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Alabama Jubilee
Filed Under: MoCo Blog
I love summer! It is my absolute favorite season. I love the long days of being outside. I love sipping lemonade on the deck. I even love the heat, but I also love swimming to cool off. Summer is just laid back and fun and a whole different vibe than the other seasons. And when […]
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April Walking Tours
Filed Under: 2022 Press Release
Free Guided Walking Tours Offered Each Saturday in April Decatur, Ala. (March 18, 2022) – Decatur has a rich and colorful history dating back to the early 1800s and next month, locals and visitors are invited to take part in a casual stroll winding through the historic Old Decatur area for a glimpse into the […]
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Christmas Lights in Decatur
Filed Under: MoCo Blog
Christmas Lights in Decatur By: Melea Hames The holidays can be a stressful time for many. With all the shopping and events and just plain hustle and bustle of the season, Christmas can be a little overwhelming. But in the middle of the busyness, make sure you pause to enjoy this magical season. One of […]
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Decatur Morgan County Christmas Events
Filed Under: MoCo Blog
With the holiday season fast approaching, it’s a great idea to remember the fun celebration events happening right here in north Alabama. There are a variety of Christmas Parades to attend here in our area. You will not want to miss these exciting events that are coming up in the near future. Here is a […]
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Park and Recreation Appreciation Month
Filed Under: Uncategorized
Every city has a history made up of thousands of stories that help to define it. In Decatur, our Parks and Recreation Department plays a huge role in writing our story. Decatur Parks and Recreation provides opportunities for residents and visitors in our communities to create their own stories, as well. Parks are at the center […]
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Bunch of Brunch
Filed Under: MoCo Blog
Calling all brunch lovers! Decatur has several delicious, local brunch options that you’ll love. If you’re not hungry yet, you will be after reading about all these delicious spots! Such-N-Such Big Ole Biscuits Our friends at Such-N-Such are serving up breakfast deliciousness on Saturdays only! Run do NOT walk to try the Sasquatch Biscuits. Not […]
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All About Decatur's Balloon Pilot
Filed Under: MoCo Blog
I Grew up in Hartselle, Alabama graduated from Morgan County High School in 1973. I have lived in Decatur since 1980. My first job was at a little place named Branded Burgers in Hartselle, then Point Mallard for the summer of ’72 and ’73. I worked for Central Bank Computer Service from ’73 to ’75, […]
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Corporate Spaces and Wide Open Places
Filed Under: MoCo Blog
Throughout the past year, we’ve learned that the best way to overcome hardship is to lean on each other – unfortunately, the novel coronavirus pandemic has made that quite (literally!) impossible. As the world returns back to what we consider our new normal, we’d like to take a minute to highlight some corporate spaces and […]
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Eating Your Way Through Hartselle, Alabama From A TO Z
Filed Under: Visit Decatur AL Ambassador Corner
I wondered recently what it would look like to find a dish at each of Hartselle’s restaurants that would get me completely through the alphabet. Preference, of course, went to locally owned businesses, but in order to have 26 different places, a couple of chains made their way onto this list. Here’s what I came […]
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Dishing Up Good Eats From A to Z in Decatur and Priceville
Filed Under: Visit Decatur AL Ambassador Corner
Decatur and Priceville are blessed with some wonderful locally owned restaurants, cafes and diners that serve up dishes the rest of the country can only dream about. Let’s take a stroll through the alphabet to give you a sampling of what the menus at each place might have in store for hungry diners. A – […]