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City of Decatur

Focus
Decatur
MARCH 2011
Volume 21 • Number 7
Official Publication of The City of Decatur, Georgia
Decatur MLK Jr. Service Project Draws
Record Crowd Despite Ice and Snow
he 2011 Decatur MLK Jr. Service Project
drew more than 1,200 volunteers despite
the ice and snow that brought Atlanta to
a standstill the week before the event. A
small army of volunteers showed up Saturday
to help make repairs in the homes. Volunteers
scheduled to rake yards instead worked to
remove snow and ice from walkways and
ramps at senior citizens’ homes.
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The weather cooperated and by
Sunday and Monday, the project
was back on track and surpassed
the number of homes worked on in
2010. The volunteers did repairs on
16 homes. In addition to yard work
at most of those homes, an additional 51 homes received yard work
as well – bringing the total to a
record number of 67 senior citizens’
homes worked on by volunteers.
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Focus
Decatur
Retail and Restaurant
Leasing Improves
S
ince our report on a “Great Start” to the year in the
last Decatur Focus, two more retailers have leased space in
downtown Decatur. Tri Your Best, a local business relocating
from the Stone Mountain area, specializes in outfitting triathletes. The store is at 252 W. Ponce de Leon Avenue in the space
formerly occupied by Kaleidoscope. Tri Your Best carries bicycles and
accessories as well as swimming gear. The owner opted not to carry
running shoes at this location since we have three shoe stores within
the city. In addition to equipment, the store
Focus on supports a beginner triathlon club and
Downtown offers in-store bicycle repair and service.
Development This business is a great fit for our Active
Living community goals.
Another locally owned shop relocating to Decatur is Kismet, a jewelry store owned by Tony
and Selvin Gegzin. They have leased the small space at 414 Church Street between Taste and
Homegrown Decatur. Kismet will be a nice addition to the emerging craft and gallery district
along Church Street.
Burnt Fork BBQ opened to great reviews in February. Also a locally owned business,
this restaurant has filled one of the few remaining gaps in Decatur’s restaurant offerings. Josh
Kramer opened the restaurant at 614 Church Street in the former Jin Jin location with the help
of his wife, Kara Ferris, and his father, John Kramer. John Kramer lives nearby at the Artisan,
which explains why so many Artisan residents can be found on either side of the counter.
Jimmy Johns, a popular sandwich restaurant in college towns, is opening in the former Tastings
spot at 335 W. Ponce de Leon Avenue. Interior build-out in the space began in February. Pita
Pit, also a restaurant popular with the college crowd, offers a quick, affordable lunch or dinner
option that’s been very popular with downtown employees and jurors. Pita Pit opened just before Christmas at 1 W. Court Square.
Deana Levine Photography is opening in the former Wiggle space at 305 E. College Avenue. Deana specializes in children’s photography so she should certainly find a strong market
here in Decatur. Tickle My Tummy catering is opening just two spaces down at 307 E. College Avenue, and Meldora Hair Salon opened at 303 E. College Avenue late last year. Work
on the other end of this row of shops is now complete. The 313 E. College Avenue space has
been turned over to Trackside Tavern to begin interior tenant build out. We hope to welcome
them back to the Decatur market this spring. One 2,700-square-foot restaurant space remains available at 309 E. College Avenue. The space has exposed brick walls, wooden ceiling
beams and a new storefront.
contined on page 5
The Decatur Focus is a joint publication of the City
of Decatur, the Decatur Downtown Development
Authority and the Decatur Business Association. It is
a newsletter intended to provide announcements and
information related to events, activities, and businesses
in the City of Decatur. The purpose of the newsletter
is to promote the city and encourage the exchange of
information among residents, business owners and the
school system. Letters to the editor, editorials or other
opinion pieces are not published. All press releases,
announcements and other information received for
publication are subject to editing. Information found
in the Focus is also posted on Decatur’s official website
at www.decaturga.com. The deadline for submitting
articles, announcements or advertising is the first day
of the month preceding publication. Contact: Editor, Decatur Focus, P.O. Box 220, Decatur, GA 30031,
404-371-8386; fax 404-371-1593; email: linda.harris@
decaturga.com.
DECATUR CITY COMMISSION
Bill Floyd.........................................................Mayor
Jim Baskett.................................Mayor Pro Tem
Fred Boykin.................................Commissioner
Kecia Cunningham.................Commissioner
Patti Garrett.................................Commissioner
DECATUR DOWNTOWN
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Board
Sheila Hunt, Chair
Fred Cavalli
John Drake
John Joyner
Chris Sciarrone
Betty Spiker
Decatur Business
Association
DECATUR BUSINESS
ASSOCIATION
Sean Damman .................................... President
Wendy Watkins......................... President-Elect
Marc Brennan....................................... Treasurer
Morgan Rowe....................................... Secretary
Scott Drake................................... Past President
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Information for the FOCUS should be submitted by mail to Editor, Decatur Focus, P.O. Box 220,
Decatur, GA 30031, by fax to 404-371-1593, or by email to [email protected].
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Decatur Launches
Updated Website
In Conjunction, Decatur Tourism Bureau
Unveils New Website
D
ecatur launched its updated website on Feb. 1.
The redeveloped, redesigned site features a
more powerful search engine, front-page links
to interactive city services, city blogs, the latest
news, a comprehensive events calendar, and a changing
spotlight on key initiatives.
The updated website is designed to be intuitive and
provide multiple paths to information for a variety of
audiences including residents, businesses, visitors and
more. It is also designed to be easier to navigate and more
robust in every way.
Improved
Search
Function
Lots of
navigation
options pull
down from
this menu
Up-to-date
and detailed
information
about city
meetings
and events
Easy access
to city
services and
information
Look here
for the
big story
Pay taxes
and parking
tickets online
New Features, Same Address
All the information from the old site has been updated and
transferred to the new site as well as the interactive features
such as Open City Hall, paying parking tickets and taxes
online, submitting a citizen request and signing up for
CodeRed notifications. A new feature is the ability to sign
up for a variety of e-newsletters including meeting notices,
special events, emergency information, and general news.
The new site has the same www.decaturga.com address as
the old one.
Check
out our
growing
collection
of videos
Updates
to official
city blogs
appear here
automatically
News items
are updated
automatically
Social
media
links on
every
page
More than
150 great
shops
Tourism Stories and Videos
In conjunction with the City of Decatur website launch,
the Decatur Tourism Bureau unveils its brand new site
specifically designed for visitors and tourists. The tourism
site fits seamlessly into the City of Decatur website with
access via a click on the Visitors tab in the top navigation
bar of www.decaturga.com. The tourism site also has its
own url that may be accessed at www.visitdecaturgeorgia.
com.
A highlight of the Tourism website is the “Go Local”
section that features Six-Word Stories and Itinerary videos
of various Decatur residents and business owners spotlighting where they take visitors and guests and describing
Decatur in just six words. The Tourism site also
A list of
features Decatur’s newest blog – Visit Decatur
upcoming
GA (decaturgatourism.com) with guest bloggers events . . . all
posting about events and happenings in and
good reasons
to visit Decatur
around Decatur.
We welcome comments, feedback and suggestions about the two new sites. Visit Open City Hall to
submit comments via that open forum, an email to info@ Six-word stories
decaturga.com, or click on the Feedback link
about Decatur,
written by locals
found on all interior pages.
Dining options
sorted by type
Visitors can
find maps,
directions
and parking
information
Calendars,
attractions, blog
updates and
e-newsletter
sign-ups . . .
and the
weather, too!
