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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 ...

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 ...
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 ...

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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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 ...
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Walk for Peace reaches Decatur with Buddhist monks honored for message

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - The public gathering has been pushed back to 5 p.m., according to the City of Decatur. It was originally ...
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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 ...
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 ...