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City of Decatur

Focus
Decatur
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May 2011
Volume 21 • Number 9
Official Publication of The City of Decatur, Georgia
Jonah Clayton Wins Cemetery
Fall/Winter Photo Contest
J
onah Clayton, 7-year-old Oakhurst student, won first place in the Decatur
Cemetery Fall/Winter Photo Contest. His father, Derek Clayton, drove him
to the cemetery to take the photos. Second place went to David Price, third
place to Kara Johnson and honorable mention to Sheila McIntosh.
continued on page 7
Mayor Bill Floyd
congratulates 7-yearold Jonah Clayton
with the winning
photograph,
which will hang
in the lobby of the
cemetery office.
Music
Art
Dance
Comedy
Parade
Free!
Memorial Day
weekend,
May 27-29
Learn more on page 19
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Decatur
DHA Completes Phase I
of the New Allen Wilson
Housing Complex
R
ecently the Decatur Housing Authority completed
construction of Phase I of the new Allen Wilson Public
Housing Complex. For almost 70 years Allen Wilson has
provided a safe, public housing option in a central location
with easy access to public transportation.
Allen Wilson was occupied in 1941 and the adjacent Swanton Heights complex was occupied in 1970. The two complexes together provide 288 units of public housing at this location.
The original 1941 buildings were functionally obsolete and the Housing Authority developed a
three-phase plan to replace them.
The completed project will retain 288 public housing units. The units will be grouped in
three-story buildings with a separate four-story building for elderly residents. This building will also house the
Authority’s onsite management and maintenance offices.
EarthCraft standards are being incorporated into the design and construction to assure energy efficient design and
construction.
The first phase, completed last month, includes two 20unit buildings with one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. Both flats and townhouses are included in these predominantly brick buildings. Phase II
is the four-story building for elderly residents, which is on target to begin construction on May
1. It includes 80 residential units and features elevator service, single entry secured access and
activity space for programs and services. It was designed with input from senior residents and
is also being built to EarthCraft standards.
Because the new Allen Wilson Complex
replaces two-story buildings with three- and
four-story buildings, the Housing Authority
is able to replace the same number of housing
units while leaving approximately one-third of
the site fronting W. Trinity Place for a potential
condominium development. The Housing Authority plans to use the proceeds from the sale
of this site to pay off the financing used to fund
the construction of the new Allen Wilson complex. The condominium would include a mix of
market rate and affordable for-sale units, creating a true mixed-income, life cycle community
in the heart of the downtown business district. To track the progress of this project, visit the
Housing Authority website, www.decaturhousing.org.
Focus on
Downtown
Development
Task Force for Global Health Expands
Also breaking ground this month is an addition to the headquarters of the Task Force for
Global Health, 325 Swanton Way in downtown Decatur. This organization was founded in 1984
as the Task Force for Child Survival, by Dr. William Foege, who formerly headed the CDC.
contined on page 6
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.
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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
Sean Dammann ................................. 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 linda.harris@decaturga.com.
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Decatur Rides with MAMA to the Capitol
The sixth annual Georgia Rides to the Capitol
in March, sponsored by the Metro Atlanta
Mayors Association (MAMA), departed from
Decatur (and Roswell) and ended at the State
Capitol. The ride is to raise support for improved conditions for cycling, including the
development of regional systems of both onroad bicycling facilities and multi-use trails.
Mayor Bill Floyd and Commissioner Patti
Garrett talk with Senator Jason Carter.
Lt. Governor Casey Cagle and Mayor Bill Floyd with the Glenwood Academy riders.
Commissioner Fred Boykin leads a group.
Decatur police officers participate in the ride.
SEEN AROUND TOWN
Many thanks to our dedicated communications
officers who staff the 911 center. Each year a
week in April is set aside as National Public Safety Telecommunications Week to raise awareness of these officers’ hard work and dedication
and the vital link they provide to public safety
services. We rely on them every day.
Jennifer Guthrie
Lynette Hardmon
Terria Brown
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Realtor Creates DECATURdash
Mobile App
T
erry Michel & Associates recently launched DECATURdash, a mobile app for information on events and activities in the city of Decatur. In addition to offering
up-to-date information on festivals, live music and dining events, DECATURdash
also provides practical information about getting around town, the City Schools of
Decatur calendar, city government and civic association meetings as well as a searchable dining, entertainment and shopping directory.
Available for the iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, and Android-based mobile devices, DECATURdash is offered free of charge through both the iTunes App Store and the Android Marketplace.
Terry Michel said her goal with the app was to provide a single source of event data, civic
information and local business information that is helpful for both residents and visitors.
At the heart of DECATURdash is a searchable calendar of community events highlighting the
lively nature of Decatur. DECATURdash features include:
• A calendar of festivals, live music, classes and lectures,
city school events and dining events.
• Event descriptions with maps and links to event-specific
websites.
• Keyword-based searches on all events and filtering based
on event type.
• News, Facebook and Twitter feed aggregation providing
real-time access to news about and around the city of
Decatur.
• A dining, entertainment and shopping directory to provide information on businesses and services.
• Social media integration to allow you to tweet and/
or provide Facebook status updates and photo uploads
through the DECATURdash mobile app.
The DECATURdash team welcomes community input.
Visit www.DECATURdash.com with questions, feedback
and event suggestions. Or email info@DECATURdash.com.
