From: Rollingout.com
Marco’s Pita, located at 752 Ponce de Leon in Atlanta’s Virginia Highland community, suffered a damaging fire on Friday, July 12, 2013. It’s reportedly a total loss.
Decorated with work from local artists, this eclectic restaurant founded by Blue is famous for its Mediterranean fusion fare. They sell healthy food in a small-town restaurant type atmosphere, including pita dishes, gyros, falafels, lasagna, pita burritos and a variety of burgers. Meats include grilled chicken, tuna, salmon, seafood mix and veggie burgers.
From Decatur's The Champion Newspaper
Approximately an hour after Gov. Nathan Deal announced the suspension
of DeKalb CEO Burrell, DeKalb Commissioner Lee May was sworn in as
acting CEO.
The appointment is “something that I take seriously and I’m humbled by the opportunity to act in this position,” May said.
“[I’m] excited about the opportunity to work with my colleagues on
the Board of Commissioners in unison and harmony to really move this
county forward,” May said. “That’s our No. 1 focus.”
May said he understands clearly that this is a temporary position for him.
“We’re in this together. We’re going to move this county forward together. The best days are yet to come,” May said.
Skyview
Atlanta posted on its Facebook page: "Great news Atlanta, the official
opening day for SkyView Atlanta is this coming Tuesday, July 16. The
ribbon cutting is set for Noon. We hope to see you there!"
The
20-story high Ferris Wheel with 42 gondolas is in the south end of
Centennial Olympic Park. "With a view like this, everyone will be
wanting a ride," Skyview writes on its website
From adweek.com
First, Coca-Cola tried to thaw relations between India and Pakistan. Now, the brand has created bottles that are guaranteed to melt in your hands. Foodbeast gives a chilly reception to Coke's bottles made of ice,
pointing to potential hygiene issues. But I can see folks warming to
the offbeat promotional items, introduced in sunny Colombia just in time
for beach season. There's no denying that the containers are … cool.
Usually you have to go to a restaurant to get watered-down soda. Now you
can enjoy it straight from the bottle. A red Coke-logo band lets you
hold the frozen flask without chilling your hand too much, and doubles
as a keepsake bracelet, because who wouldn't want one of those?
Seriously, though, the brand's latest foray into innovative packaging (following the split-can idea)
carries a certain ironic symbolism—with one of consumer culture's most
famous icons, the Coca-Cola bottle, drip-drip-dripping away through
customers' fingers, leaving only an advertisement (that band with the
logo) behind. Now that's what I call pop art! Agency: Ogilvy Colombia.
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From clatl.com Fuqua Development, the company behind a controversial retail center near Glenwood Park and a proposed Walmart near Lindbergh Center, has another new project in the works: Decatur Crossing.
The nearly 7-acre mixed-used development located near the busy intersection of Scott Boulevard and North Decatur Road is technically just outside Decatur. Early plans, which were presented to surrounding neighborhoods on Monday, include a 5-story, 200-unit apartment complex and an "organic" food store that would serve as the development's anchor tenant. Retail shops would line the street and wrap two levels of parking - one of which would potentially be underground. At the 6-way intersection, the developer says, pedestrians and passersby will be able to convene in a "public gathering space."
To build the shopping center, Fuqua would have to raze the current properties. Historic 58-year-old Scott Boulevard Baptist Church, which has tried to sell the property to more than a dozen potential buyers, would be demolished under the firm's plan. As would 10 homes on Barton Way that the developer currently has under contract.
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We sent out a news
release on Wednesday, July 3 around 6 p.m. updating the media on the
ongoing police investigation of the recent burglaries and robberies. I
am sending the same release to all of our e-news lists to keep you
updated as well.
In addition to the
release we sent Wednesday, we had a report of an armed robbery on
Sycamore Drive near Grove Street at 3:30 a.m. July 5. The Community
Alert is posted on the website with
the details. Based on a number of key differences, the police believe
that this incident is not related to the other incidents that occured
earlier this week.
