I found these interesting charts over on the city-data, that lists homes sales by quarter (instead of year like the AJC). While every single one of the following charts shows the total number of homes sold plummet, Decatur saw the average home price rise the past two quarters after a bit of a drop in Q4’07. Also note the steady upward trend.

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Thru the first 15 city commission meetings this year, all of Decatur’s commissioners and the mayor have kept a great attendance record, according to the city’s meeting minutes.

Here’s the rundown…

Jim Baskett: Perfect Attendance

Mary Kemp: Perfect Attendance

Mayor Bill Floyd: 1 Absence

Fred Boykin: 1 Absence

Keisha Cunningham: 2 Absences

Hey…somebody’s gotta keep an eye on these things!

I liked this…

Next Stop…Decatur has a pic of some innovative local marketing done by Fleet Feet Sports at one of the city’s most popular barrel tables.

Is there a proper way to pour Weihenstephaner into a water bottle?