Homeowners Nights Continue
The next Homeowners Night will be Tuesday, June 7, 6-8 p.m., at City Hall, 509 N. McDonough
St. Homeowners Night gives residents a chance to meet Planning, Zoning, and Inspections
(PZI) officials to discuss projects, find out what construction is required, what inspections need
to occur, and how the permitting process works. Those who live in historic houses can find out
about possible tax incentive programs and any local designation requirements.
All staff involved with the process will be on hand to answer questions, including Amanda
Thompson, planning director; Rick Logan, building code official; Nathan Soldat, building and
zoning permit technician; and Regina Brewer, preservation planner.
The remaining 2011 Homeowners Nights will be Aug. 2 and Oct. 4. For information, contact
Nathan Soldat, Nathan.soldat@decaturga.com, 404-371-4104.
OOPS!
Ed. Note: Apologies to Bill McKinnon for leaving him off
the list of volunteer coaches for the Decatur Mock Trial
Team article in the April Focus. And to Mollie-Emma
O’Neil for misspelling her name.
2011 Decatur Craft Beer
Festival Call for Logos
The Decatur Craft Beer Festival is accepting
entries for the 2011 festival logo. The selected
logo will be used on marketing materials, the
souvenir T-shirt, the tasting glass and the
festival poster. The winner will receive $300,
two admissions to the festival, and two festival T-shirts. Guidelines are posted at www.
decaturbeerfestival.com.
Deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. June 15.
Follow the Decatur Beer Festival on Facebook
and receive ongoing updated information. For
more information, contact Katie Abel, 678553-6573, or katie.abel@decaturga.com.
Celebrate Public Works
The Community is invited to celebrate National Public Works Week by visiting Decatur’s
Public Works facility, 2635 Talley Street. The
Open House will be 1:30-4 p.m on Thurs.,
May 19. Come visit the facility, see the cool vehicles, and find out the latest about stormwater, composting, recycling, and sustainability
procedures. This is one of the highlights of the
Decatur 101 class every year – take the time
to come by and see for yourself. Other events
scheduled during the week are an elementary
school poster contest, school guided tours, and
a public employees appreciation day. For information email felix.floyd@decaturga.com.
Technology Survey
The City of Decatur is developing a five-year
Technology Strategic Plan. We want to hear
from you to ensure that we are investing in
the right technologies to continue providing
high quality service within our fiscal limits. Take the survey at www.surveymonkey.
com/s/Decatur_Technology.
Holiday Sanitation
Schedule
Memorial Day, Monday, May 30
Monday services will be on
Tuesday, May 31; Tuesday services
will be Wednesday, June 1.
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Decatur 101
Celebrates
New Grads
Congratulations to the 59 graduates
in the 2011 Decatur 101 classes –
28 in the morning class and 31 in
the evening class. This 12th season
brings our total to 651 informed
and involved graduates.
Participants attended five classes, toured city
buildings, heard from department heads,
participated in a Smart Growth Walking
Tour, completed a citywide scavenger hunt,
and attended a special Decatur 101 Work
Session before a City Commission meeting
for a Q&A with the City Commission.
Decatur 101 is offered every March.
Classes are held in the morning and evening
and are open to the community. If you are
interested in taking the 2012 Decatur 101
class, sign up now because we usually have a
waiting list.
You may sign up by sending your name,
address, phone number, email address, and
preference of morning or evening class to
linda.harris@decaturga.com.
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City Budget Process Underway
The following are important dates in the budget schedule for the City of
Decatur’s Fiscal Year 2011-12 budget process, subject to city commission
approval.
May 16 – Formal presentation of budget to city commission and adoption
of tentative 2011 millage rate
June 6 – Public hearing on proposed FY 2011-12 budget and revised 201011 budget and 2011 millage rate at 7:30 p.m.
June 13 (tentative) – Public hearing on proposed FY 2011-12 budget and
revised 2010-11 budget and 2011 millage rate at 7:30 p.m.
June 20 – Public hearing and scheduled adoption of proposed FY 2011-12
budget and revised 2010-11 budget and adoption of final 2011 millage rate
at 7:30 p.m.
All public hearings on the budget will be held at Decatur City Hall
509 N. McDonough St.
Copies of the FY 2011-12 proposed budget and FY 2010-11 revised budget
will be available at Decatur City Hall and at the Decatur Library on Sycamore
Street beginning, May 18. It will also be posted at www.decaturga.com.
Check the city website at www.decaturga.com for updates to the schedule
and the online budget.
2012 MLK Jr.
Service Project
Applications Due
If you are 65 years of age or older, on a fixed or lower
income, and own and reside in your home within
the city limits of Decatur, you may qualify for help
with home and yard maintenance and repair, free
of charge. Decatur’s annual Martin Luther King Jr.
Service Project, sponsored by the Decatur Preservation Alliance in partnership with the City of Decatur,
assists qualified residents during the Martin Luther
King Day weekend.
This 10th annual event will take place Saturday,
Jan. 14, Sunday, Jan. 15, and Monday, Jan. 16, 2012.
If you think you are eligible for this program, or if
you know someone who may be eligible, please leave
a voice message at 404-371-4444 (Susan Cobleigh,
Decatur Preservation Alliance) no later than Tuesday,
May 31. Please state a name, address, and telephone
number clearly. Or send an email message to susan@
decaturpreservationalliance.org. Once your message
is received, a member of the MLK Jr. Service Project
committee will contact you within a few weeks.
Decatur Active Living Partners with
Kroger to Promote Healthy Eating
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The Task Force for Global Health builds partnerships
and coalitions with other national and international
partners to leverage scarce resources to address global
health challenges. We are honored to have this prestigious organization headquartered in our city and
pleased that they have chosen to expand their headquarters here. To learn more about their important
work visit www.taskforce.org.
