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 […]
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 […]
Board of Commissioners Approve Water and Sewer Rate Increase
Come Aug. 1, DeKalb County residents’ water and sewer bills will be a little higher. The county commission voted Tuesday to approve the 6% rate hike, which officials say is necessary to help cover the cost of more than $2 billion in improvements to DeKalb’s historically neglected water and sewer infrastructure. The increase — which […]
Commissioner Robert Patrick Meets with PDK Director to Discuss Airport Expansion Plan
As the second largest airport in the state of Georgia, Commissioner Patrick recognizes the economic influence the DeKalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK) has within District 1, the region, and the state. As several resident groups have voiced their concerns about the proposed expansion plans, Commissioner Patrick met with airport Director Mario Evans on several occasions to get […]
Commissioner Patrick Visits Snapfinger AWTF Water Plant Expansion
Last year, my team and I had the opportunity to tour several of DeKalb County’s water plants. During these tours, not only did we learn how the water systems operate in DeKalb County, but also learned of the various planned upgrades and improvements to increase capacity.
Commissioner Patrick Tours Fleet Management
Director Robert Gordon provided a comprehensive overview of the county’s nearly 3,000 vehicles that are under his management. The county has been aggressively reducing its carbon footprint by using natural gas vehicles. To date, we have 378 natural gas vehicles. For the first time in the department’s history, their natural gas consumption (1.3 million gallons) […]