Haints and Saints Halloween Parade Photos

Attack of the Killer Toys

This Halloween yard is located on Kings Hwy. Check out the two large dolls playing catch with another dolls head.

Video Friday - Flashmob

Marco's Pizza Coming to N. McDonough St.

Marco's Pizza Coming Soon to N. McDonough St. just across the street from Decatur High School in the spot where the closed Books Again store sits.
What's next for N. McDonough  St. just up the street Grindhouse Killer Burgers is now under construction.

2015 Decorate Decatur Halloween going Digital

   This house is located on Adair St.
Related news
 From City of Decatur  thedecaturminute.com
2015 Decorate Decatur Halloween
 Decorate Decatur Halloween is going digital this year! We’ve created an online map that will include pinpoints of homes decorated for Halloween in the City of Decatur. You can access the map at www.decaturga.com/decoratedecaturhalloween.
 If you would like to submit an address, email events@decaturga.com. Include the street address, description of the decor, and a photo of the decorated home.

Decatur's Grindhouse Killer Burgers to have Roof Top Bar

    The restaurant is announcing an anticipated opening date of Jan. 2016. 

 From Tori Allen of Grindhouse Burgers.

Construction continues on the Decatur location, and the restaurant is announcing an anticipated opening date of January 2016. This location will offer a full rooftop bar, seating for 200 throughout the restaurant and bar games including cornhole and darts in addition to more TVs than the other locations. Address is 433 N. McDonough St.

If there's something strange In you neighborhood Who you gonna call ?

     I ain't afraid of no ghost... This Halloween decorated yard is on E. Davis St.

 Nancy Wilkinson who decorates her yard on Adair St every year has started a site for people to share photos of their decorated yards. So join and start sharing your photos, here is her site: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DecorateDecatur/

 She explains it below.
"The City of Decatur, Georgia has two annual holiday yard decorating contests, in October and December. This group is for decorators and their fans. Share your pictures, ideas, questions and have fun."

48th Annual Mountain Moonshine Festival in Dawsonville this Weekend Oct 24-25

48th Annual Mountain Moonshine Festival
    
Name: 48th Annual Mountain Moonshine Festival
Date: October 24, 2015 - October 25, 2015
Website: http://www.kareforkids.org
Event Description:
Parade of Authentic Moonshine & Revenue Cars
Vendors
Arts & Crafts
Food
Live Music
Kids Games
Petting Zoo

 Location:
Downtown Dawsonville
Date/Time Information:
Weekend Event
Starts Friday, October 23rd with Free Cruise-in from 5 pm - 9 pm
Festival Starts on Saturday, October 24th at 8 a.m to 7 p.m.
Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

ALDI Grocery Store Coming to Northlake Square

 From:http://www.tonetoatl.comhttp://www.tonetoatl.comnetoatl.com

German grocer ALDI plans to open a new store in the Northlake area next year.  

German grocer ALDI plans to open a new store in the Northlake area next year.  The new grocery store would take over a portion of the current Best Buy space in Northlake Square shopping center.  The Best Buy would reduce their overall square footage, but would remain in the center.  Ironically, Best Buy's space was originally a Big Star supermarket.  

A Best Buy employee indicated no departments will be entirely eliminated, although there may be a "slight reduction" in car audio, mobile and appliances departments. 

While I have been thus far unable to confirm an exact size, the current Best Buy is 51,250 square feet, providing ample room for an ALDI store.

Many in the Northlake / Tucker area have expressed wishes for a Trader Joe's in the area that an ALDI almost brings to fruition... almost.  German brothers Theo and Karl Albrecht owned Trader Joe's and Aldi.  Originally a single grocery store in Germany, the late Theo subsequently ran Trader Joe's while Karl ran ALDI. 

photo credit:  http://www.gci2000.com

ALLIANCE THEATRE’S A CHRISTMAS CAROL ONE DAY SALE – WEDNESDAY, OCT 21

 Sent in by Kathleen Covington

The Alliance is excited to announce the annual One Day Sale for our magical holiday production, A Christmas Carol!  On Wednesday, October 21, and that day only, tickets for select performances will be Buy One, Get One 50% Off (or 25% off all tickets if you want to buy an odd number!).  Please share this rare offer with your audience.  I’ve also attached a few images.  Here are all the details:

ALLIANCE THEATRE’S A CHRISTMAS CAROL ONE DAY SALE – WEDNESDAY, OCT 21On Wednesday, October 21—several performances of A Christmas Carol will be Buy One Get One 50% off!

