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News Flash!
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DeKalb County Boil Water Alert Lifted
On Thursday, July 24, 2008, DeKalb County lifted the precautionary boil water advisory for the City of Decatur. Officials have determined that all water is safe for drinking and normal use. For further information, you may call the DeKalb County Department of Water Shed Management at 770-621-7200.
>Click for more information (PDF)
Fire Station No. 2 Update
Construction is expected to begin during the week of July 21 and to last about 10 months.
315 W. Ponce Project
The Planning Commission will hear a request for a residential use in a commercial district at 315 W. Ponce de Leon Ave. on Aug. 7. Click on the link below for the parking study, site plans and traffic study.
>More information
Pipeline Replacement
Atlanta Gas Light Resources Company will be working in the City of Decatur over the next 4-5 months to replace old metal gas mains as part of a 15-year project known as the Pipeline Replacement Program.
>More information
City Staff Email Addresses Change
>Click for directory
Homestead Exemptions Reduce Taxes
The City of Decatur offers eight homestead exemptions for which resident homeowners may qualify.
CodeRED Test Complete
>Click for more information
Infill Design Standards
for Single-Family Dwellings
View the outline of recent changes to the Decatur zoning ordinance.
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Official Newsletter of the City of Decatur
Inside the July/August issue
2008 AJC Decatur Book Festival Set for Labor Day Weekend
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Decatur Book Festival, presented by DeKalb Medical, announces the addition of Ty Pennington and Kathy Reichs to the 2008 author lineup. Pennington, host of ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” and Reichs, whose books and work as a forensic anthropologist are the inspiration for Fox’s “Bones,” join a lineup that includes Billy Collins, Eric Jerome Dickey, John Dean, and 250 other authors.
Also in this issue:
• Focus on Downtown Development
• New Firm to Handle Decatur Recycling
• Beer Tasting Festival Seeks Proposals
• Champion Wins Ga. Press Awards
• DBA: Scene at the Beach Party
• News from Shops, Restaurants
• Seen Around Decatur
>July/August Focus Newsletter (PDF)
>Decatur Focus info and archives
City of Decatur Annual Report 2008
>Click for PDF
Playbook Newsletter
Stay cool in a Decatur pool! Get information on pool hours, rules and aquatic activities. Also, complete information about Decatur's parks and acitivities and classes for kids of all ages.
>Playbook newsletter, May 2008 (PDF)
Phase I & II of Decatur's New Wireless Network Is Live
Public access is now available.
Downtown Development Authority Celebrates
25 Years
>25 Years of DDA (PDF)
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2008 Citizen Survey Results
See what City of Decatur citizens think about their community life and municipal government.
Decatur Puts Commitment into Action
This special insert provides an overview of Decatur's ongoing and future initiatives on Environmental Sustainability. It also offers suggestions for ways residents and businesses can make a difference.
>More information
>Green Initiatives Report (PDF)
Kids Activity Book: Have Fun, Learn About Your City
This annual booklet of games and puzzles features information about Decatur's government and city services, presented in a fun yet informative format. The booklet is designed for all ages.
Decatur Dollars!
They're Awesome!
Available at Decatur First Bank, these prepaid cards make excellent gifts for family, teachers, and friends and support local businesses. Look for the window signs.
Park, dine and shop,
all in one stop!
With more than 200 shops, restaurants, galleries, salons and services, why go anywhere else?
Decatur Shopping,
Dining, & Services Guide
Brochures are free and available from merchants and organizations throughout the city. Need multiple copies for your event or party, or to give to friends, visitors or customers? Email Tammy Washington for more information.
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