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• “Armed Robbery” on Pharr Road Monday

  
  Decatur Metro — Authority: 481
  Andisheh pointed out to Dave and I (via Twitter) that CrimeReports.com was showing an “armed robbery” at the 400 block of Pharr Road on Monday November 30th.A inquiry to DPD this morning garnered this reply from Juanchella Francis…A shooting did occur but no one was hurt. The investigation is still very active ...
  9 hours ago

• Oakhurst Presbyterian Holiday Marketplace This Coming Sunday

  
  Decatur Metro — Authority: 481
  [ December 6, 2009; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Beth writes in with details about this Sundays Oakhurst Presbyterian Churchs free annual trade and craft show.Holiday Market Place at Oakhurst Presbyterian Church, 118 2nd Ave, City of Decatur will host its annual free trade and hand made crafts marketplace on Sunday, December ...
  13 hours ago

• Community Q BBQ

  
  Chow Down Atlanta — Authority: 122
  “The combo plate comes with a nap.” “Don’t worry, we’ll make room for you.” “On one of those benches.” Apparently, they do not know who they are dealing with. My meal: Rib Combo. Plate. Beef rib and sliced brisket. Mac-n-cheese and collards. And a Diet Coke. I was anticipating a platter ...
  1 day ago

• Be Part of Decatur’s First Holiday Video Card!

  
  Decatur Metro — Authority: 481
  Andrea Berry at Decatur eLife is coordinating a Decatur holiday video card…We want YOU to be part of our first city-wide holiday video card. Here’s how to participate:It’s simple! Just decide what you want to include: a photo, a note, a drawing or a short video of no more than 45-seconds.The only rules are that ...
  1 day ago

• N. Candler Street “Champion” Oak Tree Coming Down

  
  Decatur Metro — Authority: 481
  Charlie sends in this sad announcement…This is a quote from an email sent around our neighborhood. It concerns the huge oak tree next to the rec center playground that has had a tree house in it.A champion tree is the largest tree of its kind in the state.I’m sure people driving down Candler will [...]
  1 day ago

• Pedestrian Hit By Car on Ponce This Morning

  
  Decatur Metro — Authority: 481
  The “wreck” reported on Twitter in the 9am hour at Ponce de Leon Ave and Ponce de Leon Place (in front of Cakes and Ale) was actually a pedestrian hit by a car.Jonathan writes in with an eye-witness account…I’m pretty sure a pedestrian got hit by a vehicle this morning crossing Ponce at Ponce Place. [...]
  1 day ago

• Fans Line Up 99 Deep For Neil Gaiman Tickets

  
  Decatur Metro — Authority: 481
  The Little Shop blog reports a 99 person line had formed in front of the store prior to opening yesterday as the bookstore gave out all but 100 tickets for the Niel Gaiman event on December 14th at 6pm.As for those 100 remaining tickets, the store is reconsidering how they will be distributed.  Jump over [...]
  1 day ago

• Where Have All the Toys Gone?

  
  Decatur Metro — Authority: 481
  Brent writes in…Was out walking this afternoon and ran into several families expressing concern over the missing toys at the most popular toddler park in Atlanta at the corner of Nelson Ferry and Ponce (across from First Christian Church). Children’s cries could be heard all around the neighborhood as they were ...
  1 day ago

• Former Decatur Commissioner John Ridley Considers State Senate Run

  
  Decatur Metro — Authority: 481
  John Ridley sends in this announcement…Former Decatur City Commissioner John Ridley (1998-2002) is considering a run for the State Senate District 42 being vacated by David Adelman. Senator Adelman has been nominated by President Obama to be ambassador to Singapore.Former Commissioner Ridley has served as a Vice ...
  2 days ago

• MNF-Patriots Vs. Saints: Food & Drink Specials at DBA Barbecue, Hudson Grille-Perimeter, Shorty’s-Toco Hills, & Vickery’s Glenwood Park

  
  Atlanta on the Cheap — Authority: 145
  I’ll be watching MNF tonight—Patriots vs. Saints should be a good game. Though I’m staying in, if you’re heading out to watch the game, you may want to take advantage of one these food & drink...
  2 days ago

