Exhibit at Old Court House: The Mid-Century Ranch House: Hip and Historic!

The Mid-Century Ranch House: Hip and Historic!

 This is from dekalbhistory.org/
You’ll Have It Made in the Shade
House For Sale: 101 East Court Square, Decatur. It’s 1960. Meet your modern dream ranch house! Perfect for Barbie, Ken and babies. This red brick number is a cherry; complete with carport, pink powder room, and knotty pine paneling complemented by nifty chartreuse walls. The front yard is darling, the porch has fab ironwork and your back yard bash will have room to spread. This house is so aced that it will fly off the market. This exhibit will be up through the summer of 2014.

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Decatur Estate Re-Open House Sunday Sept. 22

-- Decatur Estate and Wayback Antiques 2272 Lawrenceville Highway Decatur, GA 30033 404-378-4889 www.decaturestateantiques.com

Eye on Decatur Georgia Railroad Overcrossing

Decatur Georgia Railroad Overcrossing at Commerce Dr. & E. College Ave.

Help Pie Shop open in the Virginia-Highland neighborhood!

 I read about this at Decatur Patch and wanted to help with this campaign, so I am posting about this to get the word out.
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Posted by Mims Bledsoe , September 09, 2013 at 03:58 PM

Hi neighbors! I own a bakery called Pie Shop that started in rented kitchen space in Decatur in 2010 and has been operating full-scale for 2.5 years in Buckhead. Happily, I just launched a crowd-funding campaign to bring Pie Shop back! We have been a well-loved destination in our current location but have many supporters in Decatur and surrounding neighborhoods who would like to see Pie Shop come closer. With your help we can be the next long-standing member of the community.

If you love pie, coffee, and happy places to sit and share those things with friends, please visit the campaign here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/416354093/p...


It runs for a very limited time and the clock is ticking so if you believe in this project please help me get the word out by sending this link to your friends.

I am happy to answer any questions!
Thank you,
Mims
--Here is the video.

The Kimball House to Open Soon

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 From:  atlanta.eater.com/
 Photo credit: Next Stop...Decatur
by Sonia Chopra
Kimball House in the historic Decatur Depot building, will open this fall. The Brick Store Pub and Leon's Full Service teams are behind the new restaurant and bar, which was inspired by turn-of-the-century American hotels and takes its name from the Kimball House hotel that was razed in the mid-1900s.

Both the kitchen and the bar will draw inspiration from the menus of old hotel bars and restaurants. Executive chefs Jeffery Wall and Philip Meeker, who met on the line Joel, will develop the food menu. "Dishes will show classic French techniques while still remaining playful," and the menu will showcase oysters and fresh fish.

Miles Macquarrie of Leon's is creating the cocktails— both classics and "culinary-inspired" originals— and the list of spirits, which includes absinthe and sparking and fortified wines. Michael Gallagher of Leon's and Brick Store Pub is in charge of the wine list, and Kimball House will have a rotating selection of craft beers behind the bar.

The restaurant is currently in the build out phase— note the new white exterior in the picture above, compared to the previous dark green incarnation— and is currently hiring for all positions. The application can be found here.
· Kimball House [Official Site]


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As Seen at The Decatur Library

The 2013 Madison Ave Soapbox Derby is Saturday Sept 21

2012 Madison Avenue Soap Box Derby from Eric on Vimeo.
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National Shag Dance

Waiting for Balloon! at The Woodruff Arts Center October 17 – November 9.

Dear  Next Stop...Decatur

The Alliance is pleased to announce our first Theatre for the Very Young production of the 2013/14 season – Waiting for Balloon!  This encore production tells the story of two childlike hobo-clowns waiting near the railroad tracks for “balloon.”  The problem is that neither of them knows exactly what “balloon” is.  Through delightful trial and error, exploration and interaction with the audience, the two piece together what makes a balloon a balloon and celebrate all that is discovered while we “wait!”  Waiting for Balloon is a joyous introduction to gentle clowning and the joy of creating puppets from found objects, designed by the creative mind of Puppeteer Michael Haverty. 

Theatre for the Very Young is an artistic experience for children ages 18 months – 5 years that overcomes age, language, and developmental barriers, expanding the consciousness of very young audience members and integrating bi-lingual elements into each show.  Each production nurtures creative thinking, allowing the very young to experience art and culture on their terms. 

Waiting for Balloon runs at the Alliance from October 17 – November 9.  I hope you can share this information with your readers.  

  Please let me know if you have any questions.

