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The City of Decatur, Alabama is a positively awesome place. It is chock full of history, art, beautiful outdoor places, fun things to do, and great people to meet. The whole point of this website is to share stories about positive things going on in Decatur. Maybe you’ll be inspired to come visit – or move here and call it home!

Setting the Stage for a Positive Outlet

Outlet Stage Company, Decatur’s first place for older teen and young adult theatre, sets out to give their voices a stage!

Dia De Los Muertos

Thanks to the Downtown Decatur Dia De Los Muertos Committee, the entire community is invited to celebrate the holiday, which is celebrated annually on November 1 or 2.

The Best and Brightest Initiative: Why I Believe in Decatur’s Future

One of the things I’m most proud of with this initiative is how it’s helping us bring skilled workers to Decatur.

Realizing Dreams in Decatur

How Michael Smitherman Brought his Restauranteur Dreams Back Home

Positively Inclusive – The Milk Bar Offers Support to Both Breast and Bottle Feeding Mothers

Let us introduce you to The Milk Bar– Alabama’s first and only postpartum support group for mothers who are breastfeeding, formula feeding, or combination feeding!

From Soviet Estonia to Decatur, Alabama

Read all about the Journey of Viljar Weimann, Decatur Orchestra Sul Ponticello founder and conductor!

IT IS A PEOPLE

KIM HALLMARK

Moving to Decatur in 1991, Kim immediately embraced the opportunities that Decatur presented, got involved, and became a vibrant member of the community. She is proud to call Decatur her forever home and make a positive impact in the community through community service and volunteer work.

DEMOND GARTH

Demond Garth, Principal of Austin High School, knows first-hand the impact of the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity Breakfast and Scholarship Awards Program. Once a recipient, now he helps positively influence student’s futures.

DAVID BRELAND

With a long personal history in Decatur and a member of a family of historians, Judge David Breland has made Decatur history his job! Working in the Old State Bank and the Decatur Historic Union Depot brings the Judge a great deal of joy.

ALAN CLARA-MOGUEL

Alan Clara Moguel graduated from Decatur High School in 2022. During his senior year, and while working two jobs, Alan started his business, Conversate Me!, which focuses on bridging the cultural and language barrier between the English and Spanish speaking communities in Decatur by teaching conversational Spanish and providing translation services.

    Making Headlines

    Multiple North Alabama Fire & Rescue crews in Florida to assist with Hurricane Milton relief

    October 9, 2024

    Several new businesses opening in Decatur

    October 5, 2024

    Homecoming court donates $15K to help homeless

    October 2, 2024

    Decatur City Schools spends millions on student safety

    September 5, 2024

    Cannons boom and muskets fire at the Battle for Decatur

    September 3, 2024

    107-year-old retired Decatur teacher shares story

    August 7, 2024

    New state-of-the-art clinic planned for Decatur to help continue to address Alabama’s dental crisis

    August 2, 2024

    Decatur helping first-time home buyers with down payment assistance

    July 26, 2024

    ULA eyes more Vulcan launches after expansion of Alabama rocket factory

    July 25, 2024

    Camp Carnegie campers paint mural at Decatur Animal Services

    June 24, 2024