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Fire Station No. 2 Grand Opening
Monday, June 1 • 10 a.m.
Join the Decatur City Commission for the Ceremonial Ribbon Cutting at 356 West Hill St.
Glenlake Bathhouse and Pool Grand Opening Postponed Until June 5
The Grand Opening of the new Glenlake Bathhouse and Pool, originally scheduled for Friday, May 22 at 5 p.m., has been postponed until June 5, 2009.
Emergency Management H1N1 (Swine Flu) Advisory
In accordance with the City of Decatur’s Emergency Response Plan, the City’s Emergency Management Team continues to monitor the information related to the outbreak caused by a new influenza virus, H1N1, of swine and avian origin. Decatur residents are urged to take the preventative precautions recommended by the CDC including:
• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
• Wash your hands with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.
• Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
• If you get sick, stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.
• If someone is ill and has recently traveled to an area affected by swine flu or has been in contact with someone who has been infected with swine flu, have them contact their health care provider immediately.
For more details about swine flu, go to http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/swineflu_you.htm.
If the situation changes, we will post updates as necessary on the website at www.decaturga.com, on the blog at www.thedecaturminute.com. Important updates will also be distributed through Twitter for those who follow DowntownDecatur.
Decatur Online Communication Management System
At the City of Decatur we want to serve the public by being online all the time and have made this system available to allow you to submit requests for service, questions and other forms of communication as well as check the status of a request or review Frequently Asked Questions about City Services.
>Make a Request
The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) is re-issuing the City’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit for our Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) in accordance with the Federal Clean Water Act and the Georgia Water Quality Control Act.
>Click here to learn more
Pipeline Replacement
Atlanta Gas Light Resources Company is working in the City of Decatur over the next 4-5 months to replace old metal gas mains as part of a 15-year project known as the Pipeline Replacement Program.
Homestead Exemptions Reduce Taxes
The City of Decatur offers eight homestead exemptions for which resident homeowners may qualify.
CodeRED Expands to Include Weather Warning
>Click for more information
Infill Design Standards
for Single-Family Dwellings
View the outline of recent changes to the Decatur zoning ordinance.
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Official Newsletter of the City of Decatur
Inside the May issue
DeKalb County's David Fisher Receives Public Servant Award
David Fisher of DeKalb County Facilities Maintenance received the annual Thomas O. Davis Public Servant Award at the March DBA meeting at Eddie’s Attic. David has been a great partner to our city in many ways, going above and beyond to help out with events and other logistical issues. He exemplifies honesty, integrity and professionalism.
Decatur’s Thomas O. Davis Award honors a public employee who has helped strengthen the bond between government and the community, served as a role model for others in public service, contributed to the well being of the community, inspired others to get involved in public service, and served the public with respect. The award is named for Decatur’s long-time city attorney who began his career with Decatur at age 65 and served until his death at age 92.
Also in this issue:
• Focus on Downtown Development
• File of Life Plan Kicks Off
• Rediscover Decatur Cemetery
• Decatur 101 Graduates for 2009
• Sidewalk Talk
• From the DBA President
• Decatur Arts Festival Events
>May Focus Newsletter (PDF)
>Decatur Focus info and archives
Emergency Management Supplement
Learn what we're doing to prepare, and what you can do at home.
>Special supplement (PDF)
Playbook Newsletter
Classes, workshops, athletics and fun for active people of all ages. Find out what's new and how to sign up, brought to you by Decatur's Active Living Department. Complete information about Decatur's summer camp offerings and programs, classes and athletic programs for all ages. Plus, after-school program information.
>Playbook newsletter, May 2009 (PDF)
City of Decatur Annual Report 2008
>Click for PDF
Phase I & II of Decatur's New Wireless Network Is Live
Public access is now available.
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