Kings Hwy Chosen for Triple Nine Film

From thedecaturminute.com

The City of Decatur has issued a film permit to 999 Productions, LLC for filming of a project titled TRIPLE NINE to take place in the 200 block of Kings Highway in the evening and overnight hours beginning today through Friday morning.
Stretches of Ansley Street and Kings Highway will also be used for filming some neighborhood driving shots. To safely accommodate filming, Decatur Police will be directing
traffic with stoppages lasting no longer than 3 minutes. Most of this work will be done in the evening and through the night until 8am on July 12.
The production company  realizes they are guests in the neighborhood and the cast and crew will treat it with the utmost respect. In general, there will be some noise due to special effects associated with filming such as bright lights and engine noises. Also, the city has given permission to have the street lights turned off during the filming. Additional officers will be present to keep the area safe and secure.
Photo credit google maps

Selling Underground Atlanta

 From: ajc.com
By Katie Leslie and J. Scott Trubey

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

City leaders are moving closer to selling

CBRE Brokerage Services, acting on behalf of Atlanta’s Downtown Development Authority, recently placed a legal notice in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for redevelopment concepts and proposals for the property. The request comes with a laundry list of requirements, including a detailed redevelopment plan and financial statements of the interested parties. The legal ad states that proposals are due July 14.

The advertisement allows the city to test the waters for interest in the property, and comes within a few months of Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed’s decision to sell the nearly 12-acre struggling downtown mall. The Atlanta City Council approved legislation in March to buy out the rights of CV Underground, the real estate company that manages the shopping and entertainment facility, for $8.8 million.

Reed spokeswoman Melissa Mullinax noted the advertisements were placed in accordance with state law, but declined to elaborate on whether the city has a buyer in mind.
 Underground Atlanta and have quietly advertised a request for redevelopment proposals for the infamous downtown tourist attraction.
more

Photo credit ebay

Attack of the Killer Tomato Festival Sunday July 20

From:http://killertomatofest.tumblr.com/
  The Goat Farm Arts Center is proud to present chef Ford Fry’s sixth annual JCT. Kitchen & Bar Attack of the Killer Tomato Festival on Sunday, July 20 from 1-5 p.m. This year, more than 50 of the South’s top chefs along with 19 skilled mixologists and over 30 farmers are teaming up to create the tastiest tomato concoctions to raise money for Georgia Organics and The Giving Kitchen.

Because of the astonishing growth and popularity of the event, the number of participants has outgrown the festival’s home of five years, JCT. Kitchen & Bar.

High-profile judges including Garden & Gun deputy editor Dave Mezz, Esquire food and travel correspondent John Mariani and Tasting Table creative director Todd Coleman and Food & Wine associate food editor Ben Mims are choosing the best tasting dish and best tasting cocktail during the event. The festivities will also include food writer, stylist and photographer Angie Mosier and registered dietician, author and food journalist Carolyn O’Neil as co-masters of ceremonies, as well as a live performance from The B-53s and DJ Brian Poust. Special guest David Miller, the actor who played Mason Dixon in the original “Attack of the Killer Tomatoes” movie, is returning this year to present the awards to winners.
Attack of the Killer Tomato Festival celebrates its sixth year at a new location, The Goat Farm Arts Center and is the recipient of The Goat Farm’s Arts Investment Package. In collaboration with the festival, the Goat Farm experiential design team has created a dynamic visual and aural environment that will spark thought provoking dialogue for the audience.

tickets here 

Directions

Decatur's Smith Ace Hardware Closing

From Smith's Hardware facebook page.

    Decatur, GA
After 42 successful years, the Decatur store has closed it's doors to allow the property to be developed. We thank you for your loyalty and your business.
Photo credit google maps
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 Another location is planned.
According to Georgia Public Notice website, an affidavit of business was made back in April  with trade name Smith Ace Hardware to be located in Marietta on Delk Rd.

Smith Ace Hardware also has a Buckhead location.

