Bryan points out this note on “That Pottery Place’s” website about their coming move from Suburban Plaza to North DeKalb Mall…

Yes, the Wal-Mart cometh and we must goeth – but we aren’t going very far and we’re going to a fresher, larger studio to serve you better – and with longer and later opening hours!

We will stay open at Suburban Plaza through July 1st and then on July 2nd, we will reopen less than a mile away at the North DeKalb Mall in a lovely 2,800 square foot studio right on the mall food court, and just steps away from the rear entrance to the AMC movies and Applebee’s.

From HomeGrown Decatur’s brand-new Facebook page…

HomeGrown Decatur announces its plans to open at 412 Church Street in the space formerly occupied by That Pottery Place. HomeGrown will serve as a market and gallery space for local artists, artisans and craftsmen to showcase their work. An emphasis will be placed on green and eco-friendly art.

Decatur residents and co-owners Lori Ronca and Beth Thompson plan on an August opening. Classes will be offered, as well as monthly art openings and special events. Student art shows will feature talented young people from the surrounding area. Beth Thompson comments, “We look forward to providing a fun and eclectic shopping experience for our customers while creating a thriving market to showcase the unique talents of local artists. Being able to bring the store to life in our beloved hometown is a priceless benefit of living in this amazing community.”

Lori Ronca adds, “Emerging, independent artists in Atlanta will find a home here- an opportunity to network with other artists as well as a venue in which to show and sell their work while providing the community an ever changing selection of art and locally produced products.”

Local artists interested in displaying their work at HomeGrown can contact Beth and Lori at www.homegrowndecatur@gmail.com.

Billy alerts us that “That Pottery Place”, next to “Taste” on Church Street has a sign in their window saying they’ll be moving to Suburban Plaza next month.  A note on their website confirms…

Big News!  We are moving to serve you better on October 1, 2009!   Our new location will be in Suburban Plaza 2569 N. Decatur Road.  We will have more space, more selection, new products and lots of free parking!