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Decatur City Council backs lawsuit dealing with Alabama’s simplified sellers use tax in special called meeting

In a special-called meeting on Monday, the Decatur City Council voted in favor of a resolution backing a statewide lawsuit arguing for changes to Alabama's current simplified sellers use tax (SSUT).

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Decatur City Council makes 'easy decision,' votes in favor of $5 million investment for Rock the South

On Thursday morning, the Decatur City Council held a special meeting to address a proposed multi-million dollar 'investment' into a major country music festival coming to The Fields at Decatur, just outside the North Alabama city's limits.

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Werstler defeats French in controversial Decatur City Council District 4 runoff

Following a runoff to decide the successor of District 4 city councilman Hunter Pepper, local business owner Pamela Werstler has been elected to fill the seat.

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Woman running for City Council in Decatur lies to voters and claims no felony on record; Attorney General indicates she cannot take office

A woman running for the Decatur City Council allegedly lied to voters about having a felony on record in an attempt to mislead them in the days leading up to municipal elections.

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Decatur City Council unanimously approves naming of street after Steve Perkins

The Decatur City Council approved a measure to rename a street in honor of Steve Perkins, who was shot and killed outside of his home in September 2023.

Decatur City Councilman Billy Jackson. Alabama News
Decatur councilman wants officer fired after allegedly posing as hiring team for new chief

A Decatur administrative police officer is accused of calling the incoming police chief's former employer and posing as a member of human resources to obtain "the good and the bad."