Decatur could see up to $142 million economic boost from 2026 FIFA World Cup events, new report finds

City leaders say a month-long WatchFest in Decatur could draw thousands of visitors daily, generating jobs, tourism spending, ...

Decatur WWII veteran Joe Safford celebrates 100th birthday with community drive-by celebration

Neighbors, church members, and family gathered in Decatur to honor Joe Safford, a World War II U.S. Army veteran and longtime ...
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Big Boi to headline free Decatur concert as World Cup matches kick off

DECATUR, Ga. — Decatur WatchFest ’26 has announced that Atlanta’s own Big Boi will headline the opening concert marking the start of Decatur’s FIFA World Cup 2026 festivities. The concert will take ...

At Atlanta Science Festival, a Decatur coffee shop teaches the science behind your morning brew

The science behind a simple cup of coffee is brewing curiosity across metro Atlanta as the Atlanta Science Festival returns ...

Decatur businesses poised for World Cup boost

Decatur expects to welcome thousands of visitors during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, providing a boost to hotels, shops and restaurants in the city.
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Decatur group fights to protect sacred land from potential development

An organization in Decatur is working to preserve a plot of land it describes as sacred ground, citing a deep history ...
Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Mellow Mushroom returns to downtown Decatur, and more from metro Atlanta’s dining scene

Three metro-area cooks celebrated a beefy milestone, a new studio for cooking classes opened, a prolific Thai restaurant group announced its next concept and more in the Atlanta restaurant scene this ...
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Atlanta stars surprise Decatur families with holiday giving

DECATUR, Ga. — What looked like an ordinary shopping day at a Walmart in Decatur quickly transformed into something much more meaningful. Inside the North Decatur Street store, actor Skyh Black, ...