The capital budget makes up $409 million of Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson’s proposed $2.6 billion budget and maintains existing infrastructure like buildings, parks, and roads, and pays for new ones. Water Resources is responsible for the largest category of the capital budget at 42 percent, followed by 14 percent for transportation. This portion of the budget includes funding for SPLOST revenue-sharing with our cities, public safety, parks, technology, and other capital needs. Learn more about the proposed 2026 budget and share your comments at the link in our bio.
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The Same House was proud to attend the Spirit of DeKalb Awards alongside DeKalb County Government and Madam CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson. We are excited to partner in a collaboration focused on creating positive impact and meaningful change across the DeKalb County community. Our CEO, Rodney Bullard, and COO, Amy Woodson, were in attendance and gratefully received a generous donation in support of The Same House, directed toward projects that advance economic mobility in DeKalb County. ✨ We are excited about this partnership and look forward to what’s ahead.
Join the community this Sunday to support Food Not Bombs! Come to 1103 Fort Benning Rd at 12pm on the 21st to share a hot meal and essential items with those in need. This is a wonderful opportunity to show compassion, and your contributions can make a significant impact. Whether it’s food donations or winter clothing, every bit helps in making someone’s day brighter. Volunteering is also an option if you want to get more involved in this great cause. Together, let’s unite to help our neighbors in Columbus!
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Congratulations to Clayton County Government Chairwoman Anderson-Henry for completing the core requirements in the Lifelong Learning Academy! Read about the importance of Lifelong Learning and how it will help her better serve her county. Click here to learn more: https://ow.ly/sGBz50XvNBt
Yesterday, Sheriff Maddox joined the DeKalb County Police Department North Central Precinct for a meaningful community engagement at Blaze Pizza. She enjoyed connecting with residents and sincerely thanks everyone who contributed to the conversation. ✨💙☺️ #Community #DeKalbStrong #WeAreDKSO #DeKalbSheriffGA #CommunitySheriff #CommunityEngagement #CommunityRelations
Yesterday, we honored the heart of DKSO — our Chaplains. The dedication of our Chaplains enhances the mission of our agency, bringing compassion, clarity, and spiritual support to those we serve. ✨ Your unwavering commitment to serving others is deeply valued, and we are truly grateful. Thank you for your years of dedicated service and for continuing to uplift our DKSO family with grace and integrity.💙👏 #DKSO #Chaplains #ServiceAndLeadership #CommunitySupport #DeKalbCounty #PublicSafety #WeAreDKSO #FaithInAction #LeadershipInService #DeKalbCountyGA
Today, I had the privilege of presenting my proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026 to the Board of Commissioners and to our community. This year’s proposal reflects a $66 million decrease from the 2025 approved budget. We took a zero-based budgeting approach, reviewing each line item to ensure we are making the most responsible use of taxpayer dollars while maintaining the high-quality services our residents expect. Just like many families and businesses, we’re navigating the impacts of inflation and economic uncertainty. Thanks to the leadership of my Citizens Budget Review Committee and their collaboration with our county departments and elected offices, this proposed budget continues to prioritize public safety, infrastructure, and the essential services that support our growing community. Key investments include: Upgrading our 911 phone system to improve emergency response Continuing to expand Community Resource Centers, including the new hub on Grayson Highway Maintaining safe roadways through proactive repaving Protecting our water resources with reliable water, wastewater, and stormwater services I’m grateful to the residents who served on this year’s citizen review committee and helped shape this proposal with their thoughtful recommendations. Now, I invite you to be part of the process. Read the full 2026 proposed budget by clicking the link in my bio and share your input! Your voice matters, and together we can ensure Gwinnett continues to thrive.
Did you know Coweta County maintains 1,011 miles of roads? That includes 959.61 paved miles and 51.55 unpaved miles. To put that into perspective, that’s about the same distance as driving from Coweta County to Toronto, Canada. Want to learn more about our Road Maintenance crew or report a road issue? Visit the Road Maintenance page on the Coweta County website here: https://bit.ly/4pYUQnd.
@commissionertedterry is holding a town hall at Porter Sanford to discuss the proposed data center regulations the DeKalb County Commission is considering. Public Service Commissioner-elect Peter Hubbard is in attendance too. The county commission is anticipated to vote on the regulations on Dec. 16. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. There is also a moratorium in place on new data center applications, and that expires on Dec. 16. Decaturish is following this topic and will provide more information.
Join Clayton County Parks and Recreation for a fun and festive evening designed especially for our neurodiverse community (ages 21+). The event will be held at Jim Huie Recreation Center, located at 1475 E Fayetteville Rd, Riverdale, GA 30296, on Fri., Dec. 19, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Enjoy music, holiday cheer, and good company! Registration is required--scan the QR code. #ClaytonConnected
📢 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 The Buck Swamp Road Rezone (ZM‑25‑28) will NOT be heard at the December 18, 2025 Board of Commissioners meeting. Due to a noticing issue, staff is recommending that the item be deferred and properly re‑noticed. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐳𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟏𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐁𝐎𝐂 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠. 🗓️ While this item won’t be heard, the Board will still meet on Thursday, December 18 at 6 PM at the Historic Courthouse. 💻 Can’t make it in person? Watch the live stream here: youtube.com/@glynnboc/streams Thank you for staying engaged—we’ll keep you updated!
Join the conversation in Gwinnett as community leaders seek input on essential matters. This episode of Eye on Gwinnett dives into feedback on local water quality, discussing how tap water impacts daily life. Additionally, an exciting new front yard tree program is set to launch, promoting greenery throughout the neighborhood. Plus, don't miss the chance to participate in Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful's Bring One for the Chipper tree-cycling event. Your opinion matters, and your trees can make a difference! Get involved and make Gwinnett a better place to live now!