It ain’t even March yet, but Steve points to this new article in the “April issue” of National Georgraphic entitled, “48 Hours in Atlanta” by the Atlanta Mag Food Editor Bill Addison.  There’s this rather clever observation at the beginning..

“People tend to forget that Atlanta is young compared to other American cities,” says author and illustrator Tray Butler, a Georgia native. “New York was founded 200 years earlier. Even Sunbelt superstars like Charlotte or Houston are technically our older siblings. What we have is a youthful exuberance, a kind of rebellious spirit, and yes, some growing pains. Atlanta is like a teenager: It can’t stop changing.”

Both Cakes & Ale and its homestead of Decatur get mentions – with the old “Decatur is to Atlanta as Berkeley is to…”.  You know the rest.

Addison has a lot for you to take on in your 48 hour stay.  MLK National Historic Site!  Little Tart Bakeshop!  Inman Park!  Billy Reid!  Miller Union!  Oakland! High! Dad’s!

Anything missing?  Beltline?  Piedmont Park?

Deanne sends along this announcement…

City of Decatur District 1 Commissioner Candidates
Forum and Meet & Greet
Saturday, March 9, 2013 at 3:30PM
The Church at Decatur Heights, 735 Sycamore Drive Decatur, GA 30030

All City of Decatur residents are invited to come hear from candidates Scott Drake and Greg Coleson on key topics of interest to our community. A Meet & Greet will follow.

For information on the candidates, please visit:

http://www.coleson.org/

http://decaturfordrake.com/

This free event is an effort of residents from across District 1 with Geoff Koski, Jeff Lell, and Deanne Thomas serving as organizers. Special thanks to The Church at Decatur Heights, 2012 City of Decatur Hometown Hero, for providing the space and event support.

It’s that time of year again!  Decatur Touch a Truck returns Saturday, March 9th at 10am in the Callaway Building parking lot along Trinity Ave.  From the City of Decatur’s website…

This fun event gives children of all ages a chance to touch, explore and see their favorite truck or equipment on wheels. The City of Decatur fire truck, dump trucks, tractors, police cars, motorcycles, bicycles and many other vehicles will be on display.