Downtown Decatur-based Pogo Pictures sends along an email urging DM readers to vote for their “Goat 4 Sale” ad, which is a finalist for this year’s Doritos Super Bowl commercial contest.

The ad is already racking up supporters at big name media companies like Fast Company and Jezebel.   The top two voted ads will appear during this year’s Super Bowl.

If you’re wondering how such an ad came to be, here’s the inspiration…

Angie passes along this announcement…

The Decatur Bulldog Boosters invite you to participate in the 8th annual Run With The Dogs 5K on Saturday, January 12.

Start the new year off on the right foot. Run or walk this 3.1 mile course through the neighborhoods of the City of Decatur. Challenge yourself or just come out with friends and neighbors for the health of it. Dog owners are invited to bring their canine companions.

Long sleeved event t-shirts are guaranteed to all pre-registered participants. The t-shirt features original artwork by local artist, Adam Pinsley. All canine companions will receive a special commemorative event kerchief.

Event begins at 9AM in front of Decatur High School at 310 North McDonough Street. Registration begins at 8AM. Register ahead online at www.active.com. Search “Run With The Dogs.” Early registration discount through Saturday, January 5. Discounted registration for Decatur school system students, teachers and staff and City of Decatur employees.

All proceeds support the athletic programs of Decatur High and Renfroe Middle Schools. The Run With The Dogs is the first qualifying event in the City of Decatur’s 2013 Grand Slam Fitness Challenge. Atlanta Legal Aid’s November Run For Justice is the final event in the Grand Slam series.

On the agenda for tonight’s City Schools of Decatur School Board meeting, buses!

According to a note to the Board submitted by Superintendent Phyllis Edwards, as the system has grown, CSD’s “specific [busing] needs have changed, including concerns such as the quantity of breakdowns and safety, which may be ameliorated by newer buses”.

As such, the system had asked for a list of bids from three bus companies, Blue Bird, Thomas and Rush.  Of the three, Rush had the lowest interest rate and annual cost.

Tonight, the School Board is scheduled to vote on the lease agreement.  If approved, the CSD is scheduled to launch the new fleet of 10 buses in time for the new school year in the fall. These will join four buses already purchased by Decatur over the years through the state bus program.