From the CSD Newsletter…

City Schools of Decatur invites the community to discuss the needed capital improvements to accommodate the growing student population at Decatur High School and Renfroe Middle School. Please join us on August 14 at 6:30 PM in the Decatur High School Performing Arts Center and on August 19 at 6:30 PM in the Renfroe Middle School Library.

Master Planning Work Sessions and Forums

DHS- Thursday 8/14 School Leadership Team (SLT) Meeting at 5:00 PM (no public comment at SLT Worksession)

DHS- Thursday 8/14 Community Forum at 6:30 PM (includes public comment time)

RMS- Tuesday 8/19 School Leadership Team (SLT) Meeting at 5:00 PM  (no public comment at SLT Worksession)

RMS- Tuesday 8/19 Community Forum at 6:30 PM (includes public comment time)

Presentation of Proposed Master Plans and Phase 1 Concepts

RMS – Wednesday 9/24 at 6:30 PM

DHS – Thursday 9/25 at 6:30 PM

Chad writes in…

While walking with my family in Decatur’s Dearborn park, we found a puppy that seems to be about a year old. She’s very sweet. We took her to the vet but after multiple calls to disconnected numbers the microchip company feels she was abandoned. The vet said she is Staffordshire Terrier. Any help in finding her a new home would be greatly appreciated. (And good karma.)

You can reach me at

Now we’ve done “Best Taco” before but I’m pretty sure we’ve never discussed the best Mexican restaurant for the money.

Let’s get to it!

From the Decatur Police Department…

Decatur Police are currently looking for Calvin Simms for criminal trespass regarding damage to property in the 800 block of 3rd Avenue during the overnight hours.  Simms is a 46-year-old black male, approximately 6’2, 225 pounds, brown eyes, bald and last seen on 7-23-14 in the area of Oakview Road and 1st Avenue wearing a leopard print sweater.  Simms was previously arrested in 2006 for burglary and arson cases in the same area.  If you see Simms, do not confront him, call police immediately and provide the location and direction of travel and a detailed clothing description.

In addition, if you experience any incidents at your property to include odd damages such as writing in marker on your house or property, outdoor furniture being rearranged, slashed tires, cut cables or find evidence of burnt paper, call police immediately.  If you hear or see someone on your property, call police immediately.

WIllow Lane, Decatur GA (pic submitted by Nicole)

Ridgeland Ave, Decatur GA (pic submitted by Kevin)