We just received this announcement…

Angie Macon, executive director of the Decatur Arts Alliance, announces that the wine list / program is now posted on the Decatur Wine Festival website so you can plan your tastings this Saturday at the event (http://decaturwinefestival.org). And, if you still have not bought your tickets, hurry! There are still some for sale online at TicketAlternative.com (http://www.ticketalternative.com/Events/19991.aspx). She adds, “We look forward to seeing our fellow wine lovers and supporters of the arts for a beautiful Saturday afternoon on the square in downtown Decatur. If you need any more incentive, remember that the Decatur Wine Festival is a fund-raising event that helps bring arts events to the community.”

Photo courtesy of Will

“Using only current values is not significantly insightful,” he said.

A study committee delivered a 24-page report that said annexation would force the school system to quickly build or expand buildings, raise taxes and cut programs.

Wisniewski said two of six areas considered for annexation–the ones including the Publix shopping center and Suburban Plaza–had the biggest financial upside for the schools.

This is an interesting point.  If we’re going to adjust enrollment projections in annexed areas into the future based on current student residency inside the city, we should also attempt to adjust commercial values to bring them in line with values inside the current city limits.  At least, that’s what it sounds like Mr.  Wisniewski is getting at.

The delay in a School Board decision now puts all official board decisions (school and city) on annexation into the month of December.