The City of Decatur will begin accepting short-term rental certificate applications on April 1, 2026, following the City Council’s recent passage of an ordinance establishing standards for short-term rentals throughout...
The Decatur City Council approved several measures Monday that strengthen recycling operations, improve parks, support public safety efforts, and coordinate infrastructure projects across the city. Council authorized an investment in...
The City of Decatur continues to pause recycling operations following the recent failure of the baler system at the City’s recycling processing facility. Repairs to the failed equipment have been...
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...