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DeKalb County opens warming centers amid forecasted cold weather

DeKalb County will open four warming centers for residents from Wednesday, November 20, to Friday, November 22, due to expected cold weather.

By DeKalb GA News | Nov 19, 2024

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1,284 registered sex offenders live in Dekalb County as of week ending Nov. 16

Dekalb County is home to 1,284 sex offenders registered as of the week ending Nov. 16, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

By DeKalb GA News | Nov 18, 2024

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Youth entrepreneurs showcase agricultural innovations at EMBARC's Shark Tank event

By DeKalb GA News | Nov 14, 2024

Young entrepreneurs will present their innovative agriculture-based businesses at a "Shark Tank"-style event sponsored by the EMBARC Youth Farm.

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DeKalb County announces audit for November election

By DeKalb GA News | Nov 14, 2024

DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections has announced a risk-limiting audit of the ballots cast in the November 5, 2024, General/Special Election.

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DeKalb County offers affordable Thanksgiving camp for kids aged 5 to 13

By DeKalb GA News | Nov 14, 2024

DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs is organizing a Thanksgiving Break Camp from November 25 to 27.

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DeKalb County Police introduce anonymous tip app for enhanced crimefighting

By DeKalb GA News | Nov 14, 2024

The DeKalb County Police Department has introduced a new app designed to facilitate anonymous tip submissions from residents via their smartphones.

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DeKalb County finds no lead in public water pipes; seeks info on private lines

By DeKalb GA News | Nov 14, 2024

A recent federally-mandated inventory has confirmed that DeKalb County's publicly-owned drinking water pipes do not contain lead.

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1,280 registered sex offenders live in Dekalb County as of week ending Nov. 9

By DeKalb GA News | Nov 13, 2024

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry shows 1,280 registered sex offenders were living in Dekalb County as of the week ending Nov. 9.

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Registered Sex Offenders: 1,213 living in Dekalb County as of week ending Aug. 24

By DeKalb GA News | Nov 12, 2024

According to the Registry, 1,213 of Georgia’s sex offenders live in Dekalb County as of the week ending Aug. 24, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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Number of sex offenders living in Dekalb County grows as of Q3

By DeKalb GA News | Nov 10, 2024

There were 18 more registered sex offenders living in Dekalb County as of the third quarter of 2024 than in the previous quarter, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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DeKalb County announces townhall on water and sewer rate changes

By DeKalb GA News | Nov 8, 2024

DeKalb County Commissioners have announced a townhall meeting to discuss proposed water and sewer rate increases.

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DeKalb County Board meetings relocate due to auditorium renovations

By DeKalb GA News | Nov 5, 2024

The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners has announced that their regular, special, and committee meetings will temporarily move to a new location due to renovations at the Maloof Auditorium.