City of Decatur selects Tony Powers as new mayor

The City of Decatur has selected Tony Powers to serve as its next mayor, following a vote by the City Commission at the start ...
Atlanta News First on MSN

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 ...

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 ...
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 Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Decatur mayor announces plans to retire in January as he and wife will move to Siloam Springs

Mayor Robert Tharp plans to retire in mid-January as he and his wife are expecting to move out of the city next month.
WSB-TV

City of Decatur awards downtown businesses an additional $200K in grants

DECATUR, Ga. — The Decatur Downtown Development Authority (DDA) has announced new funding for three grant programs, distributing $116,000 to support local businesses. The funding is allocated across ...