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to be able to
decipher the
numbers on a
food label? Do you struggle to
meet the government’s recommendations for fiber intake
each day? Do you wonder if
convenience foods can be part
of a healthy diet?
The City of Decatur Active Living Department and
Kroger are partnering to help
Decatur eat right. A leader trained in nutrition will take participants on a “tour”
of Kroger using a hands-on approach focusing on label reading, healthy meal
planning and avoiding the many marketing traps. Cruise through fresh, frozen
and canned food aisles to learn all you can.
The one-hour tours will be offered in June and July on Tuesday mornings,
9-10 a.m., and Thursday evenings, 7-8 p.m., except for the week of July 3-9. There
is no charge for the tour and participants will receive a free gift for attending.
Contact Cheryl Burnette, 678-553-6541, or cheryl.burnette@decaturga.com,
to register. Be sure to specify your preferred day and time.
Groundbreaking on the headquarters of the Task Force
for Global Health, 325 Swanton Way
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Decatur Cemetery
Mystery Solved
Cemetery Photo Contest continued from page 1
The contest generated more
than 100 entries from a variety of
people 7 to 70. One entrant said,
“This contest was a lot of fun and a
great excuse for me to both enjoy
the Decatur Cemetery and break
out my camera.”
Photos were judged on creativity, photographic quality and effectiveness in conveying the green
space or the unique character of
the cemetery. The winners’ photoL-R: David Junger, Decatur Public Works, Kara Johnson,
graphs will be framed and hung in David Crenshaw, Friends of the Decatur Cemetery (FDC);
the newly renovated Decatur Cem- Jonah Clayton; Sheila McIntosh and Cathy Vogel, FDC
etery Office or other city buildings and displayed on the city website.
The two photo contests (spring and fall/winter) held by the Friends of the Decatur Cemetery celebrate the Decatur Cemetery Master Plan, currently being implemented.
David Price
Kara Johnson
Jonah Clayton
Second Sunday Strolls through
Decatur Cemetery reveal answers
to puzzling finds.
Friends of Decatur Cemetery have inquiries about the Marble Hill Sunday School
monument and the tiny headstones that
surround it in the old section of the cemetery. Its position and lack of dates leads
one to imagine that perhaps one major
catastrophe wiped out an entire class.
In reality the lot and the one adjacent
are on record as being the “Orphans’
Home Lots.” Most of the children buried
there were residents of the North Georgia
Methodist Orphans’ (now Children’s)
Home on Columbia Drive in Decatur. It
is believed that a local Sunday School donated the land.
According to cemetery records and
those reported in the history of the UMC
Children’s Home, Home Life by Gerald
Winkler, there are about 30 burials in
these plots. Most date to the early 1900s
and are distributed throughout the years
rather than in one particular episode.
Most likely, the causes of death were common childhood diseases that modern
medicine has all but eliminated. According to Winkler, “Mortality among the
orphans was not considered excessive . . .
the Home was regularly commended for
having an excellent health record.”
Find out more interesting facts about
Decatur by touring the cemetery. Second
Sunday Strolls begin on May 8 and will
continue the second Sunday of every
month through October. Meet at the
Wellhouse/Gazebo in the old section at
2:30 p.m. For more information contact
Friends of Decatur Cemetery at Decatur
Preservation Alliance, 404-371-4444 or
www.decaturpreservationalliance.org.
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Decatur Earns CREATE Community Award CATCH Healthy
Children and Youth Services Division Honored for Educational Excellence
Habits Program
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Seeks Volunteers
(ARC) has recognized five local
governments with their annual CRE50+ Years Old
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Awards, showcasing their innovation and efforts to make the Atlanta region a better place.
The City of Decatur won in the category
of Educational Excellence. The Children and
Youth Services Division was cited for its afterschool program that increases the educational
enrichment of K-8 school children through
after-school activities and targeted tutoring.
Decatur operates after-school programs in all kindergarten-8th grade Decatur schools. The
nationally accredited programs support the learning process by offering choices in activities as
well as a tutoring program that works with the school system to target individual instruction to
children identified as needing help.
The City Schools of Decatur and the city’s Children and Youth Services Division have come
together to create a program that enables children to choose healthy, engaging activities after
the final school bell rings. Pictured at the award ceremony are Claire Miller, Marian Melton,
and Mayor Bill Floyd.
Sign Up for Walk for Lunch
Remember to sign up for Walk for Lunch – held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:30
a.m.-1:15 p.m. Registration is $25 (lunches extra at $5). Visit www.walkforlunch.com
for details. For every walker who registers, the program will give $1 to the Decatur
Education Foundation.
The Metro Atlanta RSVP Volunteer Program,
sponsored by the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) Area Agency on Aging, is
recruiting volunteers 50+ years old for a new
inter-generational volunteer program coming to the Decatur community this summer
through a partnership with the Children and
Youth Services Division.
The CATCH Healthy Habits Program
seeks to combat child obesity by engaging
older adults to mentor children in grades
K-5 and help them learn healthy habits for
a lifetime. Summer Day Camp sessions at
Ebster Explorer Camp will encourage healthy
behavior, wiser food choices, and increased
physical activity to benefit both the children
and adult volunteers enrolled in the CATCH
Healthy Habits Program. Together you will
get moving and eating healthy.
For more information call 404-463-3119
or email enaumann@atlantaregional.com.
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Seen Around Town
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Neighborhood Softball
Tournament, Saturday,
May 7, at McKoy Park.
