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June 22, 2022 Leave a comment
Take a walk with the Pedestrian Advisory Committee! This Friday, June 24, at 8 p.m. starting at Decatur Recreation Center. PAC hopes to encourage citizens to enjoy walking in Decatur, day and night. To address safety concerns and to help citizens enjoy the city at night, we are offering a series of Bright at Night walks that encourage community and exercise. All participants receive wearable lights to wear on future walks.
May 19, 2022 Leave a comment
The end of Bike Month is quickly approaching so be sure to celebrate with us as we wrap up another great month.
Visit us at our Bike to Work Energizer Station tomorrow morning, May 20, in front of Decatur Recreation Center for a grab and go breakfast.
Bike and Brews will be later that evening at 6:30pm. We will meet in front of Decatur Recreation Center then end at Twains Brewpub.
Did we mention that GA Commute Options will join us? Visit their table for cool swag. Hope to see you ride with us.
March 14, 2022 Leave a comment
After two long years Touch A Truck is back! Visit trucks, bikes, MARTA vehicles and get a popsicle from King of Pops! We are partnering with City’s Touch A Budget and Clean Energy Plan. Help us kick off Spring with our most beloved event. See you all there!
March 3, 2022 1 Comment
Georgia Recreation and Parks Association kicked off Women’s History Month a couple weeks early by hosting their second Women’s Leadership Summit in Acworth, GA. An inspirational two-day summit provided opportunities for women to hear from seasoned female directors, an up and comer director panel, the CEO of Cobb County, the District Attorney of Cobb County, a domestic violence survivor, and how to lead with a heart-centered approach. From across the State of Georgia, 125 women gathered in Acworth as a community to find inspiration amongst each other and recharge. As a first time attendee, Gael Doyle stated, “really enjoyed getting to meet other parks and recreation women, learn, and grow profesionally.” Greg White, an ally for the Women’s Leadership Summit, expressed “the importance of women to come together to network, discuss issues in the workplace as well as in life. The summit platform is an avenue for women to develop leadership skills so they feel empowered to step up in their agency and out into the community.”
January 18, 2022 Leave a comment
Decatur is developing a Clean Energy Plan and needs your help! We have many opportunities to provide your input and help guide Decatur’s future. Supported by Southface Institute and Greenlink Analytics, the City held our first community roundtable focused on equity and community on November 17, now posted on www.cleanenergydecatur.com, and will hold our next virtual roundtable, focused on clean energy and the economy, on January 19, 6:00 – 7:30 pm. We would love to see you there! The City of Decatur has released a survey and is posting educational videos online, as well as holding an integrated planning charrette on March 8 and 9, 2022 in the Decatur Recreation Center. Please join our efforts to promote engagement opportunities and information on clean energy by signing up to be an Energizer on cleanenergydecatur.com. To learn more about Decatur’s Clean Energy Plan, how you can get involved, and take the survey go to www.cleanenergydecatur.com
January 5, 2022 Leave a comment
Due to the rise in COVID-19 cases, Decatur Active Living’s indoor programs and activities have been suspended until Monday, January 10, at Decatur Recreation Center and Ebster Recreation Center.
Basketball games will be played this week so be sure to check out the updated schedules on QuickScores. The following modifications will be followed to ensure the safety of our patrons and staff:
Contact Sara Holmes if you have additional questions or concerns.
December 17, 2021 Leave a comment
Happy Holidays to all! Decatur Active Living facilities and programs will have a modified schedule until the New Year.
Decatur Recreation Center and Ebster Recreation Center will close on Thursday, December 23 at 2:00 PM through Monday, January 3.
Glenlake Tennis Center will be closed on December 24 and December 25 as well as December 31 and January 1. All other days have normal business hours.
Oakhurst Indoor Pool will have normal business hours except for the following dates:
If you are in need of immediate assistance, please reach out to our front desk at 404-377-0494.
December 6, 2021 Leave a comment
Do you want Decatur to be a leader in the Atlanta Region’s local food movement?
Do you believe it’s important for your city to prioritize urban agriculture?
Your voice is needed at our upcoming Community Food Forum!
City of Decatur Community Food Forum
Saturday, December 11th, 2021 10:00 – 11:30 AM
Legacy Park, 500 S. Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA 30030
The City of Decatur applied to develop the Atlanta region’s second City Agriculture Plan in partnership with Food Well Alliance and the Atlanta Regional Commission and has been chosen to move forward with the next step of the selection process – holding a Community Food Forum for Decatur residents. The Community Food Forum is an opportunity for residents to learn more about the City Agriculture Plan process, voice their support for a strong local food system, and ask questions.
The City Agriculture Plan program aims to bring local governments together with their communities to create plans incorporating urban agriculture and local food into the next phase of cities’ development. Food Well Alliance and the Atlanta Regional Commission will select one city to develop a City Agriculture Plan in 2022. The Community Food Forums will inform the selection process by assessing the readiness and enthusiasm of each city to participate in the comprehensive and inclusive planning process.
All City of Decatur residents are encouraged to reflect on how support for local growers and increased access to local food and agricultural goods can enhance their vision for the City of Decatur’s growth and attend the forum to learn more. Register for the Forum here!
September 28, 2021 Leave a comment
Join the Decatur Parents Network for National Recovery Month tomorrow, September 29th at 7pm via Zoom.. Hear from Certified Addiction Recovery Empowerment Specialist , Susan Morley, about The Science of Addiction Recovery. Scan the QR code below to register for the speaker series.
Gael Doyle
Greg White
saraeholmes
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