DeKalb County, GA

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing proposed agendas for the Board of Commissioners. Key items include large-scale construction and management contracts, land acquisitions for freight corridors, and various district-level community allocations.

• General contractor services award to five proposers not to exceed $55,225,000.00
• On-call construction management services for Watershed Management not to exceed $55,000,000.00
• Proposed $1,975,000 annual funding to outsource the Office of Economic Development to the DeKalb Development Corporation
• Right of way and easement acquisitions for Constitution Road Freight Corridor Improvement costing $97,505.00 and $2,205.00
• Acceptance of a $70,500,000 FY 27 Juvenile Incentive Grant for the Children In Need of Services Program

The Committee reviewed and accepted numerous items for the Board of Commissioners (BOC) agenda, including public hearing items for traffic calming and right-of-way acquisitions. Several procurement requests and grant allocations were assigned to specific sub-committees for further review. One item regarding commercial moving services was removed from the agenda.

• Accepted traffic calming petition for Old Hickory Street to BOC agenda
• Accepted right-of-way acquisitions for Constitution Road Freight Corridor to BOC agenda
• Accepted $72,000 consulting contract for Peachtree Government Relations, LLC to BOC agenda
• Accepted $650,000 Human Services Grants for local non-profits to BOC agenda
• Accepted $55.2M general contractor services award to BOC agenda
• Accepted $55M construction management services award for Watershed Management to BOC agenda
• Accepted $5,890.69 traffic signal contract for Stephenson and Valley Brook Roads to BOC agenda
• Removed item 2026-1343 for commercial moving services

Board of Commissioners

The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request for salon suites on Briarcliff Road. The board is also deciding on several high-value contracts for public safety technology, senior meal services, and watershed management.

• Proposed $11,120,246.50 contract with CDM Smith, Inc. for Scott Candler Water Treatment Plant upgrades
• Proposed $2,186,202.44 contract with Motorola Solutions Inc. for public safety radios and infrastructure
• Proposed $1,885,529.00 contract with Meals on Wheels Atlanta, Inc. for senior meal services
• Public hearing for rezoning 3040 Briarcliff Road to C-1 (Local Commercial) for salon suites
• Proposed $5,500,000.00 contract with Cole Technology, Inc. and Capital City Machine Shop, LLC for machine shop services

Committee of the Whole

The DeKalb County Committee of the Whole meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 5:30 PM at Dunwoody City Hall to review proposed items for the October 13, 2026 Board of Commissioners meeting. The tentative agenda includes purchasing awards and contract changes, surplus property transfers, budget amendments, park grant acceptances, and two zoning applications. The agenda notes it is not final and is subject to change; public comments are scheduled for 6:30 PM.

• Motorola Solutions Inc. portable radios and Simulcast System upgrade: not to exceed $2,186,202.44 (2026-1336)
• CDM Smith, Inc. construction management for Scott Candler Water Treatment Plant clearwells and pumping station: not to exceed $11,120,246.50 (2026-1285)
• Declare 30 county-owned vacant properties surplus and transfer to DeKalb Regional Land Bank Authority (2026-1411)
• HUD grant acceptances for park renovations: Avondale Dunaire I $1,985,160; Arabia Mountain Bridge $349,475; Wade Walker $850,000; Rowland Park $1,200,000; County Line Park $250,000
• Zoning: 3040 Briarcliff Road O-I to C-1 for salon suites (2026-0709, public hearing); 729 Old Briarcliff Road O-I to MR-1 for townhomes (2026-1106, decision only)

The Committee reviewed and accepted numerous preliminary items for the October 13 Board of Commissioners (BOC) agenda. Several items were designated for consent, while others were assigned to specific committees for further review. No final votes on the underlying contracts or ordinances were recorded.

