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decatur ga: Decatur Concerts on the Square - 08/31/10 10:13 PM
Decatur Concerts on the Square are back! One of the great things about living in Decatur is the free concerts on the square in downtown Decatur every Saturday night in May and September. There are also free concerts on the square at noon on Wednesdays in May and September. This year this first concert of the month will be on Sunday September 5, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. which will be in the middle of the Decatur Book Fest Labor Day Weekend. The rest of the concerts will be on Saturday nights from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Bring picnic food and coolers,
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decatur ga: Decatur Outdoor Tornado Warning Siren - 01/20/10 03:03 PM
The city of Decatur will test it's new Tornado Outdoor Warning Siren system for installation purposes on Friday, January 22, 2010 at 12 noon. The test will last about two minutes. The first official monthly testing of the system will be held on Wednesday February 3, at 5 p.m. If the weather is bad that day, the test will be postponed until Thursday February 4, at 5 p.m. From now on the system will be tested on the first Wednesday of each month at 5 p.m. The sirens will sound for about one minute during each testing. While we don't have many tornadoes in Decatur and metro
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decatur ga: Train with Fleet Feet in Decatur GA - 12/30/09 10:27 AM
Train with Fleet Feet in Decatur GA - What are your New Year's resolutions? If you're like me every year, it's be fit, eat healthier, etc. Fleet Feet Decatur has 2 great training programs beginning in January. They have a No Boundaries Learn to Run 5K Training Program which begins January 5th. The cost for the program is $75 and the goal is to help you cross the finish line in 11 weeks. The target is the Tour Decatur 5K on March 13, 2010. All levels of walkers and runners are encouraged to participate. The group will meet to run or walk
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decatur ga: Ghost Tours in Decatur GA - 11/30/09 10:14 PM
Want to do something different? Check out Ghost Tours in Decatur, GA. It's an easy 1 mile walk that takes about 2 hours and leaves from the Bandstand in downtown Decatur. It goes to the old train depot and through the Historic Decatur Cemetary. I haven't been yet, but one of my friends went on the Ghost Tour recently and said it was awesome! Hmmm, will this change my mind about walking through the old cemetary, as so many people do for their workouts? The Tour begins at the Bandstand in Decatur Square. They start at 7 p.m. and the days vary,
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decatur ga: Holiday Shopping in Decatur GA - 11/16/09 08:54 PM
Terrific Thursdays are back in Decatur, GA! From now through December 17, be sure to check out Decatur for holiday shopping and special events. On Thursdays you'll find good deals at Decatur's hottest shops, galleries and restaurants. Park once and take Decatur's Pedicabs for free around town. Participating businesses will stay open late, offering beverages, snacks and special offers. In December you'll see Santa visiting shops and restaurants within the city limits. My friends and I make Terrific Thursdays our weekly get together. Each week, we "tackle" a different part of Downtown Decatur for shopping. After the stores close, usually by 9
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decatur ga: Pulte Homes and Centex Homes Merge - 08/20/09 11:03 AM
Pulte Homes and Centex Merge - The following is an excerpt of an email I just received from Pulte Homes: "...We are taking this opportunity to let you know that on Tuesday, August 18, the merger between Pulte Homes and Centex was completed. This merger has brought together two industry leaders with a combined 100+ years of experience and long-standing reputations for construction quality. With the merger completed, our company now includes many of the top brands in the industry -- Pulte Homes, Centex, Del Webb and DiVosta Homes -- offering a wide range of choices for you and your clients.
