Restaurants May Soon Serve You on Decatur’s MARTA Plaza
Have you ever dreamed of a romantic outdoor dinner in Decatur accentuated by the (very) occasional rumble of MARTA trains below your feet? Another interesting blurb from this month’s Decatur Focus in...
View ArticleGeorgian Republic Cultural Center and Decatur Visitors Center Coming to...
This is pretty cool. The new issue of the Decatur Focus reports that the old Emil Baran and DeKalb Musicians Supply spaces on Clairemont Avenue have been purchased by Atlanta Hawks player, Zaza...
View ArticleCity Looking for “Pop Up Event” Art Ideas
You may have seen this blurb in the latest Decatur Focus… Next year marks the 25th anniversary of the Decatur Arts Festival. To mark this milestone, we are planning a yearlong arts celebration. The...
View ArticleAllen Wilson Redevelopment Continues Thanks to Additional Tax Credits
As construction/demolition continues at Allen Wilson Terrace, I found these renderings from the latest Decatur Focus a good reminder of what’s left to be built… Phase III is currently under...
View ArticleBeer Festival Distributes $52,000 in Grants
A recent Patch post reminded me that the Jan/Feb Decatur Focus announced the benefactors of this year’s Decatur Beer Festival grants. According to the Focus, since 1998 the festival has given more...
View ArticleCity Estimates 2014 Start Date for Trinity Triangle
Did you catch this in the latest Decatur Focus? Development along the Trinity Place corridor will be anchored on the west by the city’s Beacon project, which will include a new police station, the...
View ArticleRuby Tuesday Has 8 Years Remaining on Lease for Vacant Downtown Space
Spotted in this month’s Decatur Focus… We continue to work with the Ruby Tuesday space to find a suitable tenant. Ruby Tuesday has eight years remaining on the lease for this 5,500-square-foot space...
View ArticleDecatur Recycling Doesn’t Accept Plastic Bags or Disposable Cups
From LAST month’s Decatur Focus. (That’s how many times I’ve forgotten to post this.) Decatur’s recycling partner is a single-stream provider, so there’s no need to separate your recyclables. However,...
View ArticleTrinity Triangle Project Should Begin Construction Next Year
After years and years of false starts, the Trinity Triangle construction project has a vague start date. In case you missed this blurb in the latest Decatur Focus… The Trinity Triangle, at the...
View ArticleRestaurant to Soon Occupy Vacant Courtyard by Marriott Space?
This blurb was tacked on to the end of the Focus’ downtown development update in the September issue and I’ve been waiting with bated breath to see what becomes of it… The Marriott Courtyard appears to...
View ArticleCity Launches Decatur Gift Cards in Time for Holiday Season
You may have seen this blurb in the latest Decatur Focus… To help you Keep it Indie-catur this holiday season we are introducing a City of Decatur gift card available for purchase online at...
View ArticleSubmit a Photo of Your Spooky Abode for the 4th Annual Halloween Decorating...
Having trouble finding this elsewhere, so AGAIN from the Decatur Focus! Decorate your home or business in the colors and traditions of the season and enter Decatur’s fourth annual Halloween Decorating...
View ArticleNorth McDonough and Railroad Crossing Improvements Meeting Next Thursday
From this month’s Decatur Focus… Update on N. McDonough Streetscape improvements and railroad crossings The community is invited to a workshop for updates on the N. McDonough Streetscape improvements...
View ArticleCity Responds to Question of “How Much Development is Too Much Development?”
In an article included in the March issue of the Decatur Focus, city staff recount how “History has shown us that development in Decatur comes in short bursts followed by lulls with little to no...
View ArticleDecatur Combines Electronic, Styrofoam and Shredding Recycling For October Event
From the September Decatur Focus… Recycle your old electronics and styrofoam and safely shred and recycle your documents all in one place. it’s simple and convenient. Just drop off your recyclables 9...
View ArticleCity Considers Alternatives to East Howard Ave Pedestrian & Bike Detours
From this month’s Decatur Focus… We are considering alternatives to the pedestrian and cycling detours in place because of the closing of E. Howard Avenue between Church Street and the former Dairy...
View ArticleRestaurant to Soon Occupy Vacant Courtyard by Marriott Space?
This blurb was tacked on to the end of the Focus’ downtown development update in the September issue and I’ve been waiting with bated breath to see what becomes of it… The Marriott Courtyard appears to...
View ArticleCity Launches Decatur Gift Cards in Time for Holiday Season
You may have seen this blurb in the latest Decatur Focus… To help you Keep it Indie-catur this holiday season we are introducing a City of Decatur gift card available for purchase online at...
View ArticleTrinity/Church St. Streetscape Improvements Construction Begins This Month
From the latest Decatur Focus… Work on streetscape improvements in the Trinity corridor is scheduled to begin this month. This project will expand the streetscape network from the area surrounding the...
View ArticleCity: Book Bindery Building Transforming Into “Retail and Restaurant Center”
The old Bowen Press building at 312 Church Street is one of the more unique buildings in Downtown Decatur. Bowen operated out of the space until the early 1970s, according to local residents. (See a...
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