The single elimination tournament begins at 10 a.m. Neighborhoods and groups are encouraged
to field a team. Each team must have four females on the field at all
times. Other general rules include: only one male player permitted in
the pitcher-catcher combination; teams must arrange their batting order
with at least one female batting between two males; and if a male player
is walked, the next female batter will have the option to walk or hit away.
For more information contact Lindsey Struck, 678-553-6550, lindsey.struck@decaturga.com or visit www.activeliving.decaturga.com.
Pictured: the City of Decatur employees team in 2010.
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Hammertime
Construction Wins
LEED Showcase
Award
Hammertime Construction, Inc., completed
the first home renovation in Georgia to
garner LEED Platinum certification. The
renovated home in Decatur also received an
EarthCraft Premium certification and an Energy Star certification. For this accomplishment, Hammertime Construction won the
Innovation in Business in the small-company
category for the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s
2011 LEED Showcase Awards.
Originally a 1950s ranch-style bungalow, the residence belongs to Doug and Yun
Glasgow, who commissioned Hammertime
to make the home environmentally friendly
and energy efficient.
Owner and founder Alistair Herriot and
project manager Matthew Orchard registered
the renovation with the LEED for Homes
program, which meant keeping the existing
structure intact while making it energy efficient.
The team dismantled the existing interior,
donating all cabinets, trim, doors, appliances
and light fixtures for reuse and grinding
down additional waste for recycling. They
added a rainwater harvesting system for irrigation and landscape, LED lighting, evacuated tube solar hot water system and local
sourcing of materials.
When a storm downed an 80-year-old
oak tree and hickory tree in the Glasgow
yard, the construction team converted the
fallen wood into flooring for the basement
and laundry room as well as the ceiling of
the screened porch.
The “green” home earned a Home Energy
Rating Score of 53, meaning the home is 47
percent more energy efficient than a similarly
sized home built to today’s standard building
codes.
The Innovation in Business Award recognizes companies that are setting the bar
for innovative LEED concepts, practices and
projects. The award is divided into three
categories: small companies (100 or fewer
employees), medium companies (101-500
employees), and large companies (501 or
more employees).
Farmstead 303 Now Open as
Rail Kitchen and Bar
Teri Rogers, Bonnie Kendrick and staff have changed
the concept at Farmstead 303, making the food more
neighborhood friendly with something for everyone,
suiting all price ranges. Many of the favorite menu items
remain, such as fried chicken, collards, barbecue, mac ’n
cheese.
Rail Kitchen and Bar is at 303 E. Howard Ave. in the
Old Depot, one of Decatur’s historic buildings. The casual, friendly restaurant is open seven
days a week for both lunch and dinner, with a brunch buffet on Sundays from 11 to 3 for $12.
Owner Teri Rogers’ goal is to provide a fun and relaxing atmosphere along with a great
menu. Come and enjoy special happenings like trivia, open mic, live local music, plus “grill
out” on the patio on Thursday nights and karaoke on Friday nights.
Consumer’s Care Corp. Opens New
Facility on Sams Street
Consumer’s Care Corporation (CCC) invites the community to its grand opening Tuesday,
May 24, 10:30 a.m.-noon, at 189-A Sams St. The program and refreshments will be hosted by
Leaping Lizards,185 Sams St., and a tour of the facility will follow the program.
The newly constructed, state of the art, fully handicap-accessible facility offers day support
services to people who are developmentally disabled with limited mobility and/or complex
medical needs. Carolyn Mattis, executive director and founder, notes there is a great need for
this type of specialized service in DeKalb County.
CCC’s programs, staff and facility provide medical support and personalized programs
that are structured to stimulate the senses and offer meaningful experiences with the goal of
enriching the quality of life for participants. The organization has provided residential services
through the DBHDD Medicaid Waiver Program to adults who are developmentally disabled
for 14 years in the Decatur, Lithonia, Stone Mountain and Snellville areas. For information call
770-474-3030.
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Residents Plan Lauch of
Community Boating Club
A group of Decatur residents is planning to create and launch a
community boating club that will allow community members to come
together as a group to mitigate costs and share a lake experience together.
Organizer Denise Cunningham notes that boating is a hobby people frequently pass up because of the cost and time requirements. One solution is to
get people who like to get out on the water to do so collectively, thus reducing
the costs and minimizing the organizational time requirements. Sharing the
responsibilities through group effort leaves more time for enjoying a day of nature and good companionship.
If you like the idea and/or would like to be on the planning committee, email
communityboatclub@yahoo.com or denise03@bellsouth.net. Include your comments and contact information. The first meeting is May 10, 9 a.m., at Karvana
in Oakhurst.
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Blue Caboose is celebrating its first anniversary. The shop caters to the under-five
crowd with high-end consignment clothing,
overstocks, quality toys and gifts. After an
exciting first year, Blue Caboose wants to
thank the many people who have helped
make it a big success. The community is
invited to celebrate the occasion with complimentary beverages on Friday, May 6,
6-8 p.m. Blue Caboose is at 308 W. Ponce de
Leon Pl. For additional information go to
www.decaturbaby.com or call 678-612-5868.
Deana Levine Photography Studio
is now open at 305 E. College Ave. Deana
specializes in maternity-through-age-eight
portraits. For information call 404-7484353 or visit www.deanalevine.com.
Bean Work Play Café Now Open in
East Decatur Station
Bean Work Play Café is an alternative for parents who need
a place to work and flexible, safe
childcare for their kids. The café
offers parents an open workspace environment, mini private
offices and a conference room,
and enables them to find a little
quiet time and/or conduct business. Right down the hall their
children (ages 12 months to 7
years) participate in an educational care program inspired by
the Italian Reggio preschool approach to learning.
