DeKalb County public meetings in 2025

Board of Commissioners

The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider a moratorium on new data centers, a county-wide text amendment for data center regulations, and a zoning request for a Northeast Expressway property. The agenda also includes appointments to various boards and several contract approvals.

• Extend moratorium on new data centers
• Amend zoning rules for data centers county-wide
• Rezone 3265 Northeast Expressway to HR-1
• Appoint Dr. Candice Norris-Brown to Community Service Board
• Approve $500,000 for voting equipment

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners holds a public hearing to consider a resolution that would reduce the minimum unit size for single-family dwellings in R-75 and R-85 zoning districts. Commissioners will also vote on several special land use permits, including a drive-through grocery pharmacy at 2050 Lawrenceville Highway, and fuel pumps and alcohol sales at 4144 Memorial Drive. A traffic calming petition at Marsh Rabbit Bend with a $14,910 county cost is also on the agenda. Consent items include $50,000 for youth safety programs and $115,543.53 for Phase II of the John Lewis Memorial Project.

• Resolution to reduce minimum unit size for single-family dwellings in R-75 and R-85 districts
• Special Land Use Permit for drive-through grocery pharmacy at 2050 Lawrenceville Highway
• Special Land Use Permit for fuel pumps at 4144 Memorial Drive and 3416 Covington Highway
• Special Land Use Permit for alcohol outlet at 4144 Memorial Drive and 341 Covington Highway
• Traffic calming petition for Marsh Rabbit Bend at a county cost of $14,910.00

Special Called Meeting

The DeKalb County Commission will hold a special called meeting. The Committee of the Whole will consider an update to the county zoning code. The commission will also vote on motions to convene and adjourn both a special called meeting and an executive session. All items are listed under agenda numbers 2025-1768 through 2025-1771.

• Zoning Code Update (Committee of the Whole)
• Motion to convene a Special Called Meeting (2025-1768)
• Motion to convene an Executive Session (2025-1769)
• Motion to adjourn the Executive Session (2025-1770)
• Motion to adjourn the Special Called Meeting (2025-1771)

Committee of the Whole

The DeKalb County Committee of the Whole will hold a special called meeting to discuss a zoning code update. The agenda is tentative and subject to change before the regular Board of Commissioners meeting. The meeting also includes an executive session and other matters.

• Committee discussion on zoning code update
• Executive session (closed to public)
• Other matters to be addressed

Special Called Meeting

The DeKalb County Commission is holding a special called meeting to consider a proposed settlement in the lawsuit LaToya Wiley v. Board of Ethics of DeKalb County, et al. (Civil Action No. 1:23cv00574). The agenda also includes convening and adjourning an executive session, along with other procedural items.

• Proposed settlement of LaToya Wiley v. Board of Ethics of DeKalb County, et al., U.S. District Court case No. 1:23cv00574

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss SPLOST II, the Continuum of Care, and review items proposed for the December 9 Board of Commissioners meeting. The agenda includes several high-value procurement requests and public works projects.

• Fuel delivery contract increase for Mansfield Oil Co. of Gainesville, Inc. not to exceed $7,500,000.00
• Purchase of 11 new dump trucks from Rush Truck Centers of GA, Inc. not to exceed $2,520,242.00
• Sugar Creek Golf Course maintenance contract for Cypress Golf Management LLC not to exceed $2,759,973.00
• Fire Rescue uniforms contract for NAFECO and Williams Fire Apparatus not to exceed $2,580,000.00
• Traffic calming petition for Marsh Rabbit Bend and Galleon Crossing at a cost of $14,910.00

The Committee of the Whole approved a series of items for the Board of Commissioners agenda. Decisions covered a $7,500,000 fuel delivery contract, a $2,580,000 fire‑rescue uniform contract, new dump‑truck purchases, roll‑off trucks, an auditorium renovation contract, a $200,000 false‑alarm services change order, a $14,910 traffic‑calming petition, and the appointment of Mr. Henry K. Mitchell to the Audit Oversight Committee.

• Accepted $7,500,000 fuel delivery contract (Change order No.1) to BOC agenda
• Accepted $2,580,000 Fire Rescue Services uniform contract to BOC agenda
• Accepted $2,520,242 truck chassis and bodies purchase to BOC agenda
• Accepted $2,053,168.02 roll‑off trucks purchase to BOC agenda
• Accepted $1,247,221 auditorium renovation contract to BOC agenda
• Accepted $200,000 false‑alarm billing and tracking services change order to BOC agenda
• Accepted $14,910 traffic‑calming petition for Marsh Rabbit Bend to BOC agenda
• Accepted appointment of Mr. Henry K. Mitchell to Post 3 of the Audit Oversight Committee to BOC agenda

Board of Commissioners - Zoning Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will consider an amendment to Chapter 27 that defines data centers and sets regulatory guidelines and development standards for M, M-2, O-I, and O-D zoning districts county‑wide. The meeting also includes several rezoning applications and special land use permit requests, as well as the adoption of the 2026‑27 Zoning/Community Council Calendar and Resolution. All items will be heard with the opportunity for public comment as outlined in the agenda.