Social media
links again
Itinerary
videos to
help plan
visits
and shared with
visitors
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Visit Decatur GA Joins
List of Decatur Blogs
Decatur Incorporates Time
Restrictions in Outdoor Water Use
isit Decatur GA is the newest blog to
join ongoing City of Decatur blogs. Visit
Decatur GA is the Decatur Tourism
Bureau’s blog (decaturgatourism.com)
about things to do and see in and around the city.
The blog has a roster of guest bloggers that includes
the Asian Cajuns (Stylin’ Fun), Daren Wang (HareBrained Schemer), Mary and Bill Flad (Have Fun
Will Travel), Katie Abel (Kids & Events Up Her
Alley), Angie Macon (Arts Guru), Regina Brewer
(Watch Out – She Loves Cemeteries), Mickey
Baskett (Foodie Fun) and Linda Harris (Decatur
Native).
You do not have to be a visitor to enjoy the
posts so visit the blog often and let your comments
and opinions be known. Feel free to suggest topics
and itineraries you think visitors might enjoy.
Other city blogs: The Decatur Minute, Be Active
Decatur, and Decatur Tax Blog.
Update from the Environmental Sustainability Board
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2011 Decatur Design
Awards Call for
Nominations
M
ay is National Preservation Month
and the City of Decatur
celebrates with the
annual Decatur
Design Awards. The awards
recognize and honor projects
in Decatur that demonstrate
exemplary design and craftsmanship in:
• New Residential Construction
• New Commercial Construction
• Additions
• Landscapes/Public Spaces
• Historic Preservation
• Public/Institutional Buildings
• Sustainable Design/Energy Efficiency
• Leila Ross Wilburn award for individuals or
organizations that promote preservation and/or
excellence in design.
For application requirements, go to www.decaturga.com and click on City Government and then
Resident Boards & Commissions. For additional
information or questions, contact Regina Brewer at
[email protected].
T
he Georgia State Climatology Office has declared mild to moderate
drought conditions in south and west Georgia, and the rest of the state, including Decatur, is considered abnormally dry.
According to the climatologists, dry conditions could get worse during
the winter months because we are currently experiencing a La Niña pattern, which
usually causes warm, dry conditions in the Southeast. These climatic conditions
could limit the ability of our water systems to replenish during the winter. It is too
early to tell exactly how this weather pattern will affect Georgia, but it could lead to
more severe and widespread drought conditions this spring and summer.
Thus, it is an important time to think about our water consumption, especially
outdoor water use, which is one of the largest uses of water in residential areas. Rules
for outdoor water use recently changed.
The Georgia Water Stewardship Act, which went into effect in June, allows landscape watering on any day of the week between the hours of 4 p.m. and 10 a.m. The
even/odd watering restrictions (based on house number) no longer apply to landscape watering, but they do still apply to other outdoor water uses, such as car washing and power washing. The new regulations include several exemptions, including
personal food gardens.
The new rules are less restrictive as to what days you can water, but they direct
outdoor watering to the times of day when there is generally less loss to evaporation,
which can be significant. If drought conditions are severe, more stringent rules may
apply.
In December 2010, the Decatur City Commission amended the Code of Ordinances to include the time restrictions set by the Georgia Water Stewardship Act.
Designated city staff can enforce the rule as a local code violation. The restriction has
several exemptions including watering for personal food gardens, watering athletic
fields, reuse of gray water, and watering newly replanted plants, seed or turf in landscapes for 30 days after installation.
Conservation is a key response to ensuring we can meet our water needs – in our
city, our state and our region. Using water wisely outdoors is an important conservation measure. Wise water use requires information – on the needs of your plants,
how much to water, what to plant, and when to water. The DeKalb Watershed Management Department website has helpful information on landscape watering (www.
dekalbwatershed.com; select “water” from the homepage). This website also provides
other water conservation tips for both inside and outside your home as well as full
details on watering restrictions.
Decatur Named Most
Walkable City in Georgia
W
alk Score recently named the city of Decatur the No.1 Most Walkable City in Georgia. According to Walk Score, the 65 largest cities
in Georgia have an average Walk Score of 38. Decatur leads the pack
with a score of 66 followed by Brunswick at 54 and Atlanta at 53.
Walk Score is a number between 1 and 100 that measures the walkability of any
address. Visit www.walkscore.com/GA for more information and to measure how
walkable your individual address is in relation to others.
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Martin Luther King Jr.
Service Project
continued from page 1
Volunteers, including skilled professionals
such as electricians and plumbers, performed
a broad spectrum of repairs: repairing and
replacing doors, screens, locks and siding; repairing water leaks, unsafe wiring, attic framing, roof leaks, and loose handrails; installing
a basement sump pump, gutters, carbon
monoxide and smoke detectors, dead bolt
locks, and gas stove top units; reconnected
dryer vents; constructed a handicap ramp;
reset toilets; weatherization including caulking and sealing windows and doors; cleaned
out attics, basements and garages; reattached
an electrical service drop to the house; sealed
flashing around a chimney; reconnected
dryer vents; raked leaves, trimmed bushes
and removed invasive plants.
The MLK Jr. service project is sponsored
by the Decatur Preservation Alliance in partnership with the City of Decatur and with the
assistance of a variety of nonprofit organizations, businesses, skilled trades people, places
of worship, and other organizations.
If you are interested in joining the 2012
Martin Luther King Jr. Service Project planning committee, contact Susan Cobleigh,
Decatur Preservation Alliance, 404-371-4444,
[email protected], or
Lee Ann Harvey, Volunteer! Decatur, 678553-6548, [email protected].
Seen Around Town
D
ecatur resident Danny Ingram of Fayetteville Road attended the official signing ceremony in Washington, D.C., of the Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Repeal Act
of 2010, Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010. As the national president of American
Veterans for Equal Rights, a Veterans Service Organization working to repeal
the ban against gay and lesbian military service members, Mr. Ingram received an official invitation from the White House to attend President Barack Obama’s signing of the
historic civil rights legislation in recognition of his nearly 20 years of effort to end the
discriminatory policy.
In 1994, then U.S. Army Sergeant Danny Ingram became one of the very first service
members to be honorably discharged under the Don’t Ask Don’t Tell law following statements he made in 1992 in support of candidate Bill Clinton’s promise to lift the ban. Mr.
Ingram has been working with many other organizations and individuals to repeal the
policy.
Focus on Downtown Development
continued from page 2
We continue to work with
area landlords to find suitable
retail and restaurant tenants.
Look for our new leasing signs
around town featuring local
business owners and their stories about doing business in
Decatur.
Office Leasing
Downtown Decatur is:
Open for
business day AND
night.
Ette Wurtzel & Talia Blanchard
of Squash Blossom
Boutique, a mother-daughter
owned apparel
boutique, open since 1999
“The daytime traffic is
mostly professionals from all around Atlanta.
The night-time
traffic is primarily Decatur
residents. That
makes each hour of the
day potentially
marketable and profitable
, unlike other small
towns where the commerc
ial district shuts
down at 5 p.m.”
What will Downtown
Decatur be for you?
If you’re thinking of opening
a business and want to learn
more about our Decatur business
contact the Decatur Downtown
family,
Development Authority at
404-371-8386 or info@deca
turga.com.
On the office-leasing front, we
hope that the official announcement by our
newest office tenant has been made by the
time of publication. We are not allowed to release details about this tenant until the official
announcement. Even though our publication
date falls after the scheduled
announcement, we don’t want
to take a chance on jinxing
this project. We can tell you
that it is a very big deal for
our city and fits perfectly with
the business development recommendations made by our
consultant team during the
strategic planning process.
Strategic Plan
Thanks to all of you who gave
of your time to participate in our strategic
planning process. The final plan is close to
completion and will be presented to the city
commission for adoption in late February or
early March. The plan includes four principle
statements that capture the vision and values of our community, 16 goals that give us
direction for our work over the next decade
and 89 tasks to help us achieve those goals.
