DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - In just a few days, Mayor-Elect Kent Lawrence will take office as the new mayor of Decatur. Lawrence has spent the past two months preparing for this new role. Lawrence has been ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Oct. 29—The city of Decatur will hold a public swearing-in ceremony for its newly elected mayor and city council members at 6 p.m.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jan. 10—New Decatur Mayor Kent Lawrence is hoping 2026 begins with the city he now leads having a new attitude. Lawrence and three ...

Decatur mayor-elect Kent Lawrence has worked since he was 9 years old, and he said he plans to continue that work ethic as mayor. [JERONIMO NISA/DECATUR DAILY] ...