Good morning, Decatur.

Decatur Fire & Rescue crews will be at McDonalds at 1208 6th Avenue SE on Saturday to offer a free small frozen drink and let visitors tour a fire truck, visit a fire safety table, and meet firefighters.

The event runs from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.

GE Appliances will move production of refrigerators, gas ranges, and water heaters from China and Mexico to Decatur as part of a more than $3 billion investment—this shift is expected to boost local jobs and support our manufacturing sector.

Decatur Police arrested 63-year-old Joel Phillip Ghrigsby for years of recurring theft from a local business after an August 6 investigation uncovered over $114,000 in stolen property—officers executed a search and arrest warrant in Trinity on August 12 and he posted a $30,000 bond.

On August 11, the Decatur City Council approved an expansion proposal for the Cook Museum of Natural Science’s downtown campus—museum leaders plan to double classroom space and add a parking deck and hotel to boost tourism and local revenue.

Governor Kay Ivey spoke at the Cook Museum in Decatur today during a Gratitude Luncheon that officially named the museum the North Alabama STEM Center—her remarks highlighted the administration's support for local education and future STEM initiatives.

On August 13, the Chamber celebrated the groundbreaking for Clearview Cancer Institute’s new $54 million facility at 1626 6th Avenue SE in Decatur — uniting local oncologists under one roof to provide early diagnoses and personalized care after 40 years of service.

Dawes Concert

7:00 – 8:30 PM — The Princess Theatre — Tickets ranging from $73 to $925 — Enjoy an exciting live performance by Dawes at a renowned venue.