Don't miss out! See what is happening this week in Decatur. For more community events and information: 🔗 Decaturga.com/calendar 🔗 VisitDecaturga.com/events 🔗 Decaturga.com/parksandrec | City of Decatur GA- Government

4.4K views · 13 reactions | Check out all that is going on this week in Decatur! For more information about community events and meetings: Decaturga.com/calendar VisitDecaturga.com/events Decaturga.com/parksrec | City of Decatur GA- Government | Facebook

We are excited to announce that you can now reserve facility, pavilion, and tennis courts (Scott Park and Oakhurst) online via CommunityPass! How-to instructions can be found on our website decaturga.com/activeliving for facilities and pavilions. Go to decaturga.com/activeliving/page/tennis for help with reserving tennis courts. | City of Decatur GA- Government | Facebook

3.1K views · 12 reactions | Here is what's happening this week in #DecaturGA Events: 8/7 Blue Sky Concerts 12 p.m. Decatur Square 8/9 Rock the Mic Karaoke Night 6 p.m. Decatur Square __ Meetings: 8/5 City Commission Meeting 7:30 p.m. City Hall / Zoom 8/6 Parks and Rec Board Meeting 8 a.m. Legacy Park 8/6 Better Together Advisory Board 6:30 p.m. City Hall 8/9 Decatur Development Authorities 8 a.m. City Hall | City of Decatur GA- Government | Facebook

Stephen Decatur Jr. was born in Maryland on January 5, 1779, and became one of America's most celebrated naval heroes. He joined the U.S. Navy at age 19 in 1798 and was promoted to captain at 25, making him the youngest person ever to reach that rank in Navy history. Decatur gained international fame in February 1804 when he led a daring nighttime raid into Tripoli harbor, where he and 75 sailors destroyed the captured USS Philadelphia by setting it ablaze. British Admiral Horatio Nelson praised