Glenlake Park Improvements comes with new Pool House

Now it's Glenlake's turn.
With the improvements comes a new pool house building for pool.
The old pool house is already history.
I guess they want the new building for summer 09

Here are the plans from City of Decatur website.

At their regular meeting on February 19, the City Commission approved a master plan and future master plan for Glenlake Park and a budget of $3,000,000 for the first phase of improvements. The approved budget provides funding for improvements to the following features in Glenlake Park:

• pool and bathhouse
• main road, parking and trail section at tennis courts
• perimeter trail
• multi-use field and pavilions
• dog park
• basketball court
• tennis court repairs
• bisecting trail
• stream bank restoration

Glenlake Park is one of Decatur’s most popular and intensively-used parks. Because of funding limits, this park has never been improved like Oakhurst, Ebster and McKoy Parks, which have benefited from numerous community development grants over the last 35 years. The recent City bond referendum provided the first funding for substantial improvements to Glenlake Park in more than 40 years.

It is anticipated that construction of the Glenlake Park improvements will take about a year and will start in September, 2008.

Christmas Time

Keep your Decatur kids active over the holidays!

AVOID YOUR KIDS CATCHING CABIN FEVER !!!

Keep your Decatur kids active over the holidays!
Play Soccer with Decatur Active Living & FC Atlanta!

We are hosting two mini-camps for boys and girls ages 8 through 12:
Camp I: Mon., Dec. 29th & Tues., Dec. 30th
Camp II: Mon., Jan. 5th & Tues. Jan. 6th
Location: Ebster Rec. Center & Field, 404 West Trinity Place
$40 per child per session; Pay at the Mini-Camp site

Schedule:
8:30 - 9:00am: Drop off

9 - 9:45am: Warm up and Speed & Agility Training

9:45 - 10:30am: Technical Skill Work

10:30 - 11am: Topic of the Day/Snack

11am - 12:15pm: World Cup Tournament

12:30 pm: Pick up



For more information and questions, please contact Dan Magee,

Dan.Magee@decaturga.com or 678-553-6541

Great Christmas Gift is for "The Birds"

New York Post
By DAVID K. LI
FLIGHT FRIGHT: Barbie's a target of Hitchcockian terror.


A scary new version of Barbie is taking wing.

For $40 a pop, grown-up collectors of the iconic Mattel doll can have their favorite blonde, packaged in a box and viciously pecked by birds.

This special "Barbie Collector" model is tailored after Tippi Hedren's role in the 1963 Alfred Hitchcock thriller "The Birds."

"The master of suspense, gave us a tale of terror not soon forgotten in his film 'The Birds,' " according to the Barbie pitch.

"Dressed in a re-creation of the stylish green skirt-suit worn by the film's ill-fated heroine [played by Tippi Hedren] in an iconic scene, Alfred Hitchcock's 'The Birds' Barbie Doll celebrates the 45th anniversary of the acclaimed film."

Makers of the doll warn parents that this Barbie is "rated PG-13" and might not be suited for every little girl in New York or any other place.

Maybe they should make a Rod Taylor doll to go with Tippi Hedren to help fight off The Birds'





This is Alfred Hitchcock at his Best.

Have Breakfast With Santa Tomorrow .

Breakfast With Santa
Dec. 20 • 8-10 a.m.
Join Santa for a breakfast buffet at the Holiday Inn Select Decatur Conference Center after he rides in on a Decatur fire truck. Tickets must be purchased in advance – $12 for adults, $7 for children under 12 – use your credit card online at www.decaturdba.com or pay by cash, check or debit card at Decatur CD, 356 W. Ponce de Leon Ave.

All I want for Christmas is you LIVE by Mariah Carey

MAYNARD'S SERVICE STATION CIRCA 1983

Maynard's Service Station
E. College Ave.
Decatur, GA.

Photo taken just before it was torn down.
Sept. 83

Dancing Goats Coffee Bar

Click on photo for info.

Dancing Goats® Coffee Bar
419 W. Ponce De Leon
Decatur, GA 30030
(404)687-1100
Hours:
Mon-Thurs 6 am to 7 pm
Fri 6am to 8pm
Sat 7am to 8pm
Sun 7am to 7pm

DHS Band Bulldog Cards Now at Whit’s End for $10!!

DHS Band Bulldog Cards Now at Whit’s End for $10!!



