Marla writes in a comment…

Noticed today that Wild Seed Boutique (in the Town Square Condo building) is empty except for one dress form and one shoe. I’d never actually seen anyone in there (and I do mean ANYONE) so I’m not entirely surprised…

Tupac’s sister was one of the three original owners of this upscale clothing store that opened in June 2008.

From the Georgia Voice (via Carl)…

Paris Decatur, the LGBT bar at 308 Ponce de Leon Ave., will shut its doors after a final show on March 27, owner Susan Bird announced today.

“It has been a great run, and I have learned a lot. I have had great support from my friends, and I have met so many interesting and wonderful people that I now feel privileged to call my friends,” Bird said in a press release.

Bird asked the club’s supporters to visit on March 20, 26 and 27 “to say goodbye and have one last drink with me.”

In a letter published in September’s Decatur Focus, By Hand South’s owner, Brenda Leder, thanks the Decatur community for 20 great years…

“Thank you, Decatur, for helping me build By Hand South into a nationally recognized American Craft gallery. I cannot say how much I appreciate all that you have done. I have been thinking about retiring for a while.  Now is the time for me to relax and enjoy  weekends and holidays free from the responsibilities of retailing.

“The past 20 years of doing business in Decatur have afforded me the opportunity to meet wonderful people who have shared their lives with me, supported me, and through their loyalty to By Hand South have helped sustain American craftspeople. There is no better place in this metropolitan area to do business than here in Decatur.

“Thank You.” — Brenda Leder

If anyone is interested in continuing By Hand South’s legacy, Lyn mentions in her downtown development notes that Leder is “happy to consider the possibility”.