TheDecaturishPodcast

  The Atlanta area has seen an explosion of e-scooters, devices that people can rent and use to get where they're going. The influx of scooters has taken many city officials by surprise. The two big players in the e-scooter buisness are Lime and Bird. The city of Decatur recently attempted to regulate these scooters […]

  The Atlanta area has seen an explosion of e-scooters, devices that people can rent and use to get where they’re going. The influx of scooters has taken many city officials by surprise. The two big players in the e-scooter buisness are Lime and Bird. The city of Decatur recently attempted to regulate these scooters […]

  Our guest for this podcast is state Rep. Scott Holcomb, D-Atlanta, a state legislator representing House District 81. He stopped by to talk to us about a variety of topics and what’s in store for the legislative session The sponsor for this episode is the High Museum. The High Museum, will be holding Second […]

  Our guest for this podcast is state Rep. Scott Holcomb, D-Atlanta, a state legislator representing House District 81. He stopped by to talk to us about a variety of topics and what’s in store for the legislative session The sponsor for this episode is the High Museum. The High Museum, will be holding Second […]

[adsanity id=”53551″ align=”aligncenter” /] Today we're going to do something different. Truman Capote is my favorite author. One of my favorite stories of his is “A Jug of Silver,” a story about the kindness and sweetness of a small Southern town. With the permission of the Truman Capote Literary Trust, and because it's Christmas, the […]

Today we’re going to do something different. Truman Capote is my favorite author. One of my favorite stories of his is “A Jug of Silver,” a story about the kindness and sweetness of a small Southern town. With the permission of the Truman Capote Literary Trust, and because it’s Christmas, the Decaturish Podcast presents a […]

[adsanity id=”53551″ align=”aligncenter” /] He sees you when you're sleeping. He knows when you're awake. He knows if you've been bad or good. He's also the most famous guest   we've ever had on our Podcast. He goes by different names: Saint Nicholas, Kris Kringle and Father Christmas. But you know him best as Santa Claus. […]

He sees you when you’re sleeping. He knows when you’re awake. He knows if you’ve been bad or good. He’s also the most famous guest   we’ve ever had on our Podcast. He goes by different names: Saint Nicholas, Kris Kringle and Father Christmas. But you know him best as Santa Claus. The sponsor for this […]

[adsanity id=”53551″ align=”aligncenter” /] The city of Avondale Estates recently hired Patrick Bryant to be its next city manager. He previously served as the city manager in Talladega, Ala. and is succeeds previous Avondale Estates City Manager Clai Brown. Music for this podcast was provided by the The Halem Albright Band. The sponsor for this […]

The city of Avondale Estates recently hired Patrick Bryant to be its next city manager. He previously served as the city manager in Talladega, Ala. and is succeeds previous Avondale Estates City Manager Clai Brown. Music for this podcast was provided by the The Halem Albright Band. The sponsor for this week’s episode is Charter […]

[adsanity id=”53551″ align=”aligncenter” /] Note: Decaturish apologizes for some of the technical issues present in this Podcast. We were trying a new recording set up for the first time and it didn’t execute as well as we’d hoped. We will do better next time.  The Nov. 6 election is in the books and  while not […]

Note: Decaturish apologizes for some of the technical issues present in this Podcast. We were trying a new recording set up for the first time and it didn’t execute as well as we’d hoped. We will do better next time.  The Nov. 6 election is in the books and  while not every contest is settled […]

[adsanity id=”53103″ align=”aligncenter” /] Sam Massell, a 1944 graduate of Druid Hills High School, served as Atlanta's 53rd mayor from 1970 to 1974, during which his administration established the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) and Woodruff Park. Now, he manages the Buckhead Coalition, a nonprofit civic organization. He recently released a biography, “Play it […]

Sam Massell, a 1944 graduate of Druid Hills High School, served as Atlanta’s 53rd mayor from 1970 to 1974, during which his administration established the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) and Woodruff Park. Now, he manages the Buckhead Coalition, a nonprofit civic organization. He recently released a biography, “Play it Again Sam,” written by […]

[adsanity id=”53103″ align=”aligncenter” /] Decatur Police Lt. Jennifer Ross has been working on a special series of brochures called, “What is Suspicious?” It’s meant for city residents, but it is useful advice for every community. The brochure teaches people to report suspicious behavior and not people who “look suspicious.” To see a copy of the […]

Decatur Police Lt. Jennifer Ross has been working on a special series of brochures called, “What is Suspicious?” It’s meant for city residents, but it is useful advice for every community. The brochure teaches people to report suspicious behavior and not people who “look suspicious.” To see a copy of the brochure, click this link: Decatur […]

[adsanity id=”53103″ align=”aligncenter” /] Some shows just can't stay dead. Every year the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta stages “The Ghastly Dreadfuls,” a spooky show featuring puppets and live performances. I personally love this show and my Halloween isn't complete unless I see it. The show runs at the Center for Puppetry Arts Oct. […]

Have you ever wondered what Decatur was like before it was a city, before people even lived here? Mark Pifer has and has published a new book called “Native Decatur” which chronicles not only the city’s historic past but its prehistoric past as well. Music for this podcast was provided by the The Halem Albright […]

Some shows just can’t stay dead. Every year the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta stages “The Ghastly Dreadfuls,” a spooky show featuring puppets and live performances. I personally love this show and my Halloween isn’t complete unless I see it. The show runs at the Center for Puppetry Arts Oct. 10 through Oct. 27 […]