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Decatur recognized as Georgia’s first ‘Bird City’ Decatur recently made history by becoming the first location in Georgia to earn the official “Bird City” designation. The Atlanta suburb received the title amidst the launch of “Bird City Georgia,” a statewide initiative started by the Bird City…

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Decatur recognized as Georgia’s first ‘Bird City’ Decatur recently made history by becoming the first location in Georgia to earn the official “Bird City” designation. The Atlanta suburb received the title amidst the launch of “Bird City Georgia,” a statewide initiative started by the Bird City Network and led by Birds Georgia. The program aims to promote bird preservation and “healthier communities” for both people and winged critters alike, said a release. According to the Bird City Network, Decatur earned the distinction by exceeding its 12 required action items. The city has reportedly established multiple initiatives to make its community a safer and more welcoming environment for birds, including a habitat restoration project that is removing invasive species and planting over 400 native plants at Legacy Park, as well as establishing the “Hometown Habitat Award,” which honors residents that promote ecological health and resilience. https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2025/10/25/decatur-recognized-as-georgias-first-bird-city/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social