located at: 1 West Court Sq.
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Learn more about Souper Jenny in this video with Kathie Lee & Hoda.
Friday, February 14, 2014
Souper Jenny Opened Today in Decatur
located at: 1 West Court Sq.
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Learn more about Souper Jenny in this video with Kathie Lee & Hoda.
Will MARTA Catch up to BART & METRO
From bizjournals.comMaria Saporta
Contributing Writer- Atlanta Business Chronicle
MARTA was one of three transit agencies built at the same time — BART in San Francisco and METRO in Washington, D.C.
Both BART and METRO today have about 100 miles of rail, but MARTA only has 48 miles — giving fuel to the argument that it is a skeletal system.
But if its up to MARTA General Manager Keith Parker the transit agency will re-enter into an expansion mode as soon as fiscally possible.
Full story
Photo credit bizjournals
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Trapped in your House ? Why not watch a good snow movie.
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.
DeKalb to open two additional warming centers today
The DeKalb Emergency Management Agency announces two additional warming centers will open today at noon for those who need a temporary reprieve from the current weather conditions.
The two locations are:
Tucker Recreation Center, 4898 LaVista Road, Tucker
Gresham Park Recreation Center, 3113 Gresham Road, S.E., Atlanta.
This is in addition to the warming center at the DeKalb County Jail, 4415 Memorial Drive in Decatur, which is already available.
DeKalb County has not opened any overnight shelters at this time.
County administrative offices, including other parks and recreation facilities, senior centers, water billing offices, recorders court and other administrative divisions are closed today.
Power outages can be reported to Georgia Power at (888) 660-5890 for residential customers and (888) 655-5888 for commercial customers. Snapping Shoals EMC customers can call (770) 786-3484, press option “1”.
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send to : NEXT-STOP-DECATUR@MYWAY.COM
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Decatur Customers Storm Intown Ace Hardware
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From: ajc
By Ken Foskett
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Nearly 40 customers were lined up at Intown Ace Hardware on Scott Boulevard in Decatur by the time co-owner Tony Powers was ready to open at 8 a.m. Tuesday.
He sold four pallets of ice melt in an hour and seven minutes and by late afternoon had sold all his firewood, kerosene, lanterns and every sled in the store. Generators were also in demand, and Powers said he sold seven in two hours.
“It’s been bananas,” said Powers, who estimated he’d slept only eight of the past 48 hours getting ready for the customer onslaught. “The phone won’t stop ringing – which is a bad problem to have if you don’t have anything to sell.”
Gene Reiley of Decatur stopped by the store to buy small propane tanks to power a small heater that his mother might need if she loses power at her home in Tucker.
“I think she’ll be fine,” said Reiley. “But you never know. You have to stock up just in case.”
Lynda Twilley bought a portable Weber charcoal grill.
“I can eat out of a can if I need to,” said Twilley. “But I need hot water for tea.”
Firewood was selling out at many area stores. Ashley Serebrenik struck out at four before she found a few remaining bags of wood chunks at The Woodshed on Medlock Road in DeKalb County. “This is it,” she said.
The Woodshed’s Bill Godboldt said the establishment had completely sold out of all its seasoned firewood and pointed to a few bags of pecan and hickory chunks – usually used in smokers – as all that remained.
“We’re done,” said Godboldt. “It’s been non-stop for two days.”
Photo credit Google Maps
By Ken Foskett
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Nearly 40 customers were lined up at Intown Ace Hardware on Scott Boulevard in Decatur by the time co-owner Tony Powers was ready to open at 8 a.m. Tuesday.
He sold four pallets of ice melt in an hour and seven minutes and by late afternoon had sold all his firewood, kerosene, lanterns and every sled in the store. Generators were also in demand, and Powers said he sold seven in two hours.
“It’s been bananas,” said Powers, who estimated he’d slept only eight of the past 48 hours getting ready for the customer onslaught. “The phone won’t stop ringing – which is a bad problem to have if you don’t have anything to sell.”Gene Reiley of Decatur stopped by the store to buy small propane tanks to power a small heater that his mother might need if she loses power at her home in Tucker.
“I think she’ll be fine,” said Reiley. “But you never know. You have to stock up just in case.”
Lynda Twilley bought a portable Weber charcoal grill.
“I can eat out of a can if I need to,” said Twilley. “But I need hot water for tea.”
