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Historic night in Decatur as Tony Powers becomes first Black man to serve as mayor

The city of Decatur marked a historic milestone Tuesday night after the City Commission chose Tony Powers as the city’s next ...
WABE

Buddhist monks' ‘Walk for Peace’ event headed to Decatur

DECATUR, Ga. — A 2,300-mile Walk For Peace featuring Buddhist monks will be passing through Decatur on Dec. 30. According to ...
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Burglars use U-Haul to smash into Decatur beauty supply store

Police are searching for two suspects who used a U-Haul to ram a Decatur beauty supply store in an apparent attempt to steal ...

Decatur city commissioners pick first new mayor in 10 years

DECATUR, Ga. — For the first time in a decade, the City of Decatur has a new mayor. City Commissioner Tony Powers was chosen ...

19 Decatur businesses awarded grants for improvements, programs

DECATUR, Ga. — The City of Decatur and the Decatur Downtown Development Authority announced grant awards for 19 businesses ...
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Gas leak in Decatur contained, officials say

DECATUR, Ga. — Roads are back open in Decatur on Thursday morning following a gas leak, according to Atlanta Gas and Light. It happened at the intersection of Kathryn Avenue and Coventry Road. The gas ...
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Georgia has its first ‘Bird City.’ Here’s how it protects winged residents.

Decatur recently became Georgia's first "Bird City" and is leading the way with changes big and small to build a safer ...