Statement from Solicitor General Donna Stribling on Court-Held Animals
I am deeply concerned when an animal must be removed due to negligence or abuse. My office is responsible for resolving over 2,000 animal matters. In 2022, my office reported 84 animals held at the shelter related to court matters. Today, I am pleased to report that the number of animals being held concerning court […]
Temporary Animal Shelter
After several complaints from animal advocates, volunteers, and employees at DeKalb Animal Services regarding animal overcrowding, last year, I visited the shelter to see for myself just how bad the situation was. I saw firsthand how many dogs and cats were living in cramped spaces and how easily agitated some of the dogs were. Moreover, […]
Meeting with Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia Fudge to Discuss DeKalb’s Continuum of Care
My team and I have had numerous meetings with DeKalb County’s Community Development Department which is in charge of the County’s homeless and housing programs, including HUD’s Continuum of Care (CoC). The Continuum of Care (CoC) Program is designed to be the local planning body that coordinates housing and services funding for homeless families and […]
SPLOST II On November Ballot to Fund $850 million in Major County Improvements Such as Public Safety, Parks & Rec, New Roads, Animal Shelter
When DeKalb County, Georgia, voters cast their ballots in the Nov. 7 election for various county and municipal officials, they also will decide whether to continue to have an additional 1 percent Special Local Option Sales Tax added to purchases made within the county for another six years starting in 2024.The lengthy ballot question may […]
DeKalb Fire Chief Named Georgia Chief of the Year
DeKalb County Fire Chief Darnell Fullum has been named 2023 Fire Chief of the Year by the Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs, the group of the state’s chiefs with the goal of improving fire service Georgia residents. “I share this honor with the brave and dedicated men and women of DeKalb County Fire Rescue who […]
Demolition ceremony makes way for new fire station in Tucker
Tucker, GA — City of Tucker and DeKalb County officials gathered on July 28 to kick off demolition of a former Department of Public Health building at 4329 Cowan Road to make way for a new Fire Station No. 5. The new facility will cost $8.2 million and will be the second of five new […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Commissioner Robert Patrick Celebrates National Garbage Man Day as a Sanitation Worker
On June 17th, municipalities around the country celebrated Global Garbage Man Day, to show appreciation to the men and women who keep our streets and neighborhoods clean. As the sanitation industry continues to grapple with labor shortages, DeKalb County is no different. District 1’s North Lot has been experiencing high labor shortages that have caused […]