2026 State of Morgan County Showcases Infrastructure Investment
The Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual State of Morgan County on February 3 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Decatur Riverfront. Morgan County Commission Chairman Ray Long was joined by Wade Weaver, General Manager of Adams Beverages and Chair of the Chamber’s Public Policy Committee, for a discussion focused on county priorities, ongoing projects and future development.
During the conversation, Chairman Long shared updates on several key initiatives. One major focus was continued renovations at the Morgan County Courthouse. Significant upgrades are currently underway, including electrical improvements that will require a temporary courthouse closure beginning Monday, February 16. The closure is expected to last two to four weeks, with courthouse offices operating from alternate locations during that time.
Attendees also heard an update on the Morgan County Event Center in Cotaco, which is just days away from opening. The $7.2 million facility spans more than 34,000 square feet and includes two full-size gymnasiums designed for basketball, volleyball and pickleball, along with a 1,000-square-foot meeting room. Plans are also moving forward for a future agriculture center to be located near the event center.
Chairman Long highlighted a recent partnership between the Chamber and the Morgan County Commission on the “Love Where You Live” booklet, created to promote Morgan County to U.S. Space Command personnel and their families. A total of 12,000 booklets were mailed to employees in Colorado Springs as part of the outreach effort.
The State of Morgan County is one of several “State of” events the Chamber hosts annually, focusing on public policy. Advocacy is a core mission of the Chamber, working to support policies that promote business growth, economic development and a high quality of life for Morgan County residents. The Chamber’s 2026 Public Policy Agenda is available by clicking here.
The Chamber thanks presenting sponsor Morell Engineering, Inc. and gold sponsors Goodwyn Mills Cawood, Huntsville International Airport, and United Launch Alliance for their support of this year’s event.