Dec. 3 runoff results: Nicole Massiah, LaDena Bolton elected to …
Dec 12, 2024 · Nicole Massiah defeated Andrew Bell, pulling down 76% of the vote to become DeKalb County’s next District 3 commissioner. She replaces Larry Johnson, who left his post in an unsuccessful bid to become DeKalb County CEO.
DeKalb committee recommends increasing proposed water rate …
This story has been updated. DeKalb County, GA — For the last several months, the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners has been considering raising water rates by 6 percent annually over the next three years. But the DeKalb Public Works and Infrastructure Committee during its Dec. 3 meeting asked the administration to amend that proposal to an increase of 8 percent annually over the next 10 ...
Early voting begins on Oct. 15 for the general election
Oct 10, 2024 · To request an absentee ballot online, click here.To download the application, click here.The application can also be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to DeKalb Voter Registration and Elections, 4380 Memorial Drive, suite 300, Decatur, GA 30032. Voters must now provide a Georgia driver’s license, Georgia ID card number, or a copy of another form of ID when applying for an absentee ballot.
Phase one of Decatur Square renovation to feature new stage, …
Sep 23, 2024 · Decatur, GA — Phase one of the renovation to the Decatur Square will feature a new stage, a play area, plaza improvements and expanding the Square into North McDonough Street. The city is currently working on the schematic design of the project and has been seeking public input, which included an open house on Thursday, Sept. 19, and a community survey.
Decatur High linebacker will appear in 2025 All-American Bowl on …
Nov 20, 2024 · By David McFarland, contributor. Decatur, GA — Decatur High’s football team achieved at a high level this year, finishing second place in a highly competitive region. That success included a prestigious honor for one of the team’s most talented players. Bulldogs’ senior linebacker Ethan Johnson was named to the All-American Football All-Star Game roster, with the marquee event to be ...
DeKalb County Schools launches school redistricting survey
DeKalb County, GA — DeKalb County Schools is conducting a survey to inform us of its upcoming school redistricting efforts. To take the survey, click here.. DeKalb County is about to embark on the biggest redistricting push in over a decade. The school district calls its redistricting efforts the Student Assignment Project, and staff say …
$50 million Druid Hills High renovation project is moving forward
It’s an overdue renovation that turned DeKalb County Schools upside down two years ago. The board’s unwillingness to move on the Druid Hills High project led to weeks of chaos in the school district, resulting in the ouster of former superintendent Cheryl Watson-Harris. In February 2023, the board approved a list of sales-tax-funded projects that included $50 million for Druid Hills High ...
City of Decatur to consider opting out of statewide floating …
Nov 25, 2024 · Decatur, GA — The city of Decatur is anticipated to consider opting out of the new statewide floating homestead exemption. The city commission discussed House Bill 581, which established the homestead exemption, during a work session Nov. 18. The commission has not made a final decision, but the city manager said she plans to …
DeKalb County’s new water billing system confuses customers
Jan 24, 2024 · This story has been updated. DeKalb County, GA — DeKalb County rolled out a new water billing system with little fanfare, and it caught many customers off guard. The county announced the new system on Jan. 23 via Facebook. The new billing system is called enQuesta.
Lorraine Cochran-Johnson wins: LCJ elected as next DeKalb …
Jun 18, 2024 · This story has been updated. DeKalb County, GA — The LCJ-era in DeKalb County officially began on Tuesday as Lorraine Cochran-Johnson prevailed in the DeKalb County CEO race. Cochran-Johnson is the first Black woman elected as CEO in the county’s history. She will take office in January, replacing current CEO Mike Thurmond, who is term-limited.