Please know that
the police are working diligently to resolve these incidents and please
keep your eyes and ears open if you see any suspicious activity. In
addition, Police Chief Mike Booker and his staff are available if you
would like for them to come talk to your neighborhood association or
community group. Call 404-373-6551 to report suspicious activity or to
schedule a meeting with your group.
Ongoing Police Investigation
The City of Decatur
Police Department is in the process of investigating a series of 13 day
time burglaries that occurred from May 30 - June 26 that appear to be
related. The majority of the burglaries occurred in and around S.
Candler Street including parts of the Oakhurst and Winnona Park
neighborhoods. The burglaries seem to be related to a significantly
higher number of similar incidents in DeKalb County and the City of
Atlanta. All three jurisdictions are working on a coordinated approach
and together have made one arrest, detained five juvenile perpetrators,
recovered a stolen vehicle, and recovered stolen property.
The Decatur Police
Department is also in the process of investigating an attempted robbery
and two robberies that occurred in Oakhurst on July 1 & 2 and a car
theft that occurred on Swanton Way in downtown Decatur on July 3 that
resulted in the vehicle crashing at Kirk Rd. and South Candler Street. A
15-year-old suspect is currently in custody.
According to
information obtained from the witnesses and the victims, both the
burglaries and the robberies are being committed by juveniles. Decatur
Police Chief Mike Booker said that there is no indication that the
juveniles are Decatur residents. He added that these appear to be crimes
of opportunity with no regular pattern but that they do share common
characteristics in terms of items stolen and the number and age of the
suspects involved.
Chief Booker stated
that "We are meeting and comparing information on a daily basis with
both DeKalb County and City of Atlanta officers working the cases." He
added "that in addition to the regular patrol shifts of five officers,
the City has called in additional off-duty police officers and
re-directed the four special unit officers to assignments related to
addressing the current situation." Officers are using marked and
unmarked cars and implementing periodic roadblocks throughout the city.
Additional uniformed city staff, including firefighters, are assisting
in the patrol of city parks, neighborhoods, and the business
districts. In addition to responding to all burglaries and processing
all latent prints, the police are using the GBI sketch artist and
anticipate the release of at least one sketch very soon.
Decatur Mayor Jim
Baskett said, "We want to assure the community that resolving these
incidents are a top priority for the City Commission, the Police
Department and all City staff. We are confident that they are utilizing
every available resource to catch the perpetrators."
Mayor Baskett
continued, "The police regularly issue community advisories and update
them as more information is available for release. We encourage the
community to read those advisories and follow the suggested safety
precautions." Advisories are also posted on the City of Decatur website
at www.decaturga.com.
Chief Booker and
other police staff members will attend the Oakhurst Neighborhood
Association Meeting on Monday, July 8 at 7 p.m. at The Solarium, 321W.
Hill Street and the Winnona Park Neighbors Meeting on Tuesday, July 9 at
7 p.m. at the Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore Street. They are
also available to attend other neighborhood association meetings. Call
404-373-6551 if you would like to request they attend your meeting.
The Decatur Police
encourage the community to call if they see any suspicious activity. The
non-emergency number is 404-373-6551. If you believe you are witnessing
a crime, or have an emergency, dial 911.
Linda Harris
Chief, Civic Engagement, Education & Communication
Several years ago when they were remodeling this building they found this store front sign painted on the bricks.
The painted brick sign looks to be circa 1940's/50's
Top photo from google maps shows how it looks today.
Help us celebrate Independence Day in Decatur by joining our Pied
Piper Parade. Decorate your bike, wagon, or scooter-dress up in a silly
costume, or go big and create a patriotic float to be a part of our
annual community parade.
Have a kazoo band? Come join us! Play the tuba? Come join us! The more the merrier. Line-up is at 5:30pm on Thursday, July 4th
at the Decatur First Baptist Church. Pedestrians gather on the lawn
and vehicles will be lined up by volunteers in the parking lot. Concert on the square features Callanwolde Concert Band. Parade 6 p.m.; Concert 7 p.m.; Fireworks at dark.
Click here to download the parade guidelines. We want to see your silliest and most creative decorations!
