$23M funding for early childhood learning center in metro Atlanta faces new battle in GA Legislature

As the City Schools of Decatur and residents remain at odds over how to fund a planned Early Childhood Learning Center, state lawmakers voted overwhelmingly to put the decision directly in the hands ...

Decatur could see up to $142 million economic boost from 2026 FIFA World Cup events, new report finds

City leaders say a month-long WatchFest in Decatur could draw thousands of visitors daily, generating jobs, tourism spending, ...

Decatur businesses poised for World Cup boost

Decatur expects to welcome thousands of visitors during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, providing a boost to hotels, shops and ...
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Big Boi to headline free Decatur concert as World Cup matches kick off

DECATUR, Ga. — Decatur WatchFest ’26 has announced that Atlanta’s own Big Boi will headline the opening concert marking the start of Decatur’s FIFA World Cup 2026 festivities. The concert will take ...
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Decatur group fights to protect sacred land from potential development

An organization in Decatur is working to preserve a plot of land it describes as sacred ground, citing a deep history ...

Decatur WWII veteran Joe Safford celebrates 100th birthday with community drive-by celebration

Neighbors, church members, and family gathered in Decatur to honor Joe Safford, a World War II U.S. Army veteran and longtime ...

Patch AM: How a Decatur lawmaker helped put Georgia first on arts and mental health

Make time for Jean Becker & Collamore at the Carter Presidential Library on the Decatur Patch calendar ...