Overshadowed no more, Decatur’s mayor sets 75,000 population goal: ‘We’re taking off now’

Decatur has not seen the large population growth that close neighbors Huntsville, Athens and Madison have seen over the past ...

Is Rock the South still coming to Decatur? City’s mayor answers the question

The postponement of Rock the South – set to start Thursday in Decatur – has angered music fans who were set to attend the event in its new home. But Decatur Mayor Kent Lawrence said he felt ...