• Accepted T-Hangar lease agreements for Spencer Clark and Raymond Dale to BOC agenda (Consent)
• Accepted FY2025 Fire Prevention and Safety Grant of $254,491.42 to BOC agenda (Consent)
• Accepted FY2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grant to BOC agenda (Consent)
• Accepted District 7 reserve allocations for NCNW, Stonecrest Fest, and other programs to BOC agenda (Consent)
• Assigned 2026 Operating Budget amendment to FAB Committee
• Assigned transfer of 30 vacant properties to DeKalb Regional Land Bank Authority to PECS Committee
• Assigned $2.18M Motorola Solutions public safety radio contract to ERPS Committee
• Assigned $11.12M SCWTP construction management contract to PWI Committee

Board of Commissioners

The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners meets Tuesday, September 29, 2026, with a 10:00 AM public hearing (no zoning items listed) and a full agenda of appointments, consent items, and decisions. The board is set to vote on a proposed ordinance establishing data center definitions and classifications, an ordinance addressing public safety, drifting, unauthorized camping and nuisance behaviors, and a 2027 state legislative platform. It will also consider millions of dollars in contracts and change orders for roads, sidewalks, watershed, and facilities, plus SPLOST-funded design work for a proposed police special operations/evidence storage facility and a joint fire/police training facility.

• Ordinance to amend Chapter 27 of the County Code to establish Data Center Definitions and Classifications for regulatory oversight (2026-1273)
• Ordinance to address public safety, drifting, unauthorized camping and certain public nuisance behaviors (2026-0550, repeatedly deferred since March 2026)
• SPLOST I funding up to $150,000.00 for preliminary design and cost feasibility for a proposed Police Special Operations/Evidence Storage Facility (2026-1384)
• SPLOST I Category 2H funding up to $490,797.00 for preliminary design of a proposed Joint Fire/Police Training Facility (2026-1387)
• Roof maintenance change order to National Building Contractors, Inc. and Hawk Construction Company, LLC, total not to exceed $4,416,997.00 (2026-1230, recommended for deferral)

Board of Commissioners - Zoning Meeting

The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners will hold a zoning meeting to decide on three deferred rezoning applications and ten new cases, including rezoning requests, special land use permits, a comprehensive plan text amendment, and a street name change. The board will also hear public comments on each item, with time limits based on whether the item is a zoning ordinance. Staff recommendations are included for each case.

• D.R. Horton rezoning at 8277 Norris Lake Way for Phases 3-4 of Champions Runs Subdivision (R-85 to RNC)
• Tikay Investments rezoning at 2674, 2682, 2690 Gresham Road (R-75 to MR-1 for mixed residential)
• Urbanvue Apartments rezoning at 3003 Chamblee-Tucker Road and 2936 Mercer University Drive (O-I to MR-1 for townhomes)
• Text amendment to incorporate Embry Hills-Presidential Parkway Placemaking Strategy into Comprehensive Land Use Plan
• Street name change of Davana Drive to James Moore Drive in County Line Community

Board of Commissioners

The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners will hold a special called meeting to consider a rezoning application, several appointments, and a consent agenda with multiple contracts and fund allocations. The agenda includes a public hearing for a rezoning at 3040 Briarcliff Road and an appeal regarding property at 1080 Clifton Road. Most items are routine approvals, but the healthcare contracts and rezoning are notable.

• Rezoning of 3040 Briarcliff Road from O-I to C-1 for salon suites (2026-0709)
• Healthcare contracts: Mosaic Health Center ($1.5M) and MedCura Health ($1.4M) for healthcare expansion
• DeKalb Farm Fresh Mobile Market contract with Retaaza, LLC ($378,000)
• ReCycle DeKalb Compost Beta program with Compost Cowboys, LLC ($325,000)
• District 5 allocations: $80,000 for holiday health initiatives, $25,000 for marching bands, $25,000 for PALS Plus

Board of Commissioners

The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on a rezoning application to allow salon suites at 3040 Briarcliff Road, along with an appeal of a Historic Preservation Commission decision. The consent agenda includes several contracts and fund allocations, and the board will also consider appointments and a resolution to rename the police east precinct.

• Rezoning 3040 Briarcliff Road from O-I to C-1 for salon suites (2026-0709)
• Appeal of Historic Preservation Commission decision for 1080 Clifton Road (2026-1185)
• $1,500,000 contract to Mosaic Health Center for healthcare access expansion (2026-1288)
• $1,400,000 contract to MedCura Health for preventive healthcare expansion (2026-1289)
• $378,000 contract to Retaaza for DeKalb Farm Fresh Mobile Market (2026-1166)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several large-scale service contracts, including multi-million dollar healthcare initiatives and food accessibility programs. The meeting also includes discussions on infrastructure projects, zoning appeals, and various municipal appointments.