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decatur ga: Getting Your Home Ready to Sell in Decatur GA - Part 4 - 08/19/09 07:04 PM
Getting Your Home Ready to Sell in Decatur GA - Part 4 of this series talks about the Floors and Walls. To begin with, don't do anything expensive, such as remodeling. If possible, use savings to pay for any repairs and improvements - don't go charging up credit cards or obtaining new loans. Remember that part of selling your Decatur GA home is also preparing to buy your next home. You do not want to do anything that will affect your credit scores or hurt your ability to qualify for your next mortgage. Ceilings, Walls and Painting •· Check all the ceilings
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decatur ga: Getting Your Home Ready to Sell in Decatur GA - Part 3 - 08/17/09 07:34 PM
Getting Your Home Ready to Sell in Decatur GA - Part 3 of this series covers the exterior and curb appeal. You've probably seen the HGTV shows on Curb Appeal, you've probably heard the buzz words. What's it mean to you as a home seller in Decatur GA? Curb Appeal can be the difference between someone actually stopping to see your home or just driving by. Most home buyers think that if it doesn't look good on the outside. it can't possibly look good on the inside. I have been with buyers when as we pull up to the house, they say "Ugh, let's just
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decatur ga: Getting Your Home Ready to Sell in Decatur GA - Part 2 - 08/15/09 11:04 PM
This series of Getting Your Home Ready to Sell in Decatur GA tackles the garage. If you're getting your home ready to sell, don't forget the garage. Getting the garage cleaned and ready may not be so scary if you do it systematically. The garage is supposed to be used for parking your vehicles. Do they fit in there? If not, you have some work to do. Gather some empty boxes. Label the boxes for: trash donate recycle sell Be ruthless. If you're not brave enough to do it, get a trusted friend or family member to help. Ask yourself, if you haven't used
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decatur ga: Decatur BBQ Blues and Bluegrass Fest - 08/14/09 08:51 AM
Decatur BBQ Blues and Bluegrass Fest The 9th Annual Decatur Barbeque Blues & Bluegrass Festival at Harmony Park in Decatur GA will be Saturday August 15, 2009. The gates open at 4:00 p.m. and there will be live music until 10:00 p.m. 21 and older entrance fee is $10. Ages 10-20 entrance fee is $5. Kids 10 and under admitted free. Please note that no outside coolers will be permitted at the park. Harmony Park is in the Oakhurst Neighborhood of Decatur GA at the corner of Mead and Oakview Rd. If you are thinking of buying
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decatur ga: Getting your Home Ready to Sell in Decatur, GA - 08/13/09 10:41 PM
Getting your home ready to sell in Decatur GA and don’t know where to begin? This series of blog posts will give you the tips you’ll need to have a picture perfect house to sell. The house needs to be ready in order to get it sold in the shortest amount of time and for the highest dollar. Let’s start with the kitchen, which is a really important selling feature in a home. First, get everything off the counters, even the toaster. Put the toaster in a cabinet and take it out when you use it. Find a place where you
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decatur ga: Real Estate Condo Market Report for Decatur, GA 30030 July 2009 - 08/12/09 07:47 PM
Real Estate Condo Market Report for the in town Decatur, GA zip code of 30030 for July 2009There are currently 149 active residential attached listings, which means townhomes and condos. They range in price from $78,000 for a 1 bedroom/1 bath unit at Emory Gardens on Clairmont Ave to a 3 bedroom/3.5 bath at the Artisan on W. Ponce de Leon Ave for $779,900. This is 10 less than were on the market in June 2009. 4 are in their contingency period for due diligence or financing. 22 are pending contracts, which means they are under contract but not yet closed, compared to 20
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decatur ga: Taj Ma Hound - Bakery for Dogs in Decatur, GA - 08/10/09 09:55 PM
Spotlight on Taj Ma Hound - Bakery for Dogs in the Oakhurst neighborhood in Decatur, GA This afternoon I was in Oakhurst, a very cool neighborhood in Decatur, GA. A lime green building caught my eye. I just had to explore and see what it was. It's a bakery just for dogs with things like carrot cake muffins made with, of course shredded carrots, peanut butter, wheat flour, honey, eggs and vanilla. I was told they are OK for people to eat, but as much as I love carrot cake, I'll leave these special ones to the dogs. Taj Ma Hound Bakery for
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decatur ga: Parker’s on Ponce – Steakhouse in Decatur GA - 08/05/09 06:32 PM
