Public Hearing: Proposed Zoning Ordinance Updates
- Oct 31, 2025
The City of Decatur is proposing an update to its current zoning ordinance with new zoning designations for the appropriate regions in our city. This has been an ongoing project...
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City of Decatur launches new web portal
- Oct 27, 2025
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Official Run-Off Election Results
- Oct 1, 2025
Decatur municipal run-off elections were held on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. The official results are available for review. View the official results
Decatur Municipal Elections (Official Results)
- Aug 28, 2025
Decatur municipal elections were held on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. The official results are available for review. The city council will meet Tuesday, Sept. 2, to canvass the final election...
POLLING LOCATION CHANGES
- Aug 18, 2025
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Third-Party Independent Review of the Decatur Police Department
- Jan 23, 2025
This is the release of the Third-Party Independent Review of the Decatur Police Department prepared by Green Research and Technology. There are redactions of incidents described both positive and negative...
City of Decatur Continues to Strengthen Its Recycling Program
- Nov 22, 2024
Decatur, Ala. – The City will begin rolling out new recycling carts for residents in January 2025 and May 2025 as part of an opt-in campaign to strengthen its existing recycling...
Fairfield Inn is now OPEN
- Apr 8, 2024
The Fairfield Inn Hotel recently opened on 2nd Avenue in Downtown Decatur. The hotel was completed in 18 months and is already attracting guests from around the Southeast who are...
Alabama Center for the Arts Dorms Open this September
- Apr 8, 2024
Decatur will be home to 100 or more college students this fall as they check in to the Fine Arts dormitory located on Johnson Street. The dormitory was completed at...
Environmental Services Department to Offer Weekday, On-Site Dumpster Service
- Sep 15, 2022
The City of Decatur’s Environmental Services Department will now be offering weekday, on-site dumpster services to Decatur residents with accounts through Decatur Utilities. Proof of DU services must be presented...