Best,

Kathleen Covington
Manager of Communications
 
Alliance Theatre
Tony Award® Recipient for Regional Theatrediscover us. discover you.

p. 404.733.4601
f. 404.733.4625

-- Ticket Information General Admission: $10 Venue Information Woodruff Arts Center, The 1280 Peachtree St. NE Atlanta, GA 30309 Phone: 404-733-4200

Eye on Decatur

Thank you for Visiting Blue Moon

Decatur Estate Antiques New Location Now Open

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Sites at The Decatur Book Festival

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Smashing Pumpkins 1979

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 Shakedown 1979
Cool kids never have the time
On a live wire right up off the street
You and I should meet

June bug skipping like a stone
With the headlights pointed at the dawn
We were sure we'd never see an end to it all

And I don't even care to shake these zipper blues
And we don't know just where our bones will rest
To dust I guess forgotten and absorbed
Into the earth below

Double cross the vacant and the bored
They're not sure just what we have in the store
Morphine city slippin' dues down to see

We don't even care as restless as we are
We feel the pull in the land of a thousand guilts
And poured cement, lamented and assured
To the lights and towns below

Faster than the speed of sound
Faster than we thought we'd go
Beneath the sound of hope

Justine never knew the rules
Hung down with the freaks and the ghouls
No apologies ever need be made
I know you better than you fake it to see

That we don't even care to shake these zipper blues
And we don't know just where our bones will rest
To dust I guess forgotten and absorbed
Into the earth below

The street heats the urgency of now
As you see there's no one around

Read more: Smashing Pumpkins - 1979 Lyrics | MetroLyrics

The 2013 Decatur Book Festival is Almost Here.

Labor Day weekend. Learn more here. Read more from AJC

1940's Street Photo in Decatur

1940's photo of S.Columbia Dr Decatur, GA during snow/ice storm. Photo taken from 124 S. Columbia Dr. looking towards railroad tracks.

Labor Day Entertaining Big Tex Style Cooking Class

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Join chef Rick Watson from Big Tex Decatur in August to get the skinny on entertaining for Labor Day, Big Tex style! During this cooking class, Watson will demonstrate how to prepare mouth-watering dishes including shrimp bites, tomato salad and Big Tex carnitas. The class will be held Tuesday, August 27 from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. at Cook’s Warehouse’s Decatur, 180 W Ponce De Leon Ave. Decatur, GA 30030.

Lenox Square Mall is amidst a multi-phase renovation project

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 From: whatnowatlanta.com

Buckhead mall updating its look in anticipation of new retailers in 2013.

Lenox Square Mall is amidst a multi-phase renovation project to its interior and exterior. Simon Property Group, the mall’s developer, submitted a building permit application Tuesday to City of Atlanta to renovate the Buckhead mall’s “north facade.”
Once complete, the north facade will feature a two-story glass storefront with a redesigned porte-cochere and enhanced valet services, costing an estimated $10,265,395.
In December 2011, Simon spent more than $600,000 to demolish Lenox’s existing north facade.
“This renovation will be attractive to both current and prospective tenants and we’re already working on lease commitments with new specialty stores and restaurants in conjunction with the renovation plans,” John Phipps, Senior Vice President of Development for Simon Property Group, said in a press release.
“Our objective is to maintain Lenox Square and nearby Phipps Plaza as the epicenter of the best retail in the southeastern United States.”
The mall’s second phase of renovations will include a number of new enhancements and amenities to Lenox’s interior, including a fully-renovated Dining Pavilion with new dining options, new ceiling treatments to increase natural light and expanded seating including an outdoor patio.
The mall’s Atrium Court will also receive a new look.

Clear History Now on HBO

BBQ Blues & Bluegrass Festival is Saturday 8-17-13

 From http://decaturbbqfestival.com/
FAQ
Q: Are dogs allowed at the festival?
A: Absolutely, as long as they’re on a leash!
Q: What does the $10 entry fee include?
A: Six hours of music! Remember this is a fundraiser and all proceeds from food and beer go back to the community, so there are extra costs associated with food and beverages.
Q: How much is beer and bbq?
A: It all depends on what you want! Beer is typically $3-$4 each, and BBQ is $5-$10 depending on what you want. It’s affordable for everyone!
Q: Are chairs allowed?
A: Sure they are! But, if you want to bring a chair, you’re going to need to get there early to find a spot for it.
Q: Do you accept credit cards?
A: Unfortunately, we do not. So, stock up on cash, and come have a day of fun in the sun!

Ponce City Market adds tech company

From: ajc.com/

 By J. Scott Trubey

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

The team behind the redevelopment of the former City Hall East complex has landed another fast-growing technology company as a key office tenant.

Cardlytics, an Atlanta-based digital marketing company, plans to relocate to Ponce City Market, the reimagining of the massive warehouse complex on Ponce de Leon Avenue, developer Jamestown Properties said Monday in a news release. Cardlytics plans to take about 74,000 square feet, or roughly 17 percent of the office space in the building, Jamestown said.
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Roy Orbison Oh, Pretty Woman from Black & White Night

Slow-paced montage in "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid"

Good Growth DeKalb: Court Denies Motion to Intervene in Walmart Suit

From: northdruidhillspatch

A DeKalb County judge denied on Tuesday Selig Enterprises' motion to intervene in a lawsuit seeking to prevent construction of a Walmart Supercenter in North Decatur, Good Growth DeKalb said.

