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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!

Rock the South: Decatur Takes the Stage

For the first time in its history, Rock the South is coming to Decatur. And while fans are busy planning which artists they want to see, a massive team is working behind the scenes to bring the festival to life.

The STEAM Engine: Learning Without Limits

What happens when you take learning out of the classroom and put it on wheels? In Decatur City Schools, you get the STEAM Engine!

Positively Taking Flight: North Alabama Airfest Returns to Pryor Flight Center in September

On September 12–13, 2026, the North Alabama Airfest returns to Pryor Field Regional Airport for two days of high-flying excitement, family fun, and abundant North Alabama hospitality!

Apollo to Artemis: A Decatur Legacy Continues

When NASA’s Artemis II launched four astronauts on a journey around the moon, Decatur resident Addison McNutt had a front-row seat from the launch console.

Positively Giving: How Decatur-Morgan County Tourism Is Thanking the Front Line of Our Hospitality Industry

When visitors come to Decatur-Morgan County, one of the most memorable parts of their trip often happens at a restaurant table.

From a Storage Unit to a Storefront: The Story of Vinyl King

Vinyl King is Decatur’s local destination for vehicle wraps, custom graphics, and signage! Learn how owner, Hector Caceres, built his business– and builds his community– one step at a time.

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

    Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q chosen as one of the best barbecue restaurants in Alabama

    September 24, 2026

    New statue unveiled in Decatur ahead of River Clay Fine Arts Festival

    September 24, 2026

    Decatur approves funding to upgrade streetlights

    September 21, 2026

    Decatur police help elderly residents with yard work

    September 21, 2026

    Point Mallard unveils kayak launch and self-service rentals

    September 3, 2026

    Decatur set to open massive new recreation center in Wilson Morgan Park

    August 31, 2026

    New partnership expands Free 2 Teach services to Decatur, Morgan County

    August 26, 2026

    Firefighters rescue kittens from Decatur business fire

    August 14, 2026

    Decatur Utilities receives national recognition for service to its community

    August 13, 2026

    City of Decatur launches new website

    August 13, 2026

    State invests more than $700K in Decatur AI training program

    August 9, 2026

    Decatur company donates school supplies to Austinville Elementary ahead of first day

    August 5, 2026