Commissioner Robert Patrick supports “Motel2Home” program to get struggling families from motels to permanent homes
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, many DeKalb County residents facing economic uncertainty or health-related challenges struggled to find steady housing for themselves and their families, often ending up in extended stay motels that eat up their meager funds and are frequently unsafe or even dangerous. But the pandemic deepened the problems and while the pandemic […]
DeKalb Stormwater Fees Could Go Up for the First Time in Nearly 20 Years if Plan is Approved
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — DeKalb County commissioners are set to vote on whether or not to raise stormwater fees for the first time in nearly 20 years. The plan would double the current annual rate for every homeowner from $48 to $96 a year. The commissioners said it’s to upgrade the infrastructure, improve sewage and […]
Commissioner Robert Patrick Funds Mercer University Trail Feasibility Study
Decatur Ga-Commissioner Patrick recently allocated $46,000 for the PATH Foundation to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of a trail that would connect Mercer University as part of the North Fork Peachtree Creek and Henderson Mill Creek trail systems. In 2020, the PATH Foundation entered into a master contract agreement with DeKalb County to […]
Storm Water Rate Increase will Help to Alleviate Eroding Storm Water Infrastructure
One of the most important things we do as a county is ensure our infrastructure works: From streetlights and streets to sewer and sanitation. While it’s not the most glamorous work, it is the nuts and bolts that make the county work the way it should. One issue county residents tell us about frequently is […]
Commissioner Robert Patrick to Host Community Input Meeting for McElroy Road Sidewalk Project
Decatur, GA-On Thursday, May 18, Commissioner Robert Patrick, along with special guest Doraville Mayor Joseph Giereman, will host a community meeting to obtain residents’ input on a proposed sidewalk project on McElroy Road. This residential road is highly utilized by pedestrians to gain access to and from the Buford Highway commercial district for goods and […]
Commissioner Robert Patrick joins the newly formed Alpha Beta Lambda Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. to host a free Paper Shredding Event
Event kicks off the launch of a new chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. in District 1 Decatur, GA — Commissioner Robert Patrick has partnered with a newly formed chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) Sorority, Inc. for a free paper shredding event. His office and members of the Alpha Beta Lambda Omega Chapter […]
DeKalb County’s Commercial Sanitation Fee Increase Will Hire Staff, Put Department Back on Solid Financial Footing
Here in DeKalb County, we have a lot to offer our residents, businesses and visitors. But, while DeKalb serves a kaleidoscopic of people and places, one aspect is shared by all: Everybody’s got to take out the trash. DeKalb County has been a leader in sanitation collection, processing and disposal, but it’s been more than […]
New traffic light switched on by Pleasantdale Road in DeKalb County
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) -A new traffic light is up and running on Pleasantdale Road in front of Pleasantdale Elementary School in DeKalb County. “When I told my community this light was turning on, it was just elation. They’re so excited this is happening,” said Pleasantdale Elementary Principal Amy Heutel. See full news footage […]
Commissioner Robert Patrick and CEO Michael Thurmond to Host “Flip the Switch” Event to Commemorate the Latest Traffic Signal Installation on Pleasantdale Road
Decatur, GA — Commissioner Robert Patrick and DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond, in partnership with DeKalb County’s Transportation Department, and DeKalb County’s Department of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs, will unveil the newest traffic light at Pleasantdale Elementary School on Monday, April 24th, 2023. The newly installed traffic signal adds another layer of safety for […]
Commissioner Robert Patrick Tours Regional Airport Hub PDK with U.S. Sen. Rev. Raphael Warnock
DeKalb County District 1 Commissioner Robert Patrick recently toured DeKalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK) with U.S. Sen. Reverend Raphael Warnock to show both the vital economic impact the regional airport has on DeKalb County as well as the vital need to invest in the airport infrastructure. Also on the tour were DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond and […]