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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!

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!

Positively Perfect Weekend Adventures in Decatur

As school bells ring and students fill classrooms once again, here’s a guide to some exciting local spots perfect for weekend outings!

Fostering Love and Building Community: The Story of a Decatur Family

You think you know yourself and your spouse, but when you bring children into your life who have faced unimaginable challenges, you discover new depths of patience and compassion. It’s not always easy, but it’s always rewarding.

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

    Camp Carnegie campers paint mural at Decatur Animal Services

    June 24, 2024

    Pop-up Le Dinner En Blanc held in Decatur

    June 9, 2024

    Juneteenth: North Alabama celebrations commemorating the historic day reaching thousands

    June 9, 2024

    Festival kicks off Pride month in Decatur

    June 1, 2024

    Longtime Alabama ice cream shop to reopen

    May 30, 2024

    Decatur to host Bassmaster Elite series tournament

    May 30, 2024

    Career Academy officially becomes third high school for Decatur City Schools

    March 19, 2024

    Decatur announces $18.4M grant for bike trail

    March 13, 2024

    $3.2 million federal funding propels Pryor Field Airport

    March 11, 2024

    Decatur will become next Alabama city to adopt a Safe Haven baby box

    March 5, 2024