Firewood was selling out at many area stores. Ashley Serebrenik struck out at four before she found a few remaining bags of wood chunks at The Woodshed on Medlock Road in DeKalb County. “This is it,” she said.
The Woodshed’s Bill Godboldt said the establishment had completely sold out of all its seasoned firewood and pointed to a few bags of pecan and hickory chunks – usually used in smokers – as all that remained.
“We’re done,” said Godboldt. “It’s been non-stop for two days.”
Photo credit Google Maps
Decatur Police Investigating Vehicle Break-ins
From Sgt. Ross of Decatur Police.
Decatur Police are investigating reports of seven vehicles entered overnight on the Garland Avenue, McClean Street and Brower Street. On 2-10-14 at approximately 7:00 am, a resident on a morning walk located a wallet in the roadway and observed several car doors ajar and called police. Officers canvassed the neighborhood and located seven vehicles that appeared to have been entered. All but one of the vehicles were parked in driveways. All of the vehicles were unsecured. A GPS unit and the recovered wallet were the only things stolen.
It is not uncommon for there to be a rash of entered vehicles during inclement weather, which we are currently preparing for in Decatur. Please remove all valuables from your vehicles. Please look out and check on vehicles in the area if you hear something in the middle of the night. Call police immediately if you see anyone going from vehicle to vehicle.
Decatur Police are investigating reports of seven vehicles entered overnight on the Garland Avenue, McClean Street and Brower Street. On 2-10-14 at approximately 7:00 am, a resident on a morning walk located a wallet in the roadway and observed several car doors ajar and called police. Officers canvassed the neighborhood and located seven vehicles that appeared to have been entered. All but one of the vehicles were parked in driveways. All of the vehicles were unsecured. A GPS unit and the recovered wallet were the only things stolen.
It is not uncommon for there to be a rash of entered vehicles during inclement weather, which we are currently preparing for in Decatur. Please remove all valuables from your vehicles. Please look out and check on vehicles in the area if you hear something in the middle of the night. Call police immediately if you see anyone going from vehicle to vehicle.
Monday, February 10, 2014
Decatur Estate's Week-long Valentine Celebration
decatur estate and wayback antiques
2272 lawrenceville highway
decatur, ga 30033
404-378-4889
Black Hawk Helicopter makes emergency landing in Lilburn
From ajc
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
It seemed
like a normal Sunday for Stacey Schrader and her family as they went to
church. When they returned to their Lilburn home however, there was
something not quite right about what they saw.“There were two Black Hawk helicopters in the field across from our house,” she said in a phone interview with The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. (see photo)
Gwinnett County police said one of the helicopters had to make an emergency landing near the 4800 block of Five Forks Trickum Road. A Georgia National Guard spokesperson told Channel 2 Action News that a cockpit warning light came on.
Police said no injuries were reported and a second helicopter arrived to assist the temporarily disabled bird.
more
Sunday, February 9, 2014
Saturday, February 8, 2014
Marta Plans Shopping Destinations in unused Parking Lots
from ajc
MARTA is gearing up to take a big step in its plan to entice more riders by allowing developers to build apartment and shopping destinations on underused parking lots at its rail stations.
Along the lines of Lindbergh Center Station and One Atlantic Center,
MARTA wants to launch five additional “transit-oriented development”
projects in the next two years. Next on the drawing board is a
development at King Memorial Station, which the MARTA Board will be
briefed about on Thursday afternoon.
If all goes as planned, Walton Communities would be issued a 99-year lease to take over a four-acre parking lot near King Memorial Station and build about 380 apartments there, along with some ground-floor retail space. A second transit-oriented development is in the pipeline for Avondale Station. Several more projects are expected to be announced later this year.
KENT D JOHNSON/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM
MARTA is gearing up to take a big step in its plan to entice more riders by allowing developers to build apartment and shopping destinations on underused parking lots at its rail stations.
Along the lines of Lindbergh Center Station and One Atlantic Center,
MARTA wants to launch five additional “transit-oriented development”
projects in the next two years. Next on the drawing board is a
development at King Memorial Station, which the MARTA Board will be
briefed about on Thursday afternoon.If all goes as planned, Walton Communities would be issued a 99-year lease to take over a four-acre parking lot near King Memorial Station and build about 380 apartments there, along with some ground-floor retail space. A second transit-oriented development is in the pipeline for Avondale Station. Several more projects are expected to be announced later this year.
