Nice new building located just off 6th ave Decatur. That is also called Hwy 31 south…read more As u enter the building u meet 3 armed guards: security is fine. Tell them your business and the show u the proper floor and the elevator. Great service ‍

If one must get a STAR*ID (in compliance with the REAL ID Act) or replacement, etc. this is the…read moreplace to do it vs the Huntsville location. Totally worth the drive than having to wait a couple hours or half a day at the local HSV office. If you don't know about the REAL ID Act... Effective January 22, 2018, air travelers with a driver's license or identification card issued by a state that does not meet the requirements of the REAL ID Act (unless that state has been granted an extension to comply with the Act) must present an alternative form of identification acceptable to TSA in order to board a commercial domestic flight. Over the next two years, those states that are not REAL ID compliant are strongly encouraged to meet the requirements of the law for the benefit of their residents. Upon successfully getting through the metal detectors on the 1st floor, the license office is forward and to your left, then the first door on RT. Be prepared to read a lot of signs, but don't fret. You're in the right place. ;D There will be a screen to check-in at to obtain a # specific to your visit. STAR*IDs (whether drivers license or non-driving ID) are on the 1st floor in that office where one gets their #. DL renewals are on 2nd floor. Appointments are recommended, but who wants to wait 2-3 weeks out, right?! Came in here recently to get a STAR*ID drivers license since I lost mine, and was quite pleased w my experience. From the officers at the front scanning machine / metal detectors to the worker (Michelle B.) who assisted me, all were genuinely kind and respectful! If you present yourself w respect & kindness to others, it'll be mirrored back to you here. Though don't take kindness as naive or weakness. They're tough cookies here yet respectful. Gotta love when you come across kind government workers. They're far and few, especially in SoCal. Lol. Anywho, if you had to choose between HSV and Decatur, I totally recommend getting your necessary documents done here. I was in @ 9:02a, seen @ 10:20a, and out the door w a new STAR*ID DL at 10:35a! Thanks Michelle B. for being quick, efficient, hospitable, and kind!! While the waiting room was tight, bring your patience for those around you, maybe even a book or a juiced up mobile phone (ringer off), and lots of grace and mercy for the irritable and disrespectful kid w their tiresome parent. Last but not least, be sure to leave your firearms, knives, and such weapons in the car, or risk having the metal detector go off. Lesson learned. Yikes! Had to go back out and secure mine in the car. The officers were super kind about it, I think surprised too. Lol.

Before leaving home, my husband downloaded the Old Decatur Historic District and the Albany…read moreHistoric District walking tour maps. You can stop at the Decatur Visitor Center on 6th Ave. to pick up a brochure. We did this as a driving tour. We enjoyed seeing the old homes (known as the "Painted Ladies") and the different architectural styles of the last 19th and early 20th century homes. Part of the Old Albany tour is the Princess Theater. To really appreciate it would best be done at night to see the neon lights of the marquee.

JUST LIKE GOING TO GRANDMA'S!…read more This office is located in a cute little house that may remind you go your grandparent's home. It is a yellow two-story home on the corner and you will need to park in the rear. Once you make your way to the front porch, you will need to knock loudly because they are on a busy and noisy main road. They also may be in the upstairs office when you visit. Once you enter, you will feel as if you have entered someone's home office because they have unique antique furnishings and a wooden stairway in the main area. You will find many brochures that are specific to the area. I was specifically interested in their downtown area and the Civil War tour. The employee who assisted us was very helpful and answered all of my husband's questions while I was taking in the decor and ambiance. We were in the area to attend their Third Friday event which proved to be very disappointing. They had no street vendors selling food and when we are attending an event, we don't want to leave the action to hunt for food. I understand that they did not want competition with the local restaurants but snacks and treats would have been appreciated. Also, a main stage with seating would have been nice to showcase the musical act that was located at one end of the street. They were also going to feature dancers but they had not arrived by the time we left around 6 pm. Since we arrived so late in the day, we missed the Civil War tour so that will be first on my list if I get to visit again in the future. I did enjoy visiting the local merchants as they were very warm and welcoming. Thanks Decatur!

This is what a chamber of commerce should be doing. They truly try to put out help for the people…read morein Guntersville and are willing to work at giving everyone a chance to express themselves to others in this city. My recommendations for them are great and everyone should be behind them.

This is a small post office. Generally, there is one person working the counter. The staff have…read morealways been friendly and helpful. Don't expect a "weigh your own" postage meter, or an in-office gift shop area like the post office on Wynn Drive, where you can purchase envelopes, greeting cards, flats of unique stamps, boxes, etc. This is a no-frills post office with counter service, indoor P.O. boxes, and at least one drop box outside. I generally drop off my items in the drop box. All my insider counter transactions have been seamless and friendly. There's never been much of a wait, maybe 1-2 people in front of me. Parking is a breeze because, again, it is never really busy at this location. Do pay attention to their hours. It looks like they close for lunch.