• Amend Chapter 27 to establish definition, regulatory guidelines, and development standards for data centers in M, M-2, O-I, and O-D districts (county‑wide)
• Rezone 3265 Northeast Expressway from C-2 (General Commercial) to HR-1 (High Density Residential‑1)
• Rezone 700 Jordan Lane from R-75 (Residential Medium Lot‑75) to O-I (Office‑Institutional) for a funeral home
• Special Land Use Permit for utility structures at 4280 & 4358 Loveless Place and 2281 Pineview Trail
• Adopt the 2026‑27 Zoning/Community Council Calendar and Resolution (county‑wide)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold public hearings on three zoning items: a major modification of conditions for a mixed-use development at 4015 Flat Shoals Parkway, and a car wash with a special land use permit at 1849 Lawrenceville Highway. The agenda also includes appointments, consent agenda items such as lease agreements and minutes approval, and multiple purchasing contracts. Notable actions include a $30 million temporary personnel services contract and change orders for cloud software and police services.

• Public hearing on major modification of zoning conditions for mixed-use development at 4015 Flat Shoals Parkway (2024-1496)
• Public hearing on major modification to allow car wash and special land use permit for drive-through at 1849 Lawrenceville Highway (2025-0962, 2025-0963)
• Temporary Personnel Services contract up to $30,000,000 awarded to Tryfacta, Inc., Openwork, LLC, and 22nd Century Technologies, Inc.
• Change Order No. 2 for cloud-based software form builder for Fire Rescue and Police Services, awarded to GovOS Inc. at $124,125.00
• Appointment of Mr. Nick Nicolosi to the Perimeter Community Improvement District Board

Board of Commissioners

The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on two traffic calming petitions, then vote on appointments, approve a consent agenda that includes $25,000 for iCare Atlanta food distribution and $70,000 for District 3 food and wellness, and discuss preliminary items including creating a Deputy Chief of Staff, funding a mobile market, amending the budget for jail critical infrastructure repairs, contracting with Frontline Response for unhoused assistance up to $570,000, and a resolution on the Charter Review Commission's report.

• Public hearing on traffic calming petition for Bouldercrest Park Road (Districts 3 & 6)
• Public hearing on traffic calming petition for Post Road Pass (Districts 4 & 7)
• Appropriation of $25,000 from District 1 ARP Interest to iCare Atlanta for food distribution
• Contract with Frontline Response for unhoused assistance services not to exceed $570,000
• Amend FY2025 budget to fund critical infrastructure repairs at DeKalb County Jail

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a county-wide text amendment to establish standards for data centers. The body will also review requests for residential rezoning and special land use permits for commercial activities.

• County-wide text amendment to establish definitions and standards for data centers in M, M-2, O-I, and O-D districts
• Rezoning request for 3265 Northeast Expressway from C-2 to HR-1 for single-family and multi-family developments
• Rezoning request for 447 Warren Avenue to RSM to allow for a duplex
• Special Land Use Permits for fuel pumps and alcohol sales at 4144 Memorial Drive and 3416 Covington Highway
• Special Land Use Permits for fuel pumps and alcohol sales at 4717 Memorial Drive

The commission approved the 2026‑27 Zoning and Community Council Calendar, moving it to the Board of Commissioners meeting on November 20. It also approved a county‑wide amendment defining data center standards and several rezoning and special‑land‑use permit applications, some with conditions and two withdrawn at the applicants’ request. All approvals were forwarded to the Board for final action.

• Approved data center zoning amendment (5‑1‑3)
• Approved rezoning of 3265 NE Expressway with 23 conditions (6‑0‑3)
• Approved rezoning of 447 Warren Ave with 5 conditions (6‑0‑3)
• Approved drive‑through grocery SLUP at 2050 Lawrenceville Hwy (6‑0‑3)
• Approved fuel pump SLUP at 4144 Memorial Dr & 3416 Covington Hwy with 7 conditions (6‑0‑3)
• Approved alcohol outlet SLUP at 4144 Memorial Dr & 341 Covington Hwy with 7 conditions (5‑1‑3)
• Withdrawn fuel pump SLUP at 4717 Memorial Dr without prejudice (6‑0‑3)
• Approved 2026‑27 zoning calendar (6‑0‑3)

Special Called Meeting

This is a special called work session of the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners. The agenda includes committee reports, a MARTA quarterly briefing, a Youth Commission update, and a review of the proposed executive and preliminary agendas for the upcoming November 10 meeting. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and preparation only.

• MARTA Quarterly Briefing
• Youth Commission Update
• Review of the Proposed Executive Agenda for November 10, 2025
• Review of Board of Commissioners Preliminary Agenda
• Review/Recap of New Items for the BOC Agenda

Committee of the Whole

The DeKalb County Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and set the agenda for the November 10 regular board meeting. Items include a MARTA briefing, a Youth Commission update, traffic calming petitions, appointments, and numerous contracts and change orders, notably a $64 million on-call engineering services contract for Watershed Management.

• Proposed $64,000,000 on-call engineering services contract for Watershed Management
• Change order No. 4 for trenchless sewer rehabilitation, increase up to $21,543,303.91
• Traffic calming petitions on Bouldercrest Park Road (Districts 3 & 6) and Post Road Pass (Districts 4 & 7)
• Appointments to MARTA Board, Community Service Board, and Perimeter CID Board
• 2026 Medicare Retiree Rates for county retirees

The Committee of the Whole accepted several items to the Board of Commissioners agenda, including a budget amendment to fund critical infrastructure repairs at the DeKalb County Jail. Other items moved forward were traffic‑calming petitions, multiple appointments, and several contract approvals.