Parents have access to a flexible workspace, classes, workshops, networking opportunities and a community of smart
and creative parents. Children
enjoy a program that inspires
learning and offers play dates
on demand. Membership options are available offering
discounted childcare rates,
class fees and a variety of other
benefits. Founder and proprietor
Adela Yelton is a former HR executive at ING and the mother of three, including twins. For
more information visit www.beanworkplaycafe.com or call 404-828-0810.
Peter Michelson Nominated for
Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Mingei World Arts reminds the community that for years it has carried alpaca
animal finger puppets from Peru. The shop
now has some organic cotton people representing various world cultures – with a
mermaid and a vampire or two thrown in –
for $5 each. Stop in and check out these and
other new items. Mingei is at 427 Church
St. Visit www.mingeiworldarts.com to sign
up for a newsletter and receive messages
like this one.
Peter Michelson, founder and CEO of Decatur’s Renewal Design-Build, is
one of 30 nominees for the national Fred Case Entrepreneur of the Year
Award. The award “looks to honor those individuals who best exemplify
strong business acumen, financial strength, community and industry involvement, and entrepreneurial spirit.”
Victoria Downing, president and owner of Remodelers Advantage, nominated Peter, citing
his entrepreneurial spirit, ability to see the big picture and push to make his company better,
calling him “a smart, savvy business person who is growing an excellent company.”
Renewal Design-Build is at 124 S. Columbia Dr. Visit online at RenewalDesignBuild.com.
Congratulations to Sean Dammann,
who has moved into the position of team leader and managing broker for Keller
Williams Realty Metro Atlanta in downtown Decatur. Reach him at 404-384-7326
or sean@kwdecatur.com. Keller Williams is at 315 W. Ponce de Leon Ave.
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DBA News
Dig Your Toes into the Sand Downtown!
Decatur Beach Party • Friday, June 17 • 5 p.m.-midnight
M
ark your calendar
now for the Decatur
Business Association’s
annual Beach Party.
Celebrate the beginning of summer at the Decatur Beach, where
60 tons of sand, a kids’ boardwalk, a special teens area, live
music, dancing, and a food court
promise fun for all ages.
Tickets are $7 in advance at
www.decaturdba.com or $10 at
the gate. Children 12 and under
are free, limit two per paying adult. Kids’ boardwalk tickets will be for sale inside the tent.
New to the Beach Party this year is a special area designed for teens – Mobile Video
Game Trailer – where state-of-the-art game theaters offer an exciting place for gamers to
play all the hottest games, like Guitar Hero, Madden Football, Halo, Call of Duty,
Wii Sports, and much more. Up to 16 can play inside our climate-controlled
game theaters.
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DBA News
Salute!
Notable
Decatur
Citizens
in the
News
Spring and Summer
Art Camps with
Miss Sylvia
Congratulations to Allen Tullos, a resident of Winnona Park
since 1988, who has published a new book, Alabama Getaway: The Political Imaginary and the Heart of Dixie (UGA
Press). Tullos, who teaches American Studies at Emory,
explores the recent history and political culture of his home
state as he considers the prospects for contemporary social
change. “What makes Alabama Alabama?” he asks. “Tullos’
book is so insightful,” writes a reviewer for the AJC, “because it transcends the obvious targets.”
Congratulations to Decatur resident Lori Lejeune, who was recently named one of the 50 Most Creative People in Atlanta by
CommonCreativ Magazine. She works with several types of digital
media, particularly 3D software, to create whimsical fine artwork.
Others listed in the issue of CommonCreativ Magazine include
well-known Atlanta names in film like Tyler Perry and Jasmine
Guy. You can check Lori out online at www.studiolejeune.net.
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Sylvia Cross, owner of Sycamore Place Gallery & Studios, invites the community to sign
up for specialty art camps. Ages 3-10 camps
are 9 a.m.-noon and ages 11-13 camps are 1-4
p.m., three days a week and five days a week.
Camp topics include: Mermaid and
Dragon Tail Illustrations; Toulouse Lautrec
Posters; Georgia O’Keefe Sand, Sea, and the
City Clouds; Picasso Paris Portraits; Matisse
and Bearden Jazz Collages on Boxes; Peter
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Decatur Events
Guitar Decatur Jam Camp
Summer Sessions Offered
Guitar Decatur Jam
Camp (GDJC) is
designed for beginner and intermediate
guitar and bass players between the ages
of 10 and 16 who
want to immerse
themselves in rock,
blues, jazz and songwriting. The camp
covers specific topics within each genre, applies advanced techniques,
and works with the student to master the instrument. Camp clinics
focus on musicianship skills – including theory, ear training, and
improvisation, as well as playing with a rhythm section. Guest artists
lead clinics throughout the week and students have one-on-one sessions with camp instructors. Camp students also have opportunities
to perform during the week.
Guitar Decatur is at 117 N. McDonough St. Session 1 is June 2024 and Session 2 is July 11-15. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Visit
www.guitardecatur.com/camp or call 404-915-4599 for information.
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Decatur Events
Decatur Civic Chorus Concert
Opens Arts Festival
Book Festival Integrates Civic,
Cultural and Commercial Life
T
he sixth annual AJC-Decatur Book Festival will take place
Labor Day weekend, Sept. 2, 3 and 4. DBF has become the
largest independent book festival in the United States, attracting more than 70,000 book lovers last year. A key to
the festival’s success has been the support of Decatur’s residents, businesses, places of worship, and cultural groups. In 2011 there will be
more ways than ever for all of Decatur to join the fun.
