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 ...
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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 ...
DecaturishOpinion

Dear Decaturish: Starting 2026 with all Decatur schools open

Dear Decaturish, As we look toward 2026, our community approaches the future of our schools with hope. With all schools open, ...
The Decatur Daily

Alicia Johnson to become first Black woman elected to Georgia's Public Service Commission

Alicia Johnson will become the first Black woman elected to a statewide post that isn't a judgeship in Georgia when she takes office on the state Public ...
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 ...
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Decatur gives peace-promoting Buddhist monks ‘rock star’ treatment

Bitter cold and a biting wind did not discourage thousands from flocking to Decatur on Tuesday evening to get a glimpse of ...
The Decatur Daily

Bad beats: Smart's gambles left Georgia broke

Sensing the game might be getting away, Georgia coach Kirby Smart appeared to junk any semblance of conservatism in favor of ...