• Accepted Traffic Calming Petition for Bouldercrest Park Road (Districts 3 & 6) to BOC agenda – Public Hearing
• Accepted Traffic Calming Petition for Post Road Pass (Districts 4 & 7) to BOC agenda – Public Hearing
• Accepted appointment of Charles Trippi to DeKalb County Animal Services Advisory Board to BOC agenda – Appointment
• Accepted appointment of Stephen Binney to SPLOST II Residents Committee to BOC agenda – Appointment
• Accepted appointment of DeVon E. Hudson to MARTA Board of Directors to BOC agenda – Appointment to PWI Committee
• Accepted amendment to FY2025 Operating Budget to appropriate funding for critical jail repairs to BOC agenda – Assigned to FAB Committee
• Accepted contract with Frontline Response for unhoused assistance services (up to $570,000) to BOC agenda – Assigned to PECS Committee
• Accepted contract for Marshal’s Office uniforms (up to $180,000) to BOC agenda – Assigned to FAB Committee

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on amending zoning for single-family dwelling unit sizes and updating the county's alcoholic beverage code. The meeting also includes discussions on a street light special tax district and several board appointments.

• Proposed resolution to reduce minimum unit size for single-family dwellings in R-75 and R-85 zoning districts
• Proposed amendments to Chapter 4 (Alcoholic Beverages) of the Code of DeKalb County
• Public hearing for Street Light Special Tax District on Briarcliff Road and Sunset Drive
• Appropriation of $48,000 from District 1 FY25 Reserve to Local Lens Strategies
• Appropriation of $6,000 from District 1 FY25 Reserve to St. Vincent dePaul

Special Called Meeting

The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners is holding a special called meeting to convene an executive session for a proposed settlement in the case of County Rountree v. DeKalb County (Civil Action No. 23cv3901). The meeting will also formally open and adjourn the special called session and executive session.

• Proposed settlement discussion for Rountree v. DeKalb County lawsuit (Civil Action No. 23cv3901)

Committee of the Whole

The DeKalb County Committee of the Whole will review proposed contracts, including a $1.4 million software system expansion and a $1.26 million engineering services increase. The agenda also includes a public hearing on a street light tax district and a proposed moratorium on adult novelty stores.

• Public hearing on Briarcliff Road Street Light Special Tax District
• Proposed moratorium on new sexual device stores
• Contract for NICE Justice SaaS expansion ($1.4M)
• Engineering services contract increase for Fire Stations 18-20 ($100K)
• Strategic assessment services contract ($300K)

The Committee of the Whole approved a $1,050,000 contract with Habitat for Humanity DeKalb using HUD‑HOME funds. It also accepted several grant allocations: $877,856 for the Maternal Infant & Early Childhood Home Visiting program, $559,609 for local non‑profit human services, and $200,000 for victim‑assistance agencies. A moratorium on new or expanded stores selling sexual devices in unincorporated DeKalb was approved. Additional approvals included a $130,667 Hazard Mitigation Grant, a $93,635 security camera contract, and a $1,421,735 change order for the NICE Justice case‑management system.

• Approved Habitat for Humanity contract $1,050,000 (accepted to BOC agenda, assigned to PECS)
• Accepted MIECHV grant $877,856 (accepted to BOC agenda, assigned to PECS)
• Accepted Human Services Grants $559,609 (accepted to BOC agenda, assigned to PECS)
• Accepted Victim Assistance Grants $200,000 (accepted to BOC agenda, assigned to PECS)
• Approved moratorium on sexual device stores in unincorporated DeKalb (accepted to BOC agenda, consent)
• Accepted Hazard Mitigation Grant $130,667 (accepted to BOC agenda, assigned to ERPS)
• Accepted Integrated Security and Surveillance contract $93,635 (accepted to BOC agenda, assigned to ERPS)
• Accepted NICE Justice SaaS change order $1,421,735 (accepted to BOC agenda, assigned to OPS)

Board of Commissioners

The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on a proposed extension of a moratorium on new data centers in unincorporated areas, a rezoning for townhomes at 3803 & 3815 Glenwood Road, and a traffic calming petition on Derrill Drive. The board will also vote on several consent agenda items including funding allocations for homelessness, health screenings, and violence prevention programs. No appeals are scheduled.

• Extension of moratorium on new data centers in unincorporated DeKalb County
• Rezoning of 3803 & 3815 Glenwood Road from R-75 to RSM for single-family and townhomes
• Traffic calming petition for Derrill Drive between Columbia Drive and Glenwood Road
• Appropriation of $200,000 to Frontline Response for countywide homeless transportation program (District 1)
• Appropriation of $35,000 to Latino Community Fund for health screenings at Mexican and Peruvian consulates (District 2)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole reviews proposed items for the Oct. 14 regular meeting, including a traffic calming petition and multiple contract approvals. Presentations include the ARTS Council and a behavioral health coalition update on unhoused planning. Major contract actions include a $77.8M emergency ambulance services award to American Medical Response, a $7.9M police taser upgrade, and $990K for unhoused assistance.

• Traffic calming petition on Derrill Drive between Columbia Drive and Glenwood Road (no cost to county)
• Contract with Frontline Response for unhoused assistance services up to $990,000
• RFP for emergency ambulance services awarded to Metro Ambulance Services/American Medical Response up to $77,773,900
• Change order for police taser upgrade from Taser 7 to Taser 10 (Axon) up to $7,890,769.60
• Cooperative agreement for three fire apparatus (ladder trucks and pumper) up to $6,172,187.77

The Committee of the Whole accepted a request to award a $77,773,900 emergency ambulance services contract to Metro Ambulance Services, Inc. (American Medical Response). The item was assigned to the Employee Relations & Public Safety Committee for follow‑up. Several other contracts and appointments were also accepted to the Board of Commissioners agenda, including a $7,890,769.60 Taser upgrade and a $6,172,187.77 fire apparatus purchase.