Discounted Booth Rate: Decatur businesses and organizations
can take advantage of the special “Decaturite” discounted booth rate
of $350 at the Book Market and Street Fair.
Sunday, May 22 • 3 p.m.
The Decatur Civic Chorus will present its 63rd annual Spring Concert
at the First Baptist Church of Decatur. The concert has something for
everyone, with a salute to America’s greatest composers, arrangers,
and songwriters – from Billings, Bernstein, and Ives to the songs of
Hoagy Carmichael. There is also a patriotic salute to our country honoring all veterans for Armed Forces Day and Memorial Day.
This concert is the opening of the Decatur Arts Festival and is free
and open to the public.
Mary Anne Sharp is director and Evelyn Arnn is accompanist. For
information visit www.decaturcivicchorus.org or call 770-388-9536.
Advertising: Enjoy special advertising rates in the Book Festival
Program – 200,000 copies will be printed and distributed in the Sunday edition of the AJC and will be available around town and at the
festival.
Scavenger Hunt: The interactive Scavenger Hunt game returns, offering tech-savvy participants a chance to visit shops, restaurants and
various festival sites as they compete for prizes.
Gift Card Program: Shops and restaurants can participate in the
author gift card program as well as feature the colorful festival posters
in their windows.
Volunteers: Opportunities abound for individuals, families, organizations, clubs and corporate volunteers. Whether you are a new
volunteer or an old hand, it is an exciting way to take part in Decatur’s
own literary event.
For information about booths, advertising, the scavenger hunt, or accepting the gift cards, contact Mary Flad, mary@decaturbookfestival.
com, 404-435-5661. For volunteer opportunities, contact Lee Ann
Harvey, leeann.harvey@decaturga.com, 678-553-6548.
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Decatur Events
Garden Tour ‘Springs Forward’
to Celebrate Outdoor Spaces, Entertaining Places
A
fter several years as a fall
event, the Decatur Garden
Tour springs forward this
year to May 14 and 15. Ten
private and three community gardens
will be open to visitors, featuring dazzling spring blooms, inviting outdoor
living and entertaining spaces, edible
gardens, tranquil water features and
other delights.
Gardens on the tour include Rose
Hill, 620 Pinetree Dr. at Ponce de Leon,
offering abundant roses, fountains and
a classically designed pool; the landmark
garden of Ryan Gainey, designer and author,
on Emerson Drive; and the Oakhurst Community Garden, a national model for successful community gardening and education.
Several garden owners on the tour will open
their doors so visitors can see the interplay
of their interior and exterior spaces.
Dates and Hours: Saturday, May 14, 10
a.m.-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m., and Sunday, May
15, noon-5 p.m.
Tickets: $20 in advance, online at www.
decaturgardentour.com (through May 13),
New Date Set for
Gospel Music Fest at
Oakhurst Presbyterian
Oakhurst Presbyterian Church will hold
its annual Gospel Music Fest on Saturday, May 7, 6:30 p.m., in the church
sanctuary. Donations benefit the youth
scholarship fund for summer camps
and conferences.
or at these Decatur retailers: Intown ACE
Hardware, Smith ACE Hardware and The
Seventeen Steps. Tickets are $25 the day of
the tour and will be sold at the above-mentioned retailers as well as Oakhurst Community Garden, 435 Oakview Rd., and Rose
Hill, 620 Pinetree Dr.
Group Tickets: For questions regarding
group discounts ($15 for eight or more), call
404-371-4444.
Location: While gardeners who purchased
tickets in advance may begin the tour at any
point along the route, the Oakhurst Com-
munity Garden Project, 435 Oakview Rd., is
a suggested starting point for all others.
Sponsor: The tour is presented by Leslie
Erickson of Prudential Georgia Realty and
is a fund-raiser for the nonprofit Decatur
Preservation Alliance (DPA) and Oakhurst
Community Garden Project.
For additional details, suggested Decatur
dining destinations and online ticket sales,
visit www.decaturgardentour.com or
www.facebook.com/DecaturGardenTour.
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Decatur Events
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DBA Presents Concerts
on the Square and
Blue Sky Concerts
The Decatur Business Association (DBA) invites the
community to the annual Concerts on the Square,
every Saturday night in May, 7-9:30 p.m., and the
Blue Sky Concerts, every Wednesday in May,
noon-1 p.m. Concerts are free and open to the
community. The lineup includes:
Blue Sky Concerts
sponsored by SunTrust
May 4 Diane Durrett – Folk, Blues, Americana
May 11The Band of Desperate Men – Americana
May 18Troy Cono – Acoustic indie rock
May 25 Douglas Brake and the Sizzle, Hiss, Pop Band –
Children’s Music
All Blue Sky concerts co-sponsored by Sammiches N’ Stuff, Lotus of Life,
Art Institute of Atlanta-Decatur, Timothy Martin & Associates
Concerts on the Square
sponsored by Wells Fargo
May 7
PleaseRock – Beatles Tribute Band
(with Decatur Green Fest, see below)
May 14The Dammages – Rock and Roll
May 21Roxie Watson – Americana, Bluegrass
May 28 Blind Five O – Oldies, Classic Rock
All Concerts on the Square co-sponsored by
Sammiches N’ Stuff, Common Ground Real Estate,
Metro Atlanta Ambulance Service
Green Fest Set for May 7
Welcomes PleaseRock as Headliner
The third annual Decatur Green Fest, hosted by the Dogwood Alliance, kicks off the Decatur Business Association’s Concerts on the
Square series on Saturday, May 7, with a day-long festival featuring
live music, green tasting of local organic produce and food, beer, a
showcase of equal exchange and other fairly traded products, green
organizations and vendors, art featuring recycled materials, and a children’s activity area. Green Fest runs 3-9:30 p.m.
