Decatur Business Association 2008 membership directory

1965 photo of Decatur looking towards N. McDonough St.

Photo taken from the steps of The Old Court House.
Looking towards N. McDonough St.
You can see The Decatur Theatre on the left side
and on the right you can see the stores that were torn down,
Scott's Pharmacy is one of those buildings .

Photo is circa 1965.
From the 1966 Indecatur.

Visit The Decatur Art Festival May 24th-25th Downtown Decatur

At the end of the video are pictures of downtown Decatur.


visit corey Barksdale - booth # 82
Downtown Decatur.

video produced by
Corey Barksdale

coreybarksdale.com

Decatur Business Association events for May 2008- Blue Sky Concerts on the Square.

DBA Events
Blue Sky Concerts 2008
Wednesdays in May • Noon-1 p.m.
Brought to you by Decatur Business Association and SunTrust Bank.

Enjoy a mid-week lunchtime music break at the Community Bandstand on the square in downtown Decatur. Free. Bring your lunch or purchase a special to-go lunch from a nearby restaurant and enjoy live performances from a variety of artists.

May 7
Mike Killeen, Singer/songwriter
Sponsor: Little Shop of Stories, Junior League, Sharian

May 14
Amy Loftus, Country
Sponsor: Tangela Barrie, Sharian, Junior League

May 21
Julie Austin, Children's songwriter
Sponsor: TBA

May 28
Redaction, Indie/pop
Sponsor: Decatur Paper

Concerts on the Square 2008
Every Saturday night in May • 7-9:30 p.m.
Community Bandstand on the square in downtown Decatur

Pack your picnic, bring your quilts and blankets and enjoy an evening of musical entertainment. Brought to you by Decatur Business Association and Wachovia Bank of Georgia.

May 3
High Cotton, Eclectic Americana
Sponsor: Art Institute of Atlanta-Decatur

May 10
Jackson County Line, Country
Sponsor: Art Institute of Atlanta-Decatur

May 17
Ralph Roddenbery, Rock
Sponsor: Art Institute of Atlanta-Decatur

May 24
Baatin & Top Secret, Rock, soul, blues
Sponsor: Art Institute of Atlanta-Decatur, Tangela Barrie

May 31
Lindsay Rakers Band, Indie Rock
Sponsor: Sponsor: Art Institute of Atlanta-Decatur and Tangela Barrie

The DBA sponsors and supports a full calendar of events, including the Decatur Beach Party, the association's annual fund-raiser. Other events include Concerts on the Square; Blue Sky Concerts; Easter Egg Hunt; July 4 Pied Piper Parade, Concert and Fireworks; and Breakfast with Santa. Volunteers are always needed for these festivals and events.

Did you know that in the 1960's they use to have Soapbox Derby racing on N. McDonough St.

The Soapbox Derby starting line was up close to E.Trinty and the cars would race down past Decatur High.
I remember Governor Lester Maddox was there riding his bicycle backwards for the big crowd that was there .
These pictures here are from other Soapbox Derby races, just so you could picture the way it might have been.
If anyone has photos of this event that took place in the 1960's please send me a copy of the picture or pictures and I will post it here on Next Stop...Decatur.

Min Lwin Ye, Burmese painter exhibit and benefit for IRC at Mingei World Arts Sunday April 27

Min Lwin Ye, Burmese painter exhibit and benefit for IRC
[MinLwin Ye]

Sunday, April 27, 2008
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Mingei World Arts
427 Church Street
Decatur, Georgia 30030
33.7749, -84.2947
Category
Performing/Visual Arts
Description
Min Lwin Ye, Burmese painter, opens an exhibition and sale of his paintings at Mingei.

This talented young painter arrived in Atlanta in July, 2007 as a refugee and was resettled by International Rescue Committee's Atlanta office.

10% of all sales of regular store merchandise Sunday will go to IRC
in honor of the organization's 75 years of humanitarian work around the world. Direct donations will also be accepted.

International Rescue Committee Atlanta is helping refugees to rebuild their lives in metro Atlanta by providing comprehensive resettlement services, such as assistance with initial housing, case management, community orientation, and employment services. Since opening in 1979, IRC-Atlanta has resettled nearly 17,000 refugees from over 30 different countries, helping them to live in freedom and become self-reliant once again.

For more information on the IRC, please visit http://www.theirc.org/.

Free.

Is the Krog Street Tunnel an Eyesore or Art ?