• Accepted $77,773,900 emergency ambulance services contract (assigned to ERPS Committee)
• Accepted $7,890,769.60 upgrade to Taser 10 for Police Services (assigned to ERPS Committee)
• Accepted $6,172,187.77 purchase of fire apparatus trucks (assigned to OPS Committee)
• Accepted $1,700,000 two‑year diesel fuel supply contract (assigned to OPS Committee)
• Accepted $1,200,000 elevator maintenance and modernization contract (assigned to OPS Committee)
• Accepted $2,727,085 roof maintenance and repair contract with reallocation of $650,000 SPLOST funds (assigned to OPS Committee)
• Accepted appointment of Ms. Elizabeth Thompson to DeKalb County Animal Services Advisory Board (assigned to BOC agenda)
• Accepted extension of lease with Cherians Real Estate, LLC to $231,417.68 annual cost (assigned to FAB Committee)

Board of Commissioners - Zoning Meeting

The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings and vote on a text amendment to establish regulations for data centers county-wide. The meeting also includes several rezonings and special land use permits, such as a proposed 149-home development on Pleasant Hill Road and a mixed-use project on Chamblee-Tucker Road.

• County-wide text amendment to define and regulate data centers in M, M-2, and O-I districts
• Rezoning of multiple parcels on Pleasant Hill Road for 149 single-family homes
• Rezoning of 3265 Northeast Expressway from C-2 to HR-1 for attached and multi-family housing
• Rezoning of 3507 Chamblee-Tucker Road to HR-1 for a mixed-use project with multi-family and retail
• Special Land Use Permits for a funeral home at 700 Jordan Lane, car wash at 1849 Lawrenceville Highway, and a late-night establishment at 2339 Brannen Road

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on four zoning applications and a traffic calming petition. The body will also decide on amendments to the county code regarding single-family unit sizes and alcoholic beverage regulations, and consider several board appointments.

• Zoning modification for mixed-use development at 4015 Flat Shoals Parkway
• Rezoning for residential development at 4743 Flat Shoals Parkway and townhomes at 2381 Snapfinger Road
• Rezoning for duplexes and townhomes at 3803 & 3815 Glenwood Road
• Traffic calming petition for Morgan Place between Salmon Avenue and Glenwood Road (no cost to county)
• Proposed amendment to reduce minimum unit size for R-75 and R-85 single-family zoning districts

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing proposed items for the September 23 Board of Commissioners meeting. Discussions include public safety equipment upgrades, facility renovations, and various service contracts.

• Proposed $18,969,939 contract with Flock Group, Inc. for LPR cameras, drones, and surveillance through 2038
• Proposed $2.6 million purchase and renovation of an American Fueling System’s CNG station for Sanitation
• Proposed budget amendment for Maloof Annex Renovation to ensure completion by February 1, 2026
• Public hearing for a traffic calming petition on Morgan Place between Salmon Avenue and Glenwood Road
• Proposed appointment of Sarah Galica to the MARTA Board of Directors

The Committee of the Whole accepted numerous items for the Board of Commissioners agenda, including a traffic‑calming petition, a MARTA board appointment, and a budget amendment for the Maloof Annex renovation. It also approved several large contracts and change orders, such as an $18.97 million public‑safety contract with Flock Group, a $330,204 body‑camera system increase, and a $61,094 OpenGov software extension. Additional approvals covered a $2.6 million CNG station purchase, a $400,000 data‑cabling renewal, and other technology and infrastructure agreements.

• Accepted Traffic Calming Petition for Morgan Place (no cost)
• Appointed Sarah Galica to MARTA Board (Post 5)
• Approved FY2025 budget amendment for Maloof Annex renovation
• Approved $2.6M purchase and renovation of American Fueling System CNG station
• Approved $18,969,939 change order for Flock Group public‑safety contract
• Approved $330,204 change order for BodyWorn camera system
• Approved $61,094.45 change order for OpenGov software for Permits Unit
• Approved $400,000 renewal of data, voice and multimedia cabling contract

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a resolution to reduce minimum unit sizes in R-75 and R-85 zoning districts. The meeting also includes several funding allocations for district projects and a contract award for employee assistance services.

• Public hearing on amending Chapter 27 to reduce minimum unit size for R-75 and R-85 zoning districts
• Proposed contract award to Keystone Peer Review Organization (KEPRO), LLC for Employee Assistance Program not to exceed $725,000
• Allocation of up to $265,000 to Stellar Foresight for DeKalb County Youth Aviation Programming
• Transfer of up to $55,000 for lighting projects at three DeKalb County underpasses
• Appointment of Mr. Stephen P. Smith, Esq. to the Development Authority of DeKalb County and Private Hospital Authority

Planning Commission

The DeKalb County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and make recommendations to the Board of Commissioners on 13 new zoning cases and three deferred cases. Key items include a text amendment to establish definitions and standards for data centers in industrial and office zones, and adoption of the Stone Mountain Trail Master Plan. The commission will also consider rezonings for a funeral home, a mixed-use project, and several special land use permits.

• Countywide text amendment to define and regulate data centers in M, M-2, and O-I districts
• Adoption of the Stone Mountain Trail Master Plan as a small area plan amendment
• Rezoning of 700 Jordan Lane from R-75 to O-I for a funeral home with an existing cemetery
• Major modification of conditions to allow a car wash at 1849 Lawrenceville Highway
• Rezoning of 3507 Chamblee-Tucker Road from C-1 to HR-1 for a mixed-use project with multifamily units

The commission approved rezoning for a funeral home and a mixed‑use development and approved multiple special‑land‑use permits with conditions. It denied two car‑wash applications and a utility‑structure permit. Several applications were deferred to future zoning cycles. All approved items will move to the Board of Commissioners zoning hearing on September 30.