KENT D JOHNSON/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM
Friday, February 7, 2014
Towne Cinema in Avondale still for Lease
--Now and then photo shows the theatre when it was called Avondale "AVON"
Check out story about this over at decaturish.com
From cinema treasures
Yes, the Towne Cinema was originally the Avondale Theater. Around 1966, the Avondale Theater came under the management of the late George Ellis. He altered the name and instituted a policy of art films and revivals. Prior to that time, the Avondale Theater had become run down and had a poor reputation.
Although Avondale Estates and the City of Decatur (which was incorporated as a city before Atlanta) bordered each other in DeKalb County, they were seperate and distinct communities. Their respective high schools were arch rivals.
Photo credit: D.G.Whitefield
See old 1960's newspaper listing for this theatre when it was called Avondale Theatre. The Great Escape was playing there.
Thursday, February 6, 2014
What's Next for Jay Leno ?
- Sandra Bullock appeared on last night's show, and offered a tearful tribute to Leno, according to the Hollywood Reporter. "You've always been so kind. That's saying a lot in this business, because we like to be mean," she said. "There's not been one time you haven't treated me like I had something to offer—even when the film was awful and you knew it."
- The Los Angeles Times talked to Leno recently, and he says he's "not unhappy" about leaving. Successor Jimmy Fallon is "really good," Leno says, adding that he even thinks Fallon is "closer to what Johnny [Carson] was when he started."
- As for what's next, Leno ruled out another late-night TV show. Instead: "I've always been a stand-up comedian that had a day job," he says. "This [Tonight] is my day job. I've always been on the road every single weekend—and the week too—since I got this job. So I'm back on the road. We leave here (today)." His first show is tomorrow.
- But NBC News doesn't think Leno will stay off TV for long, and offers up seven likely gigs. Among them: variety specials at NBC, an interview show at CNN, a car show on the History Channel or the Discovery Channel, or even a current events show (think a somewhat conservative answer to the Daily Show) on Fox News.
- On tonight's show: Billy Crystal, Leno's first Tonight guest from back in 1992, and Garth Brooks, the New York Times reports.
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
The One Ring Scam
From ajc
By Clark Howard
clarkhoward.com
That missed call on your cellphone could cost you $30…but maybe not in the way you think.
One of my Facebook followers let me know about an old scam that has roared back to life. Years ago, crooks found a way to exploit a handful of international area codes that don't require a foreign code to dial up.
Now that scam has resurfaced as what's being called the "one ring scam." Crooks are using robocalling technology to place Internet calls that only ring once to cell phones.If you pick up, the robocaller just drops the line. But the bigger danger is if you miss the call. Like so many people, you might think it's an important call and dial that number right back.
Bad move.
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Senga opened at Ponce City Market
From: poncecitymarket.com
Have you seen it yet? Tommy Taylor's exhibit Senga opened in the gallery at Ponce City Market last Friday. We celebrated with our friends at whitespace gallery with an opening reception in the space. Thanks to those who joined us!
Senga is the Japanese word for line drawing and represents the site-specific installation. The art of Japanese calligraphy has always inspired Taylor and is evident in this installation. Taylor opted to "color outside the lines," extending his art outside of frame and canvas and onto the walls of the space, creating an interactive experience.
Senga is the first collaboration between Ponce City Market and whitespace gallery, which represents Tommy Taylor. Gallery hours are Thursday - Saturday, 12-4 pm or by appointment (404) 849-8176 and will run until March 1, 2014.
Have you seen it yet? Tommy Taylor's exhibit Senga opened in the gallery at Ponce City Market last Friday. We celebrated with our friends at whitespace gallery with an opening reception in the space. Thanks to those who joined us!
Senga is the Japanese word for line drawing and represents the site-specific installation. The art of Japanese calligraphy has always inspired Taylor and is evident in this installation. Taylor opted to "color outside the lines," extending his art outside of frame and canvas and onto the walls of the space, creating an interactive experience.
Senga is the first collaboration between Ponce City Market and whitespace gallery, which represents Tommy Taylor. Gallery hours are Thursday - Saturday, 12-4 pm or by appointment (404) 849-8176 and will run until March 1, 2014.
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Monday, February 3, 2014
Historic Briarcliff Summitt Renovation
Briarcliff Summit Apartments was originally built circa 1900 as a hotel by Atlanta businessman Asa Chandler who is most well known for founding and building The Coca-Cola Company.
