The city of Avondale Estates awarded seven homes and one business with the Christmas and Holiday Spirit Awards. A city email sent out Wednesday says, “Judges drove around the City last night looking for a ...
Two unique holiday markets are happening this weekend in plenty of time to find a gift for that hard-to-please relative. The annual Decatur Holiday Marketplace and Cafe is happening Friday, Dec. 4 from 5:30 p.m. until 9:30 ...
The traditional Christmas tree lighting in Decatur and Avondale Estates will take place next week. On Nov. 30, the city of Avondale Estates will host its annual tree lighting ceremony at the intersection of Clarendon Avenue ...
Now that Christmas is past, the cleanup begins. Keep DeKalb Beautiful is sponsoring free curbside tree pickup for county residents starting today, Dec. 26, through Jan. 16. “To participate, residents must remove all decorations from ...
With a baby on the way, I’ve decided to savor my last childless Christmas. I imagine Christmas with a baby will look somewhat similar, except I’ll have to care more. I’ve wondered whether I’ll do the ...
There are numerous logistical hurdles facing Santa Claus each year as he makes his magical trek around the globe, shimmying down chimneys and leaving presents for the nice kids on his list. The reindeer have ...
The tradition started a few years ago, Decatur Police Sgt. Jennifer Ross said. A small group of Decatur moms brought their children to the police department. They delivered treats and sang Christmas carols. It gets ...
Santa showed up for Decatur’s annual lighting of the sustainable holiday tree-shaped lighting structure in the city’s downtown on Thursday, Dec. 4. “Now to all the boys and girls, even the grown up boys and girls, you ...
Avondale Estates officially rang in the Christmas season on Dec. 1 with its annual Christmas Tree Lighting at the corner of Clarendon Avenue and South Avondale Road. Judging from the photos provided by the city, it ...
I reiterate: If you can’t get merry this weekend, you just plain suck at Christmas (or holidays, if you’re a combatant in the ever-ending War on Christmas. Commie). One of our local merchants, Mama Bath ...