Engage, Excite, Educate: The Story of Cook Museum
From humble beginnings to iconic destination!
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!
The Best and Brightest Initiative: Why I Believe in Decatur’s Future
One of the things I’m most proud of with this initiative is how it’s helping us bring skilled workers to Decatur.
Realizing Dreams in Decatur
How Michael Smitherman Brought his Restauranteur Dreams Back Home
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!
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!
Positively Inclusive: The Story of Everyday Sunshine
Everyday Sunshine is a Decatur-based nonprofit organization whose mission is to make the world a little more inclusive to those with physical, intellectual, and sensory disabilities.
Have You Heard?
It’s no wonder that Decatur was recently named the #1 barbecue city in Alabama with local legends like Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q at the table. Widely recognized for its smoked meats and famous white sauce, Big Bob’s has been a local staple for nearly 100 years.
Brown Books & More is Positively Building Community
Brown Books & More is Positively Building Community Share this story social social Email To “No matter your culture, when you come in here, you’re going to feel welcomed.” That’s how Janelle Brown, owner of Brown Books & More, describes her Decatur bookstore. It’s a place where community happens, where everybody knows your name. The […]
Young Professionals in Decatur Are Positively the Best and Brightest!
The Best and Brightest Initiative is the first comprehensive incentive package in the nation for STEM young talent, and the 7-year-old program is growing rapidly.