• Approved rezoning for funeral home at 700 Jordan Lane (6‑3 vote)
• Approved rezoning for New Life Baptist Church at 3048 Lumby Drive (7‑1 vote)
• Approved SLUP for Aging Grace Sr. Living personal care home with conditions (8‑0 vote)
• Approved SLUP for Dr. Patricia Dykes child day care with conditions (8‑0 vote)
• Approved SLUP for Darius Williams late‑night establishment with conditions and modification (5‑4 vote)
• Denied SLUP for Karimshah car wash major modification (6‑1‑1 vote)
• Denied SLUP for Karimshah drive‑through car wash (6‑1‑1 vote)
• Deferred Hybrass Properties major modification to March 2026 (8‑0 vote)

Special Called Meeting

The DeKalb County Commission is holding a special-called meeting to adopt a resolution designating a member of the governing authority as the county's voting delegate for the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) for 2025-2026. This is a procedural item with no other substantive business on the agenda.

• Adoption of resolution (2025-1256) to designate an ACCG voting delegate for 2025-2026

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing proposed items for the September 9 Board of Commissioners agenda. Discussions include several multiyear service contracts, district-specific fund allocations, and pending appointments.

• Proposed $21,013,200 multiyear contract for small diameter sewer cleaning awarded to Atakapa Services, LLC, International Design Services (IDS) Global, Inc., and The Renee Group, Inc.
• Proposed $725,000 contract for employee psychological counseling awarded to Keystone Peer Review Organization (KEPRO), LLC.
• Proposed $180,187.81 for DCTV studio and broadcasting equipment from B&H Foto and Electronics Corp.
• Proposed $265,000 allocation from District 7 APR Interest Funds to Stellar Foresight for youth aviation programming.
• Proposed resolution to reduce minimum unit size for single-family dwellings in R-75 and R-85 zoning districts.

The Committee of the Whole moved several items to the Board of Commissioners agenda, including a lease agreement with Epps Air Service (no cost), a contract award to The Momentum Firm for a county‑wide transformation strategy, and multiple purchasing and contracting actions such as a $725,000 employee assistance program and a $7 million technology services contract. It also approved appropriations, for example $5,000 from District 1 Reserve to the Latin American Association and $18,000 for transit‑oriented development monitoring. Additionally, four individuals were appointed to county authority and board positions. All items were accepted by consent for further Board consideration.

• Accepted lease agreement with Epps Air Service, LLC (no cost) to County (Consent)
• Accepted contract award to The Momentum Firm for county‑wide transformation strategy (Consent)
• Accepted $725,000 Employee Assistance Program contract award to Keystone Peer Review Organization (Consent)
• Accepted $28,500 change order to Employee Assistance Program contract (Consent)
• Accepted $180,187.81 audio‑visual equipment contract award to B&H Foto and Electronics Corp. (Consent)
• Accepted $110,000 change order for Presidential Parkway branding services to Pond & Company, Inc. (Consent)
• Accepted $21,013,200 three‑year sewer cleaning contract to Atakapa Services, IDS Global, and The Renee Group (Consent)
• Accepted $5,000 appropriation from District 1 Reserve to Latin American Association (Consent)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on residential rezoning requests and amendments to the county's alcoholic beverage code. The body will also discuss right-of-way acquisitions for sidewalk improvements and a traffic calming petition.

• Rezoning 4743 Flat Shoals Parkway from Office-Institution to Medium Density Residential-1
• Rezoning 3803 & 3815 Glenwood Road to Small Lot Residential Mix
• Traffic calming petition for Clifton Road and Clifton Ridge costing $83,600.00
• Right-of-way and easement acquisitions for Glenwood Road Sidewalk Improvements Project, Phase III
• Proposed amendments to Chapter 4 (Alcoholic Beverages) of the Code of DeKalb County

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review and set the agenda for the August 26 regular Board of Commissioners meeting. They will discuss a public hearing on alcohol code amendments, several property acquisitions for sidewalk projects, and numerous purchasing contracts. Key items include a $7 million IT contract extension, a $2.48 million police precinct renovation, and a $3.67 million sewer upgrade agreement.

• Public hearing to amend Chapter 4 (Alcoholic Beverages) of the county code
• $2,480,470 in SPLOST II funds for roof and HVAC replacements at DeKalb East Police Precinct
• Change order up to $7,000,000 for technology solutions and services through CDW Government
• $3,757,877 for nineteen 2026 International crew cab trucks from Rush Truck Centers
• Sewer upgrade agreement with Evergreen Enterprises estimated at $3,674,036.63

The Committee of the Whole accepted numerous items for the Board of Commissioners agenda, including a $7,000,000 change order to CDW Government for IT hardware. It also approved a $3,757,877 truck purchase, $2,480,470 SPLOST II funds for the DeKalb East Police Precinct roof and HVAC, and a $2,464,334.18 upgrade to the county’s Kronos workforce‑management software. All items were assigned to the appropriate standing committees for further action.

