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Stepping Back in Time: Your guide to “The Decaturs” historic districts

Scottsboro Boys Civil Rights Museum

Brown Books & More is Positively Building Community

Outdoor Recreation is Positively Everywhere in Decatur


    Q&A With Molly Ferrell, Teacher at Wetlands Edge Environmental Center

    Q&A With Molly Ferrell, Teacher at Wetlands Edge Environmental Center Share this story social social Email To What is Wetlands Edge Environmental Center? WEEC is the culmination of a partnership between IVXP and Decatur City Schools (DCS) to offer DCS students a chance to learn about nature “up close and personal.” Located on 500+ acres of IVXP’s […]

    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.

    Q&A With Kimberly Cobb-Ray J.D., United Way of Morgan County President/CEO

    Kimberly Cobb-Ray J.D., United Way of Morgan County President/CEO and one of Decatur’s newest residents, talks first impressions and community highlights!

    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!