Looks like voting for the 2010 version of Creative Loafing’s Best of Atlanta awards (aka “the Loafies”) is officially open.

Click over and inundate the site with your Decatur-centric picks!

You must enter at least five of the 319 questions to submit your ballot. (Note: you must now register with CL to vote.)

And if you just happen to be looking for the best blog/blogger category, it’s near the very bottom of the first page of the ballot.  You know, in case you’re into that sorta thing.

If you recall, last year DM was thrilled to win the critic’s pick for best local blog, but still got served by The Blissful Glutton in the reader’s pick for best blogger and by the cutting-edge Drive a Faster Car for best blog .  But this year, the gloves are off and I’m coming for you Zyman and @Tessa!

(Do I actually think a hyper-local blogger can garner more support than a super Atlanta food blogger or the virtual epicenter of the Atlanta new media world?  Not really, but I’ll die trying.  And by “die trying” I mean I’ll write a post begging for support and then go about my day.)

Oakhurst, Decatur GA (photo submitted by David)

Barrett writes in…

Just thought I would share some positive news about the Yes to Yum Garden at Renfroe.

The garden has recovered well from last month’s vandalism with the help of DREAM Camp’s All Girls Green Team and some very helpful city employees. I have attached some photos of some new garden art that was created by the kids of DREAM Camp. The project was facilitated by our art instructor Terry Greer and was made over a three day period. All of our middle school campers participated and were very excited to welcome the new addition to the garden.

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