An amazing before and after.

Before: This pic was taken April 13, 2009

After: Scott took this pic the other day.

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Back by popular demand, here’s a snow post (in March!) for ya.

Karass wrote in…

…has anyone heard any whispers of CSD schools closing early? Just trying to figure out how and when to get the Mom-mobile from work to school.

And I want to know where all the bad snow-drivers are.  I’m always hearing people saying, “I KNOW how to drive in the snow, it’s all the other nutcases sliding around out there who worry me!”   But we never hear a peep from these supposed “bad drivers”, so I’m beginning to think that everyone THINKS they’re good drivers and just go around blaming everyone else.

Are you one of those terrible drivers when it snows?  Fess up!

Kate Moore sent along two snow photos that were so great they warranted their own post!   First is the little fella above.

View Kate’s “snow tree” from the Oak Grove area of Decatur after the jump.

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Use this post to report area event cancellations due to snow. Here’s what I’ve found thus far…

• Dan Magee has already reported in comments here that today’s 11am Valentine’s Luncheon for 1st to 3rd graders at the Rec Center has been canceled, while the 6:30p Valentine’s Day dance for 4th and 5th graders is still on as scheduled.
• According to a note on the Oakhurst Message Board, construction of a new greenhouse has been pushed back to tomorrow.
• Also of note, the AJC reports that MARTA buses are not running today.

Anyone know what happened to the “Recycle Your Life” event at the Baptist Church?  A reader asked about it in an email last night, but I don’t have contact info.

UPDATE: Karass reports in a comment that the “Recycle Your Life” event has been canceled and may be rescheduled in June.

UPDATE III: Also after the jump, a slideshow of winter photos from downtown Decatur sent in by Billy Planer.

UPDATE II: @nfdecatur’s got some solid pics of the DEC HERE.

UPDATE: After the jump, a pic of the Depot covered in the white stuff, taken by @kateburning.

OK, actually only one pic thus far, but it’s a good ‘un!  Submitted by Gary Kronick.

If you have some of your own, send ‘em along and I’ll put together a slideshow.

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Chris Billingsley sends in this great compilation of photos as students at Decatur High School were released early due to the snow…mer.   (I know, I know, it doesn’t quite work)

RMS teacher Kris Thornton-Webb forwards this note from the City Schools of Decatur regarding an early close today…

Families Children in pre-Kindergarten through grade 12 will be dismissed one hour early today, February 12, 2010, in anticipation of adverse weather conditions this afternoon. All buses will run their routes one hour earlier. College Heights birth through age 3 will close at 3 o’clock. YMCA and Decatur Children and Youth Services after school programs that includes Animal Crackers, Whiz Kids, and Project Real, will not be in session today.

Staff Children in pre-Kindergarten through grade 12 will be dismissed hour early today, February 12, 2010, in anticipation of adverse weather conditions this afternoon. All buses will run their routes one hour earlier. Staff members may leave when the students have left their building. Please know YMCA and Decatur Children and Youth Services after school programs that includes Animal Crackers, Whiz Kids, and Project Real, will not be in session today. Talk to your supervisor if you cannot make other arrangements. The central office will close at 3 o’clock.

Dun, dun, dun!

Yes, it’s that time of winter again, when transplanted Northerners laugh at native Atlantans’ supposed fear of snow and ice, refusing to hear the rational retort of “Um, hello? We don’t have snow plows.”.

The AJC report really builds up the impending drama of Snow-Friday.

“It is not a question of whether we will see winter weather — basically snow — across most, if not all of [north and central Georgia], but rather a question of how much,” the Weather Service said.

Not a question?!  GASP!

In order to maintain the appearance that we’re freaked out, I suggest everyone go to the store right now and purchase a cart-full of unneeded food and food-ish items!

Decatur just sent out a CodeRed Flash Flood Warning. The AJC reports that flood warnings will remain in effect throughout the evening and into Monday morning.

I haven’t been out all day, so all I can report is that, yes, the muddy, basement river has returned.  But there are a couple of more relevant and useful Twitter reports of flooding in and around the city of Decatur.

• @claymaker posted two photos (one and two) of flooding around his house.
• @DecStan reports “Serious flooding on Scott Blvd (#DecaturGA) in low spot between Clairemont and Superior.” Does he mean between Clairemont on Ponce @ Westchester?

What’s it doing around you?

From the Decatur Minute….

Today at 5:00 P.M. the City will conduct its annual test of the CodeRED notification system. In an effort to kill two birds with one stone, the message will include a brief announcement about the tornado outdoor warning siren installation sounding on Friday, January 22nd. If you do not receive your call, please contact Police Captain Kris Boyett at 404-373-6551 or kris.boyett@decaturga.com.