Month: May 2015

Tapas Restaurant Opening In Former Carpe Diem Space In Ice House Lofts

carpe diem

Carpe Diem closed over two years ago.  And since then the restaurant space on the first floor has sat empty.

But back in April, residents reported that the windows of the old Carpe Diem space in the Ice House Lofts were papered over and a message was written on the paper.

“Chic new restaurant coming soon!  Check out AbleQualityRemodeling.com for more info!” But there was no new info on the website and inquiries to Able Quality Remodeling were not returned.

But it looks like we finally have an answer to the question – what is finally taking the place of Carpe Diem on Sycamore Place?

On the agenda for Monday’s city commission meeting, the commission will take up approving a liquor license for Rezagarse Tapas, which registered under the address: 105 Sycamore Place, Suite 1.

There’s very little info about Rezagarse Tapas online, aside from a post looking for an Executive Chef which describes the restaurant as “a new Spanish Tapas concept in Downtown Decatur”.

But hey, at least it’s a start!

Photo courtesy of Frederick

At Home: Top-Selling Counties, Fixers vs. Flops, and 2015 DeKalb Tax Assessments

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UPDATED – Heads Up: Annual Property Tax Assessments Going Out Today

property appraisalUPDATE: New appraisals are online HERE if you don’t want to wait for the snail mail version.

This is always a fun time of year.

The Decatur Minute blog reports that the DeKalb County Tax Assessor’s office will be mailing annual assessment notices to property owners starting today.

As previously reported, the DeKalb Tax Assessors office has stated that the total value of property in Decatur has gone up by 20% in the past year, with 30% of the increase credited to new property being added to the tax rolls and the remaining 70% credited to the reevaluation of current properties.

So, it’s fair to say that many folks in the Decatur city limits will see an increased assessment this year.

Since the DeKalb County website can be difficult to navigate, here’s a link to the Appeal Process webpage should require it.

Related: remember that both the City of Decatur and City Schools are considering a 1 mill decrease in the tax rate due to this big property value jump.

As for the budget for the coming year, the Decatur Minute reminds us…

Public hearings on the millage rate and budget are scheduled for Monday, June 1 at 7:30 p.m., Monday, June 8 at 6:00 p.m., and Monday, June 15 at 7:30 p.m. All hearings will be held at Decatur City Hall, 509 N. McDonough Street. The budget is available for review on Decaturga.com, at Decatur City Hall and at the Decatur Library.

Screenshot of the DeKalb County Property Appraisal website

MM: Demolition of 102 Fifth Ave, New Train “Quiet Zone” Near Decatur, and a PCM Update

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  • Decatur posts FAQ on demolition of 102 Fifth Avenue [Decatur Minute]
  • East Lake Road train crossing now officially a quiet zone [East Lake]
  • Fuqua’s Phase II for Decatur Crossing deferred by Board of Commissioners [MANA]
  • Avondale ‘pocket parks’ to get cleaning, but no development [AJC]
  • Creating New Cities: DeKalb County Is Ga.’s Latest Hotspot [WABE]
  • Atlanta BeltLine plans bike lanes, sidewalks, park near Ponce City Market [Saporta Report]

102 Fifth Avenue photo courtesy of Chris

Dog Missing From Ansley Park Neighborhood

Ansley Park missing Dog

Deanna sends along this note from a friend in Ansley Park…

Scout has been missing from the Ansley Park neighborhood since May 27th.  Please help us find this sweet dog!  Call or text 404-431-5766 if you have any information about Scout.  Thank you!

Free-For-All Friday 5/29/15

Feel free to use this post to ask questions and make comments about local issues not yet discussed here over the past week.