• Healthcare access expansion contract with Mosaic Health Center, Inc. up to $1,500,000.00
• Preventive healthcare and mobile unit contract with MedCura Health, Inc. up to $1,400,000.00
• DeKalb Farm Fresh Mobile Market contract with Retaaza, LLC up to $378,000.00
• Shoal Creek Trunk Sewer Improvement Project GEFA loan of $17,887,000.00
• Rezone application for salon suites at 3040 Briarcliff Road

The Committee of the Whole met to set the upcoming Board of Commissioners agenda, advancing numerous purchasing agreements and committee assignments. Items placed on the consent agenda included $2.9 million in healthcare access and preventive service contracts. Major infrastructure proposals, including a $17.9 million GEFA sewer loan and bridge design contracts, were assigned to standing committees for review.

• Advanced $1.5M healthcare access contract with Mosaic Health Center to BOC consent agenda
• Advanced $1.4M mobile preventive healthcare contract with MedCura Health to BOC consent agenda
• Assigned $17.9M GEFA Shoal Creek sewer loan agreement to PWI Committee
• Assigned $378K Farm Fresh Mobile Market contract to PECS Committee
• Assigned $325K ReCycle DeKalb compost pilot program to PWI Committee
• Assigned $951K North Druid Hills Road Bridge design contract to PWI Committee
• Advanced $130K in District 5 reserve fund allocations for youth and health initiatives to BOC consent agenda
• Assigned $1.85M park pressure washing change order to OPS Committee

Planning Commission

The DeKalb County Planning Commission will hold a virtual zoning meeting to hear one deferred rezoning case and nine new cases, including rezoning requests, special land use permits, and a comprehensive plan text amendment. The commission will make recommendations to the Board of Commissioners, which will hold a public hearing on September 24, 2026.

• Deferred rezoning for D.R. Horton at 8277 Norris Lake Way (Champions Runs Subdivision) from R-85 to RNC
• Text amendment to incorporate Embry Hills-Presidential Parkway Placemaking Strategy into Comprehensive Land Use Plan
• Rezoning at 5561-5567 Memorial Drive from C-1 to MR-2 for residential development
• SLUP for drive-through restaurant at 4850 Redan Road
• Rezoning at 729 Old Briarcliff Road from O-I to MR-1 for townhomes

The DeKalb County Planning Commission voted on nine zoning cases, forwarding all to the Board of Commissioners for a public hearing on September 24, 2026. The commission approved a rezoning for the Champions Run subdivision (D1) and a text amendment for the Embry Hills-Presidential Parkway placemaking plan (N1), while denying several applications including a drive-through restaurant, a daycare center, a wireless facility, and an alcohol outlet. Two applications for residential development on Memorial Drive were deferred to the November agenda.

• Approved rezoning at 8277 Norris Lake Way for Champions Run Phases 3-4 with 5 conditions (7-0-1)
• Approved text amendment to incorporate Embry Hills-Presidential Parkway placemaking strategy (7-0-1)
• Deferred full-cycle to November 2026 for character area amendment at 5561-5567 Memorial Drive (7-0-1)
• Deferred full-cycle to November 2026 for rezoning at 5561-5567 Memorial Drive (7-0-1)
• Denied SLUP for drive-through restaurant at 4850 Redan Road (8-0)
• Denied rezoning for daycare center at 3970 Norman Road (7-0-1)
• Denied SLUP for wireless facility at 4717 East Anderson Road (4-3-1)
• Approved rezoning for townhomes at 729 Old Briarcliff Road with 6 conditions (5-1-1-1)

Board of Commissioners

The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners is meeting to decide on a home rule ordinance amending the county pension code to add a death benefit for beneficiaries of certain plan participants who die in the line of duty on or after October 1, 2026. The board will also consider several decision-only items, including a special land use permit for a daycare, and multiple appointments. The agenda includes a public hearing, consent agenda items, and preliminary items with contract awards and intergovernmental agreements.

