Author: Patti Garrett

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Dec 3: Join us for the next speaker in the Anti-Racism speaker series

Speaker, Tim Wise

Wise is the author of eight books, including his forthcoming Dispatches from the Race War (December 2020 from City Lights Books). Named one of “25 Visionaries Who are Changing Your World,” by Utne Reader, Wise has contributed chapters or essays to over 25 additional books and his writing are taught in colleges and universities across the nation.

https://www.decaturga.com/bc-btab/page/anti-racism-speaker-series-tim-wise

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Front Yard Tree Program

City of Decatur and Trees Atlanta Start Front Yard Tree Program

The City of Decatur is partnering with Trees Atlanta to establish a front yard tree program. Residents pay a $25 application fee and Trees Atlanta will plant a tree in their front yard and maintain the tree for 2 years. This is a great way to replace canopy lost from recent storms. Homeowners will be able to choose from a list of trees suitable for our area. Please visit the Front Yard Tree page at Trees Atlanta to apply. There are a limited number of trees in the first year of the program and it will be first come, first served.

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Temporary Open Container Ordinance

The Decatur City Commission passed a temporary Weekend Open Container Ordinance that allows restaurants to sell alcoholic beverages in open containers within the boundaries of the five business districts including Decatur Downtown Business District, Old Depot District, West Ponce Business District, East College Business District and Oakhurst Business District. The temporary Ordinance goes into effect on Friday, October 30 at 4 p.m. and expires Sunday, January 3 at 1 a.m. The Ordinance allows the sales on Fridays from 4 p.m. – 1 a.m. and Saturdays from 3 p.m. – 1 a.m. every week.

For more information:

https://www.decaturga.com/ed/page/temporary-weekend-open-container-ordinance

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CARES ACT Funding

The City of Decatur received $2.9M in CARES Act funding through an agreement with DeKalb County which, based on population, was eligible for direct federal CARES Act funds. Distribution of these Coronavirus Relief funds have included: expanding the small business assistance program to $900,000 (in addition to community funds of $68,000 raised by DecaturUnited); Pandemic Pay for city employees; expanding assistance program to include a grant program for local non-profits ($300,000); Pandemic expenses (PPE equipment; cleaning supplies; technology needs, etc.). For more information:

https://decatur.civicweb.net/document/3512

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November 2 election in Decatur

Link to current races and candidates

Please visit the Secretary of State’s website for information regarding your precinct and District. Voting maps are also available on the city’s website. 

In addition to municipal elections, a DeKalb County-wide Education-SPLOST (Special Local Option Sales Tax) and the referendum for a senior homestead exemption in Decatur will be on the ballot. See details about the proposed homestead exemption. 
Registration for voting in the November 2, 2021 election will end on Monday, October 4, 2021. For the November 2, 2021 General Municipal Election, the Absentee Poll will open 22 days prior to the Election (October 12, 2021). All Advance Voting (Absentee in person) will be held October 12, 2021 through October 29, 2021. 

Questions concerning advance voting, early voting or voter registration should be directed to DeKalb County Elections Division at 404-298-4020.