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The Value Associated with Vice President Pence's Visit 1. Why is Pence coming? The vice president is flying into Huntsville for a meeting of the National Space Council at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. The center is home to a Saturn V rocket, and the city...

Spring Avenue Widening: As of 2/28/19 the project is currently at a completion level of approximately 45% based on the contract dollar amount.  The weather during November thru February played a major part in hindering the project from moving at a faster pace.  The large retaining wall...

Like all American cities Decatur, Alabama residents endure grief when we lose those we love and those who have invested in our lives.  Recently we have prayed for all life stages who have impacted our lives.  As I reflect on those who are no longer...

The Planning Department has been working on the coordination of the rewrite of the City of Decatur Zoning ordinance.  Unfortunately, the public meetings were canceled because of the anticipated bad weather.  We are working to reschedule the public comment meetings and will be announcing that...

Point Mallard Park Continues to Offer Family Fun and Growth Opportunities   Now hiring for summer 2019! We are looking for lifeguards, concession, gift shop, maintenance, campground, and strike zone team members. We will train all positions including lifeguards! Get your application or pick one up at...

Community Development Update   We had our pre construction meeting on the Moadus road bike trail last week, residents will see construction began on this project around the 1st of March, this trail will connect Jack Allen Recreational Facility with Cedar Ridge Middle School. Our partners at Decatur...

DPD – First Quarter Update   The Decatur Police Department has welcomed 2019 with a busy start!  Our Resolution – Training & Development In addition to our normal duties, the DPD made a long-term goal in 2017 to increase the training we host for our officers to make...

Street & Environmental Services   Dear Residents, We want you to know the names of those who are providing Loader Truck service for you.  They are: District One Loader Truck Drivers are-Truck # 963 Frank Baker, Truck # 966 David Johnson and Truck # 917 Mike Moore, District Two...