Decatur Minute Live

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.