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Josh Guerrieri, FitWit Founder and President, is Saluted in the City of Decatur publication, Focus magazine.  Page 8 pictures Josh with some of this year’s FitWit 2014 LiveFit contest winners.  138 New Street is home to one of the four … Continue reading

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Local art-loving Decatur residents will love the eclectic and beautiful new shop Wabi-Sabi Home located just down the street from the Dekalb Farmers market. Wabi-Sabi Home has an inspiring mix of furniture, art, home décor, original and unique features for any home.

Wabi-Sabi Home houses an array of local artwork, sustainable and original pieces to bring harmony to any living-space. Continue reading

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As the last day of spring faded into summer, East Decatur Station (EDS) came alive with local art, music, food and beer for The Big Pop Up event. The event was sponsored by The Decatur Arts Alliance & City of Decatur as a part of the “Keep It Indie-Catur” initiative to support local businesses. Continue reading

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“Wine or beer?” When asked, Wine Workshop and Brew Center owners Marcia & Gerald were divided in their response.  Marcia who comes from a family of wine lovers and grape growers naturally prefers wine while her husband Gerald who runs … Continue reading

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Academe of the Oaks students use technology and art to connect with youth in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Tucked away here in East Decatur Station, students from Academe of the Oaks are Skyping with youth a world away in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Over a series of video conferences facilitated by the Global Nomads Group, Academe students learned about the civil wars, genocide and strife in the DRC -not through text books or videos- but by talking directly to kids who are living through the harsh reality of war. Conversations between the groups of students have ranged from intense discussions about the difficulty of living in a war torn country, economics, the universal challenges of adolescence to simply finding reasons for laughter. Continue reading

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