• Accepted $7,000,000 Change Order No. 13 to Contract 1070267 for IT hardware (CO to OPS Committee)
• Accepted $3,757,877 Statewide Contract for 19 International crew‑cab trucks (CO to OPS Committee)
• Authorized $2,480,470 SPLOST II funds for roof and HVAC replacement at DeKalb East Police Precinct (CO to OPS Committee)
• Accepted $2,464,334.18 Change Order for Kronos software upgrade (CO to OPS Committee)
• Accepted $6,229,630.12 Change Order for Microsoft software licenses (CO to OPS Committee)
• Accepted $268,000 Change Order No. 4 for SCBA purchase and maintenance (CO to ERPS Committee)
• Accepted $174,900 Change Order for building automation and HVAC controls (CO to OPS Committee)
• Accepted $26,320 allocation from 2001 Park Bond for improvements at WD Thomson Park (Consent)

Board of Commissioners

The DeKalb County Board will hear public comments and a public hearing on several zoning items, including a rezoning request for 2381 Snapfinger Road and a special land‑use permit for senior housing at 5083 Biffle Road. The meeting also includes a $700 right‑of‑way resolution for the Glenwood Road Sidewalk Improvement Project, appropriations for the Presidential Parkway/Embry Hills study and a walk audit, and a series of appointments and consent agenda items.

• Rezoning of 2381 Snapfinger Road from R‑100 to MR‑1 for townhome development
• Special Land Use Permit for senior residential housing at 5083 Biffle Road
• $700 right‑of‑way acquisition for Glenwood Road Sidewalk Improvement (Phase III)
• Transfer of $110,000 from District 1 ARP fund to Planning for Presidential Parkway study
• Appropriation of $35,000 from District 2 reserve for Propel ATL walk audit

Special Called Meeting

The DeKalb County Commission will vote on a resolution to approve and ratify delaying the 10% water and sewer rate increase from July 1, 2025 to August 1, 2025. The meeting also includes procedural items to convene a special called meeting and an executive session.

• Resolution to ratify delay of 10% water and sewer rate increase (Agenda Item 2025-0259) from July 1 to August 1, 2025
• Convene a Special Called Meeting
• Convene an Executive Session
• Adjourn Executive Session and Special Called Meeting

Committee of the Whole

The DeKalb County Committee of the Whole meets to review and set the agenda for the August 12 regular Board of Commissioners meeting. The tentative agenda includes approval of a $7.6 million contract for 16 rear-load refuse trucks, a $5 million emergency sewer assessment and cleaning contract, and multiple vehicle purchases totaling over $5 million. Also under review are a $200,000 Livable Centers Initiative grant for the Kensington area, a $2.2 million animal shelter operation contract increase, and a public hearing on right-of-way acquisition for the Glenwood Road sidewalk project Phase III.

• Approval of $7,645,946.88 for 16 Kenworth T880 rear-load trucks for sanitation services (2025-1052)
• Emergency contract of $5,096,263.15 for Snapfinger sewer assessment and cleaning (2025-1019)
• Change order of $2,700,000.00 for police pursuit and special service vehicles (2025-1032)
• Public hearing on right-of-way acquisition for Glenwood Road sidewalk project Phase III (2025-1013)
• Acceptance of $200,000 Livable Centers Initiative grant for Kensington LCI update with $50,000 local match (2025-0915)

The Committee of the Whole accepted numerous items for the Board of Commissioners agenda, including a $7,645,946.88 contract to purchase sixteen rear‑load trucks for public works sanitation. It also approved a $331,180 operational assessment services contract, several lease terminations and new lease agreements for airport hangar space, and multiple grant acceptances ranging from $5,000 to $200,000. All items were recorded as accepted to the BOC agenda and assigned to the appropriate standing committees.

• Accepted to BOC agenda – $7,645,946.88 contract for 16 rear‑load trucks (Source: 2025-1052)
• Accepted to BOC agenda – $331,180 Operational and Performance Assessment Services contract (Source: 2025-1130)
• Accepted to BOC agenda – $5,000 NACCHO community violence intervention grant (Source: 2025-1059)
• Accepted to BOC agenda – $200,000 Livable Centers Initiative grant with $50,000 local match (Source: 2025-0915)
• Accepted to BOC agenda – $36,963 FY21 & FY23 Project Safe Neighborhoods microgrant (Source: 2025-1011)
• Accepted to BOC agenda – $276,156 FY25 HIDTA grant (Source: 2025-1088)
• Accepted to BOC agenda – $156,554 contract for vehicle decals (Source: 2025-1002)
• Accepted to BOC agenda – $2,700,000 contract for police pursuit and special service vehicles (Source: 2025-1032)

Board of Commissioners - Zoning Meeting

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider several rezoning requests and Special Land Use Permits. The agenda includes a county-wide text amendment regarding short-term rentals and various residential and commercial development applications.

• County-wide text amendment relating to short-term rentals (TA-24-1246762)
• Rezoning of 2381 Snapfinger Road from R-100 to MR-1 for townhomes
• Rezoning of 3265 Northeast Expressway from C-2 to HR-1 for residential developments
• Special Land Use Permit for alcohol sales at 1101 N. Hairston Road
• Text amendment to extend the I-20 Overlay District, Tier 2 to 3221 Glenwood Road

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on zoning amendments and specific property developments. The body will also vote on several board appointments and a funding appropriation for a homeless community assessment.

• Proposed resolution to reduce minimum unit size for single-family dwellings in R-75 and R-85 districts
• Zoning modification for mixed-use development at 4015 Flat Shoals Parkway
• Rezoning request from O-I to MR-1 for residential development at 4743 Flat Shoals Parkway
• Traffic calming petition for Dawn Drive between Tilson Road and Dawn Court (no cost to county)
• Appropriation of $23,250 from District 2 Reserve for a DeKalb County Homeless Community Assessment

Committee of the Whole

The DeKalb County Committee of the Whole will review the proposed agenda for the July 22 regular Board of Commissioners meeting, including contract awards and change orders, park master plans, appointments, and district appropriations. They will also hear presentations on a clean-up initiative and the behavioral health coalition’s unhoused planning process. Additionally, they will revisit a previously heard zoning amendment to reduce the minimum unit size in R-75 and R-85 single-family districts.

