The Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce kicked off the 2025-2026 Excellence in Leadership class on August 19 at The Magnolia Room in Decatur—34 professionals from business, healthcare, education and government will meet monthly, work on a community service project, and graduate in May next year.
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Mayor Tommy Battle and other local leaders said U.S. Space Command will boost the economy—new workers will arrive in North Alabama as buildings and office space on Redstone Arsenal are set aside for personnel. They added that construction will take 18 to 24 months and $380 million in road updates is underway.
Decatur City Council voted Tuesday to rename Ryan Drive as Steve Perkins Drive to honor the man shot and killed outside his home in September 2023—community protests, memorial events, and petitions helped drive the decision while a former officer is charged with his murder.
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