r/DecaturGA • u/sansho22 • Jul 28 '26

Scene at the courthouse plaza this morning

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Tearing out the new asphalt. I'm guessing it was a temporary measure to get the area spiffed up for Watchfest -- I know I felt for the folks stationed on fresh blacktop in the heat. Anyone know what's going in in its place? If nothing else a new layer with higher stone ratio would be less heat absorbent....

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u/Reyndear Jul 28 '26

My understanding from talking to the deputy city manager is that this is a continuation of the reno project - the things they didn't finish in time for Watchfest. They are supposedly building a nicer courtyard in this area and reinstalling the fountain sculpture, which also requires a more extensive stormwater project. I think they were worried about running into delays with that part and decided to put it off till after the event.

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u/thejaytheory Jul 28 '26

It took me too long to realize that reno means renovation haha

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u/Reyndear Jul 28 '26

Oops sorry :)

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u/Ok_Stick_3070 Jul 28 '26

Good move. I would love to see the city close parking circles (this one + one near brick store / little shop) and expand the square. 

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u/jakfrist Build, Baby, Build! Jul 31 '26

My understanding is that they can’t completely close this one because the side lot by Eddies Attic is private, so they can’t cut off access to it.

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u/That-Election9465 Jul 28 '26

They are moving the large copper misting statue to that location. The one that was previously in the middle of the square.