These cards don’t expire until 2010. Below are the deals at local restaurants, and the card should pay for itself after one or two uses.

Proceeds will benefit the DHS Band Fund, and help fund our son’s trip with the band to Slovakia this Spring.

Cash or check only, please.

Voilà Market Café
Buy one lunch entrée, get one of equal or lesser value free.

Matador Mexican Cantina
Buy one entrée, get one of equal or lesser value free (up to $6.75).

Saba
Buy one menu item with two drinks, get one of equal or lesser value free.

El Tesoro
Buy one menu item, get one of equal or lesser value free.

Roly Poly
Buy one sandwich, get one of equal or lesser value free.

Raging Burrito
Buy one burrito, get one of equal or lesser value free (up to $5).

Subway
Buy one 6 in. sub with drink, get one 6 in. sub of equal or lesser value free.

Rocco’s NY Pizza
Buy one monster slice with two toppings, get one of equal or lesser value free.

Nathalie’s Fish House
Buy one menu item, get one of equal or lesser value free (up to $10).

Atlanta Bread Co.
Buy one bagel with cream cheese, get one free.

Las Brasas
Buy any menu item, get one of equal or lesser value half price.

Thanks,

Jeff and Greg



Whit's End, LLC
431 W. Ponce DeLeon Ave, #2
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 377-3310
(404) 377-8335 Fax
whitsenddecatur@bellsouth.net
www.whitsenddecatur.com

Parker's on Ponce

Christmas Time in Decatur, GA.

Parker's on Ponce
116 E. Ponce de Leon Ave.
Decatur, GA.
404-924-2230

Who Needs the Big 3? Atlanta Company Plans New Police Car

Will city of Decatur be able to afford new Police Cars?


GREENVILLE, S.C. — Straight out of a Hollywood movie, the "E7" may be the police car of the future.

"You think about Knight Rider and all these fictional characters," said William Santana Li, chairman and CEO of the Atlanta-based Carbon Motors Corporation. "This car is actually real."

A prototype model of the E7 is on a nine-city U.S. tour, as Carbon Motors executives market the car to law enforcement officials and municipal fleet managers.
Unlike conventional police cruisers, which are retrofitted consumer vehicles such as the Ford Crown Victoria, the E7 is the first car designed and built specifically for law enforcement.

"You would never send a pickup truck to go put out a fire," Li said. "Why would you send a family sedan to go take care of a homeland-security issue?"

Flashing emergency lights are embedded in the E7's frame, making the car aerodynamic and visible from all directions. The front seats are designed with extra space to accommodate a police officer's utility belt.
he rear passenger compartment is completely sealed off from the cockpit. Molded plastic seats in back allow for easy cleaning and prevent prisoners from hiding contraband.

Two front-mounted cameras automatically scan license plates of nearby vehicles and alert police when they find a car flagged as stolen or involved in some other crime. According to developers, the car's onboard equipment can also detect nuclear and biological threats.

Li said the car's 300 bhp forced-induction 3.0-diesel engine will deliver 420 lb-ft of torque and propel the vehicle from zero to 60 mph in 6.5 seconds, with a governed top speed of 155 mph.

He also said the E7's engine, which can run on either ultra-low sulfur diesel or biodiesel, will have a combined fuel economy rating of 28 to 30 mpg — up to 40 percent more fuel efficient than conventional police cruisers.

If Decatur annexes we must, too says Avondale Estates

Avondale Estates: If Decatur annexes we must, too

By APRIL HUNT

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

As Decatur weighs the possibility of expanding its borders, neighboring Avondale Estates is again considering annexation as well.

The two west DeKalb County cities’ futures may be intertwined. Avondale leaders say that if Decatur moves forward on discussions to annex along East Ponce de Leon Avenue, which runs through both cities, they would have to annex from their end, to meet at Sams Crossing.
Otherwise, Mayor Ed Rieker said, the city could lose the chance to square its borders and add more commercial property to its tax rolls.

“If we don’t control it, Decatur might,” Rieker said of the mostly industrial and commercial land that lies in unincorporated DeKalb County between the cities. Avondale is considering whether to add about 80 businesses from the East Ponce/Laredo Drive area, as well as a handful more along East College Avenue.
AJC full story

Bistro in a Box to Open Soon.

Parking around back.

Bistro in a Box
307 East College Ave.
Decatur, Ga.

It's not Christmas until Darlene Love Sings this Song.