It’s a daunting list but we have to remind ourselves that it is meant to outline our work for
the next 10 years. Once the plan is adopted, it
will be posted on the website and copies will
be available to review at the Decatur Library
and at Decatur City Hall. Each year the City
will use the plan to set priorities for the annual budget and will include an update of
our progress in the annual report. For more
detailed information on the plan and planning process, visit www.decaturnext.com for
a full report.
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MARCH
23
Decatur
Neighborhood
Alliance Meeting
Spring Electronics Recycling Day
Saturday, March 19 • 9 a.m.-1 p.m. • Decatur High School Parking Lot
Bring your old cell phones, cameras, PC components, and
other outdated electronic equipment for recycling. Electronics
dropped off will be sorted and broken down into raw materials and sent to recyclers for reuse. In addition to electronics,
you may drop off batteries of any type, Styrofoam peanuts,
clean Styrofoam blocks free of foreign objects, mercury thermometers and thermostats.
Electronics Recycling
TVs may also be recycled for a $10 cash-only fee per TV
with exact change. There is no charge to recycle other items.
Recyclables must be dropped off during the hours of the event. Early drop-offs are not
possible. Almost anything with an electrical cord can be recycled except microwave ovens.
For information and last-minute updates, contact Sean Woodson, 404-377-5571; [email protected]; or visit www.decaturga.com/electronicsrecycling.
City of Decatur
Recycle these items at no charge:
Adding machines
Answering machines
Batteries, any kind
Cable converter boxes
Cables
Calculators
Component parts
Copiers
Desktop computers
Digital cameras
Digital projectors
DVD players
Electric lawn mowers
Fax machines
Garden equipment
GPS receivers
Hubs
Joystick game controllers
Keyboards
Label makers
Laptop computers
Main frames
Mice
Mini-towers
Monitors
Pagers
PDAs
Portable CD players
Portable game players
Printer cartridges
Printers
Radios
Remote controls
Routers
Scanners
Servers
Speakers
Stereo equipment
Telephones
Telephony equipment
3-in-1 devices
Typewriters
UPS units
VCRs
Workstations
Zip drives
R
epresentatives from Decat
ur
neighborhood associati
ons, condominium associations,
block
associations, and anyon
e interested
in starting a neighborho
od group are
invited to attend the ne
xt meeting of
the Decatur Neighborho
od Alliance,
Wednesday, March 23, 6:3
0 p.m. The
meeting will be in the Cit
y Commission
Meeting Room, Decatur
City Hall, 509 N.
McDonough St.
Discover important info
rmation
your neighborhood can
use, including
several economic devel
opment announcements. Receive
an update on
the strategic plan and ho
w it will be
incorporated into the bu
dget and will
provide a roadmap for wo
rk done by
the city’s staff. Learn abo
ut filming and
road races and offer your
thoughts on
how to accommodate ne
ighborhoods.
This is an opportunity to
meet and share
information with other ne
ighborhood
representatives, as well
as to ask city
staff questions.
Call 678-553-6548 or em
ail leeann.
[email protected]
to confirm your
attendance and/or updat
e your neighborhood association list
ing currently
posted on the website.
Post Office White Oak Placed on Historic Tree Register
The Georgia Urban Forest Council recently placed the Post Office White Oak on its Landmark and
Historic Tree Register. The tree is a Quercus Alba that is 108 feet high with a diameter at breast
height of 62 inches.
Decatur resident Neil Norton submitted the application. According to his information the tree
stands adjacent to the Post Office and near Peavine Creek and looks to be around 150 years old. In
the 19th century Peavine Creek marked the western border of Decatur and as early as 1832 the land
was a part of the Swanton Estate. During the Civil War the location of the tree was likely where the
35th New Jersey camped, according to The Battle of Decatur, by Alan Rauber. Depending on its age,
it is possible that this tree shaded soldiers during the Civil War. Ponce de Leon School was built on
the property in 1923 and in 1966 the school was replaced by the United States Post Office.
The certificate and application will be submitted to the DeKalb History Center for its records.
Arborguard Tree Specialists recently donated their expertise and provided the tree with soil therapy
to attempt to offset recently observed decline in the tree.
Neil Norton accepted the certificate on behalf of the City of Decatur and is working to obtain a
plaque in recognition of the tree. Visit www.gufc.org or email Neil at [email protected] for information.
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City News
Flood!
City of Decatur
Flood Protection Information
Although the city is located at
the top of the watershed, Decatur
periodically experiences minor to
moderate localized flooding.
Flooding conditions in the City of Decatur
are a symptom of the fully developed nature
of the city. Several flood problems were documented in a January 1988 report prepared by
the City Manager’s Office. Flooding problems
have been experienced along Peavine Creek
at a condominium complex near Coventry
Road. Along Peavine Creek Tributary, five
houses at the end of Westchester Drive, two
houses on the south side of Garden Lane,
and two houses on the south side of Lamont
Drive, are subject to occasional flooding.
Two isolated locations in the upper Peavine
Creek Basin, Landsdowne Avenue at Hibernia
Avenue, and an area along North Candler
Street, have some problems with flood damage due to poor localized drainage. Occasional
flooding on South Fork Peachtree Creek
Tributary has been a continuing problem for
property owners in the vicinity of Willow Lane
just downstream of the Church Street crossing.
In 1971, a flood on this tributary resulted
in substantial personal property damage
near Landover Drive and North Decatur
Road. Potential for flood damages appears to
be minimal in the southern half of the city,
which is drained by Shoal Creek and Sugar
Creek Tributary. The lack of any significant
history of flood damages to residences and
other buildings along Shoal Creek and its
tributaries is due to the absence of development on the floodplains in the southeastern
section of the city. Because of extensive storm
drainage improvements in the past, no recent
flood damage problems have been experienced along Sugar Creek Tributary.
Although damage to buildings generally
is limited, ponding behind drainage pipes
and culverts and flooding of streets, driveways, parking lots, and yards are a recurring
concern at some locations in Peavine Creek,
Shoal Creek, and South Fork Peachtree Creek
Tributary basins. For example in the Peavine
Creek basin, the Neighborhood Playhouse
and Fire Station No. 1 often experience flooding problems. Channel erosion and damage
to drainage and bank stabilization structures
are also a problem in some areas of these
three basins. As a result of basin improvements, areas drained by Sugar Creek Tributary have been relatively free of ponding or
erosion problems for many years.
City Flood Services
The Decatur Engineering Department
provides general and site-specific flood and
flood-related information on property located within the city limits of Decatur. To obtain
site-specific responses, individuals making
inquiries will need to provide a survey of the
specific property and elevation data relating to existing structures and site topography. The Engineering Department and the
Decatur Public Library also have available for
review reference documents on flooding and
flood protection.
A map information service is available
from the Decatur Engineering Department
for a $10 fee. This service provides inquirers
with the current Flood Insurance Rate Map
information and identifies whether a property is in a Special Flood Hazard Area. An
accurate street address or DeKalb County/
Decatur Tax Parcel number is needed to obtain this information. Anyone desiring this
service should contact the Decatur Engineering Department, 404-377-6198, or by email:
[email protected].
What You Can Do
Several of the city’s efforts depend on your
cooperation and assistance. Here is how you
can help:
• Do not dump debris or throw anything
into the ditches or streams. Depositing
debris, trash, and other items in ditches
and streams is a violation of the city’s Solid
Waste Ordinance Section 82-38. Even grass
clippings and branches can accumulate and
clog channels. A clogged channel cannot
carry the necessary volume of water. When
it rains the water has to go somewhere,
usually flooding yards and streets, thus
damaging property and endangering public safety. Every piece of trash contributes
to flooding.
