The City of Decatur will host a series of district community meetings in March and early April following the release of the 2026 Community Survey. Mayor Kent Lawrence will present...
The Decatur Police Department is moving to encrypted digital dispatch and radio communications to protect officers, safeguard victims, and secure active investigations. Police radio traffic often includes victim names, home...
The City of Decatur has suspended recycling operations effective immediately following a critical equipment failure on Thursday at the City’s recycling processing facility. A mechanical failure of the facility’s baler...
The City of Decatur received 689 responses to its 2026 Community Survey, helping shape priorities for the next one to three years. After reviewing the results, Decatur’s Mayor and City...
City officials are aware of concerns regarding individuals soliciting donations at busy intersections throughout Decatur. Several residents have contacted City Hall and the Decatur Police Department, expressing safety concerns, particularly...
Renovation work continues at Point Mallard Golf Course as the City of Decatur moves forward with long-planned improvements designed to strengthen course conditions and improve the overall golfer experience. Crews...
The Decatur City Council unanimously approved all items on Monday morning’s agenda, advancing several projects focused on traffic safety, youth services, recreation, and long-term planning across the city. The actions...
The Decatur City Council approved funding Monday for a new kayak launch and self-service rental kiosk at Point Mallard Park, expanding public access to the Tennessee River and Flint Creek...
The Decatur City Council will meet Monday, February 16, at 10 a.m. at City Hall to consider several items focused on infrastructure, public safety, and long-term planning. Together, the items...
Most people associate Mardi Gras with New Orleans. But the first organized Mardi Gras celebration in the United States took place in Alabama. Mobile began celebrating Mardi Gras in 1703,...