MAD MONSTER PARTY AT THE PLAZA THEATRE DEC. 27

Saturday DEC 27th - 1pm & 10pm



MAD MONSTER PARTY


www.silverscreamspookshow.com








THE SILVER SCREAM SPOOK SHOW is a 30 minute live stage show filled with magic tricks, dancing girls, jokes, spectacle and frights! Sort of like The Munsters meets Pee Wee's Playhouse! You have to see it to believe it! We follow it with a classic horror movie on actual 35mm film!

So hold on to the seat of your pants and buy a ticket or three to

THE SILVER SCREAM SPOOK SHOW!

KIDS UNDER 12 FREE AT THE 1:00 MATINEE! EVERYONE ELSE ONLY $7.

ALL TICKETS ARE $10 FOR THE 10:00 SHOW!

The Old Campus Grill & Restaurant

The Old Campus Grill
The Campus Grill & Restaurant stood for many years at the corner of N. McDonough and Howard and was a favorite for Agnes Scott College students as well as students from Decatur High School.

Rare photo, first one I have seen of the building.
The Campus Grill was torn down circa 1960 to make room for...well nothing.

Your help is needed to give TOMS shoes to children in Ethiopia

A Great Week-end for a Kudzu Visit.

A message from Kudzu Antique Market

One of Atlanta's oldest and best Antique Markets, Kudzu relocated in 2007 to a new and larger location, just 1/2 block from the old. 25,000 sq.ft. features over 100 of Atlanta's Best Dealers, Antique and Unique Consignment, Wholesale, an Outdoor Shop, Framing and Lamp Repair services, Architectural, and more. Discover why Kudzu has been voted one of Atlanta's best for over 30 years. Closed Mondays.

This place has many Christmas decorations and you could do your Christmas shopping here.

On Sundays in December they even have live entertainment.(see photo above)

Kudzu Antique Market
2928 E. Ponce de Leon Ave.
Decatur, GA. 30030

This winter Wahoo! will make your mouth water.

This winter Wahoo! will make your mouth water with our new seasonal menu. Below is a sample of some of our favorites...

New Appetizers:

Flash fried Polenta
locally grown organic mushrooms,
goat cheese and chive polenta,
roasted red pepper coulis, chives,
black truffle olive oil

Steak Satay
three skewers of bistro filet,
potato straws, red wine balsamic reduction

New Entrees:

Scallop Picatta
three lightly breaded sautéed sea scallops, lemon caper butter
risotto/ asparagus

Grilled Filet and Shrimp
six ounce bistro filet, mushroom demi glace
three jumbo shrimp, drawn butter
risotto/ sautéed spinach





Wahoo! Grill
1042 West College Avenue
Decatur, GA 30030
404-373-3331
www.wahoogrilldecatur.com

Decatur city school board members voted , don't add to city.

By KRISTINA TORRES

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution



Decatur city school board members voted Tuesday to oppose a proposal to annex two large neighborhoods and commercial strips into the city.

Their vote was symbolic — the decision ultimately lies with city officials, not the school board — but it sets a discordant tone for commissioners who will decide Monday whether to pursue annexation anyway.
full story here.

Jay Leno is staying at NBC, will be in prime-time

Jay Leno is staying at NBC, will be in prime-time
Pictured is Victoria Beckham with Jay Leno.

NEW YORK — Jay Leno is staying at NBC, and he's moving to prime time. The network announced Tuesday that Leno will host a show five nights a week at 10 p.m. Eastern, after he leaves the "Tonight" show next year. The network had announced nearly five years ago that Conan O'Brien would move to "Tonight" and succeed Leno.

The deal not only prevents Leno from moving to another network and competing with O'Brien, it also has the potential to be a big cost savings for NBC. A talk show is considerably cheaper to produce than the dramas that usually air at 10 p.m. Eastern.
Leno could now deliver his nightly monologue and sketches to more viewers. Generally about 50 percent more people are watching TV at 10 p.m. than at 11:30 p.m.

Dramas used to be a mainstay of network schedules, and NBC's own history at the time slot includes "ER," "Hill Street Blues," "Law & Order" and "L.A. Law."

Yet dramas have been fading in recent years. One reason is digital video recorders; more people are watching shows they taped earlier than the live 10 p.m. shows.