• Individual property owners are responsible
for maintenance of the creeks and drainage
ditches on their property. Please do your
part and keep the banks clear of brush and
debris. In addition to maintaining the public roadways and public drainage facilities,
the city can help remove major blockages
from the creeks, such as fallen trees.
• Please report the depositing of debris and
trash into streams and storm drains and
blockages to the Decatur Engineering Department, 404/377-6198.
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Decatur Flood Information continued
• Always check with the Development Department or the Engineering Department
before you build on, alter, regrade, or fill
on your property. Such activities in floodplains are strictly regulated and permits
may be needed.
• Report illegal construction activities to the
Development Department, 404-370-4104,
or Engineering Department, 404-377-6198
or [email protected].
Floodproofing
There are several different ways to protect a
building from flood damage. One way is to
keep the water away by regrading your lot
or by building a small floodwall or earthen
berm. These methods work if your lot is large
enough, if flooding is not too deep, and if
your property is not in the designated floodway. Please note that permits are required
prior to undertaking any of these activities
Another approach is to make your walls
waterproof and place watertight closures
over the doorways. This method is not recommended for houses with basements or
if water will get over two feet deep. A third
approach is to raise the house above flood
levels. You may drive by and check out the
dwellings at 504 Westchester Dr. and 249 S.
Columbia Dr. to see examples of elevated
buildings. Many houses, even those not in the
floodplain, have sanitary sewers that back up
into the basement during heavy rains. This
may be due to stormwater infiltration into the
sanitary sewer line. A plug or standpipe can
stop this if the water doesn’t get more than
one or two feet deep. These can be purchased
at a hardware store for under $25. For deeper
sewer backup flooding, talk to a plumber. The
above measures are called floodproofing or
retrofitting. More information is available at
the Decatur Engineering Department or the
Decatur Public Library. Please note that regrading or filling in the floodplain requires a
permit. Also, any alteration to your building
or land may require a permit from the Development Department. If you know a major
flood is coming, you should shut off the gas
and electricity and move valuable contents
upstairs or raise items off the floor. Fortunately, the flooding experienced in Decatur
is localized and most floodwaters will recede
within a matter of a few hours. However it is
unlikely that you will get much warning, so a
detailed checklist prepared in advance would
help ensure that you don’t forget anything.
Flood Insurance
If you don’t have flood insurance, talk to your
insurance agent. Most homeowner’s insurance
policies do not cover damage from floods.
However, because the City of Decatur participates in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and implements activities that
exceed the minimum NFIP standards, you
can purchase a separate flood insurance policy
at discounted premiums. This insurance is
backed by the federal government and is available to everyone, even for properties that have
been flooded in the past. There is a 30-day
waiting period from the time the insurance is
applied for until it becomes effective.
Some people have purchased flood insurance because the financial institution required it when they got a mortgage or home
improvement loan. Usually these policies
just cover the building’s structure and not
the contents. Property owners need to verify
with their insurance agent what the extent
of contents coverage is available. During a
flood in 1990, the damage to the contents
of a property near the South Fork Peachtree
Creek Tributary exceeded the damage to the
structure.
At last count, there were 202 active flood
insurance policies in the City of Decatur. If
you are covered, check out the amount and
make sure you have contents coverage. Remember: even if the last flood missed you or
you have done some floodproofing, the next
flood could be worse. Flood insurance covers
all surface floods.
Flood Safety
Do not walk through flowing water. Drowning is the number one cause of flood deaths,
mostly during flash floods. Currents can be
deceptive; six inches of moving water can
knock you off your feet. If you walk in standing water, use a pole or stick to ensure the
ground is still there. Do not drive through
a flooded area. More people drown in their
cars than anywhere else. Don’t drive around
road barriers; the road or bridge may be
washed out. Stay away from power lines and
electrical wires. The number two flood killer
after drowning is electrocution. Electrical
current can travel through water. Report
downed power lines to Georgia Power Company by dialing toll free 1-888-660-5890.
If your house or other structure is flooded,
contact the power company to turn off the
electricity. Some appliances, such as television sets, keep electrical charges even after
they have been unplugged. Don’t use appliances or motors that have gotten wet unless
they have been taken apart, cleaned and
dried by qualified personnel. Look out for
animals, especially snakes. Small animals
that have been flooded out of their homes
may seek shelter in yours. Use a pole or stick
to poke and turn things over and scare away
small animals.
Look before you step. After a flood, the
ground and floors are covered with debris including broken bottles and nails. Floors and
stairs that have been covered with mud can
be slippery. Be alert for gas leaks. Use a flashlight to inspect for damage. Don’t smoke or
use candles, lanterns, or open flames unless
you know the gas has been turned off and the
area has been ventilated.
Inspections – Repair and
Maintenance Activities
The Drainage Division of the Decatur Engineering Department is available to conduct
site visits to review flood, drainage and storm
sewer problems and determine if corrective
repair or maintenance action is the responsibility of the city or the private property
owner. For more information regarding this
service or to request an inspection call the
Decatur Engineering Department, 404-3776198.
Learn More
For more information call the Decatur Engineering Department, 404-377-6198, or visit
the city’s website at www.decaturga.com and
follow the links to the floodplain information. Copies of this document can be obtained at the Engineering Department, 2635
Talley St., or the City Clerk’s Office in City
Hall, 509 N. McDonough St.
2/22/11 3:25 pM
City News
Earth Hour Bonfire
& Marshmallow
Roast
Hosted by the City of Decatur and
the Decatur Business Association
March 26 • 8-9:30 pm
City Recognizes Employee Milestones
At the State of the City DBA meeting in January, Mayor Bill Floyd handed out service pins
to employees who have served the city for 20, 25 and 30 years. They are: 20 years – Mike
Booker, Terry Brown, Kris Boyett, Stacy Green, Fred Jones, David Junger, James Smith,
Kerry Williams; 25 years – Tony Parker, David Hipple, Robert Gann, and Timothy Hatcher;
30 years – Eddie Ashley. See more photos on page 13.
In celebration of Earth Hour, Decatur is hosting a bonfire and marshmallow roast. Join us
on the Square for glow-in-the-dark Frisbee
and roasted marshmallows to celebrate Earth
Hour. At 8:30, we’ll count down and turn off
the gazebo lights and the blue pillar lights
on the MARTA plaza. You can participate at
home just by turning off your lights for one
hour. Watch the Decatur Minute blog at the
City’s website for more details.
Earth Hour started in 2007 in Sydney.
Just three years later, 128 countries and territories have participated and global landmarks
such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge, CN
Tower in Toronto, the Golden Gate Bridge in
San Francisco, and Rome’s Colosseum, have
stood in darkness to show their support.
Annual Budget Focus Group
Meetings Seek Participants
Do you ever think about how your Decatur tax dollars are spent? How
decisions are made to fund city services? Where the money comes
from to pay for these services? If you have ever pondered these and
other questions about the city’s budget and finances, join our Budget
Focus Group for the 2011-2012 budget year. You will have the opportunity to meet budget staff, learn about the budgeting process and give
your opinion on budget priorities.
Budget focus group meetings will be March 8, April 12 and May
10, 7 p.m., at Decatur City Hall, 509 N. McDonough St. If you plan to
attend, please notify Andrea Arnold, assistant city manager, andrea.
[email protected], or 404-370-4102.
You can follow the progress of the budget process and review prior
years’ budgets at www.decaturga.com. Click on ‘Residents’ and ‘Budget.’
Table
Tennis
at Decatur
Recreation
Center
Corrected days and times
Beginner-to-advanced players are
welcome. Decatur residents play
for free, nonresidents pay $2.
