Coming in January:
Tuesday, January 25: State of the City
Clean Energy Planning Process Begins
Decatur has kicked off its Clean Energy Planning Process and we need your input as we develop strategies to address climate change. Please mark your calendars to participate:
Decatur Clean Energy Roundtable 2: Clean Energy and Economy
January 19, 2022
6-7:30 p.m.
Link Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84381674199
Decatur Clean Energy Roundtable 3: The Built Environment
February 24, 2022
6-7:30 p.m.
Link Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82440694678
Visit www.cleanenergydecatur.com to learn more about this initiative and get involved in shaping Decatur’s clean energy future.
Work Starting on Pedestrian Safety and Bicycle Trail Improvements
Work is about to begin on the Pedestrian Safety and Bicycle Trail Improvements on Clairemont Avenue, Commerce Drive and Church Street. The best way to stay informed about progress on this project is to sign up for Decatur Makeover, so that you can receive regular updates about this and other construction activities in Decatur. Here is information about the project.
You can sign up for Decatur Makeover here.
Tree Ordinance Update to Be Discussed at Dec 6 Commission Meeting
The city of Decatur is updating its Tree Canopy Conservation Ordinance. Please take a look at the information from the City Commission work session:
If you have not provided input, please send any comments to [email protected]
This will be discussed at the December 6, 2021 City Commission meeting.
Dec 8: 2021 Anti Racism Speaker Series Concludes
The Better Together Advisory Board and the city of Decatur will wrap up the 2021 Anti-Racism Speaker series with a conversation with Robin Rue Simmons. Join the conversation on Wednesday, Dec 8 at 6pm. For more information:
https://www.decaturga.com/bc-btab/page/anti-racism-speaker-series
Holiday Sanitation Schedules
Be sure to check the website for holiday schedules for Trash and Recycling!
Affordable Housing Units Approved for Legacy Park
The City Commission approved an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Decatur Housing Authority to provide affordable housing units in the South Village at Legacy Park. Additional information can be found in this article in Decaturish by Zoe Seiler: https://decaturish.com/2021/11/decatur-city-commission-decatur-housing-authority-partnering-on-legacy-park-affordable-housing/
It’s not too late to participate in Decatur’s Season of Giving/Christmas Decatur
It’s not too late to participate in Decatur’s Season of Giving/Christmas Decatur to help provide happy holidays for Decatur’s children and senior citizens. Funds will be used to provide gift cards for parents for their children and gifts for seniors will be purchased based on gift lists. Visit
https://legacydecatur.org/ and designate your donation for Season of Giving
Coming in October
Friday, Saturday October 1-2: Amplify My Community https://www.amplifydecatur.org/
Saturday, October 2: 16th Annual AJC Decatur Book Festival https://decaturbookfestival.com/
Saturday, Sunday, October 2-3: Artists Market
Decaturartsalliance.org
Saturday, October 9: Porchfest
https://www.oakhurstporchfest.org/
Saturday, October 16: Madison Avenue Soapbox Derby http://madisonavesoapboxderby.org/
Sept 25: West Ponce Music Stroll
Saturday, September 25, 2021 – 1:00pm to 9:00pm
West Ponce Music Stroll
On West Ponce de Leon Avenue
West Ponce businesses open their patios and parking lots, transforming them into stages for a day of free, live music and fun during the third annual West Ponce Music Stroll on September 25. Listen to bands play at businesses along West Ponce de Leon throughout the day. In the evening, a large stage outside The Marlay will host three bands as a finale.
The day will kick off with a 5K fun run and 1-mile dog walk runs hosted by Fleet Feet and Clarity Fitness. In the afternoon there will be an artist market of local makers plus chalk artists. Free popup yoga and fitness classes will be held outside throughout the day.