The June issue of the Decatur Focus is available now!
In this issue: Decatur resident Mary Frances Early, the first African American to graduate from the University of Georgia, celebrated by Agnes Scott College and the community at the spring Joyful Noise Gospel Concert.
Learn about the recycling and sustainability activation happening on the Square. The Better Together Advisory Board shares what it means to be a welcoming city during this once-in-a-generation event.
Decatur earned Silver-level Bicycle Friendly Community status again, the South Columbia Multi-Use Path Phase III is complete, and the Decatur Minute Live podcast has five episodes with a sixth dropping June 8.
The 10th annual Amplify Decatur Music Festival runs June 4–7, the Summer Solstice ArtWalk is June 18, and the Beecatur Pollinator Festival kicks off June 27. Parks and Rec has summer programming, athletics, and senior events to explore.
In school news, DHS celebrates Decision Day, the boys golf team heads to state for the first time in 20 years, and several seniors earn impressive scholarships and honors.
Explore the full issue today.
Holiday Solid Waste & Recycling Reminders:
Juneteenth • Friday, June 19
(subject to change — please visit decaturga.com/sanitation the week of June 15 for confirmation)
Thursday, June 18 collection will be on Wednesday, June 17.
Friday, June 19 collection will be on Thursday, June 18.
Independence Day • Observed Monday, July 6
Friday, July 3 collection will be on Thursday, July 2.
Monday, July 6 collection will be on Tuesday, July 7.
No change to the Thursday, July 9 and Friday, July 10 schedule.
Visit decaturwatchfest26.com and follow their socials for the most up-to-date information.
About the Decatur Focus
The Decatur Focus is the official newsletter of the City of Decatur. Supported by the City of Decatur, the Decatur Business Association and the Decatur Downtown Development Authority, the Focus is published 10 times per year and mailed to every household, business and professional license-holder in the city. January/February and July/August are combined issues.
The Decatur Focus publishes announcements and information about the City of Decatur including city services, downtown development, school news, business news, and news about individual residents and neighborhood associations. The purpose of the newsletter is to promote the city and encourage the exchange of information among residents, business owners, and the school system.
Submissions are encouraged and should be submitted through the Decatur Focus submission form by the first of the month prior to the month of publication (i.e., information that appears in the May issue should be submitted by April 1). Combined issues January/February and July/August should be submitted by the 10th of the month prior to the month of publication (i.e., Dec. 10 and June 10). The Decatur Focus also accepts advertising. For information about ad rates, download an ad rate card or call 404-371-8386.
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