Tuesdays, 7-10 p.m.
Sundays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Neil Norton Takes
Table Tennis Title
Congratulations to Neil Norton, who took first place in
his rating division in the Table Tennis tournament in
January. This was Neil’s first USA Table Tennis-sanctioned tournament. Pictured are (front) Lennox Drakes,
Neil Norton (holding his trophy), George Cooper, Edwin
Quiambao, and Wyatt Griffith; (back) Kurt Simmons, Bob
Bowlander and Joel Summers.
2/22/11 3:26 pM
City News
Active
Living Survey Results
Advisory Board Report
R
esults of a recent Active Living Survey indicate that walking is the number
one priority for physical activity among Decatur residents, with bicycling
coming in second. Most survey respondents walk, bike, or travel around
Decatur without using a car at least once a week. Almost half are physically
active four to seven times a week. The Active Living Advisory Board thanks the community for its response to the survey.
Working to support pedestrian and cycling safety is an ongoing priority for Active
Living. This past year the city has:
• Added and improved many crosswalks.
• Improved signage and visibility at downtown crosswalks.
• Repaired and added sidewalks throughout the city.
• Made plans to place 50 bike racks at Decatur Schools in 2011.
• Created bike lanes on W. Ponce de Leon Avenue and Trinity Place.
• Participated as Team Decatur in the Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run/Walk and
kicked off the Team Decatur Grand Slam Fitness Challenge. (http://beactivedecatur.com/2010/12/01/grand-slam-fitness-challenge)
How you can help:
• Keep sidewalks clean and clear around your home or business.
• When driving your car around town, remember to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks and share the road with cyclists.
The Decatur Active Living Department, working with the Active Living Advisory
Board, continues to address the requests and concerns of residents while focusing on
promoting wellness through active lifestyles. Send your ideas to Active Living, cheryl.
[email protected], and get up-to-date information on the blog at
http://beactivedecatur.com.
Eat Right with Color for
Nutrition Month
In celebration of National Nutrition Month in March,
the Active Living Advisory Board and the American
Dietetic Association encourage you to “Eat Right with
Color.” This means adding variety to your meals with
colorful fruits and vegetables and “making a rainbow
on your plate.” Visit the Be Active Decatur blog for
ideas and ways to eat right and live a healthy and active life. For information about the Eat Right with
Color campaign visit www.eatright.org/nnm.
Active Living Hosts
Migraine Presentation
Decatur Active Living invites the community to
“Migraine Headaches: An Evolution in Understanding a Debilitating Disease,” presented by Dr. Andy
Vantreese of Well Beings Pain Relief & Peak Performance Center. The presentation will be Tuesday,
March 15, 7 p.m., at the Decatur Recreation Center,
231 Sycamore St.
The presentation is free and open to the community. For information contact Dr. Vantreese, 404-2922492, [email protected], or Cheryl Burnette,
678-553-6541, [email protected]. Visit
www.decaturchiro.com for information.
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Planning, Zoning, and Inspections Issues
2/22/11 3:26 pM
City News
Decatur Heights
Wins Kilowatt
Crackdown
Georgia Rides to the
Capitol March 22
The sixth annual “Georgia Rides to the Capitol”
will be March 22. The event, co-sponsored by the
Metro Atlanta Mayors Association (MAMA), is
designed to raise support for the development
of a regional-scale bicycle network of both onroad facilities and multi-use trails, and cycling
connections near major transit facilities, activity centers and schools. The bike ride is free
and open to the community
but participants should preregister at www.GeorgiaRidesToTheCapitol.org.
The Decatur leg of the ride
leaves from the north parking
lot of the East Lake MARTA
station, 2260 College Ave., at
10:45 a.m. and arrives at the
Capitol at approximately 11:40
a.m. The ride from Decatur
is five miles one way, with
some hills, and will proceed
at a slow pace. Visit www.
georgiabikes.org for more information.
Get Crackin’!
Go to
www.DecaturKilowattCrackdown.com
DBA Seeking Thomas O. Davis
Public Servant Award Nominations
Do you know a public servant who goes far beyond his/her job to strengthen our community,
serve as a role model, and contribute to our community on an ongoing basis? The Decatur
Business Association is calling for nominations for the ninth annual Thomas O. Davis Public
Servant Award to honor a public servant – one who often goes unnoticed in his/her work but
serves as an inspiration and
who exemplifies honesty, integrity and professionalism in
the performance of duties.
The DBA established the
award in memory of Thomas
O. Davis, Decatur’s city attorney from 1968 until his death
in 2000. Submit a nomination
by writing a letter/statement
explaining why the nominee
should receive the award. The
deadline for nominations is
March 25. For information or
to submit a nomination, call
678-553-6548 or email leeann. City Manager Peggy Merriss with Deborah Strawn, winner of the
[email protected].
Thomas O. Davis Public Servant Award for 2010
In October
2010 the City
of Decatur’s
Environmental
Sustainability Board launched the Kilowatt
Crackdown, a friendly neighborhood competition to encourage individual households to
reduce their energy consumption. Participants
signed up with a tracking system called Earth
Aid at www.earthaid.net/decatur. The website
automatically tracks energy usage through the
household’s utility bills.
We are proud to announce that the
Decatur Heights neighborhood has won the
Kilowatt Crackdown. With 13 participants,
and 3,500 kilowatt hours saved, this group
was able to reduce its usage by 20 percent.
Neighborhoods were asked to sign up a
minimum of 10 participants to be eligible.
The Decatur neighborhood that reduced its
electricity use during October and November
2010 by the highest percentage over their
2009 usage would win a block party. More
than 130 residents signed up for the program,
representing 10 neighborhoods.
Of the users who signed up for the challenge and successfully linked their Georgia
Power accounts to Earth Aid, Decatur saw a
1.46 percent reduction in electricity usage,
representing an overall decrease of 1,800
kilowatt hours. That is enough energy to
run your air conditioner 24 hours a day for
more than two months. During the competition, some users saved more than others.
Among users who decreased their usage, the
reduction was almost 12,000 kilowatt hours,
resulting in a $15 savings per month on each
household’s bill.
DFUMC Offers ASL
Worship Services
Decatur First United Methodist Church,
300 E. Ponce de Leon Ave., provides a
certified American Sign Language (ASL)
interpreter for the 11 a.m. worship service.
Reserved seating is available at the front
center section of the sanctuary.
2/22/11 3:26 pM
DBA News
Decatur Y Celebrates 50 Years,
Adds ‘Family’ to Its Name
The Y in Decatur recently celebrated 50 years in its Clairemont Avenue facility. With this milestone comes a new name: the Decatur
Family YMCA.
“For 50 years, we’ve been on Clairemont Avenue and have been part of the quality of life
of Decatur residents,” said Jim Topple, Decatur resident and Y board member. “We think this
is a good time for our name to reflect the focus on Decatur. The Y continues to help solve
immediate needs in our neighborhoods. We see the Y’s impact with summer campers who
fill the building, teens who are developing leadership skills as counselors, seniors who come
for exercise and social activities, and families who want to spend time together.”
The Y is an association of men, women and children joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense
of social responsibility. Neighbors work side-by-side to make sure everyone, regardless of
age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and connect. For more information visit www.ymcaatlanta.org or call 404-377-9622.
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Decatur s
Ghost
and
Folklore
Do you have any stories about Decatur ghosts and
folklore? If so, Boo Newell, who leads the Decatur
Ghost Tours on Thursday, Friday and Saturday
evenings, asks you to send them to her. She is
working on a book for History Press, a national
publishing house that specializes in publishing
regional books from all over the country. Her book
will include the stories she uses on her tours and
others sent in from the community. She will do
historical research around each story. Email the
story and your contact information to the Decatur
Ghost Tours, [email protected].
