Decatur PD’s Sgt. Jennifer Ross sends along this alert…

On 07/19/2014 at approximately 11:28 pm, officers responded to a residential burglary in the 100 block of Feld Avenue.  The home was last secured at 8:30 pm.  Entry was made by forcing a rear door.  A 50” television, game system, sound system and jewelry were stolen.  There were vehicles and dogs present at the home.  The home had an alarm system that was not armed during the time frame of the burglary. 

On 07/20/2014 at approximately 9:25 pm, officers responded to a business alarm at 1 West Court Square and observed the glass front door to the business shattered.  Surveillance footage shows the suspect using rocks to make entry through the front door and stealing five cartons of cigarettes and a candy bar.  The suspect is described as a black male, 30-40 years old, medium build, light complexion, receding hair line, close cut beard, wearing a white t-shirt and blue jean shorts. *A photo of the suspect is attached.  If you recognize this suspect, please contact Inv. Hall at or . 

On 07/21/2014 at approximately 9:24 am, officers responded to a previous burglary in the 600 block of West Ponce de Leon Avenue.  The complainant stated that between 07/18/2014 at 4:00 pm and 07/19/2014 at 5:00 pm, an unknown person entered her secured office and forced open her desk drawer.  No items were taken.  There were no signs of forced entry to the office. 

Deanne notes this update to the Decatur Next post regarding the Unified Development Ordinance draft…

DIG IN

The following DRAFT FILES, as of July 21, 2014, are now available for your review:

Summary of Major Changes
A quick-read overview of where significant changes occur in the draft ordinance. (.pdf)

Clarification Notes for High-Performance / Green Building
Details re: community input that any proposed green regulations focus primarily on new development rather than on more typical household improvements, renovations or upgrades. (.pdf)

Draft Articles 1 through 12 of the Unified Development Code, plus Appendix
The full draft, as of July 21, 2014. (16.9mb .pdf)

Certainly make sure to check out the summary of major changes if nothing else.  Note — first and foremost! — the draft ordinance makes changes to Decatur’s animals ordinance, so you can now raise pot-bellied pigs and pigmy goats – but you can only have a total of two!

What post isn’t improved by a picture of a pot-bellied pig?  This photo courtesy of momboleum via Flickr 

West Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur GA (pic courtesy of brianc)

Curbed recently posted a list of Atlanta’s Top 10 dog parks, with Piedmont taking the top spot.  Close-proximity-to-Decatur options Oakhurst, Adair and Mason Mill all make appearances.

Where are your favorite Atlanta metro dog parks?

Piedmont Dog Park pic courtesy of thinkingjosh via Flickr

Get a baby-sitter for this fun, grown-ups only night out. Enjoy appetizers, drinks (including expert-led wine and bourbon tastings) and music at the annual Solarium fundraiser.

Fun required. Costumes encouraged.

Date: Aug. 8, 2014

Time: 7:30 pm – ?

Cost: $30 in advance, $35 at the door, $20 for seniors

Here’s where to get your discounted tickets: http://ccsd.xorbia.com/solariumfundraiser