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!

  • Decatur is Positively Soaring at the Alabama Jubilee Hot Air Balloon Classic!

    Decatur is Positively Soaring at the Alabama Jubilee Hot Air Balloon Classic! By: Lillie Beth Warner, Communications Director, Decatur Morgan County Tourism Share this story social social Email To The Alabama Jubilee Hot Air Balloon Classic is a one-of-a-kind event that takes place every year in Decatur, Alabama, at Point Mallard Park. The event has […]
  • The #VisitDecaturAL Ambassadors Are Your Local Guides to Decatur and Beyond

    The #VisitDecaturAL Ambassadors Are Your Local Guides to Decatur and Beyond By: Lillie Beth Warner, Communications Director, Decatur Morgan County Tourism Share this story social social Email To Have you met the new #VisitDecaturAL Ambassadors? Decatur Morgan County Tourism (DMCT) has launched an ambassador program featuring local photographers, influencers, and travel writers to showcase Decatur […]
  • Thanks to the Morgan County Master Gardeners, Decatur is Positively Blooming This Spring!

    Are you passionate about plants? Do you want to have a beautiful garden but have no clue where to start? The Morgan County Master Gardeners Association can help!
  • Young Professionals in Decatur Are Positively the Best and Brightest!

    The Best and Brightest Initiative is the first comprehensive incentive package in the nation for STEM young talent, and the 7-year-old program is growing rapidly.
  • Positively Impacting Students’ Futures

    The annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity Breakfast and Scholarship Awards Program, which celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2023, is a shining example of what makes Decatur special.
  • Carnegie Carnival Is Positively Fun!

    In 2012, the Carnegie Visual Arts Center presented Decatur’s first Mardi Gras-style celebration with the “Carnegie Carnival.” Charter members created a season that spans from Carnival Petition to the King and Queen to open the royal season to Twelfth Night in January to candidate events and culminates with the Carnegie Carnival parades, always held on the Saturday before Fat Tuesday.

IT IS A PEOPLE

  • 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.

  • PEGGY ALLEN TOWNS

    Peggy Allen Towns, Author and Historian is passionate about preserving Decatur’s rich heritage. She is equally committed to sharing the voices and unique stories of our communities that intertwines and make us who we are. She has written several books about African American history in Decatur and North Alabama.

  • CHASE GRISHAM

    Chase Grisham is well known for his entrepreneurial spirit and leadership abilities throughout North Alabama. After finding himself here by chance years ago, he wouldn’t change a thing.

  • AVA BLAYHUT

    Local shop owner, Eva Blayhut, provides a service that goes well beyond what you’d expect. The continuous support from the community affords Eva the opportunity to keep returning the favor.

Making Headlines

  • Decatur leaders begin preparation of Fair Housing Plan as area grows at fast rate

    May 12, 2023
  • Decatur City Council approves new waterfront development on Ingalls Harbor

    April 17, 2023
  • A blessing behind bars: Decatur man marks 50 years in jail ministry

    March 12, 2023
  • Decatur City Council approves funds for massive recreation and park project

    March 6, 2023
  • Decatur teacher Tammie Clark has heart for art and an award to prove it

    March 5, 2023
  • 4 ways Decatur, Alabama became nationally recognized as a Tree City USA

    February 24, 2023
  • Nucor to Build New Transmission Tower Production Plant in Alabama

    February 22, 2023
  • Decatur city council approves funds for home of Scottsboro Boys judge

    February 20, 2023
  • Girl’s entire 2nd-grade class attends adoption ceremony after 3 years as foster child

    January 31, 2023
  • A New Connection Point and More Recreational Activities Coming to Decatur in 2023

    January 6, 2023

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