This iconic historical structure operated as a hotel for many years but was converted into its current use as low income housing in the 1980s. The conversion of the property resulted in the creation of 201 units of affordable housing, comprised of a mix of studio, one bedroom and two bedroom apartments which serve elderly and disabled residents. It was also during this period that the property was placed on the National Register of Historic Places, solidifying its importance as a cultural and historic resource within the Virginia Highlands Neighborhood of Atlanta.
Evergreen Partners acquired Briarcliff Summit in August 2012 using the proceeds from a combination of sources including the sale of Federal and State Low Income Housing Tax Credits, Historic Tax Credits, new HUD 221(d)(4) financing and subordinate debt provided by Invest Atlanta (City of Atlanta). The property is currently undergoing substantial interior and exterior renovations, the result of which will significantly modernize the building functionally,but also preserve and stablize of its historic features. To help support the long term affordability at Briarcliff, Evergreen was able to secure a new 20-year Section 8 HAP Contract from HUD which provides much needed rental subsidy to 99% of the apartments at the property. The long term rental subsidy, coupled with our renovation plan for the property, will ensure that Briarcliff Summit remains a stable and high quality source of affordable housing serving the City of Atlanta for many years to come.
Briarcliff Summit Apartments
1050 Ponce de Leon Avenue
Atlanta, Georgia 30306
(404) 872-8214
Photo credits : D.G.Whitefield
Decatur Library Book Sale Feb. 8
From:visitdecaturgeorgia.com
The Friends of the Decatur Library will host a book sale on Feb. 8, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., on the lower level of the Decatur Library, 215 Sycamore St.
Thousands of gently used fiction, nonfiction and children’s books, as well as DVDs and CDs, will be on sale at low prices, starting at 50 cents. Only cash or checks will be accepted. Dealers must scan at tables. All proceeds benefit the programs and collections of the Decatur Library. Admission is free. Donations of gently used books are always welcome at the library front desk.
Library Book Sale
Date: 2/8/2014 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Decatur Library
215 Sycamore St.
Decatur, Georgia 30030
The Friends of the Decatur Library will host a book sale on Feb. 8, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., on the lower level of the Decatur Library, 215 Sycamore St.
Thousands of gently used fiction, nonfiction and children’s books, as well as DVDs and CDs, will be on sale at low prices, starting at 50 cents. Only cash or checks will be accepted. Dealers must scan at tables. All proceeds benefit the programs and collections of the Decatur Library. Admission is free. Donations of gently used books are always welcome at the library front desk.
Library Book Sale
Date: 2/8/2014 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Decatur Library
215 Sycamore St.
Decatur, Georgia 30030
Sunday, February 2, 2014
Kristian Bush’s first solo concert at The Buckhead Theatre
From accessatlanta.com By Melissa Ruggieri
Chances are, fans attending Kristian Bush’s first plugged-in, full-band solo concert at The Buckhead Theatre Saturday night weren’t expecting a 7-foot clown to stroll down the center aisle, hop onstage and start singing Lorde’s “Royals.” But Puddles the Clown (aka Atlanta’s Big Mike Geier from Puddles Pity Party) usually pops up in unexpected places, so why not? The kooky detour about halfway through Bush’s 90-minute set was a contrast to the singer-guitarist’s sincere delivery and “VH1 Storytellers”-esque vibe, but the fun-loving Bush looked happy to cede the spotlight momentarily and provide backup, along with Larkin Poe’s Megan and Rebecca Lovell, for the recently christened Song of the Year. more
Friday, January 31, 2014
“Ideas of March” - Decatur Gallery Saturday, March 15, 2014.
“Ideas of March” - Saturday, March 15, 2014.
It is for an art reception at the Decatur Gallery.
The Ides of March brings an historic moment to mind, but it also provides artists with an impetus to create.
In this group exhibition, artists will interpret the theme as a play on words: “Ideas of March.” Whether referencing the whimsical or historical, 20 participating artists will use individual mediums such as painting, encaustic, metal, ceramic, glass and jewelry to create new works inspired by the theme.
“Ideas of March” - Saturday, March 15, 2014.
Opening reception - 6:00- 10:00 p.m. Complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres
153 Ponce de Leon Place Decatur, GA 30033 404.377.0755
The Ides of March brings an historic moment to mind, but it also provides artists with an impetus to create.In this group exhibition, artists will interpret the theme as a play on words: “Ideas of March.” Whether referencing the whimsical or historical, 20 participating artists will use individual mediums such as painting, encaustic, metal, ceramic, glass and jewelry to create new works inspired by the theme.
