Author: Decaturish.com
By Sara Amis, contributor The Lost Druid Brewery was officially opened at 11:54 a.m. on June 21, the Summer Solstice. Brewer Rob Hopek said, “I chose this name before I knew that much about ...
Earlier today, the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) inducted former Decatur City Manager Peggy Merriss into the Municipal Government Hall of Fame, according to a GMA press release. The Hall of Fame honors municipal officials ...
By Adelaide Taylor, contributor “Dad, look, the birds are here!” Maeve Downey, a fifth grader at the 4/5 Academy at Fifth Avenue, and her dad Aiden Downey, an educator and longtime Decatur resident, stepped ...
By Christopher Rosselot, contributor Jami Becker was visiting friends in Chicago when she first envisioned the HaikuMom Facebook group. One day, the daughter of Becker’s friend started listing every event that was complicating her ...
By Brook Moore, contributor Decatur residents and visitors gathered on the Square this past Friday for the annual Decatur Beach Party. This year’s event, made free to attend thanks to the support of sponsors, ...
By Sara Amis, contributor The Avondale Estates Board of Mayor and Commissioners are preparing to take the next steps toward securing a bond anticipation note in order to fund three storm water projects along ...
By Christopher Rosselot, contributor Waller’s Coffee Shop has now been open for four months. Located at 240 DeKalb Industrial Way, Waller’s sells coffee and sandwiches, and hosts live music and other events. Owner Jason ...
By Cathi Harris, contributor A planned mixed-use development at the corner of Covington Highway and Porter Road is drawing criticism from neighboring residents who say it is the latest threat to one of DeKalb’s ...
By Cathi Harris, contributor Decatur’s Downtown Development Authority has decided to hold off on a pilot program that would place pairs of downtown ambassadors on patrol around the square and help mediate conflicts between ...
By Sara Amis, contributor The Avondale Estates City Commission on June 13 held a special called meeting to consider several resolutions concerning proposed storm water projects, the downtown redevelopment plan, and the formation of ...