On that day only, use Promo Code ACCODS when buying tickets for the performances listed below. The sale is happening online at alliancetheatre.org/onedaysale (beginning at 12:01 a.m. on October 21) or by calling the box office at 404.733.5000 (beginning at 10:00 a.m. on October 21). 

Available performances:

·         Thursday, November 19 at 7:30 p.m.

·         Saturday, November 21 at 8:00 p.m.

·         Sunday, November 22 at 2:30 p.m.

·         Sunday, November 22 at 7:30 p.m.

·         Monday, November 23 at 7:30 p.m.

·         Tuesday, November 24 at 7:30 p.m.

·         Friday, November 27 at 8:00 p.m.

·         Saturday, November 28 at 2:30 p.m.

·         Sunday, November 29 at 2:30 p.m.

·         Sunday, November 29 at 7:30 p.m.

·         Thursday, December 3 at 7:30 p.m.

·         Saturday, December 5 at 2:30 p.m.

·         Saturday, December 5 at 8:00 p.m.

·         Sunday, December 6 at 2:30 p.m.

·          

*This offer is only valid for the performances listed above and is subject to availability. Not valid on previously purchased tickets or in combination with any other offer or for all seating sections. Note that, when purchasing online, prices are listed as discounted by 25% when using the promo code ACCODS. This is equivalent to buying one and getting one at 50% off.

You can also download photos from last year’s A Christmas Carol here –

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/pcxreeumup76ire/AACJTJ9SztuoE0Ca3cUwXELra?dl=0

Please let me know if you have any questions!

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

1280 Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
p. 404.733.4601
f. 404.733.4625
AllianceTheatre.org/season
facebook.com/AllianceTheatre
twitter.com/AllianceTheatre

Oakhurst Streetscape Update

 From: Mark Sanders on https://www.facebook.com/groups/41647126701/
Streetscape Update:
CMES, Inc. has finished new sidewalks and driveways in front of Intown Autocare and is working streetscape and storm drainage improvements in front of Mescalito’s Cantina, Oakhurst Dry Cleaners and Mojo Pizza. Georgia Power will be installing new street lights as well.
Work on a new storm sewer line across Oakview Road was delayed until Atlanta Gas Light could relocate a 4-inch gas line. The new storm line was installed this week. Catch basins and junction boxes will be built next week to complete the drainage system.

Brick pavers for accessible ramps are being installed and granite will be laid in a circular pattern to complete the paving in Harmony Park. New benches and litter containers have been delivered and will be placed throughout the project area.
Hugh Saxon
Deputy City Manager
City of Decatur
678-553-6507

Video Friday - "Monster Mash" Bobby Pickett

Eye on Decatur - Suburban Plaza Walmart

The Fall Festival on Ponce this weekend

From: http://festivalonponce.com/

Welcome to Festival on Ponce –

Fall Festival: October 17-18, 2015

Festival Hours
Saturday: 10 am – 6 pm
Sunday : 11 am – 6 pm

The Festival on Ponce is an Atlanta arts and crafts festival set in the historic park, Olmsted Linear Park. Visitors will enjoy the gorgeous landscape designed by one of America’s most celebrated landscape architects, Fredrick Olmsted Sr. along with over 125 displays of fine arts and crafts, folk and “outsider art”. In addition to the fine arts, there will be a children’s area and local food and beverage. Attendance is Free.
 
ABOUT THE PARK:

The Olmsted Linear Park Alliance has a $10 million capital improvement plan to protect these historic parks. These beautiful parks have lovely trees and paths and great visibility from one of Atlanta’s main traffic arteries between Atlanta and Decatur.

The Oakhurst Castle Needs your help for Halloween Haunted House

 From Jim Elliott

 From: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10206541329585600&set=gm.10153595709461702&type=3&theater
Howdy Neighbors!
 The Elliott’s at the Oakhurst Castle are ramping up for their annual Haunted House event. We could use a little help this year with props. If you have any unwanted Dolls and stuffed animals- plush, plastic, without limbs (even better) we’ll take them. Message me, drop them at the house during Porchfest or any time before Halloween night. Your donations are appreciated and please stop by the Castle on Halloween we’ve got a scary night planned. Thank you.
Go to this site for more info

Eye on Decatur

‘Keep it Green Indie-Catur’ Campaign

From:  http://www.woodlandsgarden.org

Show Your Support

Purchase a Green Ribbon for your yard or business. Each Green Ribbon kit includes one ribbon to hang in your yard or business, one tag to display support for the ‘Keep it Green Indie-Catur’

campaign, and a pledge card to learn more about how to donate to the Garden’s capital campaign. Purchase as many ribbons as you’d like and make us happy by posting pictures of your tree with the hashtag #keepitgreenIndieCatur.