Recreation Center Master Plan Tuesday night Dec. 9th 2008

The City of Decatur is considering options for the future use of the Decatur Recreation Center
Please joins us at a public work session on Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at 7 p.m. at the Decatur Recreation Center , 231 Sycamore Street to share your thoughts and ideas about the building. To view drawings of the existing building and to follow the progress of this planning effort over the next few months you can visit the city's website.

Get your Christmas Trees at Suburban Plaza

Shoppers picking over Christmas trees Saturday afternoon.

Christmas in Decatur, GA

Comment:
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Update on Leon's Full Service Pub.

Photo shows new color paint on the building. Looks like they are working on a early 2009 opening.

Neil Diamond @ The Arena at Gwinnett Center Wed. Dec 10

photo boston.com

Melrose on Ponce

Vintage Fashion Event Dec 7th @Kudzu Antique Market

Kudzu Antique Market
2928 E. Ponce de Leon Ave.
Decatur, GA.
404-373-6498

BLUES BROTHERS Classic Revue. FEB 7,2009

A once in a lifetime personal experience
with Dan Aykroyd and Jim Belushi.
Exclusive event featuring
The Blues Brothers--Dan Aykroyd & Jim Belushi
with the legendary Sacred Hearts Band
at the historic Tabernacle theater in downtown Atlanta

Date: February 7, 2009
Time: 8:00 PM
Where: The Tabernacle, Atlanta, Georgia
Capacity: 1,800

Since 1978, The Blues Brothers Band has been entertaining audiences in music and television. Turn the music of Jake and Elwood into increased sales for your company and enjoy a once in a lifetime performance!

Take advantage of sponsorship opportunities, corporate incentive packages, and group packages for special occasions.

Buy tickets

Ted's Montana Grill

Thanks for a great Black Friday weekend, Decatur!

Thanks for a great Black Friday weekend, Decatur!



Here is what we are doing for December’s Terrific Thursdays from 5p-Close. Look for the big sign out front compliments of the City of Decatur!

20% off all Columbia fleece, shirts, jackets, sweatshirts and sweaters.
10% off all other non sale items (excluding DHS Spirit Wear and Photography)


Here is what is on sale as well.


*Clearance prices of 40%-60% on Columbia Shoes, certain gifts, remaining summer wear.

*Toms Shoes are 20% off. (A child in need gets a free pair for every pair we sell!)

*Patagonia Shoes are 10% off.

*All Dockers pants are on sale.

*Decatur Boy/Girl/Mom/Dad Christmas Ornaments are 30% off.

Snacks, wine, and music to help you enjoy your Holiday shopping experience.

So skip the mall, and please shop Decatur. We have everything you need for the guy in your life right here.

Jeff and Greg

Whit's End, LLC
431 W. Ponce DeLeon Ave, #2
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 377-3310
(404) 377-8335 Fax
whitsenddecatur@bellsouth.net
www.whitsenddecatur.com

Four Christmases Trailer - Now Playing

This is a very funny movie.

Champs Bar & Grill Decatur, GA. 1987

Champs Bar & Grill was located in the old Belk-Gallant building 21 years ago.

What they need to do now is build a vintage metal canopy over the entrance to this building.
But it needs to be metal not canvas, canvas will fade in one year.
This vintage look would go good with this building.
and while I'm talking about that, they need to rebuild the Decatur Theatre,right next to it in that parking lot. (Original site of The Decatur Theatre)
They could still build those condo's on top of Theatre.
If they did that you would see more movies made in Decatur, Film-makers are always looking for old looking towns and this city block would be great, Hey it might even be a money maker.

Emory gets big ‘Robinson Crusoe’ collection

Emory gets big ‘Robinson Crusoe’ collection

By GAYLE WHITE


Former castaway Robinson Crusoe has settled at Emory University.

The university’s Manuscript, Archives and Rare Book Library now has 699 editions of Daniel Defoe’s famous novel, regarded by some as the first English-language novel.
The collection, a gift from Emory alumnus Robert Lovett and his wife, Miriam, contains many rare volumes, including a first edition published in 1719.

Robert Lovett compiled a bibliography of 1,198 Crusoe editions, abridgements and adaptations with his son Charles Candler Lovett.

AJC

Mail your Santa Letters at The Decatur Ga. Post Office

Decatur Post Office
520 W Ponce De Leon Ave
Decatur, GA 30030
Phone Number: (404) 373-8827

Half Marathon Training Program At Fleet Feet Decatur

This was sent in from Kim over at Fleet Feet Decatur.

