Author: Positively Decatur

From Vintage to Visionary: A Decatur Family Creates a Positively Custom Place to Call Home

When Brent and Ashley Collins bought a 1962 house from long-time Decatur resident Charlotte Moores, they set out to make it their own while honoring the legacy the Mooreses had built.

Decatur, Alabama: A Premier Destination for Sports Tourism

Read all about how Decatur, Alabama, is rapidly cementing its reputation as a premier sports destination!

Finding Balance: A Doctor’s Journey to Decatur

Learn how father and surgeon, Dr. Graeme McFarland, finds balance between career and time at home in Decatur, Alabama!

Q&A With Pamela Bolding, Director of Neighborhood Christian Center

Learn all about the Neighborhood Christian Center and its mission of compassionate community support!

Positively Buzzing With Community Spirit, Charm, and Line Dancing: The Soulful Shakers of Turner-Surles

Music, dancing, laughter, and vibrant energy. No, we’re not at a nightclub, we’re at Turner-Surles Community Resource Center! And these awesome folks? They’re all 55+ and having the time of their lives.

Old State Bank: Decatur’s Iconic Historic Landmark

How well do you know Old State Bank? Its iconic silhouette has graced Decatur’s skyline for a hundred and ninety-two years. That is worth repeating…. a hundred and ninety-two years.

Engage, Excite, Educate: The Story of Cook Museum

From humble beginnings to iconic destination!

Decatur’s Festival of the Cranes: A Celebration of Nature and Community

Each winter, the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge transforms into a sanctuary for thousands of Sandhill Cranes and the rare Whooping Cranes. This celebration of nature and community is more than just a gathering; it’s a story of conservation, history, and connection.