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Repaving, restriping of Commerce Drive to begin this week in Decatur
Decatur, GA — Pavement markings will be installed on Commerce Drive, between Clairemont Avenue and Church Street, this week in Decatur. The restriping effort will restore traffic service to all previous lanes. However, this will be a temporary measure until a major repair and repaving project on Commerce Drive and Church Street begins in mid-August, […]
Former Decatur High player in MLB shares his story, offers advice for young players
By David McFarland, contributor Decatur, GA — A former Decatur High School is living his baseball dreams. Bulldog graduate and varsity baseball player Jordan Walker made his debut for the St. Louis Cardinals in their Opening Day clash with the Blue Jays back on March 30. Although the Cardinals lost 10-9, Walker made his MLB […]
Decatur Downtown Development Authority approves 2023-2024 budget
Decatur, GA — The Decatur Downtown Development Authority, at its July 14 meeting, approved its fiscal year 2023-2024 budget. The DDA is anticipating to receive about $1.3 million and plans to spend about $1.6 million. The fund balance, or reserves, for the DDA would end at a negative of about $250,000. “The development authority is […]
Decatur City Commission to consider contract for commercial kitchen improvements at Legacy Park
Decatur, GA — The Decatur City Commission will meet on Monday, July 17, for two work sessions at 6 p.m. and 6:45 p.m., followed by a regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. There will also be a dinner session at 5:15 p.m. The meetings will be held in person at Decatur City Hall, 509 N. McDonough […]
DeKalb glass recycling may expand with private company amid drop-off site cutbacks
By John Ruch, contributor DeKalb County, GA — DeKalb County’s glass recycling program may be teaming with a private service for expansion amid concerns about recent unpublicized closures of drop-off sites and improper disposal. Facing pressure last week – including a Board of Commissioners (BOC) committee meeting and circulation of a video allegedly showing workers […]
Treat Yo’Shelf: the General Store
Community Farmers Markets’ catchall vendor booth offering products from vendors across the farmers market community. Find sauces, drinks, butters, jams, teas, and more and “treat yo’shelf”! Currently the Treat Yo’Shelf General Store can be found at Grant Park Farmers Market, Ponce City Farmers Market, EAV Farmers Market, and the new Virginia Highland Farmers Market. Current vendors […]
Lady Locavores at Home
Photo credit: Andrea Blanton by Food Earth Birth. Keyatta, Sage by Jenna Shea Photojournalism. Maricela by Braylen Dion for the New York Times. Celebrate International Womxns Day and beyond, with a 4-part virtual series led by several of Atlanta’s Lady Locavores! Community Farmers Markets invites you to Lady Locavores at Home, including a tea […]
Lady Locavores at Home: Suggested Ingredients and Supplies
Lady Locavores at Home includes 3 creative classes: Cocktails with Keyatta and friends, Cooking with Maricela, and Flower Arranging with Sage. We wanted to share the suggested ingredients and supplies in case you’d like to follow along or recreate after the Zoom class. Maricela’s recipe is her intellectual property, please always give Maricela Vega credit […]
Strawberries at the Farmers Market
We welcome the market season with a fresh crop of juicy strawberries! Jenna shares strawberry read-a-louds on our Youtube page, and Ilene has shared a creative strawberry sauce with us on Instagram. Strawberries are in and they are sweet as ever! Of course, they are great as is, but if you ever want to […]
Plant 2 Plate at EAV Farmers Market – April 22
Calling all families on SNAP benefits with green thumbs! Want to grow nutritious fruits and vegetables at home but don’t know where to start? The Georgia Plant 2 Plate program can help! HERE’S HOW IT WORKS: Visit Love Is Love Farm at the East Atlanta Village Farmers Market on Thursday, April 22 in Atlanta, GA. […]