From accessatlanta.com SATURDAY Festival, music: Rev your engines at the V-103 Car & Bike Show
from noon-9 p.m. June 22 at the Georgia World Congress Center in
Atlanta. Check out classic cars and bikes plus performances from
Ludacris, Ne-Yo and Wale. Festival, music: Enjoy music from 14 bands, food, a beer garden and children's activities at Surf Fest from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. June 22 at O'Neal Plaza in Douglasville. Film, culture: Check
out screenings of the 1929 film "Hallelujah" and the 1940 classic
"Broken Strings" plus a performance from local gospel group Anointed
Voices, at the Black Vintage Movie Series 2 p.m.-7 p.m. June 22 at Balzer Theater at Herren's (Home of Theatrical Outfit) in Atlanta. Beer, festival: Enjoy 150+ beers, food, music and games at the Atlanta Summer Beer Fest from 4-9 p.m. June 22 at the Masquerade Music Park in Atlanta. Beer, festival: Individuals and teams will compete to get their beer made at Red Hare Brewery during the Homebrew Battle from noon-5 p.m. at The Beer Growler in Avondale Estates. Sample homebrews and enjoy food, live music and games. Food, music, festival: Enjoy food from food trucks, music from Marc Broussard and Sonia Leigh, cooking demonstrations and more at the People's Fest from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at Atlantic Station in Atlanta. Festival: Combine the "get out and get active" attitude and “going green” lifestyle at the GREEN Fun Fest at noon in Grant Park in Atlanta. Enjoy games, food, a farmer's and artist's market and more.
The Alliance Theatre is pleased to announce its 2013/14 season of performances for Theatre for the Very Young. The new season includes one encore production and two new productions developed for children ages 18 months to 5 years old.
Theatre for the Very Young is an artistic experience for children that overcomes age and developmental barriers, expanding the consciousness of the very young audience members. Each production nurtures creative thinking, allowing the very young to experience art and culture on their terms.
See press release below with all the details, including information on our season packages which include tickets to all three productions.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Tickets are available now.
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Over at The Decatur Minute they remind us of the
Decatur Beach Party this Friday . and after it's over you can take some of the sand home for FREE.
---- From: http://www.ticketalternative.com/Events/22931.aspx BUY TICKETS HERE Head to downtown Decatur on Friday, June 14 from 5-11 pm for the annual Beach Party, brought to you by the Decatur Business Association. Celebrate the start of summer at the famous Ponce de Leon Beach with 60 tons of sand, a kids board walk with all kinds of fun games, live music, dancing on the plaza, a food court, cold beverages and guaranteed great times for all ages!
"Ponce - Gateway to Decatur" is a new feature for Next Stop..Decatur.
Images of Ponce de Leon Ave. You never know what you will see or find.
Click image to visit Paris on Ponce.com
From East Cobb Patch
Brunswick’s, a new upscale bowling and entertainment center with the full-service Tavern ’45 restaurant, will open its first two locations this summer in the East Cobb area and Norcross.
Brunswick’s will cater to adults. The Marietta/East Cobb location will open in mid-June at 2749 Delk Road. It currently is the site of a Brunswick Zone facility that is being renovated for the expanded facility.
“We designed a place where guests will want to socialize and connect with family and friends through group activities while enjoying great food, craft beer and exceptional service,” Brunswick Bowling Retail president Jim Fox said.
The 40,000-square-foot location on Delk Road will feature remodeled interiors, plush furnishings and mood lighting as well as upgraded bowling equipment. The location will feature 40 lanes.
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Studio Movie Grill is the pioneer of the in-theater dining concept offering up first-run movies and alternate programming alongside an American Grill menu and full service bar. Visit any one of their locations for unmatched food and beverage service and the very best viewing experience available. Reserve your seats now with QuickTickets system or browse all content using the Browse By Movie feature.
From http://www.studiomoviegrill.com/
From http://www.ticketalternative.com/Events/22931.aspx---BUY TICKETS HERE Head
to downtown Decatur on Friday, June 14 from 5-11 pm for the annual
Beach Party, brought to you by the Decatur Business Association.
Celebrate the start of summer at the famous Ponce de Leon Beach with 60
tons of sand, a kids board walk with all kinds of fun games, live music,
dancing on the plaza, a food court, cold beverages and guaranteed great
times for all ages!
