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The Camden County Board of Commissioners is now accepting applications to serve on the St. Marys River Management Committee. Apply online through the #LinkInBio. #CitizenBoardApplicationForm #StMarysRiverManagementCommittee #SMRMC
📢 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…
@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…
The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office attended the 25th Anniversary Candlelight Vigil in remembrance of Sheriff-Elect Derwin Brown, honoring his life, service, and lasting legacy. 🕊️
Online filing for DeKalb County homestead exemptions opens Jan. 1 Homeowners encouraged to check their exemption status DECATUR,GA – DeKalb County homeowners who do not have a homestead exemption, or…
The Clayton County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Dr. Alieka Anderson-Henry, in regional collaboration and with support from DeKalb, Fayette, Fulton, and Henry Counties and the City of Atlanta, secured a…
Exciting developments are on the horizon for Locust Grove! The Georgia Department of Transportation announces a groundbreaking Design-Build contract for the new I-75 interchange at Bethlehem Road. This marks a…
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…
The City of Marietta invites the community to attend a reception honoring retiring City Council members Grif Chalfant, Andy Morris, and Johnny Walker for their dedicated service to Marietta. Thursday,…
Today marks the 25th anniversary of the death of Sheriff-elect Derwin Brown, whose life was taken before he could assume the office he earned through service and integrity. The DeKalb…
The Douglas County Fire/EMS Department proudly celebrates its 50th anniversary this week. From its humble beginnings in 1975 with just two fire stations and a handful of dedicated volunteers, it…
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…
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