Fleet Feet Decatur is offering a training program beginning Dec. 13 for the ING Georgia Half Marathon on Mar. 29, 2009. I thought your readers might be interested in a way they can stay fit through the holidays and accomplish a huge goal - running 13.1 miles! We're encouraging people of all fitness levels to join - runners and walkers.

Happy Holidays! Let me know if this information is of interest, and thanks for your support!

Kim Scarborough
Fleet Feet Decatur
404.371.0208

ING Georgia Half Marathon Training Program at Fleet Feet Decatur

WHO: You! Anybody looking for a fun group to train with for the ING Georgia Half Marathon on Mar. 29, 2009. First-timers welcome!
WHAT: 15-week training program with weekly group runs (long runs will take place on Saturday mornings)
WHEN: Training begins Dec. 13, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. In-store sign up has already begun!
WHERE: Three Fleet Feet locations - Decatur, Johns Creek, Lawrenceville
WHY: Because you can do anything!
COST: $75 (includes Saucony jacket and technical tee, coached training program, e-newsletter with training tips, $5 off race registration)

Sign-up is available in the store or prior to the program kick-off from 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. on Dec. 13. Email kim@fleetfeetdecatur.com or visit our website for more information.

Discounted marathon and half marathon race registration will be available in the store through Mar. 13, 2008. Make sure you join the Fleet Feet Sports team when registering!

J. Christopher's has an eye on East Lake location

J. Christopher’s poised for growth beyond breakfast
Atlanta-based restaurant has formed partnership that aims to expand the franchise

By JOE GUY COLLIER
CLICK ON PICTURE.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Monday, December 01, 2008

After studying the J. Christopher’s restaurant chain last year, Dick Holbrook and Sam Haddock came away with a simple assessment.

Holbrook and Haddock had spent more than 30 years each in the restaurant business, working with brands such as Arby’s, Popeyes, Wendy’s and Moe’s.
“The great news is that J. Christopher’s is a great place to have breakfast,” Haddock said they concluded. “The bad news is that J. Christopher’s is a great place to have breakfast.”

A year later, Holbrook and Haddock say they have J. Christopher’s poised to grow as a breakfast, brunch and lunch spot. The two restaurant veterans formed in August 2007 a partnership with Jay McCann and Chris Brogdon, the founders of the concept, to create J. Christopher’s Restaurants LLC.

The new company was established to help J. Christopher’s expand, primarily through franchised restaurants. The Atlanta-based chain had 16 locations at the time the deal was signed. It has since added locations in Vinings, Nashville, Kennesaw’s Town Center and north Roswell.

J. Christopher’s has stores planned in 2009 for Woodstock, Brookhaven, East Lake, Johns Creek and Macon. A second site in Nashville also is possible.


The economic downturn has slowed the growth in same-store sales but they’re still up from last year, McCann said. “We’re happy, in this market,” he said.

With ticket prices of about $10, J. Christopher’s is banking on customers seeing value in what their restaurants offer, McCann said. “We consider J. Christopher’s one of life’s little luxuries,” he said.

AJC

Decatur location

250 E Ponce De Leon Ave
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 378-2662

Great song by The Killers- Human

Have you tried Sawicki's

Lynne Sawicki's culinary background spans 24 years in the Atlanta area. She has worked in some of Atlanta's finest restaurants such as Alon's, Flying Biscuit, Nava, Partners and Indigo and Bacchanalia. You might know her from Star Provisions, where she worked in the meat and seafood department for 3 years. She was with the company for 8 years, starting at Floataway Café as Chef de Cuisine. Lynne brings her extensive experience as a chef to her store to offer you a wide variety of salumi, cured and fresh meats, wild seafood and local organic produce and to offer her expertise in handling and preparations.

Her mission? "To teach others what I know so that they too can cook a wonderful, restaurant quality dinner at their homes. I love the community in Decatur - I have lived here over 12 years and enjoy bringing my knowledge of good cooking and fine ingredients to people."

Sandwich Menu

Sawicki's
250 W. Ponce de Leon Ave.
Decatur, GA.
404-377-0992

Foreclosure Aid may help...Maybe.

Today (Monday) is the deadline for local and state officials to apply for Federal aid, this help will or should help restore neighborhoods that are looking at foreclosures and/or abandoned properties.
A few of the most hard-hit counties — Fulton, DeKalb and Gwinnett — will get both direct federal aid and a secondary allotment through the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.

AJC