• Home Rule Ordinance to add line-of-duty death benefit to pension code (2026-0941)
• Special Land Use Permit for daycare at 6706 Princeton Park Trail (2026-0712)
• Appointments to Board of Family and Children Services and MARTA Board
• 50-year lease agreement with City of Brookhaven for fire services (2026-1246)
• Contract awards: $1.76M for managed security monitoring, $2.4M for landfill gas system expansion

Committee of the Whole

The DeKalb County Committee of the Whole is meeting to review the proposed executive agenda for the August 25, 2026 Board of Commissioners meeting. The agenda includes numerous contracts, change orders, and appointments, with the largest being a $15.85 million asphaltic concrete pavement repair contract. The committee will also discuss the 2055 Unified Plan update and hear public hearing items, including a pension code amendment for line-of-duty death benefits.

• Asphaltic Concrete Pavement Repair contract (Invitation No. 2026-004) awarded to A&S Paving, Inc. and Autaco Development, Inc. for $15,850,000
• Flat Shoals Parkway sidewalk design services (RFQ 2025-113-RFQ) awarded to AtkinsRéalis USA, Inc. for $3,210,410.84
• Seminole Road Landfill Gas Collection and Control System expansion (Invitation No. 2025-167-ITB) awarded to Blue Flame Crew, LLC for $2,397,297
• Managed security monitoring services (TIPS Contract No. 230105) awarded to MGT Impact Solutions, LLC for $1,755,900
• Special Land Use Permit for child daycare at 6706 Princeton Park Trail (Rooted in Christ Academy, LLC)

The Committee of the Whole reviewed and accepted numerous agenda items for the upcoming Board of Commissioners meeting, including contracts, appointments, and ordinances. No final decisions were made; all items were either accepted to the consent agenda or assigned to committees for further review. The meeting was procedural, setting the agenda for the August 25, 2026 BOC meeting.

• Accepted BJ Kerr appointment to Environmental Justice and Sustainability Resident Review Group (info only)
• Accepted Terry G. Phillips confirmation as County Attorney to consent agenda
• Accepted 50-year lease agreement with City of Brookhaven for fire services (assigned to ERPS)
• Accepted $58,000 land acquisition from City of Tucker at 4345 Cowan Road (assigned to ERPS)
• Accepted $800,384 change order for augmented procurement staffing (assigned to FAB)
• Accepted $1,755,900 contract for managed security monitoring services (assigned to OPS)
• Accepted $2,397,297 contract for landfill gas collection expansion (assigned to PWI)
• Accepted $15,850,000 asphalt pavement repair contract (assigned to PWI)

Special Called Meeting

Board of Commissioners - Zoning Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will consider several deferred and new cases regarding residential rezonings, special land use permits, and county-wide text amendments. Items include requests for utility structures, townhome communities, mixed residential developments, and daycare facilities.

• Special Land Use Permit for utility structures at 4280 & 4358 Loveless Place and 2281 Pineview Trail
• Rezoning for a townhome community at 3003 Chamblee-Tucker Road and 2936 Mercer University Drive
• Rezoning for a mixed residential community at 2674, 2682, and 2690 Gresham Road
• Text amendment regarding Residential Entertainment in various zoning districts
• County-wide text amendment to identify chronic nuisance properties and establish administrative fees

Board of Commissioners

The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and consider a home rule ordinance to amend the county pension code, adding a death benefit for beneficiaries of certain plan participants who die in the line of duty on or after October 1, 2026. The board will also hear appeals, make appointments, and vote on consent agenda items including grants, contracts, and budget amendments.

• Home Rule Ordinance to add line-of-duty death benefit to county pension code (2026-0941)
• Public hearing on extending moratorium on adult entertainment establishments (2026-1184)
• Appeal of Historic Preservation Commission decision for property at 1080 Clifton Road (2026-1185)
• Appoint Boniface G. Echols to MARTA Board Post 4 (2026-1196)
• Budget amendment up to $800,000 for Sugar Creek Tennis & Golf lighting and retention wall (2026-1216)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing at 10:00 AM, then vote on a rezoning request from Optimal Consulting for property in Districts 3 & 7. The consent agenda includes a $714,810 allocation for Mason Mill Park and $500,000 for Lithonia Pool improvements, along with several grant acceptances and contract renewals. Multiple board appointments to the Community Service Board, Board of Family and Children Services, and Airport Advisory Board are also scheduled.