PleaseRock, a Beatles spin-off of the Yacht Rock Revue musical act,
will headline the event and perform at 7 p.m. on the Dave FM Stage.
Nathan Beaver, an alt-country musician on Decatur’s Red Eye Gravy
Records, will perform at 6:15 p.m. The live music begins at 3 p.m.
Proceeds from Green Fest benefit the Dogwood Alliance and the
Decatur Preservation Alliance. Visit www.decaturgreenfest.com for
more information.
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Decatur
Arts
Festival
Edition
Many shops, restaurants and organizations add to the Arts
Festival and Decatur’s Celebrate the Arts in May with a variety of openings and performances. Here is a sampling:
‘And the Winner Is’ Exhibit
Opens Saturday, May 21 • 7-10 p.m.
The Seen Gallery’s exhibit, “And the Winner Is,” features art from the winners of
two prestigious awards at the 2010 Decatur
Arts Festival. Jaynie Crimmins, mixed media artist, won the Juror’s award and Elaine
Callahan, watercolorist, won the People’s
Choice Award at the fine art exhibit, Dalton
Gallery, Agnes Scott College. The Seen Gallery hopes to make this an annual event, including the first-place
award winner at the Arts Festival, who was unable to participate
this year. (Photo: Springtime Revival, by Elaine Callahan)
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Saturday, May 28 • 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
The Friends of the Decatur Library will host a book sale on the
library’s front lawn, weather permitting. Thousands of gently used
books will be available for low prices. Dealers must scan at tables.
Donations of saleable books can be brought to the library security
desk until May 21 for this sale. Proceeds benefit programs and
materials for the Decatur Library. To volunteer, contact Jane Miller
at j_spencer_00@yahoo.com.
Worthmore Jewelers Celebrates Third Anniversary
during ArtWalk
Worthmore Jewelers opened
its doors in downtown Decatur
during the 2008 Arts Festival.
This year they’ve planned a
special anniversary celebration,
Friday, May 27, and invited Alp
Sagnak and Ocean Clark in for
a special exhibition.
Sagnak is the designer
and founder of Atelier Minyon, a flagship jewelry boutique based
in Ankara, Turkey. His signature edgy lines are characterized by
bright 24K yellow gold and oxidized silver, combined with a variation of diamonds, black diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds.
Traveling with Alp is artist Ocean Clark (photo above), who
puts on a show painting with both hands. The left hand pulls the
background together and the right fine-tunes the important details.
Ocean will create a special surprise during the celebration.
Worthmore is at 117 E. Court Square. For more information,
visit www.worthmorejewelers.com.
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Decatur Events
Poster Unveiling
Thursday, May 5 • 5-7 p.m.
Old Courthouse on the Square
ArtWalk
Friday, May 27 • 5-10 p.m.
Various locations all around
Decatur
Artists Market
Sunday, May 29 • 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
More than 160 artists set up tents to display and sell their works on the square.
This highly competitive, juried show
offers the best talent from all over the
nation.
Performing Arts Stage
Sunday, May 29 • noon-5 p.m.
Celebrate the Arts at the
Decatur Arts Festival
Memorial Day Weekend
Art comes to life at the 23rd annual Decatur Arts Festival, Memorial Day weekend, May 28 and 29. Presented by the Decatur Arts
Alliance, the festival features art and artists from all disciplines. It
includes: an artists market where more than 160 artists offer original
paintings, jewelry and other creations for sale; hands-on participatory art; cutting-edge dance performances; storytellers and improvisational comedy; and a parade and balloon art for kids. All events
are free. A number of festival events will take place throughout the
month of May leading up to the final weekend. Come join the fun!
Fine Arts Exhibition
May 24 through June 5
The annual juried Fine Arts Exhibition
features works from more than 60 artists and is held in Agnes Scott College’s
Dalton Gallery, within walking distance
of the square.
Kids and Teen’s Arts
Festival
Saturday, May 28 ONLY
9:45 a.m.-2 p.m.
New Location: Decatur First Baptist
Church lawn
Theater and Literary Arts
Festival
May 22-May 29
“Speak . . . Easy!”
Friday, May 27 • 7-9 p.m.
New Dance Festival
May 27 and 28 • 8 p.m.
Festival Program Guide
A detailed Decatur Arts Festival program guide is available throughout the
month of May at Decatur businesses and
at the information tents on the square
during Memorial Day weekend. It is also
available online. All events are free. For
more information, visit www.decaturartsfestival.com or call 404-371-9583.
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Decatur Events
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Martinis to Cultivate the Garden
Sixth Annual Martinis in the Garden
Saturday, May 21 • 5:30-8:30 p.m.
The Oakhurst Community Garden Project will host its sixth annual Martinis
in the Garden fundraiser in the Garden at 435 Oakview Rd. Tickets are $45
in advance and $55 at the door. If it rains, the event will be held at All Souls
Fellowship, 647 E. College Ave.
Martinis in the Garden features silent and live auctions. New this year is an
online auction. The website is open May 4-18 at auctions.readysetauction.com/
oakhurstcommunitygarden. Auction password: OCGPMIG2011. Items include an
AirTran voucher, one-week stay in Edinburgh, Scotland, dinner for six at Cakes
and Ale, and art from local artist Katy DeMent.
