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Councilman Johnson chosen as Decatur’s next mayor

The six-person council, after hearing from five candidates and discussing the matter during a brief executive session, unanimously chose Councilman David Johnson to fill the vacant mayor's position.
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Decatur Mayor-elect Kent Lawrence preparing to take on new role

DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - In just a few days, Mayor-Elect Kent Lawrence will take office as the new mayor of Decatur. Lawrence has spent the past two months preparing for this new role. Lawrence has been ...

Decatur city commissioners pick first new mayor in 10 years

City Commissioner Tony Powers was chosen as the city’s mayor at Monday’s commission meeting.

Decatur commissioners appoint Tony Powers as mayor — but voters could soon get a say

The Decatur City Commission named former commissioner Tony Powers as mayor under the city's long-standing appointment system, even as officials move toward a historic change in 2027.