@citizenptnewsin.bsky.socialDeKalb County Council just greenlit a major tax abatement for Volkraft's expansion, promising up to 100 new jobs and sparking a competitive edge with other states!
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@citizenptnewsin.bsky.socialSheriff Brady Thomas is urging the DeKalb County Council to add more courtroom deputies after judges highlighted alarming safety concerns in the courtroom.
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@citizenptnewstn.bsky.socialDeKalb County residents are raising alarms about the proposed Smith Road jail, citing serious safety and fiscal concerns that could jeopardize local schools and the community's future.
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@citizenptnewsga.bsky.socialDeKalb County commissioners are taking bold steps to bolster eviction defense and extend crucial crisis services, proposing over $388,000 in funding to ensure no one is left behind this winter.
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@citizenptnewsga.bsky.socialIn a heated debate over financial advisory contracts, the DeKalb County committee rejected a $1.17M award recommendation for Public Resource Advisory Group in favor of Piper Sandler, igniting controversy over scoring rules.
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@citizenptnewsga.bsky.socialDeKalb County is taking a stand as officials authorize legal action over a contentious land-exchange agreement, sparking questions about accountability and transparency.
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@citizenptnewsga.bsky.socialDeKalb County officials are taking action after a $1.5 million park improvement promise and $100,000 green-space payment allegedly went unfulfilled.
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@citizenptnewsga.bsky.socialDeKalb County has taken legal action against Blackhall Real Estate, alleging serious breaches of their 2021 land-exchange agreement that could impact over 780,000 residents.
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@citizenptnewsga.bsky.socialDeKalb County is gearing up for a legal showdown with Blackhall Real Estate over unfulfilled park improvement promises worth $1.5 million—will accountability prevail?
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@citizenptnewsga.bsky.socialDeKalb County officials unveiled key updates on housing programs, spill reporting, and blight management during a recent town hall that you won't want to miss!
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@citizenptnewsga.bsky.socialDeKalb County is launching a massive 14-mile trunk sewer project, tackling critical capacity issues and transforming public spaces along the way!
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@citizenptnewsga.bsky.socialDeKalb County is taking legal action against Blackhall Real Estate after alleging a breach of contract in a high-stakes land exchange deal.
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@citizenptnewsga.bsky.socialDeKalb County's board is shaking things up with a new open-records management system and major public-works contracts, but not without some high-stakes decisions looming!
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@citizenptnewsga.bsky.socialDeKalb County is cracking down on blighted commercial properties with an aggressive new enforcement strategy, including 1,000 to 2,000 inspections each month and six properties already on the chopping block for condemnation!
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@citizenptnewsga.bsky.socialDeKalb County is making strides with 97 recommendations completed from a comprehensive operational assessment, including a cutting-edge real-time crime center and improved transparency in contracts!
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@citizenptnewsga.bsky.socialDeKalb County is on the brink of a major shift in surveillance oversight as officials debate the need for independent civilian control over the controversial Digital Shield program.
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@citizenptnewsga.bsky.socialDeKalb residents are demanding answers and transparency from local officials over controversial data-center proposals that could impact their community's health and environment.
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@citizenptnewsga.bsky.socialResidents passionately urged DeKalb County Commissioners to abandon a proposed urban camping ordinance, advocating instead for compassionate housing solutions over criminalization.
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@citizenptnewsga.bsky.socialDeKalb County's police are making strides in public safety, recovering 175 weapons and seizing $3.4 million in drugs, all while boosting their workforce significantly.
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@citizenptnewsga.bsky.socialDeKalb County is making history with a groundbreaking $155 million housing bond aimed at transforming the local housing landscape and combating homelessness!
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