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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!

Connect, Impact, Grow

The Young Professionals of Decatur are the voice for the next generation. Through community projects and engagements they foster inclusion and connection for the betterment of the local area.

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!

IT IS A PEOPLE

FRANCES TATE

Frances founded Celebrating Early Old Town with Art, or CEOTA, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the stories and structures of early Old Town Decatur. The organization seeks to educate, inform, promote, and share the rich history of the Old Town community.

JEFF SHARP

Jeff Sharp founded Everyday Sunshine, a thrift store employing people with intellectual disabilities, as a way to advocate for his daughter, Amelie. The store also has a program for students with disabilities at Decatur and Austin High Schools to teach job skills, social skills, and gain confidence in their abilities.

JANELLE BROWN

Inspired by the need to increase literacy and reading levels among Black and brown students, Janelle left her career in the banking industry to found Brown Books & More. More than just a store, Brown Books & More is a community gathering place.

VILJAR WEIMANN

Viljar tragically passed away at the age of 63 in September of 2024. He traveled the world as a student, violinist, professor, and conductor before calling Decatur home and founding Orchestra Sul Ponticello. Read about his extraordinary life and impact on the Decatur community.

    Making Headlines

    Yellowhammer Brewing co-founder grows his Decatur brewery with a cozy new cafe + coffee roastery

    November 25, 2024

    Area high school students featured in documentary film set to premiere in Decatur

    November 20, 2024

    Wildlife education an asset for students in Decatur City Schools

    November 16, 2024

    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