Burger 21 Coming to North Druid Hills

From: http://www.ajc.com/news/business/burger-21-beefing-up-metro-atlanta-presence/ngYC2/
 By Christopher Seward
 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
 Burger 21, a Tampa-based “fast casual” restaurant chain that moved into metro Atlanta last year, plans to add locations in Buckhead, the Cumberland Mall area of Smyrna and in North Druid Hills, the company said Wednesday. The plans increase the number of restaurants in development to eight for the metro area. The chain opened its first local restaurant in Buford near the Mall of Georgia in Gwinnett County last summer.

 “We are actively in the site selection process with [franchisees] for the Atlanta market,” Dan Stone, vice president of franchise development for Front Burner Brands, told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Front Burner Brands is the management company for Burger 21. The three latest Burger 21s in development will be built by local franchisee Chris Bastecki, who is also a franchisee of Jimmy John’s locations. Bastecki’s first Burger 21 will be built next year in Buckhead, possibly by the second quarter. more
Photo credit: restaurantmagazine.com

Vacation Time

Get Ready for Decatur's July 4th Pied Piper Parade

Decatur GA   Decatur's July 4th Pied Piper Parade. File photo
From: http://www.visitdecaturgeorgia.com/index.aspx?page=388
Join Decatur's July 4th Pied Piper Parade as it winds through downtown Decatur. Decorate your wagon, ride your bike, skate, or walk in this event.

The City Commissioners will lead the parade in the mini-firetruck. Neighborhoods and organizations are encouraged to make floats and join the fun.

Parade line-up is at the First Baptist Church of Decatur at 5:30 p.m. The parade begins at 6 p.m. It ends at the Community Bandstand on the square with a presentation of colors and the Star Spangled Banner.

Anyone may participate in the parade but those with vehicles must register by completing the July 4th Pied Piper Parade Guidelines form.

The concert, featuring the Callanwolde Concert Band, begins at 7 p.m. in the Community Bandstand. Fireworks begin at dark (approximately 9 p.m.) and are shot from the top of the DeKalb County parking deck.

For information call 404-371-8386 or email Katie.Abel@decaturga.com. For 24-hour information call the Decatur Events Hotline, 404-371-8262.

Looking Back at WSB-TV's Salute 2 America Parade circa 1975

These are Never before Published photos.

 Actress Karen Valentine. I wonder if where she stayed while here was in ROOM 222.
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 -- Actress Lucie Arnaz her parents were "I LOVE LUCY" stars Lucillie Ball & Desi Arnaz

--  Singer and actor Frankie Avalon. GREASE is the word.

 -- Actor Gordon MaCrae

 -- Actor Leif Erickson

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 -- Actor Timothy Bottoms -  The Last Picture Show. He does look like President George W. Bush.

 --TIME magazine in 1972 featured Flip Wilson's image on their cover and named him "TV's first black superstar".

--This is JEOPARDY!   Alex Trebek host of many game shows. Colonial Penn  will call you.

 Chill Wills was a character actor of American Westerns. Two of my favorite movies he made are McLintock! and GIANT.
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 Oliver Gleichenhaus founder of "Ollieburgers" and "Ollie's Trolleys"... Coke, Cigars and Women.

Eye on Ponce City Market

--From: http://www.poncecitymarket.com/home
As the largest adaptive reuse project in Atlanta's history, Ponce City Market will restore 1.1 million square feet of the historic Sears, Roebuck & Company building, creating a vibrant urban centerpiece that combines 330,000 square feet of retail and restaurants, 475,000 square feet of office space and 259 residential flats.

The redevelopment will focus on preserving the building's historic character and sustaining its connection with the community. Ponce City Market will reflect the authenticity of the historic structure and the surrounding neighborhoods, returning the building to its prominence as a thriving landmark in the Southeast.