• Traffic calming petition on Dawn Drive (no cost to county)
• Change order No. 5 for garbage truck lease – $1,804,000
• Change order No. 3 for water valve and fire hydrant locate services – $1,671,500
• Change order No. 2 for fire rescue uniforms – $630,000
• Zoning amendment (2024-0815) to reduce minimum unit size in R-75/R-85 districts, repeatedly deferred

The Committee of the Whole accepted numerous items to the Board of Commissioners agenda, including a traffic‑calming petition, an appointment to the Development Authority, and a $5 million allocation for transitional housing. It also approved amendments, contracts, bond issuance, and a property sale, and forwarded park master plans to the appropriate committees.

• Accepted Traffic Calming Petition for Dawn Drive (no cost) to BOC agenda
• Appointed Stephen P. Smith, Esq. to Post 8 of Development Authority and Private Hospital Authority (accepted to BOC agenda)
• Allocated $5 million ERA II funds to Housing Authority for transitional housing (accepted to BOC agenda)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Chamblee for animal shelter expansion (accepted to BOC agenda)
• Approved award of contract with The Urban League of Greater Atlanta for County Office of Water and Sewer Customer Advocacy (accepted to BOC agenda)
• Accepted issuance of up to $450 million Water and Sewerage Revenue Bonds, Series 2025A (accepted to BOC agenda)
• Declared 2117 Savoy Drive surplus and authorized sale to Georgia Department of Transportation (accepted to BOC agenda)
• Accepted multiple change orders and contracts for Public Works, Fire Rescue, and other departments (e.g., $630,000 uniform contract, $689,375 background screening contract) to BOC agenda

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss several rezoning requests and Special Land Use Permits (SLUP). The body will also consider a county-wide text amendment regarding short-term rentals.

• County-wide text amendment regarding short-term rentals (TA-24-1246762)
• Rezoning for townhome development at 2381 Snapfinger Road
• Rezoning for single-family and multi-family developments at 3265 Northeast Expressway
• SLUP for senior residential housing at 5083 Biffle Road
• SLUP for an alcohol outlet (beer and wine sales) at 1101 N. Hairston Road

The commission voted 8‑1 to defer the county‑wide text amendment on short‑term rentals to the November 2025 agenda. It denied a special land use permit for an alcohol outlet at 1101 N. Hairston Road (8‑1). It approved a rezoning of 2381 Snapfinger Road to MR‑1 with nine conditions (9‑0) and approved several permits for senior housing, personal‑care homes and daycares, each with the recorded vote counts.

• Deferred short‑term rentals text amendment (8‑1)
• Denied alcohol outlet SLUP at 1101 N. Hairston Rd (8‑1)
• Approved rezoning of 2381 Snapfinger Rd to MR‑1 with nine conditions (9‑0)
• Approved SLUP for senior housing at 5083 Biffle Rd (8‑0)
• Approved SLUP for personal‑care home at 7566 Union Grove Rd (8‑0)
• Approved SLUP for personal‑care home at 1816 Enid Dr with four conditions (8‑0)
• Denied SLUP for Pinewood 383 at 3600 Preakness Dr (8‑0)
• Approved child‑daycare SLUP at 4106 Creek Ct with two conditions (8‑0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold an inspirational address, youth and disability presentations, and a public comment period. A public hearing will be conducted, followed by consideration of several appointments and a consent agenda that includes appropriations for community programs, a data‑center permitting moratorium, a subgrant for the Magistrate Court, and a traffic‑signal equipment reimbursement. All items are listed on the agenda for the July 8, 2025 meeting.

• Moratorium on permitting or expanding data centers in unincorporated DeKalb County (2025-0996)
• Appropriation of $23,100 to the Latino Community Fund (2025-0997)
• Transfer of $100,000 to DeKalb County Community Development for homeless support services (2025-0998)
• Subgrant award of $88,204 (with $15,565 county match) to the Magistrate Court MMHC (2025-0928)
• Reimbursement for traffic signal equipment relocations and damage (2025-0901)

Special Called Meeting

The DeKalb County Commission will hold a special called meeting at 178 Sams Street in Decatur to discuss agenda items and potentially enter executive session. The meeting is scheduled for 9:00 AM on Thursday, June 26, 2025.

• Convene a Special Called Meeting
• Convene an Executive Session
• Adjourn an Executive Session Meeting
• Adjourn a Special Called Meeting

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing the proposed Executive Agenda for the July 8 Board of Commissioners meeting. Items include multiple contract awards and renewals, a change to the recreation facilities fee schedule, approval of the Needham Park Master Plan, and a public hearing on the 2025 ad valorem tax millage rates. The committee will also discuss a special land use permit for townhomes on Cedar Grove Road.

• Runway 3R-21L keel replacement at DeKalb Peachtree Airport, $11,436,043.12 contract award to C.W. Matthews Contracting Company
• Vehicle repair contract for county fleet, $7,850,000.00 awarded to 40 vendors
• City of Atlanta CIP payment for watershed management, $25,138,227.54
• Needham Park Master Plan approval at 756 McClendon Drive, Scottdale
• Special Land Use Permit for single-family attached townhomes at 2098 & 2124 Cedar Grove Road (public hearing)

The Committee of the Whole approved a slate of items for the Board of Commissioners agenda, including three historic preservation reappointments and numerous contract actions. The most sizable contract approved was an $11,436,043.12 runway keel replacement at the DeKalb Peachtree Airport. All items were recorded as accepted to the BOC agenda with no vote tallies provided.

