Positively Spooky: Ghosts of Decatur
Discover some of Decatur’s spookiest stories just in time for Halloween!
Positively Transformative
Music comes in many different forms but has the unique ability to transform lives – especially when exposed at a young age. The Decatur Youth Symphony (DYS) gives students the opportunity to learn and perform orchestral music, giving them a platform for growth, character development, and community involvement, all while opening doors to future opportunities.
Dogs of Decatur PAWsitively Living Their Best Lives
Join us as we follow Teddy, Poppy, Auggie, Maggie, and Gidget as they sniff, stroll, splash, and snack their way through some of the most beloved spots Decatur, Alabama!
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.
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.
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!
From Soviet Estonia to Decatur, Alabama
Read all about the Journey of Viljar Weimann, Decatur Orchestra Sul Ponticello founder and conductor!
Positively Perfect Weekend Adventures in Decatur
As school bells ring and students fill classrooms once again, here’s a guide to some exciting local spots perfect for weekend outings!
We Are Positively Decatur!
Positively Decatur exists to celebrate and share uplifting stories from the Decatur community. Check out some of our favorite clips from the past few years!
Celebrating History Through Art
Frances Tate’s Decatur home is filled with stacks and stacks of beautiful drawings and paintings, each one a celebration of the city’s rich past. She wasn’t always an artist, but a deep sense of history and a desire for representation led her to pick up a paintbrush. Her realization that she hadn’t seen a single photo of a Black church representing the early Old Town of Decatur was the spark that ignited her artistic journey.
Positively Immerse Yourself in Art AND the Community at Alabama Center for the Arts
From studio art to graphic design to acting to music technology and everything in between, Alabama Center for the Arts in downtown Decatur has something for you.