The evolution of Ponce City Market will incorporate a pedestrian network, city parks and access to new BeltLine trails, linking dynamic intown neighborhoods with the convenience and comfort of highly desirable retail, dining, exceptional residences and Class-A loft office space.

As a development born of integrity, in 2014 Ponce City Market is destined to emerge as Atlanta's next great urban experience. Be sure to follow the blog, Facebook and Twitter pages for ongoing updates.

Looking for a new place to live, check out the FLATS at Ponce City Market.

Seeking a FLAT on the Beltline?

From: www.flatsatpcm.com
Wherever you go, the sky-kissing, tall brick tower at Ponce City Market is your beacon for finding your apartment at the FLATS at Ponce City Market. Following a years-in-the-making, dramatic revamp, the landmark Sears building is preserved, wholly-renovated, and full of life again.

Live upstairs in the Flats at Ponce City Market, and you’re connected to the best neighborhoods, offices, retail, and cultural scenery in the city. Hop a lift to your own lofty flat with tall, steel-frame windows, Euro-style fittings, and treetop views. Grab coffee in a refashioned rail shed. Pedal to cafes and shopping. Catch farmers’ markets, festivals, and art shows.
Flats apartments are now available for rent, right on the Atlanta BeltLine, across from the historic Fourth Ward Park.

Photo credits : D.G.Whitefield

Paving on S. Candler begins June 30

From: http://thedecaturminute.com/
The Georgia Department of Transportation has contracted with E. R. Snell Contractor, Inc.  to mill and pave the South Candler Street section of Route 155 from College Ave. to Memorial Dr. beginning Monday, June 30. Work will take place between the hours of 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. on weekdays only.

There will be no work during the Independence Day Holiday weekend. Work will resume Monday, July 7.

The Clermont Hotel's Rebirth Is Under Way!

     Atlanta GA.     Photo credit: Next Stop...Decatur
  From: atlanta.curbed.com
Hey Blondie, put your hard hat on! Interior demolition work started on the Clermont Hotel, the famously shady Ponce de Leon Avenue inn that sits atop the Clermont Lounge, officials told Curbed Atlanta. Exact plans are still largely a mystery, but this week's progress marks the first step in converting the 90-year-old eyesore into a four-star boutique hotel. Developer Ethan Orley has also now provided just the slightest hint of a timeline for the project. The leader of Clermont Hotel Partners LLC — a team of New York- and Nashville-based investors — said construction will begin in earnest sometime this fall.

Orley's team purchased the 88,000 square-foot Clermont Hotel, which was closed due to health violations and foreclosed upon in 2009, for $2.5 million in late 2012. That said, and as Creative Loafing has previously pointed out, anywhere from $10 to $30 million in improvements may be needed. The plans of Atlanta-based G+G Architects will include a rooftop bar and "a restaurant with a notable chef to attract a local crowd," the paper reported. A two-story parking deck will be added and a nearby house on Bonaventure Avenue will be converted into more rooms. The Clermont Lounge — the longtime basement home of Blondie and her beer-crushing bosom — is expected to remain untouched. Smartphone photos, as always, will prompt expulsion.

— By Curbed Atlanta contributor Tyler Estep

315 West Ponce project scheduled for late 2014 Completion

From http://atlanta.curbed.com/archives/2013/09/05/in-decatur-mixeduse-project-finally-ready-to-go.php
The project is scheduled for a late 2014 completion. Per Carter, it will included two five-story residential buildings and will offer one, two and those three-bedroom apartments coveted by intown families. 315 West Ponce is designed to expand upon an existing office building, with which it will share a 400-plus-space parking deck that was the crux of neighbors' contentions. "(The project) is designed to be consistent with the vision of the Decatur Strategic Plan," a Carter website post reads. "It will bring vibrancy to the downtown area, in addition to significant contributions to the tax base of the city."

Decatur's Pied Piper Parade July 4th at 6 p.m.

