For more info visit : decatureducationfoundation.org

Zaxby's to try their Luck on Ponce de Leon Ave

Photo of the Decatur's new Zaxby's near North Dekalb Mall.

Zaxby's to try their Luck on Ponce de Leon Ave in the old Church's Chicken site.
read more over at tonetoatl.com

Super Bowl PSY-GANGNAM STYLE SPEED PAINTING by Sam Lea

New Stores Coming to Northlake Mall

 Photo credit tucker.patch.com
From:  northdruidhills.patch.com
Northlake Mall is pleased to announce the addition of Crush, Designer Styles, African Art, H&R Block and T2I Entertainment to its already extensive list of retail stores. These additions join the recently opened Fork in the Road restaurant and Elevenup Shoes store.
Now open in a 2,596 square foot store, Crush, provides consumers with the fashion industry’s hottest trends. The retailer understands the value of offering the best for less and offers shoppers the most exclusive selection of cutting edge accessories from around the world. Crush is located in the lower level center court.

Early Days of Leon's Full Service

Leon's Full Service taking shape back in Nov. of 2008

Decatur Old House Fair this Saturday Feb 2

Now is a great time to start planning any remodeling or home improvements you may want to tackle this spring. Come to the Decatur Old House Fair this Saturday to learn about and celebrate old houses!

  

The fair will include seminars, exhibits and hands-on workshops for owners of old houses.

Also, if you act really fast you can get two tickets for the price of one on LivingSocial!   

Stop by our booth to say hello! The Renewal Design-Build team will be ready to answer all of your questions regarding home renovations and additions.  And, don't forget to attend one of Renewal's seminars! 

 View the schedule.

Decatur Old House Fair

This Saturday, 2/2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Courtyard by Marriott-Downtown Decatur

130 Clairemont Avenue

Decatur, GA 30030

404-371-8386

Mingei World Arts Closing Store but will be Around

 Photo credit: Next Stop...Decatur
Decatur GA
Sent in by Mingei World Arts
 Dear Mingei Friends--

It is with great excitement and a bit of nostalgia that we announce that Mingei is changing.  We are not going away but will be morphing into a  different kind of business, one with a greater online presence, occasional and pop-up sales, and who knows what else?  Our new Mingei will allow us to travel more, stay longer, and spend more time developing special products with our artisans.  We will have the flexibility to head over to that faraway market, to return to that village and pick up an order, or to set down for a month someplace if we like to get a better feel for the work being done there. 

Decatur has been wonderful to us, and we have loved being a part of the day-to-day business community there.  We have made so many friends at the store and have loved sharing your stories and your lives as you have shopped with us for just the right gift, rewarded yourself with a special treat, or just come in for a visit and a browse.  While we will not be physically behind the red lacquer door in that saffron- colored storefront, we will be around!  Watch for more specifics in the months to come.  We don't want to lose you!

Our store on Church Street will be open for some more months. However, there are some exciting possibilities in the offing for that space.  Watch for news!  In the meantime, we will be open and doing business as usual. Come by and share a hug and a laugh.  We'll let you shop, too!

Ann and Ellen  

Mingei World Arts

 404-371-0101

Best Wishes Ann and Ellen on your New Adventures.
We will stay tuned to see the next chapter of :THE NEW ADVENTURES OF ANN and ELLEN"

Celebrate Romance at Wahoo! Grill

 Decatur, GA
Celebrate Romance at Wahoo! Grill

Toast to romance this Valentine's Day and join us at Wahoo! Grill for a selection of menu items prepared exclusively for the holiday. In addition to our acclaimed dinner menu, you can enjoy the following featured appetizers, entrees and desserts for a limited time:
Seared Duck Foie Gras
Balsamic figs, toasted pretzel bread

Seared Sea Scallops
truffle flan, blood orange coulis

Filet Mignon and Lump Crab
tarragon-mustard butter, grilled asparagus,
potato gratinée

Heart-Shaped Seafood Ravioli
salmon and shrimp ravioli, saffron-lobster cream

Heart-Shaped Flourless
Chocolate Ganache Cake
macerated berries, hazlenut whipped cream

Pink Peppercorn Panna Cotta
Italian panna cotta, peppered cherries

These delicious Valentine's Day indulgences will be available from Thursday, February 14 - Sunday, February 17 so click here to make your reservation before time runs out!

Renewal Design-Build of Atlanta Receives Houzz’s 2013 ‘Best of Houzz’ Award

 ATLANTA, GA, January 30, 2013
 – Renewal Design-Build of Decatur, GA has been awarded “Best of Houzz” 2013 by Houzz, the leading online platform for residential remodeling and design. The 12-year-old design-build firm was chosen by the more than 11 million monthly users that comprise the Houzz community. The Houzz “Best of Houzz” award for 2013 is given in two categories: Customer Satisfaction and Design. Customer Satisfaction award winners are based on homeowner members who rated their experience working with remodeling professionals in 12 categories ranging from architects, and interior designers to contractors and other residential remodeling professionals. Design award winners’ work was the most popular among the community of 11 million monthly users, also known as “Houzzers,” who saved more than 124 million professional images of home interiors and exteriors to their personal ideabooks via the Houzz site, iPad/iPhone app and Android app. "I am very impressed with Houzz’s business model and the quality of their website," said Peter Michelson, CEO of Renewal. "We use it all the time as an idea-sharing tool with our clients as they design and plan home renovations. We are honored to be selected two years in a row as a “Best of Houzz” winner.”

SKYFALL Starts Friday at The Plaza Theatre

Check times at plazaatlanta.com

The Plaza Theatre  1049 Ponce De Leon Ave.   Atlanta, GA 30306    404.873.1939

Tour deCatur 2013 is March 23

This was sent in by: decatureducationfoundation.org
Be a part of this 11th Annual  Community Event!
Online Registration Now Open!

One registration allows you to participate in any or all of  the events (depending on age and skill) so you can run the 5k after running the 1-mile with your child and you only need to complete one registration – just check the boxes on the registration form for the events you will participate in.  You do not need to register very young children who will be pushed in a stroller but any children who are walking or running must be registered.  We ask that  participants with strollers line up at the back of the pack for safety reasons.

REGISTER to run/walk the 5k, 1-mile or Tot Trot

BUILD support for Decatur schools and sports teams (and children across Decatur) by encouraging family and friends to support your participation in the Tour (optional).  For more information click here

SPONSOR the Tour deCatur at one of four business levels or with the NEW individual sponsors levels

VOLUNTEER for the race by emailing Nia@DecaturEducationFoundation.org

The Tour deCatur is a qualifying run/walk event in the Team Decatur Grand Slam Fitness Challenge

Note: the event size, location and number of young children participating means that dogs will NOT be allowed to participate.  Please leave your canine pals at home.

See you March 23 in front of Decatur High School!

Decatur Rec Grand Opening Feb 5

Sent in by Linda Harris