City of Decatur, Alabama - Government

A new chapter began today at Point Mallard.

The newly renovated Decatur Event Center welcomed one of its first major gatherings, the eighth annual State of the Region. Formerly the Point Mallard Ice Complex, the facility has been transformed into a beautiful, versatile venue designed to host meetings, conferences, celebrations, and other events for Decatur and the North Alabama region.

Presented by Launch, the State of the Region brought together dignitaries, community leaders, and regional partners from across North Alabama. Launch represents a partnership of 13 counties working together and speaking with one voice to advance the region.

Mayor Kent Lawrence welcomed attendees to Decatur and celebrated the collaboration that continues to strengthen North Alabama.

Today’s event showcased more than a renewed facility. It demonstrated Decatur’s growing role as a place where communities connect, partnerships form, and the region moves forward together.

Read more about the transformation at https://www.decatur-al.gov/?rz=newsDetails&id=131

In Decatur, We Are Better Together.

WELL, DECATUR, LOOK WHAT YOU DID!

Over the past year, our social media community has grown by 20%, and we have officially surpassed 20,000 followers!

That number represents more than likes, shares, and clicks. It represents thousands of people choosing to stay informed, connect with their city, and take part in Decatur’s story.

We have worked to communicate more openly, share more of what is happening across our city, and bring residents closer to their local government. Your response tells us that the message is connecting.

Thank you for following along, sharing our stories, and helping us build an even stronger Decatur.

20,000 Followers. One GREAT City. And We Are Just Getting Started.

In Decatur, We Are Better Together.

Council covered a lot of ground this morning. Some of it will literally be paved.

From a $475,000 road plan and a $100,000 Old State Bank grant to new recreation center fees and a Youth Services bid that did not make the cut, we broke down what passed, what failed, and what happens next.

No guessing. No game of telephone. Find the verified votes, dollar amounts, and project details in the City’s official meeting recap.

Read the full recap: https://tinyurl.com/4hym587s

In Decatur, We Are Better Together.

What do roads, recreation, historic preservation, public safety, and Christmas Downtown have in common?

They are all on the table at City Hall this morning.

The Decatur City Council will hold a Work Session at 9:30 a.m., followed by its regular meeting at 10 a.m.

The packed agenda includes zoning public hearings, opioid settlement funding for Bridge Life, site work for Youth Services, an Old State Bank renovation grant, recreation center fees, police equipment, and the fiscal year 2027 Rebuild Alabama transportation plan.

Watch live: https://tinyurl.com/54yx7jsf

View the agenda: https://tinyurl.com/yf22ahdb

In Decatur, We Are Better Together.

Forks up, Decatur. It’s time to eat your way to prizes.

Decatur-Morgan County Restaurant Week begins tomorrow and runs Aug. 15-21. Grab a Restaurant Week Passport, visit participating restaurants, and collect a stamp with each qualifying purchase.

Every stamp gives you another entry to win prizes, including Rock the South tickets, restaurant gift cards, premium wine, local merchandise, and more.

Barbecue? Pizza? Tacos? Steak? Coffee? Dessert? Yes. That’s our final answer.

See participating locations, specialty offers, and digital passport details at visitdecatural.org/restaurantweek.

Come hungry. Leave stamped.

In Decatur, We Are Better Together.

A new chapter for southeast Decatur is officially underway.

Today, Land Innovations broke ground on South Brook, beginning the transformation of the former Decatur Country Club property into one of the most significant developments in our city’s history.

Over the next 10 to 15 years, the 80-acre site along Country Club Road will become a new mixed-use neighborhood built around walkability, connection, homes, locally curated retail, gathering spaces, and access to the regional trail system.

The numbers tell part of the story: an estimated $1 billion in construction activity, a $40 million developer investment, and nearly $4 million in projected annual tax revenue.

“South Brook is more than a development project. It is an investment in Decatur’s future,” Mayor Kent Lawrence said. “What begins here today will help shape this part of our city for decades to come.”

South Brook represents a major investment in southeast Decatur and another sign of the confidence developers are placing in our city’s future.

The ground is moving. The landscape is changing. And South Brook is officially taking shape.

In Decatur, We Are Better Together.

Pothole playing hide-and-seek with your tires?

Drainage doing its own thing?

See something the City needs to know about?

See it. Send it. Track it.

Meet Decatur Direct, our new way to report nonemergency service concerns and follow what happens next.

Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/57rf7bnr

In Decatur, We Are Better Together.

We Moved. No Boxes Required.

Our new City website is officially LIVE at Decatur-AL.gov.

Built to make City government easier to navigate and services easier to access, the new site features a fresh design, improved mobile experience, expanded online forms, InsideDECATUR, and our new Decatur Direct public service request system.

New look. New tools. New digital front door.

Read more about it at https://tinyurl.com/5bn5cxtu

In Decatur, We Are Better Together.

A Little Dot Is About To Make A Big Difference.

See You Tomorrow!

In Decatur, We Are Better Together.

Not A Road. Not A Building. Still A Big Upgrade.

Eight Months In The Making.

You May Want To Hit Refresh Soon ;-)

In Decatur, We Are Better Together!