Another well-known Decatur merchant is closing it’s doors.

Assistant Store Manger Kim McNeil at Kaleidoscope Boutique confirms reports that the 9 year-old clothing store along West Ponce will soon be closing its doors forever.

Kim notes that the closing is “indeed recession-related”.  As for store owner Camille Wright, Kim says plans include doing “some personal shopping for her close friends and valued customers, will happily get to focus more on new baby Connor, and anticipates some other fashion related ventures in the future.”

Our best to Camille and her staff in all their future endeavors.  This one is gonna be especially tough for many to swallow.

Below the break, read a message recently posted on the store’s Facebook page with details about the clothing sale and where you can catch up with the Kaleidoscope ladies prior to closing.

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Dave Kell tweeted earlier that the Decatur First Bank branch at the “lil’ Kroger” on Commerce Drive had been robbed around 5p this evening.

Deputy Chief Keith Lee was quick to respond to my inquiry with details and news that the perps have already been arrested.

We were notified of an armed robbery of the Decatur First Bank branch at Kroger this afternoon. Two suspects were stopped a few minutes later on Church Street. Evidence recovered during the stop established probable cause the two suspects were involved in the robbery. Both suspects are in custody at this time and the investigation is continuing.

Hats-off to DPD!!!

“S” forwards this announcement from Assistant City Manager Tony Parker…

The City of Decatur will test the new Tornado Outdoor Warning Siren system for installation purposes on Friday, January 22, 2010 at 12 noon. The test will last approximately two minutes.

The first official monthly testing of the system will be held on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 5 p.m. If there is inclement weather that day, the test will be postponed until Thursday, February 4 at 5 p.m.

Going forward the system will be tested on the first Wednesday of each month at 5 p.m. The sirens will sound for approximately one minute during each testing.

If you have questions about this or other Emergency Management issues, please contact Tony Parker, Assistant City Manager, Emergency Services, tony.parker@decaturga.com or call 404-370-4102.

Looks like last week’s CSD special, pre-meeting meeting wasn’t a one-time deal!

Blasted to the CSD mailing list this afternoon…

On February 9th from 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. the City Schools of Decatur Board of Education will hold a special meeting to address community questions and concerns in an informal setting. Due to the time constraints associated with this meeting, the number of individuals that the Board will be able to address may be limited. The meeting will take place at the Central Office at Westchester (758 Scott Boulevard, Decatur 30030).

Decatur PD’s Juanchella Francis just sent this note out to the community…

The City of Decatur Police Department wishes to advise residents about a recent increase in residential burglaries occurring in the southern portion of the city. Since January 14, 2010 four burglaries of residences have been reported to the Decatur Police Department. Each of these incidents have occurred after 8:00 PM. In three of the incidents the residences were vacant, but a resident was home during the fourth incident. In the fourth incident the suspect fled without entering the residence, once the homeowner made her presence known. In that incident the resident stated she heard someone knock on her door, but did not answer and shortly thereafter the suspect attempted to enter through a rear window. It is surmised the suspect thought the residence was not occupied when he/she did not receive a response at the front door.

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