"This means that Suburban Plaza, owned by Selig, cannot make arguments at the hearing on Friday, August 9, and means Selig’s Motion to Dismiss the case is moot," the group wrote on its Facebook page. "But we still have to contend with the county’s Motion to Dismiss so please come out to the rally and hearing on Friday."
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SHAKE SHACK Coming to Buckhead

from: ajc

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 By Christopher Seward

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Shake Shack, a New York restaurant known for its burgers, flat-top dogs, craft beer and wine, will open a restaurant in Buckhead in mid-2014, the company announced Friday.

N.Y. restaurateur Danny Meyer and his Union Square Hospitality Group will open the eatery at 3035 Peachtree Road, according to Shake Shack CEO Randy Garutti. In a statement, Garutti said an Atlanta location “has been on our radar for some time.”

Spokesman Greg Waters said the restaurant likely will employ around 70 staffers.

In addition to New York, Shake Shack has locations in Washington, D.C., Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Florida and Massachusetts, and in London, Istanbul and Dubai.

Other New York restaurants under the Union Square Hospitality umbrella include Union Square Cafe, Gramercy Tavern, The Modern at the Museum of Modern Art, Maialino, Jazz Standard and Untitled at the Whitney on Madison Avenue.

NY’s Shake Shack plans Buckhead eatery

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Photo from shakeshack.com is DC location.

Inside Look at The Plaza Theatre

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The new seats are great looking.If you have not been to The Plaza in a while, you need to visit and check out the new look.
 The Plaza Theatre
 1049 Ponce De Leon Ave NE  Atlanta, GA 30306

(404) 873-1939

Decatur's Kitchen Garden' Dinner Party

from : the decatur minute

Fridays Dekalb Ave Fire Left Hundreds without Power

5K run/walk to benefit DeKalb County residents

From ajc

By April Hunt

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Registration is underway for a 5K run/walk to benefit DeKalb County residents with developmental disabilities, substance addiction and mental illness.
The Walk of Heroes will be held Saturday, Sept. 21 in Kirkwood. All proceeds benefit the DeKalb Community Service Board.
An informational meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 6 at the CBS offices, 445 Winn Way, Room 421, Decatur.
More information/race registration: www.walkofheroes5k.com.

Maroon 5 - Love Somebody (Toyota Concert Series 2013 on Today Show)

"MEAN GIRLS" at The Plaza Wed. July 24

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

Atlanta's newest production brewery, Three Taverns Craft Brewery

 FROM: http://clatl.com

Decatur's TACO-MAC is one of many to offer the new beer.
Photo credit: Next Stop...Decatur

 Atlanta's newest production brewery, Three Taverns Craft Brewery, will be debut its beer at Brick Store Pub - and other locations in Decatur - this Friday.

CL recently caught up with Belgian-born brewer Joran Van Ginderachter, who will join brewery president and CEO, Brian Purcell, as Three Taverns' head brewer. According to the brewery, Three Taverns will be the only traditional Belgian-style beer brewery in the Southeast, and Van Ginderachter will be one of only three classically trained Belgian brewers in the United States.

Their motto? Transcendo Mediocris- "to unlock and inspire the pursuit of a fuller and more transcendent experience of life, inviting our friends and neighbors to join us at the table of discovery and raise a glass in gratitude and merry celebration."

During the market launch on Fri., July 19, Three Taverns' will release two beers from its New Monastic series: Single Intent, a Belgian-style single, and A Night In Brussels IPA, a Belgian-style American I.P.A.

"Our beers will represent the very best in authentic Belgian-style brewing, but with a more open minded American brewing spirit," Purcell said in a release. "Single Intent is styled after the classic, lighter bodied blonde ale crafted by monks for their own consumption - a beer just too good to keep cloistered. A Night In Brussels IPA represents a fusion between old world Belgian and newer American brewing technique. More simply explained, Belgian inspiration, American creativity."

Following the Friday launch, Three Taverns' brews will be available on draft at select locations, while bottled beers will arrive mid-August.

FROM: http://clatl.com/omnivore/archives/2013/07/18/decaturs-three-taverns-craft-brewery-launches-friday

3 Taverns Brewery Opens in Decatur

Marco's Pita Damaged by Fire

 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.

Comments:

jolomo said...

Hope they are able to re-open! They had awesome fries and a solid gyro.

DeKalb Commissioner Lee May was sworn in as acting CEO.

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 Ferris Wheel to Open This Week- Maybe

 From midtownpatch
The Skyview Ferris Wheel in downtown Atlanta is scheduled to open next week.

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

Coca-Cola Making Bottles Entirely Out of Ice Just in Time for Summer

 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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Proposed Development Near Suburban Plaza would level 58-year-old church for mixed-use complex

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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Zaxby's on Ponce Grand Opening July 15

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"Ponce - Gateway to Decatur" Buffalo Exchange

"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.

Buffalo Exchange
 1057 Ponce De Leon Ave NE  Atlanta, GA 30306
(404) 817-0921
To learn more about Buffalo Exchange click here

Ongoing Police Investigation Alert for Decatur

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From The City of Decatur

Ongoing Police Investigation  

 

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

linda.harris@decaturga.com

678-553-6512

Zaxby's on Ponce to Open Soon

Bond, James Bond at The Plaza Theatre this Month

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