Decatur commissioners appoint Tony Powers as mayor — but voters could soon get a say

The city of Decatur Commissioners appointed former commissioner Tony Powers as its new mayor.The city has a unique way of ...

City Of Decatur Appoints First Black Man Mayor

Tony Powers is the first Black male mayor in the City of Decatur. The newly elected mayor was appointed Jan. 5.

Decatur city commissioners pick first new mayor in 10 years

For the first time in a decade, the City of Decatur has a new mayor. City Commissioner Tony Powers was chosen as the city’s ...
WAFF

Decatur Mayor-elect Kent Lawrence preparing to take on new role

DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - In just a few days, Mayor-Elect Kent Lawrence will take office as the new mayor of Decatur. Lawrence has spent the past two months preparing for this new role. Lawrence has been ...
FOX 5 Atlanta on MSN

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 ...
WSB-TV

Decatur voters could decide new mayor in 2027, in change from current selection process

DECATUR, Ga. — Voters are coming off of a series of runoff races across the metro Atlanta area and the rest of the state. In a recent meeting, the Decatur City Commission voted to take another step ...
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Decatur mayor emails Trump administration seeking tariff relief on wastewater treatment plant equipment

DECATUR -- Tariffs imposed by the Trump administration are affecting the cost to operate and upgrade the Decatur wastewater treatment plant, according to city officials. Mayor Bob Tharp hopes the ...
WAFF

Decatur Mayor-elect Kent Lawrence preparing to take on new role

In a Christmas mix-up, two women went shopping in Huntsville and bought gifts before accidentally leaving them in the wrong car. Decatur Police say they arrested Victoria Mendoza after reports of an ...