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10/29/2026

A quick reminder for voters: Early Voting ends on Friday Oct. 30 and Election Day is on November 3.

For current ballot drop box locations and early voting information, visit dekalbvotes.com or contact DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections at 404-298-4020.

10/28/2026

Did you know the Decatur Cemetery has a lot more to explore than you might expect? Cemetery Superintendent Demetrius Whatley shares a few facts about the cemetery.

Next time you have a free afternoon, consider taking a walk through the cemetery to learn more about its history and its place in the Decatur community.

10/27/2026

Check out all that is going on this week in Decatur!

For more community events and information:

🔗Decaturga.com/calendar

🔗VisitDecaturga.com/events

🔗Decaturga.com/parksrec

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EVENTS:
10/30 Scream on the Square
5 to 9 p.m.
Downtown Decatur Square, 130 E. Court Sq.

MEETINGS:
10/27 Speed Study Public Meeting #2
6 to 7 p.m.
Decatur Public Works, 2635 Talley St.

10/22/2026

A quick reminder for voters: There is NOT a ballot drop box at Decatur City Hall. The drop box that was previously located at City Hall was removed after the November 2020 election.

For current ballot drop box locations and early voting information, visit dekalbvotes.com or contact DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections at 404-298-4020.

10/21/2026

Please be advised that temporary road closures will be in place in Downtown Decatur on Friday, Oct. 23, from 5:15 to 6 p.m. for the Decatur High School Homecoming Parade.

The parade will begin at Commerce Drive and Robin Street, travel north on Commerce Drive, east on West Trinity Place, south on North McDonough Street, and west on West Howard Avenue before ending at the upper lot of Decatur High School.

The following roads will be affected:
- Commerce Drive between Swanton Way and West Howard Avenue
- West Trinity Place between Swanton Way and North McDonough Street
- East Trinity Place between Church Street and North McDonough Street
- North McDonough Street between West Howard Avenue/East College Avenue and East/West Trinity Place
- The intersection of East/West College Avenue, South McDonough Street and West Howard Avenue
- West Howard Avenue between Commerce Drive and North McDonough Street

Roads will reopen as the end of the parade passes through each area. Please plan ahead and allow extra travel time when traveling through downtown during the parade.

10/21/2026

If you have old electronics collecting dust, start setting them aside now!

The City of Decatur's semi-annual Electronics Recycling Event returns on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Please note: This year's event will be held at ChaRM DeKalb and participation will be by appointment only for City of Decatur residents.

Residents can safely recycle batteries, cables, computers, printers, televisions, radios, scanners, and more. Styrofoam will also be accepted. Please ensure all foam is clean and dry before drop-off.

Learn more and register at decaturga.com/electronicsrecycling

10/20/2026

Join us for Public Meeting #2 of the City of Decatur's Speed Study on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 6 p.m.

Residents will have an opportunity to review initial data findings, learn how the study is progressing and share feedback. This is the second of three public meetings planned as part of the City's effort to explore opportunities to lower speed limits on City-owned streets and improve safety for everyone.

Learn more at decaturga.com/speedstudy

10/19/2026

Check out all that is going on this week in Decatur!

For more community events and information:

🔗Decaturga.com/calendar

🔗VisitDecaturga.com/events

🔗Decaturga.com/parksrec

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EVENTS:
10/21 Electrify Decatur: Induction Cooking Webinar
12 p.m.
Via Zoom

10/23 Decatur Amplified Concert Series: Boxcar Radio
7 p.m.
Decatur Square, 130 E. Court Sq.

MEETINGS:
10/19 City Commission Meeting
7:30 p.m.
Decatur City Hall, 509 N. McDonough St.

10/20 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting
6:30 p.m.
Decatur City Hall, 509 N. McDonough St.

DEADLINES:
10/19 Hometown Hero Nominations
DecaturGA.com/HometownHeroes

10/16/2026

Meet one of the City of Decatur’s 2025 Welcoming Business Award winners: Oakview Coffee.

Located at the corner of Oakview and East Lake in the Oakhurst neighborhood since 2007, Oakview Coffee is a community-driven coffee shop that brings neighbors together and prioritizes creating a safe, welcoming environment. Whether you’re stopping in to work or study, grabbing your favorite coffee and checking out the local art on the walls, or meeting friends for a glass of w**e and a board game, Oakview Coffee has a space for everyone to feel at home.

The Welcoming Business Award recognizes local businesses that help make Decatur a place where everyone feels welcome and valued. Learn more about the Welcoming Business Award at DecaturGA.com/WBA.

Next time you’re in Oakhurst, stop by Oakview Coffee and see what makes it a welcoming part of the community!

10/15/2026

Morning runs. Quiet walks. Community events. Marriage proposals.

In our latest episode, Cemetery Superintendent Demetrius Whately and Friends of Decatur Cemetery Chair Rhonda Wildman talk about the 58-acre space that has become one of Decatur’s most cherished destinations.

Listen now at decaturga.com/decaturminutelive

Address

101 E Court Sq
Decatur, GA
30030

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

(404)3718386

Website

http://www.decaturga.com/, https://linktr.ee/cityofdecaturga

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