Gourmet food will be provided by Sun In My Belly, The Iberian Pig, cheese
from Decimal Place Farm, bread from Magnolia Bakery, and desserts from Little
Red Hen Bakeshop. Universal Joint will mix up a variety of martinis. Featured
martinis are the “Dean” Tini, a fresh pineapple drink, Cosmopolitan, Sour Apple,
Bees Knees, Classic Martini, and Organic Prairie Vodka. A beer station will also be
available. Tickets include up to three martinis.
Music will be provided by Decatur resident Caroline Herring, who will perform
a mix of personal story songs with gothic tales of the modern south. Hot Toddies
Caberet will entertain with fun and imaginative choreographed performances.
For more information about this and other Oakhurst Community Garden Project happenings, visit www.oakhurstgarden.org.
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School News
Renfroe Participates
in Youth Wellness
Project
In January-March at Renfroe, 132 8th graders
in four health classes, under the direction of
Mr. Rusty Bennett, participated with Project
CLEAN in a pilot project emphasizing wellness and citizenship. The classes discussed
attitudes and behavior associated with school
restrooms to extend the students’ concern
about wellness to other public restrooms,
including those in libraries, parks, recreation
centers, and at swimming pools.
Staff from local agencies assisted in the
project by researching related topics to build
a bibliography for future use, compiling
photos for a DVD, showing skits and videos,
sharing articles and visiting with students to
discuss various issues.
Project CLEAN is coordinated by Dr. Tom
Keating. Visit www.project-clean.com for
information or email keating.projectclean@
gmail.com for more details.
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School News
Agnes Scott
Introduces DualDegree Program
The Friends School of Atlanta celebrated its
15th annual Science Fair with projects submitted by more
than 80 elementary and middle school students ranging in
age from 4 to 14. The annual event reinforces the process
of thinking through a problem from start to finish, while at
the same time giving the students an opportunity to study
an area of science of interest to them. This year’s projects
included experiments testing how much water plants need
to thrive, what metal conducts electricity best, and how the
senses aid in memory.
Every student received recognition for participation
as well as an evaluation of the project with comments
indicating what the evaluator liked about the experiment
as well as a suggestion for further thought and study. For
more information about the school and admissions, visit
www.friendsschoolatlanta.org or contact Waman French,
head of school, waman.french@friendsschoolatlanta.org;
404-373-8746 x8136.
Agnes Scott College students
will soon be able to major in
computer science, thanks to a
new dual-degree program with
Emory University. The new degree program will be offered this
spring.
The program allows students
to pursue a Bachelor of Arts
from Agnes Scott and a Bachelor
of Arts or Bachelor of Science in
computer science from Emory.
Around Town
Waldorf School of
Atlanta Summer Camp is
Enrolling Now
Summer camp opportunities are
available for children 4 years old
to rising 8th graders. With summer play for the younger children and tons of specialty camps
for grade school kids, summer is
sure to be filled with fun. Check
out the summer camp 2011
brochure and registration form
at www.waldorfatlanta.org. Extended day care is available for
all camps.
Decatur resident Claudia McDavid invites you to bring your
kids to Farm Camp at Oakleaf
Mennonite Farm, a ministry of
Berea Mennonite Church. The
farm offers an intensive day
camp for 6 to 12 year olds, as
well as a pre-K “intro to gardening” camp for 4 and 5 year olds.
Sessions for 6-12 year olds will
be June 20-24. Sessions for 4-5
year olds will be July 11-15.
For details and to download a
registration form, visit www.
bereamennonitechurch.com and
follow the summer camp link or
contact Farmer Tim Showalter
Ehst, 404-244-0289.
Decatur resident Mayte Peck
has joined forces with ACCION
USA, a nonprofit micro lending
program that provides working
capital and financial education to
small businesses. Mayte, former
owner of Sweet Devil Moon, was
once an ACCION client looking
for a loan to expand her business. For information contact
Mayte at 404-274-9482 or email
mpeck@accionusa.org or visit
www.accionusa.org.
4/25/11 4:43 pM
Around Town
Ambassador for
Global Women’s
Issues To Speak
at Agnes Scott
Commencement
DFUMC Presents Driving Miss Daisy
May 12 and 13 • 7:30 p.m. | May 14 and 15 • 5:30 p.m.
It’s play time again at Decatur First United Methodist Church. The community is invited to performances of
Alfred Uhry’s Driving Miss Daisy, directed by Melinda Mobley.
General admission tickets will be available at the door. Ticket prices are $15 for adults, $10 for students.
For more information, go to www.decaturfirst.org or call 404-378-4541.
President
Barack
Obama’s
Ambassadorat-Large
for Global
Women’s
Issues,
Melanne Verveer, will speak
at Agnes Scott College’s 122nd
commencement on May 14. The
Rev. Anne D. McKee, campus
minister at Maryville College,
will bring the message to the
class of 2011 at baccalaureate
vespers on May 13.
President Obama created the
position of ambassador-at-large
for global women’s issues in
2009 to reflect the importance
of women’s issues to his administration. As the first director of
the Department of State’s Office
on Global Women’s Issues, Ambassador Verveer coordinates
foreign policy issues and activities relating to the political, economic and social advancement
of women around the world.
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Permit No. 199
Decatur, GA 30031
DATED MATERIAL may 2011
Printed on Recycled Paper
P.O. Box 220
Decatur, GA 30031-220
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Main Office: 1120 Commerce Dr. Decatur, GA 30033 tel: 404.373.1000
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