r/DecaturGA

Am I just being a grump, or does it feel like trying to LEAVE Decatur takes too long? The traffic lights seem biased for traffic coming in or passing through, but actually trying to exit is crazy. The light at the intersection of Clairemont and Scott lets like 8 cars through, then Scott gets an uninterrupted minute.

I have to leave via Clairemont 3x a week, a 9 mile trip which takes about 30 minutes because I do not depart during rush hour. Leaving my house near Agnes, the first 10 minutes are me just trying to exit Decatur. It takes 10 minutes to go from Agnes to the intersection of Church and Clairemont. This includes Saturday at like 8:00 AM. That's crazy, man. The remaining 20 minutes are roughly 6 miles, so it takes about 10 minutes to travel just 3 miles out of the city.

It's not from congestion it's from red light timing and other traffic calming measures. It feels like too much.

And I am all for pedestrian safety, don't get me wrong, but they're also adding a lot of trapezoidal speed bumps, no turn on reds, and lowering the speed limit.

I have tried every backroad or weird route I can think of and they're all roughly the same. It's effective traffic calming/urban safety design, some of the best in the state probably, but it is really annoying.

Sorry if this is annoying just wondering if I am alone in thinking this

I have some dry grocery goods that expire soon and am looking to donate (easily). I know there used to be small neighborhood ones but not sure if they're still around. Any suggestions?

Hi all. I’m searching for an in person coda group in Decatur area. It will be my first meeting- I’ve looked online but if anyone on here has any actual experience and recommendations, I’m open to them! Thank you

We have a very large water oak tree on our property in city of Decatur. We had it evaluated by multiple arborists and unfortunately it has rotted in the core of the tree and has to be taken down before it falls on our house, a neighbor’s, or across the street. The tree is very large and will require a crane. We also know that COD requires permits and has rules about canopy coverage. Does anyone have experience with a similar situation and a service that you can recommend?

I used to go to Apna Garage when I had a Kia and let me tell you Jay is the absolute best hands down. I had been going to him for years. Maybe even a decade at this point? I could roll up any time and point to a problem or just ask for advice and he would be so kind and willing to help, sometimes followed with a good story or some jokes. One time he even taught me different welding techniques while he worked on my brakes. He is the type to say “nah that’s not an issue right now” or “your car is going to explode and I’ll fix it but treat it better.”

I recently inherited a Jeep after my Kia went belly up, but Jay doesn’t work on those and I no longer have “my car guy”. Does anyone have any recs of a small mom & pop auto shop with reasonable prices and trustworthy service that will work on a jeep?

Right now I probably only need my brakes worked on but if anything comes up I would like to be prepared with a good shop I know I can turn to.

I finally have some money saved up to replace my 70-year-old windows, and possibly two doors if I can afford it. Does anyone have a company they like?

A neighbor recommended Quinn but I want to get several quotes.

Anyone know what’s filming this week? Looks like they’re starting to set up production today.

I have hot pink hair with brown shaved sides of my hair. And I work for a law firm. I'm going to be front and center at trial and they don't want me to have pink hair.

So I'm looking for a shop that can fit a lace front or glueless human hair wig for white women. Any recommendations? Preferably reasonably priced because white woman wigs can be insanely expensive for store bought wigs.

Note: I make that distinction because the lace can be darker and it looks weird on my skin. I've worn extensions and sew ins before so it's not new to me, but I have a woman I see who lives in washington dc. I've never had to buy a whole wig.

Currently go to Planet Fitness on Memorial, but I want a gym with a swimming pool, sauna, steamroom, and towel service. Does the Decatur YMCA offer that? How is the selection of machines and free weights?

Love to hear from anyone who goes!

Hi! Our cat is stuck about 30-35ft up in a tree. Our ladder is about 20ft. We’ve exhausted some awesome attempts but no dice. Hoping beyond hope someone has a taller orchard ladder or arborist climbing equipment. We will obviously pay. Please don’t recommend Boutte or any other arborist service or the fire department - FD doesn’t rescue cats anymore. Thank you!!!

Hi! I have been working with my dog on taking long walks (she’s kind of lazy) and recently found a treat spot close to our place. She LOVES it. Wondering if there is a little list someone has of treat spots in the area we could also try walking to?

And huge thanks to anyone who does have a treat spot! Y’all are the coolest 🐶

*like general areas or streets would be perfect advice to explore….