Ready or not MARTA riders: Numerous service cuts go into effect tomorrow.

Among the most impactful changes taking place tomorrow:

• MARTA buses: 2,700 of 11,500 bus stops will be eliminated.  (There are many MARTA bus signs in Decatur plastered with notices saying that the stop is being eliminated)
• MARTA trains: Wait times for trains will increase up to 5 minutes.  Also Final train runs start at 1am
• MARTA restrooms: Will be closed permanently at all stations EXCEPT: Five Points, Bankhead, College Park, Doraville, Hamilton E. Holmes, Indian Creek, North Springs, Lindbergh and Edgewood/Candler Park.

The Braves shuttle will not be eliminated until next year.  For a complete list of the cutbacks going into effect tomorrow, along with fare-related changes beginning in October, click over to MARTA’s webpage on the subject.

Carl writes on Twitter…

Amaryn’s Thai Bowl in #DecaturGA closing soon. Interested in taking over the space? Contact Selig Enterprises at 404.870.1503.

Photo courtesy of Active Diner

Kelly Cheek at Renewal Design Build alerts us that team registration for this year’s Park Renewal Day in Dearborn Park is now open to the kudzu-ripping public!  Here are all the details you need…

On Saturday, November 6th, participants will return to Dearborn Park to root out invasive plants for the 3rd annual Park Renewal Day competition. Each year, this joint effort of Renewal Design-Build, the DeKalb County Parks Department and City of Decatur’s Active Living Division, has well over 100 participants – all competing for prize money sponsored by Renewal – clear more than an acre of English ivy and Chinese privet from the park.

Teams will compete for the grand prize of $1,000, while second and third place teams will take home $300 and $200, respectively. Each team’s assigned plot will be scored by County Park experts and local celebrities. Food, music and the awarding of prizes follow the competition.

Any group willing to come together to help the park and raise money is eligible and should register [at www.ParkRenewalDay.com] as soon as possible. Teams in past years have included school organizations, neighborhood associations, and Scout troops. Last year, the Decatur High School Close Up Club used its prize winnings to help fund a spring trip to Gettysburg.

Our own “Squirrel-Headed Bastard” sends in this sneak preview of Lima the Zebra projected on the 315 West Ponce de Leon Ave office building last night at around 1am.  Be out on West Ponce around 8p to see Lima in action.

Looks pretty awesome!