DeKalb County
Recent News About DeKalb County
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DeKalb County secures $4 million in federal funds for transportation improvements
DeKalb County has been awarded $4 million in federal funding for transportation projects, as announced by CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson.
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DeKalb Commissioner Chakira Johnson hosts community breakfast to discuss 2025 goals
DeKalb County District 4 Commissioner Chakira Johnson is set to hold her inaugural "Community Connection" breakfast meeting for 2025.
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DeKalb County Board of Ethics to hold meeting on April 17, 2025
The DeKalb County Board of Ethics is scheduled to hold its regular public meeting on April 17, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. The venue for the meeting will be Room A1201 - A & B at 178 Sams Street, Decatur, Georgia, 30030.
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DeKalb County to host second annual “State of DeKalb Animals” address
Commissioner Michelle Long Spears of DeKalb County District 2 announced the date and location for the second annual “State of DeKalb Animals” address.
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DeKalb police officer injured in head-on crash; two others hospitalized
A DeKalb County police officer was injured in a collision on Saturday, April 5th, at approximately 7:22 a.m. The incident took place on East Ponce de Leon Avenue between Rays Road and Hambrick Road.
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DeKalb-Peachtree Airport Advisory Board schedules April 14th meeting
The DeKalb-Peachtree Airport Advisory Board will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, April 14th, at 6 p.m. The location is 2000 Airport Rd., Room 227, Atlanta, Ga. 30341.
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DeKalb County saw 10.7% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 14.4% of income in DeKalb County, an alarming 10.7% surge from 3.7% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
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DeKalb County elections board to meet and consider voter challenges on April 10
The DeKalb County Board of Registration and Elections has scheduled its regular monthly meeting for Thursday, April 10, 2025.
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DeKalb County to host 36th Senior Olympic Games in May
The DeKalb County Senior Olympic Games, now in its 36th year, is set to take place from May 5 to May 16.
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DeKalb County CEO orders spending freeze amid federal funding uncertainty
DeKalb County Chief Executive Officer Lorraine Cochran-Johnson announced a temporary freeze on new spending and hiring.
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DeKalb County enhances police salaries, technology, and partnerships for improved public safety
DeKalb County has announced significant initiatives aimed at enhancing public safety and supporting law enforcement.
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Blazing Brave Girls Camp offers young women insights into firefighting careers
DeKalb County Fire Rescue is hosting the Blazing Brave Girls Camp, a one-day event designed for high school girls aged 14 to 18.
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Northview Avenue road closures announced for infrastructure work
Northview Avenue in DeKalb County will see road closures from March 19 to April 7 as sewer and storm tie-ins are installed at 1901 Eastfield Street, Decatur, GA.
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DeKalb County alters polling sites for June 17 election
The DeKalb County Board of Registration and Elections recently approved several changes to polling places for the upcoming June 17 Special Primary.
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DeKalb County launches sewer line replacement project to improve watershed
Efforts to enhance the watershed system in DeKalb County will advance with the onset of the Gravity Sewer Rehabilitation and Replacement Project on March 31.
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DeKalb County to host first community meeting for Columbia 101 project
Residents of the Columbia neighborhood are invited to join the first meeting of the DeKalb Community Academy "Columbia 101," organized by the DeKalb County Long Range Planning Division.
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Hayden Quarry Road closure planned for water line installation
Hayden Quarry Road in DeKalb County will be temporarily closed to through traffic from Monday, March 24, 2025, to Thursday, March 27, 2025.
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DeKalb County's Board of Commissioners plans a retreat at Emory University Conference Center
DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson is set to lead a retreat for the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners.
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DeKalb County opens severe weather centers due to forecasted storms
DeKalb County is preparing for severe weather by opening four designated centers on Saturday, March 15, starting at 8 p.m. The forecast includes potential tornadoes, damaging winds, heavy rain, and hail.
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Severe storm expected overnight prompts safety measures in DeKalb County
A severe storm system is expected to impact DeKalb County overnight, bringing tornadoes, damaging winds, heavy rain, and hail.