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Decatur Today
By the People, for the People
Decatur Approves $3M for Calhoun Ball Fields
City council authorizes funding for new sports complex at community college campus.
Mar. 24, 2026 at 5:10am
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The Decatur City Council has approved up to $3 million in funding to build new ball fields for Calhoun Community College in Northeast Decatur. The project will create a new sports complex on the community college's campus.
Why it matters
The investment in new sports facilities at Calhoun Community College is expected to benefit both the college's athletic programs as well as the broader Decatur community by providing additional recreational options and drawing visitors to the area.
The details
The Decatur City Council voted to authorize the mayor to pay up to $3 million for the construction of the new ball fields on Calhoun Community College's campus in Northeast Decatur. The project will create a sports complex with multiple fields for the college's baseball, softball, and other athletic teams.
- The city council approved the funding on March 24, 2026.
The players
Decatur City Council
The governing body of the City of Decatur, Alabama that approved the funding for the new Calhoun Community College ball fields.
Calhoun Community College
A public two-year college located in Decatur, Alabama that will be the beneficiary of the new sports complex funded by the city.
What’s next
Construction on the new ball fields is expected to begin in the coming months, with the goal of having the sports complex operational in time for the 2027 athletic season.
The takeaway
The city's investment in new sports facilities at Calhoun Community College demonstrates Decatur's commitment to supporting higher education and providing recreational opportunities for both students and the broader community.
