UPDATE: Clairemont Ave has been reopened.

UPDATE: DPD’s Jennifer Ross tells us that “there is a gas leak at the construction site in the 1000 block of Clairemont Avenue.

Heather reports and sends in this photo.   Checking with DPD to see what’s up.

The City of Briarcliff Initiative sent out this press release/reminder today…

Briarcliff to Present at Wednesday January 22nd Joint Meeting of the DeKalb Delegation

Atlanta, GA, January 22, 2014 — The City of Briarcliff Initiative will present at a joint meeting of the DeKalb House and Senate delegation. The meeting is scheduled to be held at the Manual Maloof Auditorium on Wednesday, January 22, 2014. The event starts at 6:30 p.m.

Briarcliff presented at the Capitol in a joint meeting of the DeKalb Delegation of the Georgia House and Senate earlier in the month on Thursday, January 9, 2014. A follow up public meeting that allowed public questions and answers was requested. The Wednesday, January 22, 2014 meeting at the Maloof Auditorium follows the below agenda.

• 6:30 p.m. – 6:40 p.m. Welcome and Introductions
• 6:40 p.m. – 7:25 p.m. DeKalb County Board of Education
• 7:25 p.m. – 7:40 p.m. City of Briarcliff Initiative
• 7:40 p.m. – 7:55 p.m. Lakeside City Alliance
• 7:55 p.m. – 8:10 p.m. City of Tucker Initiative
• 8:10 p.m. – 8:50 p.m. Interim CEO Lee May
• 8:50 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Citizen Question and Answers

To Maloof Auditorium is located at 1300 Commerce Drive, Decatur, GA.

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Major Decatur Literary News

Terra Elan McVoy, part-time bookseller at Little Shop of Stories and full-time author extraordinaire, was named a nominee for the Edgar Award in the Young Adult division for her 2013 novel, Criminal, by the Mystery Writers of America. The winners of this prestigious award, named after Edgar Allan Poe to honor the best in mystery fiction, will be announced on May 1st. Congratulations and good luck, Terra!

This Week

Ishmael Beah, author of Radiance of Tomorrow, tonight, January 22nd at 7pm, Jimmy Carter Library & Museum, free.

Dan Stashower, author of The Hour of Peril: The Secret Plot to Murder Lincoln Before the Civil War, Tuesday, January 28th at 7pm, Jimmy Carter Library & Museum, free.

Upcoming

An Evening with Malcolm Gladwell, author of David & Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits and the Art of Battling Giants, Wednesday, January 29th at 8pm, Symphony Hall (ticket info here), $45 (includes a signed copy of the book).

Colin Meloy and Carson Ellis, author and illustrator of Wildwood Imperium, Friday, February 7th at 7pm, Kavarna Coffee, hosted by Poverty is Real and sponsored by Little Shop of Stories (ticket info here) to benefit the Decatur Education Foundation‘s literacy programs, $15 adults, $10 kids, plus the purchase of one book per family.

Michael observes that “The Dequator continues to grow…” and sends along this link announcing that Atlanta area Farmer’s Market fav La Calavera Bakery is opening a brick and mortar location at 747-C East College Avenue in Decatur.

Here’s what the La Calavera folks wrote in their announcement…

For the last two seasons of local farmers markets, it has been our pleasure to bring our breads and treats out into the world for you to try.

We could never have imagined the thrill it’s been to see people come out every week and pick something new or go for one of their favorites.

We hope that you’ll do the same on a visit very soon to

La Calavera Bakery

747-C East College Ave.

Decatur, Ga 30030

Please check our Facebook page as well as this website to stay informed of our progress. We anticipate a slow build over the next couple of months leading up to a Grand Opening in March of 2014.

~ facebook.com/lacalaverabakery ~

We can’t wait to see you there!