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Lincoln Property Company Southeast to manage the Shoppes at 319 West Ponce in Decatur
Decatur, GA — Lincoln Property Company Southeast has been awarded the management assignments for the Shoppes at 319 West Ponce in Decatur, along with two other retail properties in metro Atlanta. For each asset, Lincoln Senior Vice President Shane Froman, Senior Portfolio Manager Retail Lead Naomi Rizzo and Senior Property Manager Theresa Nabors will oversee […]
Decatur City Commission approves contract for upgrades to commercial kitchen at Legacy Park
Decatur, GA — The Decatur City Commission, at its July 17 regular meeting, approved a contract with CGS, LLC in the amount of $57,850 and established a project budget of $80,000 to upgrade the commercial kitchen in Hawkins Hall at Legacy Park. The kitchen area in Hawkins Hall has three separate kitchen spaces. “This scope […]
(VIDEO) No injuries reported after MARTA bus caught fire in Greater Decatur
Decatur, GA — A MARTA mobility bus caught fire in greater Decatur last week, but there were no injuries. A witness posted about the fire on Nextdoor. The fire occurred at the Suburban Plaza shopping center off North Decatur Road. “Marta bus blew up outside of [JOANN Fabric and Crafts] parking lot! We felt the explosion […]
(PHOTOS) The 2023 Mystic South Conference
Dunwoody, GA — The Mystic South Conference took place July 14-16 at the Crown Plaza Ravinia in Dunwoody. This was the fifth year for the conference that organizers say focuses on mystical, magical, and spiritual practices of the South and beyond that are Pagan and Pagan-adjacent. The conference features presenters from around the world, workshops, book […]
DeKalb County seeking volunteers for virtual tutoring program
DeKalb County, GA — The DeKalb County Human Services Department is seeking volunteers to participate in The AARP Experience Corps, which is a tutoring program designed to help DeKalb students improve their reading skills. The volunteers would begin in September, according to a press release. The AARP Experience Corps is an evidence-based literacy program that […]
Avondale Estates launches wellness app for the city’s police officers
Avondale Estates, GA — The Avondale Estates Police Department is partnering with Cordico to provide a customized, confidential wellness app for the city’s police officers and their families. The app proactively aims to address mental health challenges that often affect law enforcement personnel, according to a press release. Officers will be able to access the […]
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 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 […]