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		<title>Mayor Jim Baskett Comments on Decatur Annexation Legislation</title>
		<link>http://www.decaturmetro.com/2015/03/26/mayor-jim-baskett-comments-on-decatur-annexation-legislation/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2015 13:32:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[After we learned a few more details yesterday of the partial Decatur annexation legislation submitted by Georgia State Rep. Karla Drenner on Monday, we followed up for reaction from the Decatur City Commission to get their thoughts on the partial annexation and the new inclusion of the neighboring residential neighborhood of Decatur Terrace. Decatur Mayor Jim Baskett responded this morning&#8230; A [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Decatur Still Working to Increase Homestead Exemptions</title>
		<link>http://www.decaturmetro.com/2015/03/17/decatur-still-working-to-increase-homestead-exemptions/</link>
		<comments>http://www.decaturmetro.com/2015/03/17/decatur-still-working-to-increase-homestead-exemptions/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2015 13:15:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[From Decatur City Commissioner Patti Garrett&#8217;s blog&#8230; We are continuing to work with our DeKalb County legislators to get the following increases and changes in our homestead exemptions that were part of a Resolution the City Commission passed in December 2014 (These would apply to the City tax portion of your tax bill): Amend 1981 [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Donate a Winter Coat or Non-Expired Food at Decatur Fire Stations This Holiday Season</title>
		<link>http://www.decaturmetro.com/2014/12/10/donate-a-winter-coat-or-non-expired-food-at-decatur-fire-stations-this-holiday-season/</link>
		<comments>http://www.decaturmetro.com/2014/12/10/donate-a-winter-coat-or-non-expired-food-at-decatur-fire-stations-this-holiday-season/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2014 19:06:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[From Commissioner Patti Garrett&#8217;s blog&#8230; The City of Decatur and Dekalb County have 2,100 homeless school age children and their families who are in need this winter. We are asking for your help to assist individuals in need this season. Please donate non-expired food items or a winter coat. The City of Decatur Fire Department will [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Decatur UDO Next Steps: Community Input Meetings Scheduled</title>
		<link>http://www.decaturmetro.com/2014/03/03/decatur-udo-next-steps-community-input-meetings-scheduled/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2014 19:38:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Also on tonight&#8217;s Commission meeting agenda is a vote to move the Unified Development Ordinance process into &#8220;Phase II&#8221; by approving entering into an agreement with local planning firm TSW.  In a recent email blast, Commissioner Patti Garrett listed out the topics of the coming &#8220;Input Meetings&#8221; and when they&#8217;re occur&#8230; Our next steps are [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Tree Ordinance Vote Postponed, Work Session Scheduled for March</title>
		<link>http://www.decaturmetro.com/2014/02/04/tree-ordinance-vote-postponed-work-session-scheduled-for-march/</link>
		<comments>http://www.decaturmetro.com/2014/02/04/tree-ordinance-vote-postponed-work-session-scheduled-for-march/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2014 12:06:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[At the conclusion of tonight&#8217;s meeting, the Decatur City Commission unanimously voted to postpone a vote on changes to the tree ordinance, which they had previously said would be taken up for a final vote at the beginning of March. Commissioner Patti Garrett, who proposed the motion to delay the vote, also added that the [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Patti Garrett Plans to Run For Re-election</title>
		<link>http://www.decaturmetro.com/2013/06/06/patti-garrett-plans-to-run-for-re-election/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2013 09:55:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Fred Boykin]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Decatur Commissioner Patti Garrett tells DM that she&#8217;s planning to run for re-election in the fall.  She was first elected to the commission back in 2009. Commissioner Fred Boykin tells DM that he&#8217;s waiting until the end of June to make an official call. Photo courtesy of the Decatur Minute]]></description>
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		<title>Trash Amnesty (aka Neighborhood Clean Up) Days are Upon Us!</title>
		<link>http://www.decaturmetro.com/2013/03/19/trash-amnesty-aka-neighborhood-clean-up-days-are-upon-us/</link>
		<comments>http://www.decaturmetro.com/2013/03/19/trash-amnesty-aka-neighborhood-clean-up-days-are-upon-us/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:51:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As Commissioner Patti Garrett mentioned at the end of the Decatur City Commission meeting last night, Spring Neighborhood Clean-Up Days start this weekend.  Oakhurst you are up first, so call up your neighbors to get that giant, defunct attic fan to the curb! No liquids, dirt, bricks, blocks, stone, rocks, concrete or motor vehicle batteries/parts! [&#8230;]]]></description>
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