Nonprofit seeks Decatur County fairgrounds for recovery-focused fireworks event; commissioners weigh fee waiver

Jun 15, 2026

Foundations for Recovery requested use of the Decatur County fairgrounds on Sept. 5 for a Recovery Day and fireworks display tied to National Recovery Month. Commissioners discussed safety, insurance timing, nonprofit rates and the precedent of waiving fees but took no final action.

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Foundations for Recovery asked Decatur County commissioners on June 15 for permission to host a Recovery Day and fireworks show at the county fairgrounds on Sept. 5, tying the event to National Recovery Month and seeking a fee waiver or reduced rates for the nonprofit.

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