Dr. DiFrancesco Now Offering Laser
Skin Care and Hair Removal
Dr. Lisa DiFrancesco announces new laser treatment services
designed to recapture a healthy, youthful glow and smooth skin.
Certified Aesthetician Mary Russo offers a consultation for skin
analysis and treatment recommendation. Services include intense
pulsed light (IPL) therapy to undo skin damage and treat broken
capillaries, sun damage, uneven pigmentation, rosacea, fine lines
and wrinkles; and laser hair removal, which provides a noninvasive process to remove hair from the face, arms, legs and body.
Dr. DiFrancesco also offers a variety of surgical procedures
including facelift and breast reconstruction. One of the most
popular is “smart lipo,” a laser-based body contouring procedure. Botox®, Juvederm® and
Sculptura® are also available on her menu of non-surgical services.
Dr. DiFrancesco is double board-certified, and is affiliated with Emory Hospital
Midtown, DeKalb Medical and Piedmont Hospital. Her offices are located in downtown
Decatur at One Town Center, 150 E. Ponce deLeon Ave., Suite 190. For more information
visit www.drdifrancesco.com. To schedule an appointment, contact Dr. DiFrancesco at
404-377-3474.
SnoBall Café
Celebrates Mardi
Gras and March
Madness
Where y’at, Decatur? Join us in celebrating Mardi
Gras as in the French Quarter – we are bringing
the spirit of the event to Decatur. Mardi Gras
music, beads and throws will fill the café, along
with New Orleans goodies, king cakes, and laissez le bon temps rouler. During the week of Mardi
Gras (March 8), any Decatur resident who buys a
snoball or café au lait will get a free slice of king
cake.
March Madness will feature weekly specials:
buy a queen snoball and get a princess or prince
free; buy a muffuletta and get a prince[ess] free;
buy a king, get a duke free; big easy apecials,
stuffed duke specials and $1 off a purchase of $5
or more.
Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and St. Joseph’s Day, Saturday, March 19, as we spring into
spring with complimentary red, white and green
Leprechaun snoballs for all.
New Orleans Snoball Café is at 340 W. Ponce
de Leon Ave.
Blue Moon Recipe
In a 1905 house on Decatur’s square . . .
Mix: unusual accent furniture and décor, stained
glass lamps, creative gifts, wind chimes and bells,
a fountain or two and a handful of books.
Stir: local artists’ jewelry, pottery, artwork, music, candles.
Flavor: a monthly Feng Shui class (April-October), massage therapy by appointment, and a
monthly 20-percent-off-one-item Full Moon Sale
on the day of that month’s full moon.
New! Icing for 2011: expanded garden gifts
and the North Pole holiday mart upstairs.
Sprinkle: Moonbeams (Blue Moon gift certificates in denomination of your choice).
Swing: on the porch and enjoy the moonstruck
taste!
Yield: a unique retail destination you wish you
had shopped before!
Time: Wed.-Sat. (11-ish to 6-ish); Sun. (11-ish to
5-ish). Closed Monday and Tuesday.
Blue Moon Designs, Inc. is at 418 Church St. For
information, call 404-378-1114.
2/22/11 3:26 pM
DBA News
Scene at the
State of the
Schools/
State of theCity
Addresses
DBA Meeting Jan. 25 • Holiday Inn, Decatur
2/22/11 3:26 pM
DBA News
East Decatur Station
‘Powers Up’ Solar System
E
ast Decatur Station held a Power Up launch of its new solar system that will generate
electricity from the sun. The system includes 531 photovoltaic panels arranged across the
rooftops and entrance canopies of East Decatur Station that will feed $32,000 a year of
green electricity into Decatur’s electric grid, saving 315 tons of CO2 emissions annually.
Radiance Solar engineered and installed this advanced system using solar panels from three
different manufacturers to optimize capturing the sun’s energy. Monitoring equipment will measure the energy flow from each panel and the data will be instantly observable on the Internet.
The Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) and the U.S. Recovery Act contributed a portion of the $872,551 project cost.
The system builds on East Decatur Station’s reputation for smart-growth and earth-friendly
practices. The mixed-use complex was built in 2005 by using inventive architecture to transform
old industrial buildings into small business spaces.
Tenants now include three restaurants, a hair salon, exercise studios, offices, many small businesses, a theater, a church and live/work residents. East Decatur Station provides free recycling
and energy audits to its tenants and encourages conservation through its Greenstream program.
Owner-architect Jack Hondred said the solar panels are positioned as part of the architecture
so that people can see them at work.
Pictured after the launch are Rep. Stephanie Stuckey Benfield, Mayor Bill Floyd, Senator Jason Carter, and East Decatur Station owners Jack Hondred and Pat Murphy.
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2/22/11 3:26 pM
DBA News
AJC Decatur Book Festival Names
Terra Elan McVoy Program Director
Y
oung Adult author Terra Elan McVoy has
been named program director of the AJC
Decatur Book Festival, succeeding Thomas
Bell, festival co-founder. Bell is a partner at
Chronicle LLC, an editorial and creative services firm
under contract to manage festival programming. He
will continue to be active in planning the annual Labor Day weekend event.
McVoy, author of Pure and After the Kiss, will take
charge of planning all curated author events at the festival. She was an early volunteer with the festival and,
with Little Shop of Stories co-owner Diane Capriola, has planned all children’s programming at
the festival since 2006. In 2008, she created The Escape, the festival’s dedicated stage and program track for teenagers.
In 2010, McVoy left her position as manager of Little Shop of Stories to become the festival’s
first assistant program director. In that role she created and formalized more efficient processes
for festival planning and execution.
Jennifer Sefa-Boakye, an alumna of Agnes Scott College who was an intern with the festival in
2009, will be assistant program director. In 2010 she served as assistant to the program director.
Bell is leaving the program director position to grow Chronicle, to give greater attention to
his new role as president of contemporary dance company CORE, and to pursue new leadership opportunities in the metro Atlanta arts community.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Decatur Book Festival, presented by DeKalb Medical, is the
largest independent book festival in the country and the fourth largest overall. In 2010, more than
350 authors and thousands of festival goers enjoyed book signings, author readings, panel discussions, an interactive children’s area, live music, parades, cooking demonstrations, poetry slams
and writing workshops. For more information visit www.ajcdecaturbookfestival.com.
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The Ledlie Group
Promotes Philip
Hauserman
Philip Hauserman,
a Decatur resident,
has been named
vice president of
operations for the
Ledlie Group, a communications-based
consultancy. He is
responsible for overseeing day-to-day
business and continues to have a lead role in the firm’s crisis
communications, media relations, marketing
support and event management efforts for
clients in legal services, financial services,
environmental, healthcare and real estate.
Since joining the Ledlie Group in 2004,
Mr. Hauserman has managed communications programs and critical events for major
corporations and professional service firms.
He is a graduate of Presbyterian College with
a bachelor’s degree in English and a minor in
business administration.
The Ledlie Group is at 2970 Peachtree
Rd. NE, Atlanta. For more information visit
www.theledliegroup.com.
EcoAddendum
Offers Classes and
Programs
EcoAddendum is a nonprofit organization
in Decatur whose mission is to put native
Georgia plants back into Georgia’s landscape
through environmental education, greenspace installation and native plant sales. The
organization offers spring adult garden and
art classes, volunteer opportunities, memberships, school fundraisers, and Artscapes:
children’s art/nature-inspired activities.
EcoAddendum is at 743-B E. College
Ave., next to the Avondale MARTA Station
and behind the Cookie Studio. For information call Lauren Sandoval, 678-999-4654,
or visit www.ecoaddencum.org and
www.birdsbutterfliesandbees.org.
