Latest reporting from the Local Government desk.
Latest reporting from the Local Government desk.
Latest reporting from the Local Government desk.
Local Government
DeKalb County's eviction filing rate reached 25% from June 2025 through May 2026, with one in four renter households facing a filing, as metro Atlanta posted the highest eviction rate among all regions tracked by Princeton's Eviction Lab.
Local Government
DeKalb County's eviction filing rate reached 25% from June 2025 through May 2026, with one in four renter households facing a filing, as metro Atlanta posted the highest eviction rate among all regions tracked by Princeton's Eviction Lab.
DeKalb County's eviction filing rate reached 25% from June 2025 through May 2026, with one in four renter households facing a filing, as metro Atlanta posted the highest eviction rate among all regions tracked by Princeton's Eviction Lab.
Local Government
The Decide DeKalb Development Authority Board approved a $588,168 Tax Allocation District grant on July 23 to fund design of the Peachtree Creek Greenway Connector Bridge over I-85 in Brookhaven, adding a second public funding source alongside Emory University's $15.8 million pledge.
Local Government
DeKalb County commissioners heard dueling testimony on data center development at a Thursday, July 23 public hearing, with District 3 Commissioner Nicole Massiah opposing facilities near residential areas and industry CEO Kirk Ofell arguing for regulated growth, setting up a fall decision on zoning rules that will affect parcels along the Perimeter corridor near Dunwoody and Brookhaven.
Local Government
DeKalb County commissioners approved a $275,000 sole-source contract for the 2026 Good Neighbor Day Air Show at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport, which returns Saturday, September 19 after a one-year construction hiatus with an expanded evening format including a night airshow, drone light show, and fireworks.
Local Government
Ovations Theater brings original sketch comedy to Dunwoody's Stage Door Theatre on Saturday, July 25, while DeKalb County families can stock up on school supplies at the district's back-to-school rally the same day.
Local Government
John Parazzo, 73, died Saturday at the DeKalb County Jail after being found unresponsive; Sheriff Melody Maddox pledged transparency as internal investigators and the Medical Examiner's Office review the death.
Local Government
The Brookhaven City Council on July 14 accepted a land donation at 1578 Lenox Overlook Road for a new pocket park, adopted an audit committee ordinance, and unanimously called a Nov. 3 special election for the District 2 seat after Jennifer Owens resigned.
Local Government
Brookhaven's mayor and council appointed Conor Sen, a longtime Planning Commission chair and Ashford Park resident, to the District 2 council seat on Tuesday, July 14, after Jennifer Owens resigned. Sen will serve until a Nov. 3 special election; candidates can qualify Aug. 17–19.
Local Government
Families from Livsey Elementary and Sequoia Middle School urged the DeKalb County Board of Education on Monday, July 13, to adopt a Safe Space to Learn policy requiring judicial warrants before immigration agents can question or remove students on campus, but the board pulled the item from its agenda without explanation; the next chance is the Monday, August 10 meeting.
Local Government
The Greater Perimeter Chamber has hired Dunwoody resident Todd Olesiuk as its development director for partners and investors, tasking him with expanding membership and strengthening stakeholder relationships across the Perimeter region.
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