     Decatur GA   Decatur's July 4th Pied Piper Parade. File photo
From: http://www.visitdecaturgeorgia.com/index.aspx?page=388
Join Decatur's July 4th Pied Piper Parade as it winds through downtown Decatur. Decorate your wagon, ride your bike, skate, or walk in this event.

The City Commissioners will lead the parade in the mini-firetruck. Neighborhoods and organizations are encouraged to make floats and join the fun.

Parade line-up is at the First Baptist Church of Decatur at 5:30 p.m. The parade begins at 6 p.m. It ends at the Community Bandstand on the square with a presentation of colors and the Star Spangled Banner.

Anyone may participate in the parade but those with vehicles must register by completing the July 4th Pied Piper Parade Guidelines form.

The concert, featuring the Callanwolde Concert Band, begins at 7 p.m. in the Community Bandstand. Fireworks begin at dark (approximately 9 p.m.) and are shot from the top of the DeKalb County parking deck.

For information call 404-371-8386 or email Katie.Abel@decaturga.com. For 24-hour information call the Decatur Events Hotline, 404-371-8262.

Call for Artists for Oakhurst Arts & Music Festival

From: decaturartsalliance.org
The Decatur Arts Alliance invites you to apply for booth space in the juried outdoor artists market area of the Oakhurst Arts & Music Festival.

The Artists Market, open 10 am-7 pm, features the juried work of 50 artists in all types of media.

Download an application form here.http://oakhurstartsandmusicfestival.com/market/
The festival is held in the historic Oakhurst neighborhood in the City of Decatur, Georgia, just five miles from downtown Atlanta. The artists market is open from 10 am until 7 pm on Saturday, October 11, 2014. The festival features continuous entertainment on the music stage adjacent to the artists market, a children’s arts festival and a community nonprofit area.

Photo credit : Next Stop...Decatur

The Old Fourth Ward Arts Festival June 28-29

From: http://www.oldfourthwardparkartsfestival.com/
We are excited to bring another vibrant component to the newly completed Historic Fourth Ward Park: ART!

The Old Fourth Ward Arts Festival at the Historic Fourth Ward Park is a two-day celebration of community and tradition presented by the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces, for people of all ages, races, customs and interests. The Festival is a major celebration of the arts while honoring the rich history of our community.

At this festival, there is something for everyone: fine arts and crafts, a children's play area, local food and beverage concessions, live acoustic entertainment in the amphitheater, plus a new "Emerging Artists" pavilion for new artists and artisans.  All this within the environment of Atlanta's most lovely park, part of the celebration on the Beltline redevelopment.  Formerly, this area flanked "City Hall East," which is now under redevelopment as Ponce City Market by Jamestown Properties.  This area is targeted as one of the prime examples of urban redevelopment and innovation, benefiting the surrounding communities.

Want to learn more about the Historic Fourth Ward Park?  Click HERE.

Here is a short video on The Old Forth Ward area.

http://acrossthestreetatlanta.com/

New Season of Theatre for the Very Young

Sent in by alliance theatre
The Alliance Theatre is pleased to announce its 2014/15 season of 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.
New Season of Theatre for the Very Young
http://www.alliancetheatre.org/
Here is a video about theatre for the very young.

Towne Cinema to become Music Venue

    Avondale Estates, GA.   Photo credit: Next Stop...Decatur
   
It looks like it's official, the Avondale Estates city commissioners approved a permit to transform the old Towne Cinema into a music venue. You can read more detail info about this at decaturish.com

Atlanta’s Music Midtown Festival 2014 Lineup

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From: http://blog.clickscape.com
Music Midtown 2014 Lineup Announced
Posted on June 24, 2014 by Sarah Eick

Atlanta’s Music Midtown Festival has announced its’ star-studded lineup for this year. The featured headliners for the 21st annual event are Eminem, Zac Brown Band, John Mayer, and Jack White. There are plenty of supporting acts lined up and more will be announced before the concert.