• Rezoning of property from R-75 to RSM by Optimal Consulting (Districts 3 & 7)
• Allocation of $714,810 from District 2 Capital Reserves for Mason Mill Park improvements
• Appropriation of $500,000 from District 5 reserves for Lithonia Pool facility improvements
• Acceptance of $200,000 Livable Centers Initiative Grant for Candler Road/Flat Shoals Parkway Master Plan
• Consent to sublease portions of Kirkwood, Clifton Springs, and Winn Way Mental Health Centers to Genoa Healthcare for pharmacies

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several rezoning applications, special land use permits, and land use plan amendments. The body will make recommendations to the Board of Commissioners regarding these requests.

• Proposed rezoning of 3003 Chamblee-Tucker Road and 2936 Mercer University Drive for a townhome community
• Special Land Use Permit request for a package store at 5395 Covington Highway
• Proposed rezoning of 3040 Briarcliff Road to allow salon suites
• Special Land Use Permit requests for child daycare facilities at 3319 Tarragon Drive and 6706 Princeton Park Trail
• Proposed amendment to the Greater Hidden Hills Overlay District in the DeKalb County Code of Ordinances

The Planning Commission approved various residential and commercial requests while denying several others. All approved items move forward to the Board of Commissioners Zoning Meeting on August 13, 2026.

• Denied utility structure SLUP for 4280 & 4358 Loveless Place (7-1)
• Approved townhome community rezoning at 3003 Chamblee-Tucker Road and 2936 Mercer University Drive with conditions (7-1)
• Deferred mixed residential community rezoning for 2674, 2682 and 2690 Gresham Road (8-1)
• Denied character area amendment for 1680 and 1700 Henrico Road (6-2)
• Denied rezoning for 1680, 1690 and 1700 Henrico Road (6-1)
• Denied package store SLUP at 5395 Covington Highway (8-1)
• Approved rezoning for 2570 McAfee Road with conditions (8-1)
• Approved salon suites rezoning for 3040 Briarcliff Road with conditions (8-1)

Board of Commissioners

The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on 2026 ad valorem tax millage rates and consider zoning changes, contract awards, and budget adjustments. The meeting includes a 1-hour break at 12:00 PM.

• Public hearing on 2026 Ad Valorem Tax Millage Rates
• Amendment to Bouldercrest-Cedar Grove-Moreland Overlay District
• Allocation of $13,150 for Frazier Rowe Park improvements
• Acceptance of $101,698 subgrant for State Court DUI Court Program
• Acceptance of $100,896 subgrant for Magistrate Court Misdemeanor Mental Health Court

Board of Commissioners

The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on zoning and development applications, discuss a finance ordinance adding death benefits for certain county employees, and consider several consent agenda lease agreements. The meeting also includes public comment time, an appointment to the Community Service Board, and routine procedural items.

• Rezoning of 2697 Kelly Lake Road from R-75 to R-60 for 12 single‑family homes
• Rezoning of 1942 Columbia Drive from R-75 to RSM for residential homes
• Resolution for a required temporary easement for the Constitution Roads Freight Corridor Improvement, costing $97,505.00
• Home Rule Ordinance to add a death benefit for certain county employees who die on duty
• Standardized T‑Hangar Space Lease Agreement with Jonathan Ebbeler (no cost to the County)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider a resolution to issue taxable revenue bonds up to $25 million for the Housing Investment Bond Program and to launch multiple affordable‑housing initiatives funded by the Affordable Housing Fund. Additional items include a public hearing on the 2055 Unified Plan Update, a traffic‑calming petition for Tarian Drive, and several contract approvals and change orders for county services. The meeting also reviews the proposed executive agenda for the June 23 board meeting and the preliminary board agenda.

