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Decatur Seeks Public Input on City's Future Growth and Development
August 30, 2026 - The City of Decatur is asking residents and others who live, work, attend school or spend time in the community to help shape the city's future. The city is updating its Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Ordinance, which will help guide decisions involving housing, neighborhoods, economic dev...
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Hispanic Heritage Festival Set for September 5 at Nelson Park in Decatur
August 30, 2026 - The Center for Hispanic and Immigrant Community Opportunities of Macon County, or CHICO, will host its Hispanic Heritage Festival Saturday, September 5, at Nelson Park Pavilion 2 in Decatur. The festival will run from noon to 6 p.m. and will feature live music, cultural dance performances, food and cr...
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Arts in Central Park Returns to Downtown Decatur Sept. 19-20
August 30, 2026 - The Decatur Area Arts Council and Gallery 510 will welcome artists and art enthusiasts to downtown Decatur for the annual Arts in Central Park festival on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 19-20. The juried art fair will feature 50 artist booths showcasing works from artists across the Midwest. Visitors can ...
Aug 30, 2026
Data Center Advisory Council to hold public meeting on Aug 31
August 30, 2026 - The Citizens Voluntary Advisory Committee on Data Centers, or CVAC, has released its findings and recommendations regarding data center development in Macon County and will present the report during a public meeting Monday, August 31. The presentation will begin at 5 p.m. at the Decatur Civic Center T...
Aug 30, 2026
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The Hampton Inn to host 7th annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb
August 30, 2026- The Hampton Inn in Mt. Zion will host its 7th annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb to honor the lives lost and lives impacted by the events of September 11th. The event was started in 2020 when the hotel had several firefighters working at the hotel. The event involves climbing to the fourth floor of the h...
Aug 30, 2026