“Ideas of March” - Saturday, March 15, 2014.
Opening reception - 6:00- 10:00 p.m. Complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres
153 Ponce de Leon Place Decatur, GA 30033 404.377.0755
Thursday, January 30, 2014
TabooLaLa is Back at The Plaza with "Saturday Night Fever" March 1
Sat March 1st get your platforms, polyester ready and don't forget the hair!! TabooLaLa is BACK at the The Plaza Theater, and we are gonna dance, dance to escape, dance for OUR LIVES. The movie and the soundtrack of a generation! SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER! Prizes, party, performance and this classic on the BIG SCREEN in it's original R-rated glory… --
Carole King and Sara Bareilles live performance at Grammys
Carole King and SaraBareilles live performance grammy
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
No School on Thursday for City of Decatur Schools
From City Schools of Decatur facebook
There
will be no school for City Schools of Decatur students and staff
tomorrow, Thursday, January 30. All schools will be closed. We are so
grateful that all our students made it home safely yesterday! Thank you
to all the faculty, staff and parents who helped make that possible.
Please stay safe and warm!
There
will be no school for City Schools of Decatur students and staff
tomorrow, Thursday, January 30. All schools will be closed. We are so
grateful that all our students made it home safely yesterday! Thank you
to all the faculty, staff and parents who helped make that possible. Please stay safe and warm!
Atlanta Snow photos from the AJC
Weather snow photos from the ajc here
photo credit : ajc (Jan. 29: Truth from @cat_lanta. Go home, Atlanta. You’re icy. --@jeffdauler)
photo credit : ajc (Jan. 29: Truth from @cat_lanta. Go home, Atlanta. You’re icy. --@jeffdauler)
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
The Kimball House / Train Depot Needs Decatur GA Sign
click to enlarge
-- About this picture: I just had to add the sign (DECATUR GA) to Decatur's train depot, it just looks better for the depot, not sure why the city of Decatur or the Kimball House have not added this sign to the historical depot....I'm just saying.
Kimball House
303 E Howard Ave
at N Candler St
Decatur, GA 30030
404 378 3502
Monday, January 27, 2014
Harmony - a Duet in Mixed Media 2014 FEB 8
Harmony - a
Duet in Mixed Media 2014
This special event features the work of mixed media artists Kathy McCullen and Carol Reynolds.
Kathy is a mixed media painter, and Carol's medium is mosaics. Kathy and Carol have always wanted to try a collaboration; so they decided, what better way to celebrate a New Year and introduce the Valentine's season than with a show of HARMONY.
Despite the differences in technique and materials, their color palettes and whimsical themes are fanciful, fun and harmonious. Together their work evokes the many emotions of music and song and is sure to steal your heart!
Live music
and light refreshments will be available.
Free to attend!
When:
Saturday, Februrary 8, 2014
2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where:
Decatur Market & Gallery
153 Ponce de Leon Pl.
Decatur, GA 30030
404-377-0755
Facebook page
This special event features the work of mixed media artists Kathy McCullen and Carol Reynolds.
Kathy is a mixed media painter, and Carol's medium is mosaics. Kathy and Carol have always wanted to try a collaboration; so they decided, what better way to celebrate a New Year and introduce the Valentine's season than with a show of HARMONY.
Despite the differences in technique and materials, their color palettes and whimsical themes are fanciful, fun and harmonious. Together their work evokes the many emotions of music and song and is sure to steal your heart!
Live music
and light refreshments will be available. Free to attend!
When:
Saturday, Februrary 8, 2014
2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where:
Decatur Market & Gallery
153 Ponce de Leon Pl.
Decatur, GA 30030
404-377-0755
Facebook page
Best performace at The 2014 Grammys
Daft Punk, Stevie Wonder and Pharrell Williams Bring Staples Center to Its Feet
Great comment by Pat Cassar: You're doing something right when you have both of the surviving Beatles boogieing down to your tune.
Sunday, January 26, 2014
Decatur Time Machine - The Decatur Presbyterian Church 1940 and 2014
CORRECTION ON EARLIER POST I posted this above church photo a couple of months ago and I wanted to correct the post, I listed it as Decatur First United Methodist, but this is Decatur's Presbyterian Church located at Sycamore and Church St. It was taken in 1940 from Church St. after a big snow fall Decatur had received.
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Centennial Souvenir photo from Vanishing Dekalb. A hardback book that the Dekalb Historical Society put out.
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