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Decatur, Alabama
Decatur is a city in Morgan and Limestone counties in the U.S. state of Alabama. The city, nicknamed "The River City", is located in Northern Alabama on the banks of Wheeler Lake, along the Tennessee River. It is the largest city and county seat of Morgan County.[6] The population in 2010 was 55,683.[3]
Decatur is also the core city of the two-county large Decatur, Alabama metropolitan area which had an estimated population of 153,374 in 2013. Combined with the Huntsville Metropolitan Area, the two create the Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area, of which Decatur is the second-largest city.
Like many southern cities in the early 19th century, Decatur's early success was based upon its location along a river. Railroad routes and boating traffic pushed the city to the front of North Alabama's economic atmosphere. The city rapidly grew into a large economic center within the Tennessee Valley and was a hub for travelers and cargo between Nashville and Mobile, as well as Chattanooga and New Orleans. Throughout the 20th century, the city experienced steady growth, but was eclipsed as the regional economic center by the fast-growing Huntsville during the space race. The city now finds its economy heavily based on manufacturing, mining, cargo transit, chemical, and high-tech companies such as Vulcan Materials,[7]Daikin,[8]Toray,[9] and United Launch Alliance.[10]
Initially the area was known as "Rhodes Ferry Landing", named for Dr. Henry W. Rhodes, an early landowner who operated a ferry that crossed the Tennessee River in the 1810s at the present-day location of Rhodes Ferry Park. The city was incorporated as Decatur in 1821. It was named in honor of Stephen Decatur; after he was killed in a duel in 1820, President Monroe directed that the Alabama town be named for him.[11]
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Decatur helping first-time home buyers with down payment assistance
It’s the American Dream to buy a house. The city of Decatur is helping some individuals make that dream a reality.
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Investigation opens into death at Decatur General Electric plant
We're digging deeper into the accident history inside Decatur's General Electric plant. This comes a day after 58-year-old Rodney Terry was killed in an accident while working. Digging into the plant ...
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New Zealand-Inspired Shop to Bring Heaps of Flavor to Decatur
Heaps offers a rotating range of savory pies inspired by the cuisine of New Zealand, the roots of owner Jake Harvey. Among the varieties: carnitas al pastor, roast chicken pot pie and thai chicken ...
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Worker identified in deadly accident at GE Appliances plant in Decatur
Work has stopped at the GE Appliances plant in Decatur after a worker was killed Wednesday, according to NBC affiliate WAFF. The incident, which has been ruled an accident, happened before 9:30 a.m.
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Decatur mayor demotes fire department lieutenant, councilman thinks it's retaliation
Tonight, a Decatur city council member Billy Jackson speaks out after the demotion of one of the fire department's only three black lieutenants!
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Ag industry backs Dobson, while labor throws support behind Figures in AL-2 race
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1 dead in Decatur industrial accident at GE plant
One person was killed in an apparent industrial accident at the GE refrigeration plant in Decatur this morning. The incident happened after 9 a.m. Morgan County Coroner Jeff Chunn said Rodney Terry, ...
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Coroner identifies Decatur GE employee killed in workplace accident
A Decatur GE employee died during a workplace accident Wednesday morning, a spokesperson with the company confirmed to News 19.
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Man killed in industrial incident at Decatur GE Appliances Plant
Decatur Fire and Rescue EMS confirmed that crews were dispatched at 9:22 a.m. Wednesday for an incident involving an entrapment with machinery.
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Opinion | A Decatur fire lieutenant’s demotion sends a clear, deplorable message
The demotion of 20-year veteran fire lieutenant Kevin Jackson in Decatur reeks of political retribution and discrimination.