Meet Mayor Powers

In this episode of the Decatur Minute Live, Cemetery Superintendent Demetrius Whately and Friends of Decatur Cemetery Chair Rhonda Wildman join the conversation to share what makes the 58-acre Decatur Cemetery so beloved. From morning runs and quiet walks to community events, and even marriage proposals. This episode explores the many ways community members have made Decatur Cemetery their own, and the people who work to keep it thriving.

Decatur's landscape is changing and there is a lot of thoughtful planning behind every project. In this episode, Deputy City Manager David Junger walks listeners through some of the City's most significant capital investments, from the first phase of the Square transformation to West Howard Avenue improvements and green energy projects on the horizon. It is a candid look at how Decatur plans for the future while staying true to what makes the community special.

Larry Padilla of Decatur Housing joins Decatur Minute Live to explore what affordable housing means and the work the City is doing to expand access for community members.

This month, meet Public Works Communications Coordinator, Dajhea Jones, while she joins us for a conversation about how Public Works uses master plans and intentionality to run many aspects of the city. From the See Click Fix model to bioretention, we hope you'll learn something new about our Public Works team.

From the initial pitch to selecting the headliners, WatchFest is going to have something for everyone. We sat down with Jen Johns to talk about the origins of Decatur WatchFest26, what 34 days of free soccer and live music looks like for our community, and what she is most looking forward to when it all kicks off. 

Join the City for a conversation with Mayor Powers as we as we discuss his role as mayor and how the City is preparing for Decatur WatchFest 26. 

This episode offers an introduction to life in the city from a new resident's perspective. Join us as we explore what makes Decatur a great place to call home.

Listen in on a conversation with Operations Analyst Langston explaining all things budget and how one can be involved. 

This month, meet Lifelong Community Manager, Julie Smith, who joined the podcast to share how the City works to be an age-friendly community.

Kicking off the new year with our first episode of Decatur Minute Live where we take listeners inside the key takeaways from the City's former Mayor, Patti Garrett, during her 16 years of service. We also explore what’s on the horizon for 2026 and hear directly from the City Manager, Andrea Arnold, about the future she envisions for Decatur.