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More than 150 business leaders, principals and school personnel came together for Chamber’s annual Partners-In-Education Breakfast & Work Session on August 18 at the DoubleTree by Hilton.  During the work session, business and industry leaders worked with the local school they are partnered with to develop plans on how they can work together to support…

Decatur Fire & Rescue is excited to announce the formation of an Autism awareness group. The forum will consist of citizens, parents, and specialists that will help the department with the ever-evolving needs and developments in emergencies with patients on the spectrum. Decatur Fire and Rescue leadership says it is crucial for the department to…

On Monday, August 15, Decatur Fire & Rescue Chief Tracy Thorton and Mayor Tab Bowling recognized local heroes at the Decatur City Council meeting. On the afternoon of June 25, 2022, a Decatur citizen suffered a massive heart attack at Publix located on the Beltline. Decatur resident Patrick Swinney immediately began CPR, Publix Manager Brad…

At the Chamber’s Breakfast & Biz development event on August 11, motivational speaker and author Lemzel Johnson provided tips on how to become a better leader in today’s complex work environment. Lemzel kept the crowd of around 50 people engaged with demonstrations that show how to focus on being a better you so you can encourage, inspire and lead…

We had a great turnout on August 3, at our combined Emerging Leaders/Workforce Coalition event at Pryor Field Regional Airport. Pryor Field Manager Adam Fox spoke about the history of the airport, the economic impact it has on our community and plans for growth and expansion. We also learned an air show is scheduled for June 2023. Fox…

One of the most important professions that gives life and character to a community are educators committed to serving students in our classroom. In late July, the Chamber celebrated those joining systems in our area who have decided to help shape the next generation of leaders. On day one of our two-day event held at…

The City of Decatur’s Engineering Department, in partnership with Garver Engineering, will host a public input meeting for residents regarding the Upper River Road and Old River Road project on Wednesday, August 10, from 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., at Turner-Surles Community Center. The input session will be a come-and-go event for attendees to share…

Decatur is listed in the top 50 for housing markets in the country according to a ranking released by the Wall Street Journal/Realtor.com. The Decatur metro area is number 43 in the Emerging Housing Markets Index for summer 2022. The only other metro area in Alabama in the top 50 is Huntsville which is number #15. The…

The City of Decatur has recently completed a full revision of its comprehensive zoning ordinance. Decatur’s zoning ordinance was published in 1987, with several portions dating back to the 1950s. In order to reflect a changing landscape and a modern community, Decatur’s long-range planning initiative, One Decatur, prioritized a full rewrite of the ordinance. Featured…

On Monday, the Decatur City Council approved the annexation of approximately 14.5 acres at 2900 Upper River Road. Landowner Andy Villarreal plans to spend around $25 million building a luxury apartment complex on the land with up to 175 units renting for $1,300 to $1,800 per month. Villarreal said annexing the property from the county…