Restorative Circle Event Logistics

Overview of Restorative Systems led by Dominic Barter
October 28th, 2010
Registration opens at 8:00 am
Session starts at 9:00 am and ends at 5:00 pm.
An optional evening session may take place from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.
Restorative Circle Facilitator Practice led by Dominic Barter
October 29th–31st, 2010
Registration opens at 8:00 am on Oct. 29th
Session starts at 9:00 am and ends at 5:00 pm.

Site for Both Events

The Maloof Auditorium
1300 Commerce Drive,
Decatur, GA 30030.

The Maloof Auditorium is immediately adjacent to the Manuel Maloof Administration Building (DeKalb County Administration) at [map item A]

To find map items, refer to the map of downtown Decatur.

Public Transportation (from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport)

Take the MARTA rail (either Red or Gold line, fare = $2.00) to the Five Points station in downtown Atlanta. Transfer there to the Blue line headed East (“Indian Creek”). Disembark at the Decatur station [map item B]

Trains run every 10-20 minutes, but do not run between 1 am and 5 am.

Walk through the bus pickup area and continue in that same direction along the street with the parking garage to your left to the first intersection (Commerce and Swanton Way). Cross the street and turn left. The event site (Maloof Auditorium) will be the second red brick building in that block on your right.

Traveling by Car


From I-85 Southbound: (Greenville, SC)

  • Get off at Clairmont Road Exit (91) and turn left at the end of the off ramp onto Clairmont.
  • Go about 5 miles to Commerce Dr. (just past First Baptist Church on your right) and turn right.
  • Follow Commerce Dr. around the curve and through 2 traffic light intersections.
  • The event site [map item A] and parking lots are on your left [map item F].

From I-85 Northbound: (Montgomery, AL)

  • Get off at Clairmont Road Exit (91) and turn right at the end of the off ramp onto Clairmont.
  • Go about 5 miles to Commerce Dr. (just past First Baptist Church on your right) and turn right.
  • Follow Commerce Dr. around the curve and through 2 traffic light intersections.
  • The event site [map item A] and parking lots are on your left [map item F].

From I-75 Northbound (Macon, GA) or Southbound (Chattanooga, TN):

  • Take I-85 Northbound (toward Greenville),
  • Follow directions for I-85 Northbound (above).

From I-20 Eastbound (Birmingham, AL) or Westbound (Augusta, GA):

  • Take I-75/I-85 Northbound toward Chattanooga/Greeville.
  • Stay in the left 3 lanes after passing through downtown Atlanta to continue on I-85.
  • Follow directions for I-85 Northbound (above).

Parking

There are unmanned parking decks [map item F] across the street from the Maloof Auditorium which accept credit card payment and cost $6.00 per day.

On the west side of the Maloof Building is a staff parking lot [map item G] which is free on weekends. Handicap parking is available east of the Maloof Building in the small surface lot to the immediate right side by reservation only. Metered parking costs $1.50 per hour and two-hour parking limit is enforced from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Outside these hours parking on the streets is free.

Lodging

The three closest hotels are listed below. Civil Services LLC does not endorse or recommend any particular hotel.

Holiday Inn and Conference Center
130 Clairemont Rd, Decatur, GA (404) 371-0204
[map item C] – rated #1 of 16 hotels in Decatur area on Tripadvisor.com.
This is the closest hotel to the event site, approximately 3 blocks away. To secure the group rate of $99, which is for any room and does not require advance payment, mention “Restorative Justice” as the event name and make your reservation before October 14, 2010, space permitting.
Super 8 Motel
917 Church Street, Decatur, GA - (404) 378-3765
[map item D] – rated #2 of 16 hotels in Decatur area on Tripadvisor.com
Approximately 8 blocks from the event site; rates approximately $60/night + 12% tax at their website.
Holiday Inn Express
2183 North Decatur Road, Decatur, GA - (404) 320-0888
[map item E] – rated #5 of 16 hotels in Decatur area on Tripadvisor.com
Approximately 2 miles from the event site; rates approximately $120/night +12% tax.

Internet Access

Free computer internet access is available at the Dekalb Public Library [map item H] approximately 5 blocks from the event site.

Restaurants

There is an assortment of many restaurants within several blocks of the event site.

Contact Information

If you need assistance prior to or during the events, contact:

  • Paul Hiltman (cell 678-234-0074), or
  • Dianne Hiltman (cell 678-468-9430).

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