• Resolution to issue Housing Authority taxable revenue bonds up to $25,000,000 (2026‑1043)
• Resolution authorizing initial affordable‑housing programs and fund allocations (2026‑1044)
• Public hearing to approve the 2055 Unified Plan Update (2026‑0995)
• Traffic calming petition for Tarian Drive between Clifton Springs Rd and Tarian Way (no cost) (2026‑0943)
• Allocation of $500,000 of SPLOST II funds for the Laredo Drive Bicycle Facility (2026‑1022)

The DeKalb County Committee of the Whole met June 18, 2026 and reviewed proposed agendas for the June 23, 2026 Board of Commissioners meeting. The committee accepted numerous items to the BOC agenda, including a resolution for up to $25,000,000 in Housing Authority taxable revenue bonds and a $233,810,423 award for Scott Candler Water Treatment Plant demolition and new clearwells. Most items were assigned to committees (FAB, PECS, ERPS, OPS, PWI) with due-back dates of June 18 or June 23, 2026. The minutes record acceptance to the BOC agenda and committee assignment; they do not record final BOC approval or vote tallies.

• Accepted to BOC agenda: 2026 Ad Valorem Tax Millage Rates; Budget Revisions (Public Hearing, to FAB, due 6/23/2026)
• Accepted to BOC agenda: 2055 Unified Plan Update public hearing (Planning & Sustainability)
• Accepted to BOC agenda: Tarian Drive traffic calming petition public hearing (Districts 3 & 6, no cost to County)
• Accepted to BOC agenda: Housing Authority taxable revenue bonds up to $25,000,000 and intergovernmental housing cooperation agreement (to FAB & PECS, due 6/23/2026)
• Accepted to BOC agenda: Housing Investment Bond Program initial implementation and Multifamily Acquisition Fund (to FAB & PECS, due 6/23/2026)
• Accepted to BOC agenda: Scott Candler Water Treatment Plant demolition and new clearwells/high service pump station award to Ruby-Collins, Inc., not to exceed $233,810,423.00 (to PWI, due 6/18/2026)
• Accepted to BOC agenda: $500,000.00 SPLOST II Category B3 allocation for Laredo Drive Bicycle Facility (Districts 4 & 6, to PWI, due 6/18/2026)
• Accepted to BOC agenda: declare 26 County-owned vacant properties surplus and transfer to DeKalb Regional Land Bank Authority (to PECS, due 6/23/2026)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a Town Hall meeting to hear public comment on two presentations. These presentations concern proposed fee increases for stormwater utilities and sanitation services.

• Proposed Stormwater Utility Fee Increase
• Proposed Sanitation Department increase of commercial and residential service fees
• Proposed increase of landfill and transfer station tipping fees

Board of Commissioners

The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners will consider a public hearing to extend a moratorium on data centers and a pension code amendment adding a death benefit for line-of-duty employees. The meeting includes a public comment period and a consent agenda with various grant approvals and lease agreements.

• Public hearing to extend moratorium on Data Centers
• Pension code amendment to add death benefit for line-of-duty employees
• Acceptance of $373,291 Sexual Assault Kit Initiative grant
• Acceptance of $407,071 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
• Standardized T-Hangar Space Lease Agreement with Marvin Royster

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review proposed items for the June 9 regular meeting, including public hearings on a data center moratorium extension and a line-of-duty death benefit for county employees. They will also discuss appointments and numerous contracts and change orders for police, technology, watershed, and senior services. The agenda is tentative and subject to change.

• Public hearing to extend moratorium on data centers in DeKalb County (2026-0857)
• Home rule ordinance adding line-of-duty death benefit for county officers/employees (2026-0941)
• Snapfinger wastewater treatment plant expansion Phase 3A/3C/3D: $20.6M contract to Arcadis (2026-0822)
• E-911 call handling system change order: $1.22M to AT&T (2026-0898)
• In-home services for seniors contract increase: $1.2M to Trusted Hands Senior Care (2026-0493)

The Committee of the Whole reviewed several proposed items, including public hearings, appointments, and various purchasing contracts. Most items were accepted to the Board of Commissioners agenda and assigned to specific committees for review.

• Accepted pension code amendment for death benefits to BOC agenda - Public Hearing
• Accepted data center moratorium extension to BOC agenda - Public Hearing
• Accepted Deborah Jackson appointment to PECS Committee due 6/9/2026
• Accepted airport lease agreement to BOC agenda - Consent
• Accepted $44,840 CDC grant for Medical Examiner's Office to BOC agenda - Consent
• Accepted federal forfeiture property to BOC agenda and ERPS Committee
• Accepted $382,606.81 UASI grant amendment to BOC agenda - Consent
• Accepted police vehicle parts contract to BOC agenda and ERPS Committee

Board of Commissioners - Zoning Meeting

The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings and vote on zoning cases including rezonings, special land use permits, and county-wide text amendments. Items include deferred cases like a 214-home development and a recycling plant, as well as new proposals for a QuikTrip with car wash and fuel pumps, and amendments to regulate short-term rentals and nuisance properties.

