Commissioner Kelly Walsh

01/02/2026

Love

We are thrilled to partner with to bring an Inciardi vending machine to Decatur featuring collectible Richard Scarry art prints! Each print costs $1 (quarters only) and is a surprise. Come check it out!

01/01/2026

01/01/2026

I’ve had a hard time making myself post a final time as an elected official. But here we are at the intersection and I must cross! I plan to keep this account active but low key. It’s been an amazing 8 years of service. I would happily sit with anyone who follows me and have coffee to share what it’s been about, what I’ve learned, and how we can all work together to make where we live a thriving, hospitable, and enjoyable place. Community is everything. People are the most valuable asset a city has. Leadership is earned and should not be taken for granted. There’s always more work to do. So onward and upward! I have more to give and will be out there with you taking care of our town.

11/19/2025

Get this on your calendar!

Save the date for the State of the City Address on Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 5:30 p.m. at the Decatur Conference Center!

11/06/2025

Important information to note.

10/20/2025

This is a very important conversation for our city. Please join in person or virtually. Register in advance for the zoom link. Share your thoughts on us having a popularly elected mayor. Contact me directly for my thoughts too.

The Charter Review Commission is re-examining how our mayor is selected, and they want your input. Should the mayor be elected directly by voters or chosen each year by the City Commission? Join the virtual community discussion to share your thoughts before any recommendations are made.

🗓 Wednesday, October 22
🕖 7–8:30 p.m.

To be included, visit decaturga.com/crc and register at the link provided so you can gain access to the Zoom call.

09/21/2025

Love a ribbon cutting. Welcome to Roaring Social! We are ready for you.

Shhh 🤫 … word on the street is there’s a new spot in town. We cut the ribbon to officially celebrate the opening of Roaring Social, a 1920s-inspired speakeasy + duckpin bowling lounge. Welcome to Decatur y’all!

📍101 W. Ponce de Leon Ave

08/05/2025

It wasn’t an easy decision or one I took lightly. Thanks to everyone for all you’ve done to be on my team, support the journey and cheer me on every step of the way over the last eight years. I feel lucky, blessed, and grateful all at the same time.

Decatur City Commissioner Kelly Walsh will not run for reelection this fall.Walsh represents District 1. She began serving on the city commission in 2018 and was reelected in 2021.

06/11/2025

One year out folks! This is getting real.

06/10/2025

This is important work. Please apply to be on the committee if you can. Thanks!

The City’s charter functions like Decatur’s local constitution, and we need the community’s input.

The commission members will be selected by appointment based on experience and background, as well as by a civic lottery that will randomly select participants of various criteria.

Your voice can help decide how Decatur’s government works for years to come!

To learn more or apply for the civic lottery, visit decaturga.com/crc before the June 27 deadline.

06/06/2025

The beach party is BAAAACK! Always fun and a great way to kick off the summer.

In one week, downtown Decatur is transforming into a beach!

Join us Friday, June 13, from 4–10 p.m. for:
🎶 Live music
🍹 Food and drink vendors
☀️ Sunshine and summer vibes
🏖️ A whole lot of sand

Grab your shovels, bring your friends and family, and help us kick off summer on the beach!

📍 Downtown Decatur
🗓️ Friday, June 13
⏰ 4–10 p.m.

06/06/2025

June!!

Kicking off June—check out this month’s schedule of meetings for Decatur’s boards and commissions.

Meetings are subject to change, to view agendas and the most up to date information, visit Decaturga.com/calendar.