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Healthcare as Infrastructure: Commissioner Patrick’s Visit to Mosaic Health Center

When Commissioner Robert Patrick stepped into Mosaic Health Center in Clarkston, he witnessed something that challenges conventional thinking about healthcare in America: a bustling clinic where healthcare is treated not as a commodity, but as essential infrastructure—as fundamental to a community’s wellbeing as roads and bridges. “Health care is just like a bridge in a […]

Investing in DeKalb’s Water Future: Understanding the 2025 Rate Adjustment

Here in DeKalb County, we pride ourselves on providing essential services to our diverse community. While our county serves a kaleidoscope of people and places, one aspect is shared by all: everybody needs clean, reliable water. With my support, DeKalb is adopting a forward looking stance in addressing our water and sewer infrastructure needs, investing […]

DeKalb County Approves Study for Top End I-285 Bus Rapid Transit Initiative

Commissioner Robert Patrick has taken an important step toward transforming transportation options across the region. On February 14, 2024, he obtained funding approval from the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners for a crucial study that could reshape how residents travel throughout the County. The Top End BRT Vision The Board of Commissioners approved agenda item […]

DeKalb County to Explore New Dumpster Requirements for Multi-Family Properties

The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners has successfully implemented an important improvement to waste management practices at apartment complexes and multi-family housing units throughout the county. The Board has officially adopted a new ordinance establishing dumpster requirements for these properties. Addressing a Decades-Long Concern The initiative was motivated by persistent issues that have impacted residents’ […]

DeKalb County Launches New Sidewalk Mapping System

DeKalb County has successfully implemented a comprehensive sidewalk mapping system, fulfilling a key initiative championed by Commissioner Robert Patrick. The Board of Commissioners approved Commissioner Patrick’s proposed legislation directing the County to develop this essential planning tool, which has now been completed by the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Department. A Valuable Resource for Residents and […]

Commission Robert Patrick Celebrates Notable Women Leaders

While women make their mark in every continent, country, state, city and town every day, District 1 Commissioner Robert Patrick every year recognizes women who move the needle every day in metro Atlanta and DeKalb County, Georgia.  The Move to ‘Officially’ Celebrate Women’s History Dates to 1909 After decades of lobbying, March became internationally recognized […]

Embry Hills: Progress Through Community Engagement and Strategic Planning

Embry Hills, a post-World War II community in northeast DeKalb County, is still a community on the rise, 70 years after it first was developed. People in metropolitan Atlanta continue to be attracted to this area for its proximity to jobs, shopping, recreation, and easy access to interstates. But this growth also brings challenges such […]

DeKalb County Prepares for Winter Weather, Urges Residents to Stay Safe

DeKalb County officials are urging residents to exercise caution and use common sense as winter weather approaches. Forecasts predict 1+ inches of snow on Friday and possibly Saturday. Residents are advised to avoid travel unless absolutely necessary and to wait for officials to declare roads safe. I’ve also observed that some residents are continuing to […]