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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


    10 Exciting Developments Shaping Decatur’s Future!

    Here’s a sneak peek at a whole new Decatur coming soon!

    Walking Together: The Singing River Trail Journey with Decatur and the Dr. Bill Sims Trail

    We’re proud to say that Decatur is now an essential part of the 220 miles of the Singing River Trail network, and the story unfolding here is one we’ll never forget.

    Orchestra Sul Ponticello: Ten Years of Music, Memories, and Community

    The Decatur community gathers to celebrate Orchestra Sul Ponticello’s 10th anniversary and a man who gave his heart and soul to the stage.

    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.