 Below is the list of acts performing at Music Midtown 2014:

Eminem
Zac Brown Band
John Mayer
Jack White
Lorde
Iggy Azalea
Bastille
Run DMC
Gregg Allman
Fitz and The Tantrums
B.o.B
twenty one pilots
NEEDTOBREATHE
Mayer Hawthorne
Banks
The Strypes
AER
Sleeper Agent
Magic Man
Bear Hands
Ron Pope

The two-day festival will take place on September 19th – 20th at Piedmont Park. Tickets will go on sale Saturday, June 28th at 10am and can be purchased at musicmidtown.com and livenation.com.
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Little Shop of Stories.... The Way they Were.

Found this picture of Little Shop of Stories when they first opened in Decatur at 515 N McDonough St.
Now they are located on E. Court Square
 http://www.littleshopofstories.com/

New Solar-powered Parking Meters for Decatur to be installed this week

 From thedecaturminute.com
The new downtown Decatur parking meters have arrived and they’re getting installed next week. The PALs (Parking Attendant Liaisons) will be walking around showing people how to use the new machines. As the new pay stations are installed, the old meters will be covered with a blue bag and a sticker that says “Pay at Pay Station.”
New Parking Meter Basics:
• The new solar-powered pay stations and single meters accept Visa, MasterCard, and American Express credit or debit cards, as well as good old-fashioned nickels, dimes and quarters, and dollar coins too....Read more

King Kong at The Fox Theatre Sunday June 22

King Kong  will be at The Fox Theatre Sun June 22. Part of the Fox Theatre’s Coca-Cola Summer Film Festival. Starts at 2 p.m. June 22. $12; $10 in advance. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 855-285-8499, foxtheatre.org

Decatur Beach Party Today June 20

From : http://decaturdba.com

Dig Your Toes In the Sand in Downtown Decatur!
Friday, June 20 • 5-11 pm

Tickets are $8 in advance, or $10 at the gate
Child tickets (3-12 years old): $5, includes all games and activities
Children less than three years old, FREE

Head to downtown Decatur on Friday, June 20 from 5-11 pm for our annual Beach Party. Celebrate the start of summer at the famous Ponce de Leon Beach with 60 tons of sand perfect for digging and sand castle construction. Kids will love the enormous inflatable slides and bouncy houses, and the boardwalk with all kinds of fun kid-appropriate games, sponsored this year by Circus Camp. Doug Brake and the Sizzle, Hiss, Pop Band will be on hand to entertain the young set. For grownups, Terry Lee and the GTs perform live on the plaza where there is plenty of room for dancing. The food court returns with funnel cakes, sweet treats and cold beverages. It’s a guaranteed great time for all ages!

Party with a purpose! Proceeds from this event, DBA’s largest fundraiser, help support free Decatur concerts in May and September along with many other popular events and activities that are offered free to the community.

Krog Street Market set to open in 2 months

 From http://krogstreetmarket.com/
KROG STREET MARKET
It's a destination for Atlanta’s intown culture - those who are always searching for unique, specialty creations. It’s designed to be as authentic as the 1920’s warehouse it’s built into. With market stalls to sell produce, goods, and prepared food, along with a few southern-grown restaurants and retailers, the market will offer Atlantans a gathering place of sorts – a locale for taking in an extraordinary meal or picking up a few inspiring ingredients – a west coast-style market, right in the heart of Inman Park.

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In a related story.
From http://atlantarestaurants.blog.ajc.com
  By Bob Townsend
John Kessler broke the story here in May, and Krog Street Market made it official . Chef Todd Ginsberg will open Atlanta’s first contemporary Israeli restaurant  with his partners at The General Muir, Ben and Jennifer Johnson and Shelley Sweet.
Yalla, which means “let’s go,” will join their previously announced sandwich shop, Fred’s Meat & Bread, at the Krog Street complex, expected to open later this summer.
Also announced today, Xocolatl, a micro chocolate factory” from owners, Elaine Read and Matt Weyandt. According to a press release, Read and Weyandt will roast, crack, winnow, stone grind and temper onsite organic cacao ethically sourced from small scale growers in the Americas.”
Look for handcrafted and hand wrapped artisanal chocolate bars. And visitors can sample flavors at a tasting bar while watching the chocolate making and packaging process.