• Deferred: D.R. Horton rezoning of 8277 Norris Lake Way for up to 214 single-family homes (R-85 to RNC)
• Deferred: SAWA Partners special land use permit for a concrete recycling plant at 1313 & 1303 Lithonia-Industrial Boulevard
• New: QuikTrip three SLUPs for a car wash, alcohol outlet, and fuel pumps at 4733-4775 Memorial Drive
• New: County-wide text amendment to impose an excise tax on short-term rentals and clarify zoning provisions
• New: County-wide text amendment to identify chronic nuisance properties and establish corrective action fees

Board of Commissioners

The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to review a potential extension of a moratorium on adult entertainment and devices. The body will also consider several street light tax districts and various appointments to county boards.

• Public hearing on extending moratorium on Adult Entertainment/Devices
• Temporary easement for Constitution Roads Freight Corridor Improvement costing $97,505.00
• Street Light Special Tax Districts for Flat Shoals Parkway and Paxton Place/Callum Court/Axel Ridge/Arcadia Drive
• Appropriation of up to $98,750 from District 1 Reserve to InTelegy for childcare assessment
• Allocations from District 3 Reserve totaling $31,400 for Summer Academy, Neighbor In Need, 100 Black Men of DeKalb, and United Barbadians in Georgia

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a proposed executive agenda for May 26, 2026. The body is discussing tentative 2026 millage rates, fee increases for sanitation and courthouse parking, and several high-value county contracts.

• Proposed extension of moratorium on Adult Entertainment/Devices
• Tentative 2026 Millage Rates adoption
• Proposed fee increases for sanitation services and courthouse/Maloof/Camp Circle parking
• Contract for Oracle Cloud Services support not to exceed $13,093,995.76
• Roof maintenance and replacement for health centers not to exceed $3,736,514.10

The Committee of the Whole reviewed a variety of proposed items for the upcoming Board of Commissioners meeting. These included public hearings, appointments, and preliminary items regarding airport, police, and public works matters.

• Accepted adult entertainment moratorium extension to BOC agenda for public hearing
• Accepted Flat Shoals Parkway street light tax district to BOC agenda for public hearing
• Accepted Paxton Place/Callum Court/Axel Ridge/Arcadia Drive street light tax district to BOC agenda for public hearing
• Accepted Constitution Roads Freight Corridor easement to BOC agenda for public hearing
• Accepted Stone Quarry Road property right of way exchange to BOC agenda for public hearing
• Accepted Repose Drive partial easement abandonment to BOC agenda for public hearing
• Accepted Stephen P. Smith re-appointment to BOC agenda
• Accepted Dr. LeRoy Reese appointment to PECS Committee agenda

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing on a proposed text amendment to establish regulations for data centers in industrial and office districts county-wide. A resolution for a temporary easement for the Constitution Road Freight Corridor Improvement (cost $2,205) is also on the agenda. The consent agenda includes multiple district reserve allocations for parks, summer camps, and community programs.

• Public hearing: Data center zoning text amendment (2025-0972) for M, M-2, O-I, O-D districts county-wide
• Resolution for temporary easement at 3316 Fayetteville Road for Constitution Road Freight Corridor Improvement ($2,205)
• $176,050 from District 2 park bond and capital reserves for improvements at Pendergrast Park
• $30,000 from District 3 reserve to Superior Court for the Law Clinic
• $35,000 from District 7 reserve for T.A. Bryant, Sr. House and grounds preservation at Flat Rock Archive

Committee of the Whole

The DeKalb County Committee of the Whole will review the proposed executive agenda for the May 12 Board of Commissioners meeting. The agenda includes public hearings on a freight corridor easement, proposed stormwater fee increases, and various capital projects and service contracts.

