Multiple mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus through DeKalb
DeKalb Public Health received lab confirmation that two of its surveillance traps tested positive for mosquitoes carrying the West Nile
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Countywide
New federal housing law ‘opens opportunities’ in DeKalb
A new federal law aimed at increasing access to homes and addressing the role of institutional investors in the single-family
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New resource center launches for unhoused community
Members of the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners, CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, and other officials gathered on June 15 for opening day of a new resource center
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New hires to lead sustainability efforts
DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson recently announced the introduction of two new officials to her cabinet who were hired to focus on strengthening sustainability and
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Metro South celebrates 10 years of revitalizing a corner of south DeKalb
At an April 8 event celebrating the 10th anniversary of Metro South Community Improvement District (MSCID), Executive Director Larry Kaiser recalled a trip through the district soon
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Dancing stars will shine to raise funds for domestic violence survivors
Community leaders, media personalities, and local creatives will step onto the stage April 18 for the sixth annual Dancing with
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Abundance of outdoor music events set for spring
Music lovers of almost all genres and formats can find something that hits their sweet spot throughout DeKalb County in
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Youth internship program grows
DeKalb Summer Youth Employment Program (DSYEP) will accept an additional 100 interns in 2026, with loosened application criteria, as county
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Decide DeKalb prepares to release guide to women-owned businesses
As the nation celebrates Women’s History Month, thousands of women in DeKalb County are making history with their own businesses. Decide DeKalb, a DeKalb County economic development organization, this
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Decide DeKalb gives snapshot of county economic development
Decide DeKalb, the county’s economic development arm, held what moderator Terra Washington called “a good old-fashioned conversation” online to provide a “snapshot” of developments within the county on Feb. 24 Decide
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Events scheduled Around DeKalb
DeKalb is home to a host of events every week of the year, with nonprofit organizations, businesses, municipalities, and other
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CEO lays out top priorities to legislators as 2026 session begins
DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson met with members on the DeKalb County House Legislative Delegation on Jan. 26 as the
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DeKalb County hosts inaugural pitmaster challenge
On Nov. 8, DeKalb County Human Services will host its inaugural Youth Pitmaster Challenge from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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