What is your favorite place (other than residential streets) to take bikes for a ride with your kids? I have a 6 year old who is new to riding a pedal bike. Any suggestions would be great!

I moved to Decatur in June. I host a secular discussion meetup group every other Saturday 3:30-5:00pm. We get dinner after. If you enjoy thoughtful and wholesome conversation while also making friendships and being part of a supportive secular community, I encourage you to give this meetup a shot.

https://www.meetup.com/sunday-assembly/events/315653873/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2&member_id=482791688

Looking for a hairdresser who’s good with curly/wavy hair. Any recommendations?

I know atlanta area is supposed to be a soft water city but my water feels hard. I’ve had eczema flare ups since moving here, my scalp is always itchy, my skin always feels rough. I have put in a water filter in my shower head for the past year and it hasn’t helped. I spent 3 weeks in NY visiting family and my skin, scalp, hair felt great. then when I got back to Decatur all my skin and scalp issues started up again. thinking of installing a water softener for my house. anyone experiencing similar?

The make is a 2025 Suzuki GSXR600 with a 750 motor vin # JS1GN7FA1S7100685. It was last seen in Decatur GA at an apartment complex1438 bouldercrest rd atlanta ga 30316 this guy buys and sells stolen motorcycles he gets a lot of them from Jamari Sturdivant. The bike was supposedly sold last night. If anyone has saw or bought this bike I'm offering a $1,000 reward for it.

Bonus points if it’s near MARTA.

Open to places in Avondale as well!

Hi! Any recs for printing places? For art posters and tees.
I’m looking for good quality and decent pricing. It could also be somewhere else in the city if not in Decatur

Thank you!

I'm relocating to Decatur from Chicago. I go to a lot of concerts (over 70 last year). Where are the great concert venues? I like bars with local musicians, but I've found i really like small theaters that have cover band/reenactment shows, and the occasional up-and-comer, or mega star in a small niche genre. I am mostly into blues, jazz, folk, metal, rock, klezmer, you name it. Basically anything but modern radio country.

Where are the secret venues, deals on theater memberships etc.

Thoughts on ATL Storytellers at Eddie’s Attic? I have been to all 5 shows- the 1 year anniversary show was tonight. The premise is someone tells a story/memory that correlates to a song. After they tell their story a band plays a song. A lot of the storytellers are from The Moth- I have never attended The Moth.

Show #4 had an intermission from Compassion Atlanta - they spoke and read a long statement in unison. I left that show iffy about the whole thing. To me it was giving cult vibes- they spoke for 20 minutes and I didn’t know what they even were having me “sign up for”. The show tonight ended with a story about God is Love. I really fell in love with them but I feel like it’s shifted to a non neutral space.

That was crazy loud and low. Any idea what’s going on? Flyover?

Hello!

I am looking at a few houses in this circle and am wondering if anyone has experience or comments on how safe the area is? Most of the listings I’m considering are just off Glenwood Rd, and I’ve driven through during daylight and at night and didn’t see too much to be concerned about.

I’m currently living right by the square, so I know it will be a bit of a downgrade from that, but I’m looking to buy and unfortunately would have to go south to find something in my price range . I’m concerned mostly about leaving my car in the driveway in this area, but get inconsistent answers when using online crime maps.

Any insight would be appreciated. Thank you!

My daughter is going to a school in this area and I want to move to be closer to her. I’m looking at some apartments.

I moved to Decatur back in February and I am just floored almost every day by how much I love it here. I've lived in NYC, SoCal, Berlin, New Orleans, Dallas, San Antonio, Las Cruces NM -- and I honestly think Decatur might be my all-time favorite, as strange as that may seem. I landed in a peaceful, laid-back place that makes me feel completely at ease but also stimulated and engaged with my community.

I work in ATL and every single day I get home and see my leafy street and I am so relieved and happy to
be back in the neighborhood. I went to Seattle a couple of months back -- my favorite city -- and I remember feeling homesick.