The Beach Party welcomes headliner A1A, “the
original and official Jimmy Buffet tribute band,” dancing and relaxing
on the plaza. And for the younger set, Douglas Brake and the Sizzle,
Hiss, Pop Band return for a special kid’s concert.
*Friday June 14th, 5-11pm*
General Admission: $7 Children (3-12): $5 Children under 3 are admitted without charge
From: decaturartsfestival.com
This year’s Arts Festival poster features a painting by Galina
Herndon of Roswell, Georgia. Born and raised in the Ural Mountains of
Russia, Galina began oil painting in 1999, following in the footsteps of
her artistic parents and grandparents. She worked for 14 years
producing technical illustrations from the digging sites on various
archaeology expeditions across the former Soviet Union. After creating technical work for so long, Galina enjoys creating
curves in her drawings of cityscapes and landscapes. She uses warm
colors in her paintings because she wants to convey a sense of happiness
to contrast the cold of Russia and the rigid political landscape in
which she was raised. Galina has an art studio at Elegant Attic in
historic Roswell, where her art is showcased.
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From 11alive
ATLANTA -- Monday, the Atlanta city council will vote on whether to allow a private developer to build a 20-story ferris wheel in a parking lot adjacent to Centennial Olympic Park.
The ferris wheel would come by way of France, where it operated across from the Louvre in Paris. It would be called SkyView Atlanta. It most recently operated in Pensacola.
Its backers are picturing an iconic presence on the Atlanta skyline, something a little akin to the Eye of London.
"St. Louis has its arch, San Francisco has the Golden Gate bridge," said Jason Evans, spokesman for the St. Louis-based developer pitching the project. "I don't want to be so presumptive as to think this is going to be one of the iconic images of Atlanta, but I think this will have an impact on the skyline."
The project would be located in a parking lot on the same city block as the Tabernacle, a downtown concert venue.
The developer is hoping to tap into the tourists that now throng attractions like the Georgia Aquarium, also located alongside Centennial Park. Evans said the ferris wheel would have six-seat climate-controlled gondolas. Tickets, he projected, would cost $13.50 for adults and 8.50 for children.
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From : http://decatur.patch.com
Decatur's two new Mexican restaurants will open soon -- Hola! on May 13 SEE MENU
and Mar sometime in mid-May.Update: Mar Grand Opening is May 24
Hola!, occupying the Decatur Diner spot at East Ponce and Church Street, will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week co-owner Mike Brosius said.
The menu will be based on Mexican food, but non-Mexican dishes will be available, too.
read more at decatur patch
Charlie Daniels Band Scheduled To Rock
Stone Mountain Park’s
Memorial Day Weekend Salute The Troops
Event
Summer Kicks Off with Live Music, Free Tickets for
Military and Special Patriotic Fireworks
Memorial Day
Weekend Dates/Times: May 25-27; 10:30
a.m. to 8 p.m.
Charlie
Daniels Band Concert: May 26; 7:45
p.m.
Lasershow
SpectacularTM in Mountainvision®
Dates/Times: May 25-27; 9:30 p.m.
Special
Patriotic Fireworks; Directly After
the Lasershow
Stone
Mountain, Ga. – Stone Mountain Park(SMP),
Georgia’s No.1 attraction, kicks off the start to summer with the Charlie
Daniels Band and other patriotic activities Memorial Day Weekend, May 25-27.
New for 2013, The Charlie Daniels Band will perform a
free concert on the main stage at the base of Stone Mountain on Sunday, May 26.
The legendary band is best known for their signature song “The Devil Went Down
To Georgia,” a staple in the park’s popular Lasershow
Spectacular in Mountainvision®. Photo credit: http://artandseek.net
From decaturgreenfest.com
Headlining this year will be Ed Roland, Atlanta native and heart of the band Collective Soul, featuring his new band currently recording its debut album for release in 2013.
Decatur Green Fest welcomes to the
Tree Sound Solar Stage ...Ed Roland and the Sweet Tea Project !!!7-9:30pm
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