Knowing my unfulfilled desire to see Governor Sonny Perdue visit the city of Decatur, Creative Loafing’s Thomas Wheatley forwards a press release from the Governor’s Office stating that Perdue will be joining Falcon’s quarterback Matt Ryan and a bunch of other dirty birds in Decatur tomorrow to sign the Student Health and Physical Education Act.

“But is it really Decatur?” you ask.

“Of course not.” I reply.

We’re talking Greater Decatur.   Specifically, Glenhaven Elementary down on Austin Drive in 30032.

But hey, he’ll be close!  Perhaps Sonny will want to swing by for a little lunch on his way back to the capitol.  Trust me, we’re not as mean and/or share-the-wealthish as we sound in an internet forum.  We can talk about family values!  Decaturites can’t get enough of that crap!  We even take the time out of our self-mandated busy days to bike our kids to school!  How freakin’ crazy is that?!

Playing off our well-known communal weakness for eating and drinking outdoors, Stephanie at the Oakhurst Community Garden announces this year’s Martinis in the Garden fundraiser and sends along this press release…

DECATUR-The Oakhurst Community Garden Project invites you to an evening of chic yet down-to-earth fun with “Martinis in the Garden” on Saturday, May 16, 2009, from 5:30 until 8:30 p.m.

Benefiting the Oakhurst Community Garden Project, Martinis in the Garden will feature a selection of delicious Martinis, live music, a live auction, and fabulous food from the The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Atlanta, Parker’s on Ponce and Bhojanic -all amidst nature at her springtime finest!

The admission ($35 pre-event, $40 at door) for the event includes three martinis of choice and food. Tickets can be purchased online [HERE]. Other beverages, including local microbrews, will also be available.

Thank you to our lead sponsors Pinnacle Custom Builders, Inc., Oakhurst Business Association, and Universal Joint/Steinbeck’s Oyster Bar.

In case of rain, please join us at the Friends School of Atlanta located at 862 Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA 30030. Please check our website for more details.