About The Campaign

To make the garden more accessible, Woodlands Garden has partnered with the City of Decatur to purchase the adjacent one-acre parcel on the corner of Scott Boulevard and Clairemont Avenue. This purchase will give Woodlands a highly visible and safe entryway, provide additional parking space, and preserve the land from future development.

Eye on Decatur - Twain's

Madison Ave Soapbox Derby Photos

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Here is a link to more photos https://www.flickr.com/photos/24391992@N00/albums/72157659713871102

Hail Mutiny! AMC renews 'Halt and Catch Fire' for season 3

"Halt and Catch Fire" will be back for a third season.

From: http://www.hitfix.com
AMC once again gave a belated renewal to its drama about the early days of personal computing and the internet, ordering a third season of the critically-acclaimed but terribly-rated series. The show's second season concluded two months ago with its future in limbo (season 2 was ordered only a few weeks after season 1 ended); I responded with an article headlined, "Hey, AMC: Quit screwing around and renew 'Halt and Catch Fire.'"

The screwing around has concluded, and we'll get at least one more season of Kerry Bishé, Mackenzie Davis, Scoot McNairy and Lee Pace navigating the '80s version of life online, in a show that massively improved from its first year to its second.

Given the low ratings, and that basic cable channels can't as easily carry shows few people are watching in the way that an HBO or Showtime can, I got on the phone for a few minutes with AMC's president of original programming and development Joel Stillerman to discuss how they came to this decision.

This is a wonderful show, but the ratings haven't been there. Why did you decide to stick with it?

Joel Stillerman: We decided to stick with it primarily because we love the story, and we think it's a show that has a lot of life left in it. These things are always complicated, and the ratings play a part, but they're far from the entire story. If we see something that we truly love, and we see the talent and the momentum behind it that give us the confidence to move forward, we're all in.
Read more at http://www.hitfix.com/whats-alan-watching/hail-mutiny-amc-renews-halt-and-catch-fire-for-season-3#H3WB1bZCFk8aVz02.99

It's Tomorrow..........The 5th Annual Madison Ave Soapbox Derby

 Raul reminds us that

The Madison Ave Soapbox Derby is this Saturday

Could you please remind your readers that the Derby is this Saturday?
www.madisonavesoapboxderby.org

Here is the schedule for the day kicking off with Revolution Doughnuts at 9:30am:

9:30 Revolution Doughnuts will have Coffee & Doughnuts for sale near the registration table.
10:30 Registration OPENS: Teams arrive, sign in, wait for car inspection & park
Enter Madison Ave thru Johnston Place beginning at 10:30. Look for the registration tent. An adult must check in for their child regardless of team grouping. Waivers must be signed before you proceed. DON’T FORGET YOUR HELMETS! NO HELMET, NO RIDE!
-Please note, at this time, we cannot make any changes to the team, team names or drivers. If you have not paid your registration fee you have been withdrawn from the race and we hope you can join us to watch the event.

11:30 Food area is open: Grab a bite to eat and prepare for racing!

 These are never before published photos from the 2014 Madison Ave Soapbox Derby.

U Joint & Steinbeck’s tent
Hamburgers, black bean burgers, hot dogs, various cold wraps (chicken arugula, tuna salad, etc)
Matador tent
Pork Tacos & Grilled Corn
Bake Sale Tent
Beer Tent
SnoBayou Camper: New Orleans Snoballs
12:00 pm – Judging begins (cars all at the top of the street)
12:45 pm – Race introduction
1:00 pm – Race – ages 6 & under
1:45 pm – Race – ages 7 to 17
2:50 pm – Race – ages 18 and up
3:15 pm – Race over –band MoRhythm takes the stage
3:45 pm – Awards Ceremony and Check Presentation
4:15 pm – MoRhythm’s second set
5:00 pm – that’s a wrap! 
 
– This is a rough schedule. We cannot predict how the race will flow with over 70 drivers!
Please keep in mind that this is a grassroots event and we will do the best we can to stay on schedule.
Fun, fun, fun… The vision of this event is picnic/parade style where families, friends and neighbors will be walking to the event with their chairs & blankets while snacking with their families and watching the Derby. For those of you who live on Madison Ave we hope you invite your friends, set up a tailgate style picnic and enjoy the day! All others are welcome to set up their picnic goods on the sidewalks up & down the street.
We will have a “donation station” with baked goods for (cash or check) donation, t-shirts for sale ($20 for Youth & Adult) and checkered flags (1 for $2.00 OR 3 for $5.00) and encourage you to spread the word to bring cash & checks ONLY.

