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Editor’s housekeeping note: Taking a week (?) off to clean this house
I would love to tell you that I’m taking a week off of work to do something I actually wanted to do. But I’d be lying. I’m actually taking the next week (hopefully not that long) off to do something I have neglected for about three years: cleaning the ever-loving crap out of this house. […]
Now at full capacity, LifeLine Animal Shelter seeking emergency foster homes
After weeks of gaining more animals, LifeLine Animal Project’s DeKalb and Fulton County Animal Services shelters are now completely full and out of space, prompting an urgent call for emergency foster homes. According to a LifeLine press release, DeKalb County Animal Services (DCAS) currently has over 500 dogs and 200 cats, while Fulton County Animal […]
UPDATE: ANOTHER accident reported at North Decatur and Superior, injuries reported
Decatur Police responded to another traffic accident at the intersection of North Decatur Road and Superior Avenue on Friday, July 20. That would be 45th accident reported at that intersection since 2012. Witnesses said it brought traffic on North Decatur Road to a standstill. It resulted in one of the driver’s going to the hospital […]
Local bookstore to partner with LifeLine Animal Project for joint dog adoption and book event
LifeLine Animal Project and the Tall Tales Book Shop will host a joint dog adoption and book event on Sunday, August 5, featuring an assortment of dog-related books along with a number of adoptable dogs from the DeKalb County Animal Shelter. Nationally-renowned author Melissa Fay Greene be there from 4 to 5 p.m. to sign copies […]
Your Pie opening a location in Tucker
Your Pie, a national pizza chain that got its start in Athens, Ga. is planning a Tucker location. The company’s website says a location at 3499 Chamblee Tucker Road is opening soon, though an official date was not provided. “When Your Pie opened its doors for the first time in 2008 in Athens, Georgia, Founder Drew […]
Report: Greek restaurant headed to Avondale Estates
Kafenio, an all-day Greek Restaurant, will be opening a location in Avondale Estates, Tomorrow’s News Today reports. The owner is John “Johnny” Gianoulidis. The anticipated open date is 2019. “The new restaurant will open in the street level retail of the new Willis apartment complex on East College Avenue at its intersection with Sams Crossing,” Tomorrow’s News […]
Decatur Neighborhood Alliance to hold meeting next week
The next Decatur Neighborhood Alliance meeting will take place on Wednesday, July 25, offering Decatur residents from all neighborhoods an opportunity to connect and discuss community goals. According to a city newsletter, anyone is invited to attend, whether you live in a house, condominium, townhome or apartment. The meeting will focus on fostering collaboration between neighborhoods […]
Decatur Craft Beer Festival seeking proposals for local nonprofits that need funding
The Decatur Craft Beer Festival committee is accepting proposals from Decatur-based nonprofit organizations to be considered for funding from proceeds of the October 2018 festival, a city newsletter announced. Each year, the committee donates 75 percent of festival profits to designated projects. The committee is looking to fund projects that contribute to the quality of […]
Donald Trump endorses Brian Kemp in runoff against Casey Cagle
Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle, who is battling with the city of Decatur over the Police Department’s policy regarding cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, on Wednesday suffered a setback in his bid to become Georgia’s next governor. President Trump gave his opponent, Secretary of State Brian Kemp, his endorsement ahead of Tuesday’s runoff election. “Brian […]
2018 Madison Avenue Soapbox Derby will support nonprofits serving City Schools of Decatur
The Madison Avenue Soapbox Derby will return in October and this year two nonprofits serving City Schools of Decatur will receive proceeds from the event. “The organizers of the annual Madison Avenue Soapbox Derby, an autumn event that has become a Decatur mainstay, today announced the selection of the Decatur Education Foundation’s (DEF) ‘Lighten the […]
