Decatur PD Deputy Police Chief Keith Lee sends along this announcement…

​During the last weeks, between February 7, 2013 and March 15, 2013, the City of Decatur has experienced four (4) armed robberies of pedestrians in and around the Downtown Business District. The incidents have occurred between 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. In all four incidents, the victim was female and a firearm was displayed, but not used. In three of the incidents the victims were alone and in one of the incidents two females were present. The suspects in all incidents have been described as black males with slender builds. The estimated ages ranged from the mid-teens to early twenties.

​All four incidents are currently under investigation by the Decatur Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division. In addition, the Decatur Police Department has instituted targeted activities designed to prevent future problems and to identify and arrest those involved in this type of behavior.

​If you see something that looks suspicious or out of the ordinary, immediately contact the Decatur Police Department by dialing 911 or (404) 373-6551.

Eater Atlanta and Patch have confirmed that Souper Jenny has decided to open their second location in Decatur.

The open question now is: where? According to both sources owner Jenny Levison has yet to decide where she should open up in Decatur. Any suggestions?

From tonight’s Decatur City Commission agenda (page 44), a letter from Deputy City Manager Hugh Saxon to City Manager Peggy Merriss…

The purpose of this memorandum is to recommend approval of a project budget of $38,000,000 and an agreement with Potts Construction for construction manager at risk services for Beacon Municipal Complex improvements at a guaranteed maximum price of of $30,375,000.  This project will be financed through a combination of the City’s fund balance and HOST revenues ($6,000,000) and the issuance of Urban Redevelopment Authority bonds ($32,300,000).

Mr. Saxon goes on to detail what will be done to the Beacon Hill site, including “selective demolition” and construction of a 30,000 square foot Police Dept, adaptive reuse of 25,000 square feet for the CSD Central Office, about 28,000 square feet for community recreation, arts and cultural spaces; “and major storm drainage improvements to support the site development”.

A back and forth in FFAF on Friday made me realize that you guys might have some opinions on this!

What’s your favorite bourbon for the money?