From the Decatur Minute…

When: Friday, Dec. 5 • 5:30-9:30 p.m. & Saturday, Dec. 6 • 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Clairemont Elementary School, 155 Erie Ave.
Website: www.DecaturHolidayMarketplace.com

If your holiday gift list has you feeling stressed, look no further than the Decatur Holiday Marketplace + Cafe. Now in its 22nd year, the Decatur Holiday Marketplace + Cafe offers a local alternative to crowded shopping malls and big box stores as Clairemont Elementary School transforms into a festive market, boasting nearly 100 local and national artisans. Featuring handmade jewelry, paintings, photography, pottery and more, this holiday market offers unique gifts for everyone on your list.

The event also hosts a well-stocked cafe, featuring homemade soups and decadent desserts from local eateries. Local musicians and carolers will be on hand to add holiday cheer. If you’re shopping with children in tow, kindergarteners and older can join in the fun on Saturday afternoon with Art and Science activities provided by Colorwheel Studio and Science Fun. Parents can pre-register online for the activities at the marketplace website.

Scott Boulevard, Decatur GA (pic courtesy of Daren)

• Comcast to enter “super fast internet” battle in ATL [ABC]
• La Tagliatella closes at Emory Point [TNT]
• Avondale to hold off on annexation vote until January [Decaturish]
• MARTA starts 2015 on a positive note [Saporta Report]
• Streetcar delayed again [WSB]
• Guy Wong coming to Ponce City Market [Eater]
• Einstein’s papers now available online [Princeton]

Journal cover courtesy of Princeton University

Dennis from Next Stop…Decatur was gracious enough to send along a couple of lovely photos from last night’s Decatur Christmas Tree Lighting.

Thanks Dennis!

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