2/22/11 3:26 pM
DBA News
Friends of the Library Seek Books
The Friends of the Decatur Library are looking for gently used books, in good condition, for a
sale to benefit library programs and collections. They are unable to use old textbooks or encyclopedia sets. As you remove the clutter as part of your spring, winter, summer or fall cleaning,
remember the library. Donations should be in a condition in which you would consider purchasing them yourself.
Donations may be dropped off at the security desk on the main floor of the Decatur Library,
215 Sycamore St. If you would like a receipt for tax purposes, be sure to have a count of the
number of hardbacks and paperbacks you are donating.
Renewal Reaches Milestone
2011 marks Renewal Design-Build’s 10th year in business.
The company kicked off its anniversary with free seminars
and design consultations. Visit www.RenewalDesignBuild.
com for information on upcoming seminars and news.
CertaPro Painters of Decatur
Earns National Distinction
Jeremy Rhett, owner of Decatur-based CertaPro Painters, just returned from the CertaPro annual conference in Puerto Rico and
is proud to announce that his franchise was
recognized as a top 10 CertaPro office. He
was also nominated for top awards in several
areas:
• Regional Franchise of the Year
• Regional Quantum Leap Award for achieving high customer service ratings in a high
growth year
• Diamond Club Award for top sales
CertaPro offers low VOC paints as an
alternative to traditional ones and has used
them on several recent projects. The most
notable is the Rainshine House, a LEED
Platinum residential project in Decatur. And,
very important in a community of older
homes, the CertaPro team is fully trained
and certified by the EPA as a lead-safe firm
under their lead RRP (Renovation Repair and
Painting) program. The CertaPro team follows the EPA’s practices for older homes that may
contain lead-based paint, taking steps to protect the occupants and the environment from lead
contamination. CertaPro Decatur is celebrating its 10th year of business and is locally owned
and operated by Decatur residents Jeremy and Jennifer Rhett. They are active within City
Schools of Decatur (which their children attend), Decatur Presbyterian Children’s Community,
Decatur Cemetery, Academe of the Oaks, Decatur Business Association and Dearborn Park.
For more information visit atlanta-decatur.certapro.com or contact Jeremy Rhett at 404-3771867 or [email protected].
Decatur Resident
Launches Estate
Management
Service
Decatur resident Terry Greer and Lee Harrison have launched Greer-Harrison Estate
Management, a Decatur-area service for transitional seniors and their families. Terry and
Lee discovered first hand that one of the biggest challenges a family can face is deciding
how to handle the estate of their loved ones.
How do you downsize? What do you keep,
what do you discard, what do you store?
What is an object worth? How will you find
the time to take care of it all? With so many
tough decisions to make, managing a loved
one’s estate can be a full-time job.
Terry and Lee each have faced the obstacles of settling an estate of a loved one. It
began as a crash course in elder care estate
management and evolved into lessons quickly
embraced as they became knowledgeable
about everything from documenting personal property to packing, renting space,
storing, cleaning up, moving, and shipping.
They realized quickly that a need exists for
this service.
They found from their own experiences
and from helping friends that they enjoy using their expertise to help others and they
take pleasure in knowing they made someone
else’s life a little easier – and Greer-Harrison
Estate Management was born.
Contact them for a free, no-obligation
consultation at [email protected]
or call Lee Harrison, 770-689-6362, or Terry
Greer, 404-921-8084.
2/22/11 3:26 pM
Decatur Events
404.784.2225
[email protected]
125 E. Trinity Pl.
Suite 208
in Decatur
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a public panel, “Immigration,
Ad Options Borders, and Boundaries,” on Thursday,
Hydration Station Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to hand out water and encourage runners
at two
stations, one at the East Lake MARTA station
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downtown
and rejuvenation in Decatur. To volunteer, contact Katie Abel
at [email protected].
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we want them to remember us. Prize money will go towards the city’s walking program, “Walk
There, Decatur!” For more information, contact [email protected] or 678-553-6573.
Friends of Decatur Library
Sponsor
404.784.2225
Musical Performances [email protected]
125 E. Trinity Pl.
The Friends of Decatur Library offers free musical performances
at the Decatur Library AudiSuite 208
torium, 215 Sycamore St. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and performances begin at 7 p.m.
Thursday, March 10 • Jon Shain Jon Shain’s music has been shaped by a variety of
influences – from the Piedmont Blues he learned at Big Boy Henry’s side, to the bluegrass and
roots
rock of his years on the college band circuit.
Craniosacral
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March 24, at 7 p.m. in the Harrington
Center auditorium. The program is the
opening event of the 26th annual conference of the Pacific, Asian, and North
American Asian Women in Theology
and Ministry (PANAAWTM). Admission is free and open to the public.
Gale Yee of Episcopal Divinity
School will preside. Participants include
Anne W. John (Garrett Theological
Seminary), Greer Anne Wenh-In-Ng
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Christine Pae (Denison University).
Columbia faculty member Rodger Y.
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grassroots movement. For more information about the organization and
conference, contact Dr. Ward, 404687-4545 or [email protected] or visit
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Decatur Events
11th Annual Swinging Night of
Tap April 16
Flatlanders Plan
Eddie and Agnes Gig
The Flatlanders – Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Joe Ely and
Butch Hancock – three of Texas’ most respected singer/
songwriters, will perform at Agnes Scott College on Friday, March 25. This will be the third concert in the Eddie
and Agnes Series, a partnership between Eddie’s Attic
and Agnes Scott.
Concert starts at 7:30 p.m. in Agnes Scott’s Presser
Hall. Tickets are $30 and may be purchased at www.ticketalternative.com, www.eddiesattic.com, or by calling
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Decatur City Dance presents “The 11th Annual Swinging Night of
Tap,” Saturday, April 16, 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, April 17, 3 p.m., in
the Uhry Theatre at Druid Hills High School. Most of the choreography is by Birda Ringstad, director of the Rhythm Keepers, the Junior
Rhythm Keepers, and the Rug Cutters.
Also on the program is a dance for the Rhythm Keepers and the Junior Rhythm Keepers choreographed by tap legend Brenda Bufalino.
The Rug Cutters will present “Savoy,” staged by guest choreographer Peter Zellner of Atlanta.
Tickets ($12 each) go on sale March 21. For more information, call
404-377-6927.
Oakhurst Presbyterian Stages
SABF Fundraiser
Oakhurst Presbyterian invites the community to its annual Fund Raiser with Silent Auction, Bingo and Food (SABF) for scholarships for
camps and conferences for children and youth. On Saturday, March
26, 5-8 p.m., enjoy a fun evening at the church, corner of East Lake
Drive and Second Avenue. Call 404-378-6284 for more details or visit
www.oakhurstpresbyterian.org.
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Tour deCatur March 26
Online registration for Tour deCatur is now Open!
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Online registration for the 9th
annual Tour deCatur Road Race
is now open. Mizuno is the presenting sponsor and the newly
launched website has all the information at www.decatureducationfoundation.org. New this year:
• Register a team of six and
compete for special team prizes.
• The race is part of the inaugural year of Decatur’s Grand Slam Fitness Challenge that encourages Decatur community members to walk/
run year round. Register and participate in four out of six Decaturbased races (including Tour deCatur) in 2011, and hit a “Grand Slam.”
Visit www.decaturga.com/teamdecatur for details on the Grand Slam
Fitness Challenge.
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at
Steinbeck’s
Join Steinbeck’s Ale House in celebrating St Patrick’s Day, Thursday,
March 17. Steinbeck’s will make its own corned beef and offer Irish
bangers and mash as well as fish and chips and lots of Guinness. Free
live music will feature The Damages and other local bands, 4-10 p.m.,
in the parking lot, with Irish music from Steinbeck’s own Dublin Jimmy. Kids’ activities, 3-5 p.m., will feature a large “jumpy jump.”
