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 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 […]

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 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 […]

The Water and Sewer Rate Town Hall, a highly anticipated public meeting, was held on Tuesday, November 12 and hosted by the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners’ Public Works and Infrastructure Committee. The meeting was chaired by Commissioner Robert Patrick, with committee members Commissioner Michelle Long Spears (District 2) and Commissioner Ted Terry (District 6) […]

DeKalb County Commission Deputy Presiding Officer and District 1 Commissioner Robert Patrick is supporting the proposed Mercer University Trail and wanting to make sure people have the right information.  Proposed for the area around Mercer University campus in north DeKalb, the path will be pedestrian and bike-friendly in the Henderson Mill Creek area between Interstate […]

Several water main breaks caused chaos in the city of Atlanta recently, leading to issues for residents, hospitals, hotels, entertainment venues, and jails, among other facilities. Many businesses had to close their doors, and those living in affected areas found themselves under a boil water advisory for days.  While things have returned to business as usual, the acute water main breakspoint […]

DeKalb County District 1 Commissioner Robert Patrick has made significant strides in promoting economic development in DeKalb County throughout his tenure. “It’s important because everything comes down to the level of resources to address the problems in your community,” Commissioner Patrick said.“ All of that goes to that virtuous circle of building a community that’s better, more welcoming, more prosperous for everybody.”  Serving as a […]