In the News: Decatur Metro Area Has One of the Country’s Lowest Unemployment Rates

Posted on June 9, 2023June 2, 2023 by Hannah Taylor

Businesses are thriving in the River City thanks to the solid number of employees! In fact, the Decatur metro area has one of the country’s lowest unemployment rates, along with the nearby Huntsville metro area. More about Decatur’s unemployment rate In a recent report, Governor Kay Ivey shared the news that the Decatur metro area Read more about In the News: Decatur Metro Area Has One of the Country’s Lowest Unemployment Rates[…]

In the News: Virtual Railfan in Decatur

Posted on April 10, 2023April 3, 2023 by Hannah Taylor

All board! Virtual Railfan in Decatur is bringing the trains straight to your living room, dining room, bedroom, office or wherever you are! About Virtual Railfan in Decatur In fact, not only can Decatur residents watch the trains roll through the Historic Union Depot and Railroad Museum, train enthusiasts the world over can too! Virtual Read more about In the News: Virtual Railfan in Decatur[…]

Coming Soon: Dutch Bros Coffee

Posted on March 9, 2023March 6, 2023 by Hannah Taylor

You may remember a few rumblings last June that a northwest drive-thru coffee chain was making its way down south by way of Huntsville. What you heard was true. Dutch Bros Coffee is coming to Alabama. But the first location will actually open in Decatur! About Dutch Bros Coffee in Decatur According to reports, Dutch Read more about Coming Soon: Dutch Bros Coffee[…]

In the News: Decatur is the Second-Best Place to Work in Manufacturing in the U.S. in 2022

Posted on December 9, 2022December 7, 2022 by Hannah Taylor

Positivity is in the air, along with holiday spirit, in our North Alabama city! Decatur is the second-best place to work in manufacturing in the U.S. in 2022, according to SmartAsset! About the ranking The financial information website wanted to celebrate the communities in our country that have remained steadfast in the manufacturing industry. After Read more about In the News: Decatur is the Second-Best Place to Work in Manufacturing in the U.S. in 2022[…]

In the News: Architect Selected for Decatur’s New Recreation Center

Posted on June 13, 2022 by Hannah Taylor

One more step has been taken when it comes to the new recreation center that will replace the existing Aquadome in Decatur. Last month, the architect selected for Decatur’s new recreation center was announced at the city council meeting. The new rec center According to reports, the architect selected for Decatur’s new recreation center beat Read more about In the News: Architect Selected for Decatur’s New Recreation Center[…]

Coming Soon: Buffalo Luke’s Decatur

Posted on April 11, 2022April 11, 2022 by Hannah Taylor

Have you always wanted to own and operate your own business, but weren’t sure where to begin? The new Buffalo Luke’s Decatur is offering a budding entrepreneur a chance to get on-board with a ground-floor franchise opportunity today! Buffalo Luke’s Decatur The location is picked out and ready to go. All Buffalo Luke’s Decatur needs Read more about Coming Soon: Buffalo Luke’s Decatur[…]

In the News: New Facility for Career Academies of Decatur

Posted on September 9, 2021September 7, 2021 by Hannah Taylor

It takes a lot of different careers to keep our town running. Fortunately, students can find new opportunities—and even a new passion—through Career Academies of Decatur. Our city aims to open a new facility for Career Academies of Decatur, near the parking lot of the current Career Academies Building on Westmead St. SW. Keep reading Read more about In the News: New Facility for Career Academies of Decatur[…]

In the News: Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind’s Decatur Campus

Posted on February 9, 2021February 4, 2021 by Hannah Taylor

What does a quality education bring? For one thing, it teaches us new and useful skills. It also lets us find experienced professionals in our field, so we have references and guides. Not to mention, it opens up new job opportunities. Everyone deserves the chance to pursue their dreams. Soon, the Alabama Institute for the Deaf Read more about In the News: Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind’s Decatur Campus[…]

In the News: Decatur is One of the Best Places to Work in Manufacturing

Posted on January 8, 2021January 6, 2021 by Hannah Taylor

People know Decatur, AL for many reasons! The Downtown Turtle Trail, the famous Cotaco Opera House, our proximity to Wheeler Lake, and more—we have quite a few claims to fame. Well, we can add another one to the list! As it turns out, Decatur is one of the best places to work in manufacturing, according Read more about In the News: Decatur is One of the Best Places to Work in Manufacturing[…]

In the News: Flint Creek Canoe Trail

Posted on August 10, 2020August 7, 2020 by Hannah Taylor

This summer, you’ve probably worked through all possible entertainment options. Watching movies, going for walks, and even learning a new hobby—you’ve found ways to fill the time. Still, if boredom is knocking on the door, shoo it away—there’s more fun to be had. This past June marked the opening of the Flint Creek Canoe Trail. Read more about In the News: Flint Creek Canoe Trail[…]