After hearing about this place I had to go visit to get a picture of Robert Mitchum
you know, the guy who played in the cult classic movie "Thunder Road". It's only about 4 miles from Decatur High School on Dekalb Ave.
Now I know this tunnel is called the Krog Street Tunnel, but for me, after my vist,
I will now call this "The Thunder Road Tunnel".
Trying to photograph this place your need to watch out for joggers and bicycles, I almost got hit by a guy on a bike.
Read this story about this place.

A story in AJC about the rebirth of DeKalb Avenue contained a rather insulting reference to what I consider to be one of the thoroughfare’s most colorful landmarks.

I’m talking about the Krog Street tunnel.

The story made much ado about how DeKalb Avenue was coming back to life, as evidenced by the influx of the young and affluent to shiny new condos:

It’s a stark contrast to the graffiti-covered train trestle at DeKalb Avenue and Krog Street, just a few hundred feet away. … Such sights once were common along the mostly industrial thoroughfare, which runs parallel to two rail lines. But as condos and apartments go up, slowly the graffiti and other eyesores are disappearing.

Personally, I love the rust and the grit, the imperfections and pure urban-ness of DeKalb Avenue — and the Krog Street tunnel in particular. When I was a teenager exploring the city, such a welcome reprieve from the soulless burbs, it was my favorite stretch of road. I’d hate to see it morph into a replica of the East Cobb homogeny from which I tried to escape.

I’m curious about what you readers think. Krog Street tunnel: eyesore or urban chic?

story by: Mara Shalhoup, Creative Loafing.


If you have a story about this place, please share it.

Is it a eyesore or is it art.

This Blogger thinks it is art.
We need more graffiti artist like the one who did Robert Mitchum.
Hope you enjoy my photos.

Driver's Seat Used Car Lot.

2680 E College Ave, Decatur, GA

before & after photo shop.

Agnes Scott College

Agnes Scott College
Decatur, GA.

Vintage postcard.

DECATUR'S CIGARS WINE SPRITS

DJH Painting & Pressure Washing. Decatur ,GA

In need of a Painter in Decatur GA? DJH Painting & Pressure Washing has got yo...u covered! Interior Painting, Exterior Painting, Bath Tub Resurfacing are some of the things we do! Give us a call ph:404-587-4666

Nice you-tube on Downtown Decatur

Filmed by:
Craig Callewaert
Moonbeam Graphic Productions

Photos Craig took while out walking his dog in downtown Decatur, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Decatur street scene.

As seen in Decatur.
North Dekalb AMC Theatre.

Go see a movie. !

Why would you buy your mattress anywhere else except in Decatur ?

Why would you buy your mattress anywhere else except in Decatur ?
After all mattress are our business



Mattress King
1745 Church St
Decatur, GA 30033
(404) 299-8500

Visit Decatur

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Second Annual Decatur Run with the Dogs

I found this on youtube, It's great, just watch it. Don't wait, watch it now.


The Decatur Bulldog Athletic Booster Club (DBABC) sponsored its 2nd Annual 5K Frostbite Race on January 5. 2008. The event helps support middle and high school athletics in Decatur, GA.

Decatur High School Homecoming Parade

Photo is from 1966 Indecatur showing homecoming parade on N. McDonough St. in front of Decatur High School.

The old Dekalb Locker Plant & Food Store Gone with the Wind.

Decatur's old Dekalb Locker Plant & Food Store building has been torn down.

Vintage Ad from Decatur High Schools 1961 Indecatur

S. McDonough St. looking towards Downtown Decatur

Street Scene of S. McDonough St.
Photo dated Mar 08

Agnes Scott College

Spring is here at Agnes Scott College

THE CANDLER HOTEL - DECATUR, GA.

Vintage postcard of The Candler Hotel.
Located at the corner of E. Ponce de Leon Ave. &
Church St.

WATCH OUT, HERE COME THE COPS

DECATUR POLICE CAR

I liked them when they were all black with white letters with a red light on top.

Now all Police cars look the same just the city name is different.

CAKES & ALE RESTAURANT-BAR

Here is what Cakes & Ale has to say:

“Cakes & Ale is a new restaurant in Decatur offering a tempting mix of food, drink and casual ambiance. A tribute to some of the best gastronomic things in life, the restaurant name was inspired by a line in Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. Cakes & Ale diners can expect an eclectic, seasonal menu featuring only the freshest organic ingredients, non-endangered fish and the highest quality meats. For those diners who recognize that fresh, unfussy food must take center stage and be enjoyed in a casual, unpretentious atmosphere; Cakes & Ale should not be missed.”


