Essential workers highlighted in State of the County address
DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond spent much of his 2021 State of the County address thanking frontline and essential workers.
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County CEO urges added safety measures ahead of businesses reopening
Certain businesses including gyms, bowling alleys, body art studios, salons and barber shops will begin reopening April 22 as ordered
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Bill attempts to eliminate DeKalb’s CEO position
A bill sponsored by house representatives Meagan Hanson (R-Brookhaven) and Tom Taylor (R-Dunwoody) seeks to eliminate DeKalb’s Chief Executive
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Fight the blight
During his campaign as CEO for DeKalb County, Michael Thurmond promised to address three major issues within DeKalb—transparency, water
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SPLOST a go in DeKalb County
DeKalb County officials said “it’s a new day” in DeKalb after voters approved a Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax
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Bouldercrest Park improvements come to fruition
Longtime DeKalb County resident Patricia Culp said she was disappointed about the condition of a playground where local children play.
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Police prepare for Ferguson grand jury decision
A Missouri grand jury decision on whether to charge a police officer for gunning down an unarmed Black teenager could
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