Steinbeck’s is at 659 East Lake Rd. in Oakhurst. Visit www.steinbecksbar.com for information.
The Seen Gallery Displays
Corinne Workmaster Artwork
Corinne Workmaster, a resident
artisan at Decatur Christian Towers,
creates unique “Dimensional Drawings” with a technique she developed. Using a dental knife, rag paper
and glue, she cuts and pastes paper
pieces into varying built-up layers.
The results are three-dimensional
and sculptural. Her work is on display at The Seen Gallery.
Workmaster has won many
awards for her art. Her subjects include houses, architectural details
and floral bouquets and gardens, all
influenced by the Victorian period. Her work is in numerous public
and private collections. Commissions include Barnett Bank, Beckett
Paper Company, Kettering Medical Center and Disney World.
The Seen Gallery is at 415 Church St. For information call 404-3770733.
The Seen Gallery has also opened Introductions, new works by
painters Shannon Goines, Vicki Martin, and Kathy Meliopoulos.
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Decatur Events
DeKalb Library Foundation Hosts
‘A Mysterious Evening’
I
nternational bestselling thriller author Karin Slaughter has
gathered other local bestselling authors for “A Mysterious
Evening,” March 12, 7-10:30 p.m., at the Decatur Library,
215 Sycamore St.
Kathryn Stockett, author of The Help, and legendary
mystery writer Mary Kay Andrews will join Honorary Chair
Karin Slaughter for this fundraising event presented by the
DeKalb Library Foundation and Save the Libraries.
The authors, who combined have sold more than 30
million books worldwide, will greet guests and sign books that will be available for
purchase at the event. There will also be a silent and online auction featuring many one-ofa-kind offerings, including pre-publication advance reader editions of upcoming books by
Michael Connelly, Harlan Coben and Neil Gaiman, as well as a round trip ticket to New York
City to have lunch with Karin Slaughter’s agent and editor. Manuscript evaluations by publishing professionals will also be on offer. All proceeds will go directly to the DeKalb Library
Foundation.
The mystery play Murder Medium-Rare, by Eileen Moushey, will be performed in the
Decatur Library Auditorium. Hors d’oeuvres, wine, and beer will be provided by Bridge Catering. Tickets are $65 in advance or $75 at the door. You may purchase them online at www.
savethelibraries.com or visit Support/Foundation at www.dekalblibrary.org. For more information call 404-370-8450 x 2238.
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Wild Oats and Bill Goats invites the community to an evening featuring Kristofer
Neely’s “Guardians,” angels painted on
wood strips that have become symbols of
comfort and hope for many. His Guardians
have been placed in church sanctuaries,
college campuses, public parks, homeless
shelters, nursing homes, cemeteries, and
refuges for people who have been abused
or neglected.
This event is in conjunction with
Kristofer’s installation at Oxford Chapel
of Emory University in March, titled “Into
Your Hands: Post-Modern Meditations on
the Stations of the Cross.”
Visit www.wildoatsandbillygoats.com or
www.kristoferneely.com for more information.
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School News
Winnona Park Auction and Raffle
Begins March 11, 7 p.m., and runs through March 18
Online Auction Items for auction include donations from local businesses:
trips, entertainment, classes, camps, restaurant vouchers; also Disney Park-Hopper
Passes, Green Fees at Charlie Yates Golf Course, 2011 Decatur Wine Festival tickets, and
donations from Bikram Yoga Decatur, Zoo Atlanta, Farmburger, the Corner Pub, Cakes
& Ale, Fleet Feet, Decatur Yoga & Pilates, Elite Island Resorts, Eddie’s Attic, Little Shop
of Stories, Taqueria del Sol, Decatur Music Center, Decatur YMCA and many more.
To view the auction catalog, register, and place bids, go to http://tinyurl.com/wpauction and enter the case-sensitive auction password “wildcats2011.” The online auction
begins March 11, 7 p.m., and runs through March 18. All funds raised will benefit the
Winnona Park Elementary School PTA.
Raffle Two items will be raffled off as part of the fundraising effort: a one-year
YMCA membership for a family of four, provided by Decatur/DeKalb YMCA, valued at
$1,162, and a 32GB iPad with Wi-Fi, a $599 retail value. Tickets are $5 each and may be
purchased online at www.winnonaparkPTA.org.
Annual Spring Dance The fundraiser is held in conjunction with Winnona
Park Elementary’s annual spring dance for parents and faculty. The raffle drawings and
a live auction will cap off the night on March 25. Raffle participants need not be present
to win. Winners will be notified.
For more information contact Vanessa Benz, co-chair, Winnona Park Elementary
Auction 2011, 404-483-6851, [email protected], or visit www.winnonaparkpta.org.
Holy Trinity Parish Preschool
has developed a program called Exploratorium. Pre-K children leave their
regular classrooms with their Exploratorium leader to become Explorers
– donning lab coats and safari hats to
explore the world around them. The
curriculum is specifically planned for
three individuals at a time to enhance
their skills and knowledge in particular
areas. The preschool curriculum also
includes science-intensive gardening,
a foreign language, music and accelerated art. For more information or to
schedule a tour, visit www.holytrinitypreschool.org or call Kay Watkins, 404371-1310.
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seen around the schools Oakhurst Elementary third graders gathered
on the playground to watch molten bronze being poured into sand molds they designed
themselves. Local metal artist Todd Fuller of Interno Art Foundry, assisted by several
colleagues, melted the bronze in a portable furnace and poured it to fill each mold.
The event was a highlight of the learning expedition about rocks and minerals and was
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Around Town
Kids’ Used Clothes
(& Stuff) Sale
The 32nd semi-annual Kids’
Used Clothes (& Stuff) Sale is
Friday, March 4, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.,
and Saturday, March 5, 8 a.m.2 p.m. Shoppers will find bargains on a large selection of highquality clothes (size newborn
through juniors) plus toys, books,
sports equipment, kids’ furniture,
baby supplies, accessories, maternity items, and much more.
At Saturday’s leftover sale,
most items will be half price. The
sale is at Decatur First United
Methodist Church, 300 E. Ponce
de Leon Ave. (corner of E. Ponce
de Leon and Commerce Drive).
For more information visit www.
kidsusedclothesnstuff.com or call
404-378-4434.
Decatur Native’s Second Book Hot Off the Press
Congratulations to Decatur native and journalist Matt O’Brien, whose second book, My Week at the Blue
Angel & Other Stories From the Storm Drains, Strip Clubs, and Trailer Parks of Las Vegas, was released in
early November. Matt was part of the AJC Decatur Book Festival when his first book, Beneath the Neon: Life
& Death in the Tunnels of Las Vegas, was published. He has lived in Las Vegas since 1997. Visit
www.beneaththeneon.com for more information.
Lunchtime in the
Studio – March 17
Watch the CORE Performance
Company in the Core Dance
studio at noon on March 17and
enjoy a free lunch generously
provided by Raging Burrito.
Just drop by the studio at 139
Sycamore St., adjacent to the
MARTA plaza. To learn more,
visit www.coredance.org.
RDS Automotive
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RDS Automotive Service, a locally owned and operated automotive maintenance and repair
facility, is making a commitment
to benefit the youth of Decatur.
For every dollar a Decatur High
or Renfroe Middle School parent
or Decatur resident spends on
labor for services, RDS will give
a 10 percent gift to the Decatur
Bulldog Boosters, according to
owner Tom Dubbert.
RDS is at 3420-A E. Ponce de
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