Life + Culture

Soft Landings

Decatur’s newest designation, “Bird City”, highlights our city’s commitment to wildlife conservation. Article by Natalie Fox | Photography by Courtney Whyte-May Walking along the trails of Legacy Park, a mere mile from downtown Decatur, is akin to a full nature immersion. Sunlight glistens across the beaver-constructed wetlands as twigs crunch with every step, and a cascade of bird calls plays as if on surround sound. Fastidiously cleared by Trees Atlanta, there’s a sense of widening expanse...

Arts + Culture

The Power of Performance

Decatur Performs nurtures the creative spark in our city’s youth while supporting exceptional educators. Article by Natalie Fox | Photography by Kristen Hansen Creativity and collaboration collide to precipitate a magical sort of osmosis at Decatur Performs. Feelings of belonging are forged, insecurities are washed away, and the communal spirit sparked can move mountains. Ingrid Anderson, President of Decatur Performs, has witnessed the life-changing magic of the performing arts. This...

Professional Services

Your Local Printing Press

Custom creations abound at Minuteman Press in the heart of Avondale Estates. Article by Natalie Fox | Photography by Caroline Ficken Minuteman Press offers expert-quality printing and physical branding services. Established in November 2018, they are in their eighth year and have a new, expanded location in Avondale Estates at 127 Center Street, next to Billy’s Sandwich Shop. Now, their shop and production space are all under one roof, enhancing and expanding their capabilities. With more...

Arts + Culture

Loving Decatur, From the Inside

An inside look at the program connecting residents to the people and processes shaping Decatur. Article by Josh Cornwall On a Thursday morning in late winter, a group of Decatur residents gathers not for a town hall or a public hearing, but for something far more personal: a behind-the-scenes look at the city they already love. That’s the heart of Decatur 101, an eight-week civic education program designed to help residents understand how the City of Decatur really works, who does what, how...