City of Decatur Police Department, GA

City of Decatur Police Department, GA

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09/15/2026

UPDATE: The Decatur Police Department and Municipal Court is now open as of Wednesday, September 16.

The Decatur Police Department and Municipal Court will continue to be closed on Tuesday, September 15 due to facilities issues. All cases on Tuesday will be rescheduled and notices will be mailed to the mailing address on file.

To update your mailing address, please email [email protected] providing your name, citation number, and updated mailing address.

Stay tuned for more updates.

09/14/2026

The Decatur Police Department and Municipal Court will be closed on Monday, September 14 due to facilities issues. All cases on Monday will be rescheduled and notices will be mailed to the mailing address on file.

To update your mailing address, please email [email protected] providing your name, citation number, and updated mailing address.

Stay tuned for more updates.

09/11/2026

9-11-2001., Never Forgotten.

Photos from City of Decatur Police Department, GA's post 09/04/2026

College football is here and the fan favorites are beginning to show around the department!

09/03/2026

A Warm Springs police officer was shot and killed in the line of duty this week while serving the cizitens of Warm Springs, Georgia. Please keep the Warm Springs Police Department in your thoughts. There is no greater sacrifice an officer can give to their community.

08/25/2026
Photos from City of Decatur Police Department, GA's post 08/12/2026

Congratulations to Officer Fields and Officer Crowder on their graduation from the Georgia Piedmont Technical College Law Enforcement Academy. They both begin the field training portion of training this week. Throw them a wave around town when you see them!

Photos from City of Decatur Police Department, GA's post 08/05/2026

Kids and teen girls self defense class hosted this month at the Decatur Police Department. Check out these flyers for details.

Photos from City of Decatur  GA- Government's post 07/01/2026
06/18/2026

To help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone attending Decatur WatchFest '26, the City Commission has approved a temporary ordinance regulating the use of unmanned aircraft (drones) during the event.

From June 11 through July 19, 2026:
- All drone operations must follow Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations.
- Drones may not be launched or landed from any City of Decatur property without written authorization from the City Manager's office. Commercial drone operations are exempt.
- These rules are in effect now and expire at 11:59 p.m. on July 19, 2026.

To request authorization, email City Manager Andrea Arnold at [email protected] or call 404-370-4102.

To read the ordinance or more information about the FAA, visit decaturga.com/tempdroneordinance

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420 West Trinity Place
Decatur, GA
30030