Peach Jam celebration at the Decatur Farmers Market June 25

 From decaturfarmersmarket.com
Peach Jam at the Decatur Farmers’ Market
Join us for the annual Peach Jam celebration at the Decatur Farmers Market. We will celebrate with a whole hog BBQ and BBQ sauce competition.


When:
June 25, 2014 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Where:
DECATUR FARMERS MARKET
Wed. 308 Clairemont Ave; Sat. 498 N. McDonough
Decatur, GA, 30030
http://decaturfarmersmarket.com/wordpress/?ai1ec_event=decatur-farmers-market-48&instance_id=21458

h/t   the decatur minute

Jimmy Buffett at Drive-Ins Nationwide June 19

The nearest drive in showing this concert would be The Tiger Drive-In in Tiger, GA.

2834 Old US Hwy 441 S.

Tiger, GA 30576

 Although you are purchasing an advance ticket, please arrive by 7pm to have the best chance to have a space for your car. Please throw light yard chairs and a picnic blanket in your trunk as the theater is all grass and you can walk in and we will find a great place for you to watch. You do not need your car radio to listen as we have boom boxes on the deck for all to hear. For more information about this venue, please visit www.tigerdrivein.com or call 706-782-1611.

for more info:  https://liveatthedrive-in.frontgatetickets.com/event/uuw0hfsihcbwa9vx

ATL COLLECTIVE Presents CROSBY,STILLS & NASH @ Eddies Attic June 19

 From eddiesattic.com
On Thursday June 19th,

ATL Collective is presenting their most harmonious album to date. Yes, Crosby Stills and Nash. Already singing along i.e their 1969 debut album? Yeah, us too. They’ll be back at their old home of Eddie’s Attic for this treat. And the show is going to be so sweet they’re doing two. Pick one or come to both. But get your tickets now. Not only do you save $3 if you buy in advance, but you guarantee you get a spot. Their shows have been selling out. Consider yourself warned.

AJC Decatur Book Festival - Labor Day Weekend

 From decaturbookfestival web site
The ninth annual

AJC Decatur Book Festival is finally upon us! Over Labor Day weekend, tens of thousands from metro Atlanta and beyond will share the historic downtown Decatur square with world-class authors, illustrators, editors, publishers, booksellers, and artists for a weekend filled with literature, music, food, art, and fun. - See more about the 2014 lineup at: https://www.decaturbookfestival.com/2014/index.php#sthash.R7eWgt65.dpuf

h/t decatur metro

Thirty-six Summer ideas for waterborne Adventures

 Sea Horse Oceanfront Inn,  Neptune Beach  Fla.  /  Jacksonville Beach, Fla. area. Photo credit : D.G.Whitefield

From Garden and Gun http://gardenandgun.com/article/2014-guide-summer-south
Thirty-six ideas for waterborne adventure that will have you soaking up every last drop of summer

Beachfront Campsite
Capers Island Heritage Preserve
South Carolina

You don’t need a million-dollar home to wake up a shell’s throw from the beach. Though remarkably close to civilized Charleston, three-mile-long Capers remains a beautifully undeveloped option. A classic Southern barrier island, it has brackish impoundments populated by ibis, ospreys, and alligators; maritime forests; an ocean teeming with flounder and redfish; and a stunning “boneyard” front beach—a natural graveyard of bleached tree remains. Free camping permits are available through the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, though you’ll need a boat to get there. If you don’t own a watercraft, paddle out via kayak or reserve a boat with Charleston’s Coastal Expeditions. Bugs can be tough in the island’s interior, so plan accordingly.—dnr.sc.gov/mlands