• First Christian Christmas Tree Sale Begins Today

  
  Decatur Metro — Authority: 481
  After a very successful, inaugural tree-selling season in 2008, First Christian Church of Decatur is all set to begin tree sales for the 2009 Christmas season today!According to the church’s website, they again are offering Frasier Fur trees from 3′ and 4′ (”Charlie Brown” trees) up to 9 footers, “along ...
  2 days ago

• To do list: November 30

  
  Inside Access — Authority: 137
  For kids: Author Chanda Bell discusses and signs “Elf on the Shelf,” 10 a.m., FoxTale Book Shoppe, Woodstock. FREE. Music: Songwriters Open Mic , 7 p.m., Eddie’s Attic, Decatur. Read more . Music: Raphael Saadiq performs, 8 p.m., Center Stage, Atlanta. Music: The Concert of Hope benefits ...
  2 days ago

• Car Stolen on Third Avenue in Oakhurst

  
  Decatur Metro — Authority: 481
  From the Oakhurst Message Board…Just FYI eveyrone, a car was stolen on Third Avenue today (Saturday late afternoon or early evening). The owners are out of town and don’t know yet, so I’m not posting the address, but the general area is the stretch of Third Avenue between the street’s two intersections with ...
  3 days ago

• Neil Gaiman Speaking & Signing Books at Agnes Scott College on Dec. 14

  
  Atlanta on the Cheap — Authority: 145
  Little Shop of Stories in Decatur is one of my favorite book stores. How could it not be? Its staff manages to persuade some of my kids’ (and my) favorite authors to come to the area. At the Decatur...
  4 days ago

• Chelsea Lynn LaBate wins Eddie’s Attic Open Mic Shootout

  
  Inside Access — Authority: 137
  Thats the winner: Chelsea Lynn LaBate. Forgive my grainy, far-away photos. AJC/Jamie Gumbrecht After nearly five hours of acoustic singer-songwriter performances, there were just two acts left standing at the Eddie’s Attic Bi-annual Open Mic Shootout: Chelsea Lynn LaBate and The Honey Dewdrops . As one of ...
  4 days ago

• Auburn University Running Back Nominated As A Semifinalist For Doak Walker Award 2009

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 728
  By Gina GomezNov.28, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Auburn University running back Ben Tate is in news lately as the player is among the top 10 semifinalists for the 2009 Doak Walker Award. Ben who is a senior at the Auburn University is said to be one of the most promising running back and is considered to be [...]
  4 days ago

• Dig Into Decatur’s Historic Resources Survey!

  
  Decatur Metro — Authority: 481
  Due to its sheer size, it’s taking the city some time to get the recently completed Historic Resources Survey up on its website.  So until that time, I’m providing it here in full for your perusal. Just be aware, it’s a big ol’ PDF file.Beyond the sections of wonky methodology, the report also offers a [...]
  5 days ago

• Decatur, Indiana High School Class of 1922

  
  Family Old Photos - Free Photo Archive Database — Authority: 156
  The Class of 1922 photographed when they were juniors in 1921.In the class (and probably in the photograph): Veronica Anker, Mabell Bess, Gregg Ball, Arthur Breiner, Esther Burkett, Blossom... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
  5 days ago

• Decatur Black Friday

  
  Decatur Metro — Authority: 481
  Why risk life and limb at the national chains tomorrow when you can score significant discounts, great customer service – and even free adult beverages – at Fab “Black” Friday in Decatur?Catherine at The Decatur Minute has done all of the work compiling a smorgasbord of tomorrow’s discounts, so jump on over ...
  6 days ago

• Decatur Tour of Homes Still Needs Volunteers

  
  Decatur Metro — Authority: 481
  From Lee Ann Harvey at the city…I know that everyone is busy with the holidays, but we are now only 9 days away from the Tour and there are still lots of volunteer positions to fill. We would appreciate your help. As we approach Thanksgiving and look at what we are thankful for, I think [...]
  1 week ago

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