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Decatur elects Anthony T. Powers as mayor; new mayor pro tem named as two commissioners sworn in
Summary
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.
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.
The vote came after a commissioner cited the city’s long history and nominated Powers for mayor. After no additional nominations were offered, commissioners indicated their…
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