Relive the magic from the very beginning see all the photos from Next Stop Decatur

https://www.flickr.com/photos/24391992@N00/albums/72157631654033816
https://www.flickr.com/photos/24391992@N00/albums/72157631654760229
https://www.flickr.com/photos/24391992@N00/albums/72157635744962754
https://www.flickr.com/photos/24391992@N00/albums/72157647704676860

Video Friday - Ghostbusters - Ray Parker Jr.

DeKalb places you didn't know you needed to see

The Michael C. Carlos Museum holds the largest collection of ancient art in the Southeast, and it's one Georgia's oldest museums (dating back to 1876).

 From: http://www.ajc.com
Some well-known tourist attractions, like Stone Mountain Park, are certainly worth visiting, but often the market, building or garden that captures an area best is under-the-radar. In DeKalb County, there are a few surprising spots you may be unaware of — unless, of course, you are a resident or aficionado.

Here are 15 fun and quirky places in DeKalb the intrepid should seek out.
Mummies and ancient artifacts
Nestled on the Emory University campus is great destination for local art and culture. The Michael C. Carlos Museum holds the largest collection of ancient art in the Southeast, and it's one Georgia's oldest museums (dating back to 1876). The museum is small enough to be privately enjoyed at your leisure and large enough to offer a significant collection for viewing. Visitors can check out artifacts from Egypt, Nubia, Near East and more, as well as special exhibitions.
Where to go: The museum is located at 571 South Kilgo Circle NE at Emory University. Free parking is allowed anywhere on campus except in 24-hour restricted areas or reserved spaces. $8 for adults, $6 for students, seniors and children ages 6 to 17, free for ages 5 and under with $2 for audio guide rental. Free admission days are available from 1 to 4 p.m. on certain days. 404-727-4282.

see list 

North Dekalb Mountain Bike Team Formed

From: http://thechampionnewspaper.com
 Posted by Carla Parker
Football, basketball and baseball have always been the more popular sports with fans and the sports that children often want to play.

There are other sports that have gained popularity with children over the years such as soccer, tennis and lacrosse; and there is another sport that is gaining interest–mountain biking.

In 2013, the Georgia High School Cycling League was organized to provide competitive mountain biking programs for students in grades nine to 12. The league is under the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA), which oversees all the leagues in the United States. There are 15 leagues in 14 states, including Georgia.

Dan Brooks, executive director of the Georgia High School Cycling League, organized the league to introduce children to a sport they can do for a lifetime.

“One of the biggest attractions to me is the fact that this is a life-long sport. You can ride a bike for your whole life,” he said. “One of the coolest developments we see in our league is when one student starts riding their brother or sister starts riding with them and then the family gets into it. It then goes from an activity that one of the kids will do to an activity that the entire family can do together. It’s just a great way for families to spend time together.”

The league has grown since its establishment and now has 21 teams with 248 riders. One of those teams is North DeKalb Mountain Bike. The team was formed in April by two parents, Richard Mansker and Mike Hatten.

“We have six kids on the team and they’re all middle school students,” Mansker said.

The team consists of Mansker and Hatten’s children as well as other children from the Lakeside area.

“Anybody from the central/northern part of DeKalb can easily get to us,” Mansker said. “We practice a couple of nights a week and on Saturdays we go out to one of the trail systems and do a longer ride.”
more

photo credit: Champion News Paper.

Reminder - The Madison Ave Soapbox Derby is this Saturday

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 Raul reminds us that

The Madison Ave Soapbox Derby is this Saturday

Could you please remind your readers that the Derby is this Saturday?
www.madisonavesoapboxderby.org

Here is the schedule for the day kicking off with Revolution Doughnuts at 9:30am:

9:30 Revolution Doughnuts will have Coffee & Doughnuts for sale near the registration table.
10:30 Registration OPENS: Teams arrive, sign in, wait for car inspection & park
Enter Madison Ave thru Johnston Place beginning at 10:30. Look for the registration tent. An adult must check in for their child regardless of team grouping. Waivers must be signed before you proceed. DON’T FORGET YOUR HELMETS! NO HELMET, NO RIDE!
-Please note, at this time, we cannot make any changes to the team, team names or drivers. If you have not paid your registration fee you have been withdrawn from the race and we hope you can join us to watch the event.

11:30 Food area is open: Grab a bite to eat and prepare for racing!

