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Patch's House & Home
How To Prevent Burglary Through Windows
Many of the recent burglaries in Decatur have been through a window. Here is what to do to thwart intrusion via windows. When a burglar breaks a window glass, they are trying to unl...
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News
Avondale One of 'Gayest Zip Codes' In U.S.
Two news reports confirm Avondale Estates' reputation as a popular place for lesbian couples to settle. The Washington Post took information from Trulia, a real estate concern, and c...
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Public Safety
Home Security Tips for Working Parents
This blog post is sponsored by ADT. As a parent, nothing is more important than keeping your child safe, but this can be a difficult job if you work full time. Remember that saf...
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Patch's House & Home
House Hunt: Condo and Townhome Living
2630 Talley Street, Decatur, GA 30030 Features: One bedroom, one bath, square footage unavailable. Gated community. New listing. (There are other properties inside the Talley Street ...
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Patch's House & Home
House Hunt: Five Plus Bathrooms
7 Wimberly Court, Decatur, GA 30030 (Pictured) Features: Four bedrooms, five baths, 3,960 square feet. Price: $675,000. 173 Mount Vernon Drive, Decatur, GA 30030 Featu...
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Business
Decatur Pools Get 'A's,' 'B's' On Health Inspections
The DeKalb County Board of Health not only conducts health inspections on restaurants, bars and hotels, but also pools at apartments, condominiums, swim and tennis clubs, and hot...
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Government
Decatur Mayor: 1,500 Properties To Be Reassessed
Decatur Mayor Bill Floyd and City Manager Peggy Merriss sent this message to Decatur Patch and other media outlets about DeKalb County property tax assessments. Many residents...
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Patch's House & Home
Unusual Options for Window Security
One of the best security products for glass windows and doors is a tough, polyester window security film. It is crystal clear, four mils thick, and is applied from edge-to-edge on the in...