“S” recently wrote in with this question…

I heard that Rep. Stephanie Stuckey Benfield has some sort of campaign going to bring Trader Joe’s to Decatur. Do you have any info on this?

On Monday, Rep. Benfield replied to the question…

Yes, for a long time I ran a notice in my weekly community updates encouraging folks to contact Trader Joe’s about opening a location in Decatur. I recently quit running the piece because I ran it for about 6 months. But I’m a big fan of Trader Joes and would love to see them in our community. I learned about the “movement” from Facebook and helped spread the word. By separate email, I’ll forward you one of my old Benfield Beats that publicizes the Trader Joe’s effort.

Link-wise the Facebook page is here, currently sporting 1,111 fans. And to check out the most recent Benfield Beat weekly newsletter, click here!

Let’s create a little “Who Shot Mr. Burns“-style buzz, shall we?

Here’s a cryptic hint of big Decatur news just around the corner…

A man in red kicks, his face hidden within the heavy shadows of a Decatur alley, mutters “We will soon see the marriage between two of the most prominent Decatur names.  The marriages will be frequent and they will all rock.”

Decatur fashion & style bloggers Catherine and Lauren Lee recently crossed the information divide and landed – heels and all – into the print magazine, 944!

I hope they don’t mind that I ripped the page from their site.  Click over to read more about their experience and see the reaction from AC fans.  Congrats ladies!