U Joint & Steinbeck’s tent
Hamburgers, black bean burgers, hot dogs, various cold wraps (chicken arugula, tuna salad, etc)
Matador tent
Pork Tacos & Grilled Corn
Bake Sale Tent
Beer Tent
SnoBayou Camper: New Orleans Snoballs
12:00 pm – Judging begins (cars all at the top of the street)
12:45 pm – Race introduction
1:00 pm – Race – ages 6 & under
1:45 pm – Race – ages 7 to 17
2:50 pm – Race – ages 18 and up
3:15 pm – Race over –band MoRhythm takes the stage
3:45 pm – Awards Ceremony and Check Presentation
4:15 pm – MoRhythm’s second set
5:00 pm – that’s a wrap!
– This is a rough schedule. We cannot predict how the race will flow with over 70 drivers!
Please keep in mind that this is a grassroots event and we will do the best we can to stay on schedule.
Fun, fun, fun… The vision of this event is picnic/parade style where families, friends and neighbors will be walking to the event with their chairs & blankets while snacking with their families and watching the Derby. For those of you who live on Madison Ave we hope you invite your friends, set up a tailgate style picnic and enjoy the day! All others are welcome to set up their picnic goods on the sidewalks up & down the street.
We will have a “donation station” with baked goods for (cash or check) donation, t-shirts for sale ($20 for Youth & Adult) and checkered flags (1 for $2.00 OR 3 for $5.00) and encourage you to spread the word to bring cash & checks ONLY.

Relive the magic from the very beginning see all the photos from Next Stop Decatur

https://www.flickr.com/photos/24391992@N00/albums/72157631654033816
https://www.flickr.com/photos/24391992@N00/albums/72157631654760229
https://www.flickr.com/photos/24391992@N00/albums/72157635744962754
https://www.flickr.com/photos/24391992@N00/albums/72157647704676860

Sydney Rhame captures the last spot on The Voice Blind Auditions

She took the last spot on team Pharrell

2015 HAINTS & SAINTS Decatur Halloween Parade Sun. Oct. 25

2015 HAINTS & SAINTS Halloween Parade registration is open. Join the fun! http://ow.ly/RB5uk

 More photos from last years Parade here.

-- -- https://www.facebook.com/HomeGrownDecaturHalloween

68 vehicles were burglarized in downtown Decatur.

From:  http://www.walb.com

DECATUR, GA (CBS46) - Decatur police are investigating several overnight car break-ins at three different parking deck locations.
Officers say 68 vehicles were burglarized in downtown Decatur.
Police say they canvassed a Marriott parking deck as well as two parking decks in the 300 block of West Ponce de Leon Avenue. Officers later determined a Jeep Cherokee had been stolen from one of the decks on West Ponce de Leon Avenue.
Police say most of the vehicles were entered by windows being broken.
Copyright 2015 WGCL-TV (Meredith Corporation). All rights reserved.

Video Friday - Bar Room Buddies Merle Haggard & Clint Eastwood

A report on DeKalb County Corruption is calling on Interim CEO Lee May to resign.

From: http://www.fox5vegas.com/story/30154645/appalling-report-calls-for-resignation-of-dekalb-co-ceo


A report released Wednesday alleging he violated the public's trust called for interim DeKalb Co. CEO Lee May to resign.
The investigation stems from an FBI inquiry into whether a company won a county contract in return for a contribution.
“Appalling corruption and a stunning absence of leadership in the DeKalb County government are a disgrace to its citizens and an embarrassment to our state,” the report said.
Former GA Attorney General Mike Bowers and his lead investigator Richard Hyde, said officials "delayed and impeded the truth seeking process" from the start of the report.
In at least two instances, the report said, "May and others in the administration conspired to actively block our efforts."
Bowers and Hyde specifically cited an instance where the moved up the investigators' deadline from Oct. 6 to August 26.
After the investigators said they couldn't finish the report by that date, Bowers and Hyde said May tried to terminate it. In fact, the strongly-worded, 40-page report is based only on info gathered before that "fabricated" deadline.
"It's a bad situation, it needs strong words," Bowers told CBS46.

Read more: http://www.fox5vegas.com/story/30154645/appalling-report-calls-for-resignation-of-dekalb-co-ceo#ixzz3nGCfYa81

Big Yard Sale in Decatur

From: http://thedecaturminute.com/

THE YARD SALE at First Baptist Church Decatur at the corner of Clairemont and Commerce

Oct. 1, 2 and 3
The sale begins at 8 a.m. on Thursday morning, Oct. 1

First Baptist Church Decatur at the corner of Clairemont and Commerce

This annual Decatur yard sale tradition—since 1995— will be held again this fall at First Baptist Church Decatur. All proceeds from the stuff you buy funds special projects that help people.