Decatur elects Anthony T. Powers as mayor; new mayor pro tem named as two commissioners sworn in
At its Jan. 5 organizational meeting, the Decatur City Commission swore in two new commissioners, elected Anthony T. Powers as mayor for 2026 by voice vote and approved a mayor pro tem; commissioners described the moment as historic and outlined priorities for the year.
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Anthony T. Powers was elected mayor of the Decatur City Commission at the body’s organizational meeting on Jan. 5, 2026, following nominations and a voice vote. The commission also swore in two new members during the ceremony and selected a mayor pro tem for the year.
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