Easy four stars as far as Post Offices go. The staff is consistent and work hard. This is a small…read moreenough office that they know you when you walk in if you frequent them. They don't have a large selection of supplies or stamps, but their service is key. Four stars from me in the post office category. I don't need frills...I need service without having to wait in a long slow line.

For the last year, I have had issues with package delivery. Approximately three weeks ago, I was…read moreexpecting TWO packages. The tracking information stated they were both OUT FOR DELIVERY. One was delivered but the other wasn't delivered until the next day. I was expecting a package yesterday, 8/27/2024, and the tracking information says it was DELIVERED. Well, it was nowhere to be found at my address. This has happened multiple times. I have had to order things for the construction of our house. These delays are not just an inconvenience, they are causing problems with my health. If I had the ability to use a different carrier, I would. I am filing a complaint against my local post office for incompetence and false reporting.

Nowhere near the size of a "big city" library, but certainly big enough. There is adequate setting…read moreto have several folks there and still leave "social distancing space". The staff was really nice and helpful.

I hate to say it, but, this is the noisiest library I've ever been in!…read moreThe staff carried on conversations in normal tone of voice, which easily carried to the table areas. A second day visiting was as bad as the first. A patron sitting BEHIND, and adjacent, was talking (loudly) to the staff seated behind their desk area and behind the plexiglass bio-weapon shield. They were talking back just as loudly to her. I had no choice but to get up and leave. An ear pod and a hand over the opposing ear just wasn't enough! And I should not have had to sit like that anyways trying to concentrate at my task at hand!

It's the teeniest tiniest post office ever, but is one of the friendliest. Came here for the first…read moretime to drop a Christmas card and send something via priority mail. Bim bam boom. Super fast!!

Delicious food & great customer service. Healthy options were available. Will be back next time I'm…read morein town.

In Decatur, there are four buildings that survived the Civil War, including The Old State Bank. I…read morehad really intended on just snapping a picture but it happened to be open late that day for high school seniors taking pictures so the old judge/tour guide ushered me in. Such a neat building and the guide was full of good information. The tour is free, doesn't take long and you get to see the vault used as a hospital in the Civil War, as well as the bankers apartment upstairs. Beautiful house. The second floor apartment area is furnished with antiques from the 1830's, and gives a glimpse into life in the early Tennessee Valley. The coolest part to me was seeing the big dents in the columns out front where canon balls hit and bullet holes from the CIVIL FREAKING WAR! Never would have known that without the guide! This bank was one of three banks authorized by The Alabama General Assembly in 1832. Few structures can boast as varied a past as the Bank. Since its construction, the building has weathered two depressions and a Civil War, and has served as a hospital guardhouse, bank, and dance hall. Named to the National Register of Historical Places in 1972, the Classic Revival architecture of the Bank is symbolic of the period in which it was built. The building is decorated with antique pieces from the Federal and Empire period. It's the oldest standing bank in Alabama. In the early 1800's the settlement of Decatur was virtually unknown. The placement of the state bank in Decatur gave the area a new significance and aided in its transition to established town. In addition to establishing Decatur's importance in the state, the bank also heralded a new era in which banking played an increasingly important role in developing state economy. The decision to locate a branch of the state bank in Decatur was one of the first events in the town's early history to lift Decatur from relative obscurity and give it a special role in the state. Several previous attempts to institute a state banking system had failed, but the legislature would again pass a bill in 1830 to establish a state bank. Branch bank locations were established in Mobile, Montgomery and Decatur; with the Decatur bank opening on July 29, 1833. The Decatur bank reported a profit of $84,028.22 in its first year of operation. A spirit of optimism surrounded the banks and is evidenced by the legislature's decision to run the sate government from the bank profits and abolish direct taxation. Unfortunately, the good times were short-lived, as a nationwide depression in 1837 and other factors contributed to the decline of the state banks. Despite attempts to improve and reform and improve the state banks, the Decatur bank franchise was revoked by 1845. Though the banking experience ended in failure, it showed the importance of banks in a developing state economy, and the need for a safe and stable bank system. On a local basis, the bank would serve as a catalyst for Decatur's transition from "frontier village" to "town." Architecturally, the Old State Bank played a significant role in the influence and development of architectural style in Alabama for several decades. By combining elements of the Federal style with the Greek Revival style, the Old State Bank introduced a new look and influenced building style in Alabama until the Civil War.