Bluegrass on the Banks
Red Wing Roots Music Festival
Mount Solon, VA

Deep in the Shenandoah Valley alongside the North River, Natural Chimneys Park has long been a summertime destination: Its annual jousting tournament has drawn equestrians since the 1800s. These days the area is attracting a different type of boot-clad crowd, thanks to Virginia-based roots band the Steel Wheels, who last year launched the Red Wing Roots Music Festival. Back for its sophomore run (July 11­–13), the outdoor gathering features a lineup of forty performers, including Sarah Jarosz, Trampled by Turtles, Pokey LaFarge, and the Hackensaw Boys. Beyond the tunes, join the Steel Wheels for morning bike rides through the mountains, cast a line in Mossy Creek, and be glad this is one music festival with a lot better scenery than the sunburned back of the guy in front of you.—redwingroots.com

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Boat Beer
Westbrook Brewing Co. White Thai

Just about any beer on the water is a good beer—as long as it’s cold (and you’re not at the helm). But White Thai, from South Carolina’s Westbrook Brewing Co., raises the bar on summer sipping. A light-bodied Belgian-style witbier (in cans!), it’s punched up with the additions of lemongrass, ginger, and lemony hops, and about the most refreshing thing this side of an iced-down glass of lemonade. Your crew will thank you.—westbrookbrewing.com

Bonefish Lodge
Deep Water Cay
Bahamas
more:
http://gardenandgun.com/article/2014-guide-summer-south

Bill Murray Crashes Couple's Engagement Shoot

From: http://video.ajc.com
Bill Murray Crashes Couple's Engagement Shoot and is Not Amused: A South Carolina couple taking their engagement pictures got an unexpected visitor when actor Bill Murray happened to pass by. The actor tried to make the couple smile for the pictures and ended up posing for one himself. Mara Montalbano (@maramontalbano) has the story.

Lido Shuffle - Boz Scaggs

Great song one of my favorites.

Lido missed the boat that day
He left the shack
But that was all he missed
And he ain't comin back

At a tombstone bar
In a jukejoint car
He made a stop
Just long enough
To grab a handle off the top

Next stop Chi town
Lido put the money down let em roll
He said one more job ought to get it
One last shot 'fore we quit it
One for the road

Lido.. woah oh oh oh
He's for the money
He's for the show
Lido's waiting for the go

Lido.. woah oh oh oh
He said one more job ought to get it
One last shot 'fore we quit it
One more for the road

Lido will be runnin'
Havin' great big fun
Until he got the note
Sayin' tow the line or blow it
And that was all she wrote

He'll be makin' like a bee line
Headin' for the border line
Goin' for broke
Sayin' one more hit ought to do it
This joint aint nothin' to it
One more for the road

Lido.. whoah oh oh oh
He's for the money
He's for the show
Lido's waiting for the go

Lido.. woah oh oh oh oh oh oh
One more job ought to get it
One last shot then we quit it
One more for the road

Lido.. woah oh oh oh
He's for the money
He's for the show
Lido's a waitin' for the go
Lido.. woah oh oh oh

Selig update on Suburban Plaza / Drive thru Starbucks

Selig update on Suburban Plaza

From: http://clairmontheights.org/node/4041
Selig Enterprises has forwarded an update on its Suburban Plaza redevelopment project. In addition to restating Selig's commitments to the community, the letter includes this redevelopment timeline:

demolition of parts of existing structures: in the coming weeks (summer 2014)
facade renovations: fall 2014
anticipated redevelopment completion: summer 2015
new tenants open for business: fall 2015

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 From: http://www.medlockpark.org/search/label/Suburban%20Plaza
Selig Enterprises invites community feedback in advance of filing a special use land permit (SLUP)  for a drive-through Starbucks at Suburban Plaza. DeKalb County requires SLUPs for all new drive-throughs.

The meeting will take place on Tuesday, June 24, 7pm, at North Decatur Presbyterian Church (611 Medlock Road). photo credit: http://blogs.browardpalmbeach.com