Parker's on Ponce, the Steakhouse in Decatur GA has made it to my list of restaurants worthy of regular visits. In metro Atlanta, we have tons of restaurants to choose from. Some are excellent and some are at the far other end of the scale. Parker's on Ponce rates excellent with me and everyone I've talked to. Parker's on Ponce opened in November 2008 in the former Mick's Restaurant on the Square in downtown Decatur. It's been completely renovated and it's owned by brothers J-T and Christopher Scott. I think I've been there just about every month since it opened. For
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decatur ga: Finders Keepers Furnishings in Decatur GA - 08/03/09 07:06 PM
Finders Keepers Furnishings in Decatur GA is a designer's dream. Finders Keepers Furnishings is a furniture and home accessories consignment store. It's located at 2753 East College Ave in Decatur GA. Do you love to decorate? Do you stage homes for selling? Are you ready to change your home décor? Then this is the place for you. Finder's Keepers Furnishings has linens, artwork, glassware, furniture and accessories. Items range from antique to contemporary. I like to change out my home décor seasonally. It would get really expensive if I always went to traditional stores. I can bring in the items I
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decatur ga: Open House in Decatur Sunday August 2, 2-4 p.m. - 07/31/09 08:30 PM
Open House in Decatur Sunday August 2, 2009 from 2-4 p.m. 2456 Medlock Commons, Decatur, GA 30030 See the virtual tour. It's a beautiful home listed at $719K built in 2004. It's 5 bedrooms, 5 full baths and full professionally finished terrace level. It has all the bells and whistles including whole house water filtration system, his and hers walk in closets and sauna just to name a few. It often doesn't come up on a GPS, but it's off of Medlock Rd between North Decatur Rd and Church Street in Decatur, GA. If you GPS to 501 Medlock Rd that will get you to the top
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decatur ga: Nail Salon in Decatur GA- Spotlight on Miss Nails Salon - 07/30/09 09:14 PM
There are lots of Nail Salons in Decatur, GA. One of my favorites is Miss Nails Salon located at 618 Church Street in Decatur. It's near the intersection of Commerce Drive, just a block from Decatur Square. Why do I like Miss Nails so much? Its family owned and operated and the pride of ownership shows. Tina, the owner and the staff are always friendly and professional. It's clean and prices are reasonable. The service is great too. I always feel like my business is appreciated. What's not to like? Miss Nails Salon has been in business since 1999. I've been going there since
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decatur ga: Ridgeland Park in Decatur GA - 07/27/09 01:24 PM
Ridgeland Park in Decatur GA is a mix of older and newer homes. This neighborhood is unique in that part of it lies within the City Limits of Decatur and some of it is outside in unincorporated DeKalb County. The streets include Willow Lane, Pensdale Road, Eastland Drive, Greylock Place, part of Scott Blvd and part of Medlock Rd. Some of the older homes in Ridgeland Park were built in the late 1940's. One of the neighbors is an original owner who initially bought his home for $13,000 in 1949. If you were to go into the older homes, you might
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decatur ga: Emory Parc Manor in Decatur GA - 07/25/09 04:21 PM
Emory Parc Manor in Decatur GA is a wonderful community of 81 single family homes, each different from the next, yet carefully blended. The homes have brick, stone, hardi-plank siding and some have cedar shake. It’s an elegant community with flowering trees in medians and roundabouts. The community green space is park like with a pavilion and benches for meeting friends and neighbors. Emory Parc Manor was built by Certified Professional Home Builders John Willis and Monte Hewett 2002-2004. If you are not familiar with these Award-Winning builders, then you are in for a treat. They stand behind their work and
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decatur ga: Real Estate Market Report - Decatur Condos - June 2009 - 07/11/09 02:41 PM
Real Estate Market Report Decatur Condos People are always asking, what's going on in Real Estate? This report covers the intown Decatur, GA zip code of 30030 condo market. There are currently 159 active residential attached listings, which means townhomes and condos. They range in price from $85,500 for a 1 bedroom/1 bath unit at Emory Gardens on Clairmont Ave to a 3 bedroom/3.5 bath at the Artisan on W. Ponce de Leon Ave for $779,900. 3 are in their contingency period for due diligence or financing. 20 are pending contracts, which means they are under contract but not yet closed. 9
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