Posts tagged with "Decatur"
Decatur Reads Book Club: Legacy by James Kerr
Join us as successful business coach and entrepreneur, Andrea Tyrones, leads us through one of the most inspirational business books she has ever read… Legacy by best-selling author James Kerr. In Legacy, Kerr delves deep into the heart of the world’s most successful sporting team, the legendary All Blacks of New Zealand, to reveal 15 […]
Alternative Gift Market
Please join us at our annual Alternative Gift Market, Saturday, Dec. 2, from 10 to 3. We will have a children’s craft corner to engage the youngsters while you shop. Be sure to stop by our fire pit for refreshments from our refugee bakers! Shop for fair trade, earth friendly and refugee made reasonably priced […]
Q&A with Decatur founder of Banner Butter
By Dena Mellick, Associate editor Decatur has a way of attracting food artisans, and that includes the owners of Banner Butter. Elizabeth and Drew McBath live in downtown Decatur and create small-batch, cultured butter. “We start with cream from Georgia, grass-fed cows, and then we let the cream ripen before we churn it, so that good […]
Decatur holding session on homestead exemptions
The city of Decatur’s Lifelong Community Advisory Board is holding an information session on homestead exemptions and saving money on your taxes. It is taking place Thursday, Feb. 18 at 6:30 p.m. in the Decatur Recreation Center at 231 Sycamore St. The city said on its blog, The Decatur Minute, “Russ Madison, Decatur Revenue and Technology Director, […]
Google Expeditions virtual reality program visits Decatur schools
City Schools of Decatur (CSD) says the Google Expeditions Pioneer Program recently visited Decatur High School and Renfroe Middle School. A CSD email said, “Expeditions is a new product that allows teachers to take their classes on virtual field trips, immersing students in experiences that bring abstract concepts to life and give students a deeper understanding […]
Biz Bits: Vivid Boutique on the move; Jamba Juice sign installed
Your latest area business news… Vivid Boutique in Decatur is moving, but not far. The jewelry, stationary, and gift shop is closing its location next to Starbucks at 133 E. Court Square and is moving to to 308 West Ponce de Leon Ave. near Cafe Lily. The owners tell Decaturish that no date has been […]
Biz Bits: Atlanta best city for web developers, Mama’s Bath + Body is hiring
In today’s Biz Bits, some hiring news and Atlanta’s gaining a reputation as a place for web developers. Atlanta has been named the best city in the U.S. for web developers. An Austin, TX-based company called SpareFoot Blog said it teamed up with the job site Indeed to rank the top 10 metro areas for web […]
MLK Day of Service projects in Kirkwood, Decatur
There are several MLK Day of Service projects taking place this weekend. In Kirkwood, volunteers are needed at the historic Clay Cemetery at 31 Clifton Street, NE on Monday, Jan. 18 at 9 a.m. Project organizer Earl Williamson said, “We’ll be placing 25 cast cement gravestones to identify unmarked graves located by ground penetrating radar. […]
Run with the Dogs 5K fundraiser set for Saturday
The 11th annual Run With the Dogs fundraiser is set for Saturday, Jan. 9. The 5K race raises money for the Decatur High and Renfroe Middle School athletic programs. Organizers say the “dogs” in the title initially referred to the Decatur Bulldog athletes, but over the years, the race has turned into a canine-friendly event with runners […]
Avondale Estates, Decatur judge best Christmas and holiday decorations
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 variety of traits including attractive use of light and color; overall effect; originality and creativity; creative display of theme; animation; […]