Cakes & Ale
404-377-7994
254 W. Ponce de Leon Ave.
Decatur, GA 30030

Decatur High School with out the old Auditorium

The old Decatur High School Auditorium is now only a memory

An inside souce from Decatur High School, tells me they did save the two large concrete DHS letters that were on both sides of the front entrance, and they plan to use them somewhere on the grounds when the new buildings are built.
And also they saved the original Decatur High School emblem from the original basketball court floor and they will put it in the new Auditorium floor.

Decatur Travel Agency

This is another one of my art photos.

Decatur Travel is a full service, leisure travel agency. They are located in downtown Decatur, GA at 308 West Ponce de Leon Ave. Suite E, ZIP code 30030. Telephone number is (404)373 9493, and their in-bound WATS is (800)969-4754. And, yes, they have been in Decatur for the past 25 years.

Corner of S. McDonough St & W. College Ave.

In the 1960's WINKLER GULF SERVICE station sat on this corner.

This Gulf Station photo was like Winkler's Gulf Service Station. Most of the Gulf Service Stations were built the same.

"To Tell The TRUTH"

This kid looks like he should to be the TV show
"TO TELL THE TRUTH"

Growing up in the small town of Decatur, GA.
I spent many days roaming downtown Decatur, GA. visiting all the stores, the hobby shop to buy model cars, F.W. Woolworth 5 & 10 cent store for a toy, even eat lunch at the counter and order toasted chopped ham sandwich and a coca-cola, then pop a balloon to try and get a free banana split, then play around the Court House, then go to the show at The Decatur Theatre and get a box of popcorn and a coke & candy bar.
Then watch a double feature movie.
Afterwards head home pretending I was the star of the movie I just watched and at the same time hand out movie flyers for The Decatur Theatre ( a part time job that paid me two free passes).
Then cutting through Belk-Gallant store getting my polaroid picture taken, to give to my parents so it would make them want to buy a camera, and it did, but my Dad bought one, but not from Belks, then on my walk home I would cut through Agnes Scott College to look at the girls, then arrive at my home on E. Davis St. just in time to watch Superman.

signed
Dennis Whitefield

Will the real Dennis Whitefield please stand up.



Panelists Orson Bean, Tom Poston and Kitty Carlisle and others along with bow-tied host Bud Collier in the original To Tell the Truth were perfectly cast to make this simple show work. I wonder which one would have guessed me.


Photo circa 1962

Rainy Night in Decatur

The Fairview Building Office Suites & Taqueria del Sol.

W. Ponce de Leon Ave.
Decatur, GA.

Masonic Temple Building later became Scott's Pharmacy

This was one of the popular downtown drugstores, Scott's Pharmacy at Sycamore and McDonough, was a inviting place for an ice cream soda on a hot afternoon downtown or after an evening movie at The Decatur Theatre.
Photo is from the collection of Mrs J. O. Bowen Jr.

circa 1940's

But before it was Scott's Pharmacy it was Decatur's Masonic Temple Building.
this postcard is cira 1914.

Sweet Melissa's

Sweet Melissa's Restaurant & Catering Co.
127 E. Court Sq.
Decatur, GA.

Cafe Alsace on E Ponce de Leon, Decatur, GA

Cafe Alsace
121 E. Ponce de Leon Ave.
Decatur, GA.

Next Stop...Decatur's calling card.

Save this card for next years April Fools Day.

Hang this over your bar Decatur CD ( I mean your cd rack)

I may be new to the Blog scene about April Fools Day, but I can play this game also.

This is what Terra Mater Salon is thinking,
with free cd's for every customer.

Decatur High kids waitin' on the bell to ring , so they can go home.

The title sounds like a song.

I been a-waitin' in school all day long
a-waitin' on the bell to ring so I can go home
Throw my books on the table, pick up the telephone
"Hello, baby, let's get somethin' goin'"

Headin' down to the drugstore to get a soda pop
Throw a nickel in the jukebox, then we start to rock

..........My school gal baby, gonna tell ya some news
You sure look good in them baby-doll shoes

Well, it's a-one, two, a-pull off my shoes
Three, four, get out on the floor
Five, six, come get your kicks
Down on the corner of Lincoln and a-forty-six.

I can still see Ricky Nelson singing this at the end of
his parents TV show Ozzie & Harriet.
I bet Clark's Music Store sold out this Ricky Nelson 45
as soon it was released.


Photos from 1962 & 1967 indecatur's.

I do see a couple of hot cars.
Check out that Hot Rod in the top picture.