DeKalb commissioner named top official in Georgia
DeKalb County officials announced on Aug. 3 that Super District 7 DeKalb County Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson was named the 2023
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Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson
Local law enforcement officials to discuss crime, safety at town hall
Two DeKalb County commissioners are organizing an upcoming town hall meeting with a panel of local experts to discuss concerns
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Stormwater rates double as first fee increase since 2004 kicks in
DeKalb County residents will be paying more in stormwater fees for the first time in almost 20 years. Last month,
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Zoning ordinance amendments set distance requirements for small discount stores
Recently passed amendments to a zoning ordinance will set distance requirements for small discount retail stores, such as Dollar General,
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Inaugural gala to recognize DeKalb County residents, raise funds for local health center and farm
Multiple DeKalb County residents who have made a positive impact in their communities will be honored during the upcoming first-ever
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Officials plan to expand programs, initiatives to curb crime
DeKalb County commissioners, public safety officials and community members recently came together to discuss how to stop crime – particularly
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More home, rental and utility assistance available for some DeKalb residents
As the cost of living continues to rise across the nation, officials and organizations in DeKalb County are working together
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Video surveillance may soon be required at businesses throughout DeKalb
A new ordinance could soon require some DeKalb County businesses to own and operate a video surveillance system. Commissioner Lorraine
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DeKalb commissioner continues holiday toy collections
Super District 7 Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson hosted a “Stuff the Bus” toy drive Dec. 4 at South DeKalb Plaza and
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Expo to allow area residents to explore franchise ownership
Those who are attracted to the idea of owning a business but are not sure they have what it takes
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CARES Act funding helps give Thanksgiving meals to hundreds of veterans
DeKalb County Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson and volunteers from Atlanta VA, Soldiers’ Angels and DeKalb County distributed food to 300 veterans
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Commissioner launches cleanup campaign
A DeKalb commissioner and community organization are partnering for a “guerilla-style” marketing effort to help clean the county. Commissioner Lorraine
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