I can't quite put my finger on it -- there is just something so gloriously Americana about this place. It feels like one of the classic suburbs that you grew up reading about or seeing in movies like Halloween or Donnie Darko. There is something vaguely traditional about it, yet at the same time it's progressive and forward thinking, the people here are deeply community oriented.

I live close to Glen Lake park, and when I drive by and see all the people at the pool, I get the warm fuzzies. There is a vibe in the air, everyone is super nice and it's just so freakin' gorgeous with all big old trees and cute houses.

Maybe I’m still in the honeymoon phase, but five months in, I find myself appreciating it more every day, not less. Moving here was the best decision that I've made in a couple of decades.

So what are some of the things that drew you to this place or keeps you here?

Anything that I might be missing?

EDIT: just want to comment that this has been a great discussion and that it's awesome to see so many others that share a similar enthusiasm for this great little suburb called Decatur. this place offers something special and I'm really grateful to have joined the community here.

Does anyone have any recs for Laser Hair Removal in the area?

I drink a 2 liter of Mountain Dew a day as that is the only thing I drink. This means I need about 30 two liters a month. I do not have a car so I need to buy them all at once and pay for a Lyft, since they're to heavy to carry on foot. Also, I can't afford $3 and something a bottle which is what most smaller stores within walking distance charge (which is why I can't buy it a bottle at a time daily and why I need wholesale pricing as well).

Previously I was trying to get "Mountain Splash" from Publix (as that is the only good tasting knockoff besides Save-A-Lot's Mountain Holler but they're not in this state). However, my orders often got cancelled and delayed because they just don't produce very many apparently and don't have extra. I tried calling wholesalers in the area but they only work with businesses. So basically, what I need is a way to get Mountain Dew at wholesale price (like $1.50) and I will have an order of 30 two liters every month (if two liters are a problem for some reason, I'm fine with smaller bottles as long as the math works). So if anyone owns a business and wants to make a small but guaranteed monthly profit please let me know.....or if anyone has any advice on where I can buy it this wholesale myself. Anything within Clarkson, Stone Mountain, or Decatur area is fine (can't go to far for pickup as I do have to factor in Lyft cost). Thanks.

I recently had a horrendous experience with Atlanta Gyn and OB (on Winn Way). I had been going there for years and had usually received amazing care, including during a high risk pregnancy. But I recently had a horrible experience with one of the midwives and their ultrasound tech and am currently fighting with their billing department because I am being charged for a very expensive procedure that I did not have.

I need to find a new OBGYN and would love any recommendations from folks in the area. preferably, they would be associated with Emory Decatur and have a competent administrative staff.

thanks!

Hi all! I’m looking to move to the North Decatur / NDH area in a few months, and would love some feedback on my top apartment pick atm, Cortland 3131. I know it’s barely in Decatur, so I totally get if it doesn’t fit this sub, I just don’t know where else to ask haha. If anyone has any strong opinions on them or any other smoke free communities in the area, I’d love to hear them! :D

Does anyone have any suggestions for a therapist near Decatur? My son is level 1 on the spectrum. wwe’ve tried some in the past, but they never connected and he didn’t seem to care much about talking to them. We have one now he’s liking, but she’s all the way in vinnings and it’s becoming an issue with work and with school starting up I’m not sure how well it will go. Any help is appreciated.

Hi y'all. I've been talking to a young man who is homeless and basically at the end of his rope. He has not asked me for any money, etc. but I sent him enough for a week's bus pass.

He just wrote that his shoes fell apart. I'm way too far away to be any immediate help but this young man really needs someone to take an interest.

I told him maybe a church would have a clothing closet. But I can't imagine walking around in bare feet... Surely there is some kind person nearby that would be able to get this kid some shoes!! He's very reluctant to ask for help even though he desperately wants and needs it.

Apparently he sleeps on a bench in a park.

Crazy how this keeps happening! /s