Comments on: Decatur’s Third Places and Public Spaces

By: TR3

TR3 — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 13:59:06 +0000

Bean, same here. You are *not* alone. I have been here 10+ years and I am not leaving Decatur — or my proverbial closet…

By: Brianc

Brianc — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:37:42 +0000

I would probably go with the library over either courthouse. It’s the main branch, attracts people of all demographics, and is centrally located. There are frequent author appearances, all kinds of programs, and it fits in with Decatur’s bookish reputation that the DBF is engendering. Still, I wouldn’t call it an anchor. I guess there isn’t one, single Decatur institution that fits that term.

By: karass

karass — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:30:19 +0000

The old Courthouse might be. It’s got a classic look, is right on the square, is one of the Book Festival venues, has a museum, hosts a lot of local fundraisers, and is the site of many a fine party. Any CSD student has been on a walking field trip that included it.

By: nelliebelle1197

nelliebelle1197 — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:59:29 +0000

Just admit it- you are Emory’s communications director.

By: Brianc

Brianc — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:53:52 +0000

Oh, and just to be clear, I have no connection to Emory. If I were considering only myself in this anchor discussion, I would name Georgia State, which I commute to four times a week and can get to (without driving) easier than either Emory or Agnes Scott.