• Public hearing on Constitution Road freight corridor easement ($2,205)
• Proposed stormwater utility fee increase
• Allocate $8M for South Peachtree Creek Trail Extension
• Accept $625K for DeKalb County Transit Master Plan Update
• Approve $1.49M FIFA World Cup Grant Program funding

The Committee of the Whole approved several items for the Board of Commissioners agenda, including a temporary easement for Constitution Road, budget amendments, and multiple contract awards. Notably, $8 million of SPLOST II funding was allocated for the South Peachtree Creek Trail extension. All listed items were accepted to the Board agenda for further committee review.

• Accepted temporary easement for Constitution Road Freight Corridor ($2,205)
• Accepted amendment to FY2026 budget and capital funding
• Accepted venue change for DeKalb County Day Center with $23,077 cost reduction
• Accepted FY2026 FIFA World Cup Grant Program up to $1,487,037
• Accepted $8,000,000 SPLOST II allocation for South Peachtree Creek Trail extension
• Accepted lighting agreements for SR 236/LaVista Rd, SR 12/Covington Hwy, and SR 154/Memorial Dr (consent items)
• Accepted $625,000 ATL Transit Link Authority funding for Transit Master Plan update
• Accepted $500,000 ARC funding for Transit Master Plan update

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several text amendments to the county code, including a county‑wide amendment clarifying the excise tax on short‑term rentals. It will also review multiple rezoning applications, special land‑use permits, and ordinance updates affecting various districts.

• Text amendment to clarify excise tax on short‑term rentals (County‑wide) – TA‑26‑1248065
• Rezoning of 1942 Columbia Drive to Small Lot Residential Mix – Z‑26‑1247988
• Special Land Use Permit for a recycling plant at 1313 & 1303 Lithonia‑Industrial Blvd. – SLUP‑26‑1247921
• Special Land Use Permit for a drive‑through car wash at 4733‑4775 Memorial Dr. – SLUP‑26‑1248016
• Rezoning of 8277 Norris Lake Way from R‑85 to RNC for up to 214 homes – deferred case

The commission added officer elections to the agenda and moved three items to the top. It approved county‑wide text amendments on short‑term rental excise tax (N14), residential entertainment limits (N15) and nuisance‑property fees (N16), sending them to the Board on May 28. A rezoning request for 8277 Norris Lake Way (D1) was deferred, while a recycling‑plant special land‑use permit (D2) was denied. All actions were taken with recorded vote tallies.

• Added Planning Commission officer elections to agenda (8‑0‑0)
• Moved N14, N15, N16 to top of agenda (8‑0‑0)
• Approved N14 short‑term rental excise‑tax amendment (Yes 7, Excused 1, Abstain 1)
• Approved N15 residential‑entertainment amendment with 2‑event limit (Yes 5, No 3, Excused 1)
• Approved N16 nuisance‑property amendment (Yes 5, No 2, Excused 1, Abstain 1)
• Deferred D1 rezoning of 8277 Norris Lake Way to July 2026 agenda (Yes 8, Excused 1)
• Denied D2 recycling‑plant special land‑use permit (Yes 6, No 2, Excused 1)
• Approved N1 rezoning of 1942 Columbia Drive with five conditions (Yes 7, No 1, Excused 1)

Special Called Meeting

The DeKalb County Commission is holding a special called meeting to consider proposed refunds of real estate property taxes for six commercial properties under state law. The agenda also includes procedural items to convene and adjourn the meeting and an executive session.

• Proposed refunds of real estate property taxes for six commercial properties pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 48-5-380 (item 2026-0881)
• Convening of executive session (item 2026-0879)

Board of Commissioners

The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners holds a public hearing on a traffic calming petition on Post Road Pass, followed by votes on several appointments to county authorities and a consent agenda with multiple district fund allocations and contract approvals.

• Public hearing on traffic calming petition for Post Road Pass between Martin Road and Lost Creek Circle, cost to county $15,100.
• Appointment of Dr. Jeremy Cole to Post 9 of the Fulton-DeKalb Hospital Authority.
• Appointment of Bruce McMillian to Post 1 of the DeKalb County Housing Authority.
• Appropriation of up to $125,000 from District 1 reserve to The Mind of a Winner for event management.
• Allocation of $100,000 from District 5 ARP interest to Decatur Legacy Project for Phase II of the John Lewis Memorial.