• Accepted reappointment of Dennis McConnell to Historic Preservation Commission (to BOC agenda)
• Accepted reappointment of Stacey Thibodeaux to Historic Preservation Commission (to BOC agenda)
• Accepted reappointment of Olivia Hallquist to Historic Preservation Commission (to BOC agenda)
• Accepted reimbursement for traffic‑signal equipment relocations (to BOC agenda)
• Accepted GDOT FY2025 Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant (to BOC agenda)
• Accepted $11,436,043.12 runway keel replacement contract at DeKalb Peachtree Airport (to BOC agenda)
• Accepted $7,850,000 vehicle‑repair contract for Public Works‑Fleet Management and Fire Rescue (to BOC agenda)
• Accepted $138,685 purchase of a 2026 International MV607 flatbed truck (to BOC agenda)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding 2025 Ad Valorem Tax Millage Rates and budget revisions. The meeting also includes several zoning applications and the appointment of county officials.

• Public hearing on 2025 Ad Valorem Tax Millage Rates and Budget Revisions
• Proposed appointment of Camelia H. Ruffin as Part-time Associate Judge of the Probate Court at an annual salary of $97,344
• Zoning request for mixed-use development at 4015 Flat Shoals Parkway
• Rezoning request from Office-Institution to Medium Density Residential-1 at 4743 Flat Shoals Parkway
• Appropriation of $30,000 to A Home for Everyone in DeKalb and $30,000 to City of Clarkston Government

Special Called Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss and decide on the acquisition of two properties. The meeting includes a resolution for final installment payments for a property on Memorial Drive and the acquisition of a property on Briarcliff Road.

• Final annual installment payments for 4380 Memorial Drive
• Acquisition of 999 Briarcliff Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30306 (Parcel I.D. 18 001 05 024)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing proposed public hearings for 2025 ad valorem tax millage rates and budget revisions. The body is also considering various contract renewals, airport leases, and park master plans for future board action.

• Proposed public hearing on 2025 Ad Valorem Tax Millage Rates and Budget Revisions
• On-call water and sewer pipe installation and repair contracts not to exceed $59,245,720.87
• Fleet vehicle tire purchase and repair contract not to exceed $4,900,000.00
• Animal shelter operation services contract increase for Lifeline Animal Project, Inc. not to exceed $2,182,500.50
• GDOT funds for Kensington MARTA Station Shared Use Path and Road Diets not to exceed $676,000.00

The Committee of the Whole approved numerous agenda items for further action by the Board of Commissioners. Items included a public hearing on 2025 ad valorem tax millage rates, the appointment of a new County Attorney, several airport lease agreements, and large contract change orders such as a $59.2 million water and sewer services renewal. Each item was moved to the appropriate Board committee for final consideration.

• Accepted 2025-0883 Ad Valorem Tax Millage Rates; Budget Revisions to BOC agenda (public hearing)
• Accepted appointment of William J. Linkous, III as County Attorney to BOC agenda
• Accepted airport T‑Hangar lease agreements and terminations (no cost) to BOC agenda
• Accepted Change Order 0389 for on‑call water and sewer contracts, up to $59,245,720.87, to BOC agenda
• Accepted GDOT Right‑of‑Way Funds for Kensington MARTA Station Shared Use Path, $676,000, to BOC agenda
• Accepted Change Order 0580 to increase emergency medical supplies contract, up to $350,000, to BOC agenda
• Accepted Change Order 0742 for Critical Care EMS equipment contract, up to $105,075.60, to BOC agenda
• Accepted Change Order 0603 to increase janitorial services contracts, up to $2,472,708.12, to BOC agenda

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a rezoning and special land use permit for an asphalt plant at 3298 and 3272 Fayetteville Road, along with a special use permit for an alcohol outlet at 2615 Shallowford Road. These items are listed as 'decision only' with no public hearing. The agenda also includes consent items such as funding allocations for community programs and approvals of grants and contracts.

• Rezoning of 3298 and 3272 Fayetteville Road from M and M-2 to M-2 for an asphalt plant (Hollingshead Materials) – deferred from prior meetings
• Special Land Use Permit for asphalt plant at same location (2024-1444) – deferred from prior meetings
• Special Land Use Permit for alcohol outlet (beer/wine) at 2615 Shallowford Road (Donna Pittman) – deferred from May 29 meeting
• Appointment of Camelia H. Ruffin as part-time Associate Judge of Probate Court at $97,344 annual salary
• Allocation of $12,500 from District 3 funds for Neighbors in Need Senior Home Repair Program; $10,000 from District 4 for Boys to Men & Girls to Pearls Summer Camps

Committee of the Whole

The DeKalb County Committee of the Whole will review a proposed executive agenda for June 10, which includes multiple contract change orders, terminations, and an ordinance on body art. Key items include change orders for watershed management construction management services totaling over $10 million, sewer rehabilitation, and a $7 million computer equipment contract.

• Change order for watershed construction management services with Tetra Tech, Inc., amount not to exceed $10,324,000
• Change order for gravity sewer rehabilitation and replacement with Kemi Construction Company, Inc., amount not to exceed $8,234,753.13
• Change order for general contractor services with Autaco Development LLC and others, total amount not to exceed $7,119,589.75
• Change order for computers, laptops, and accessories with Dell Marketing, L.P., amount not to exceed $7,000,000
• Termination of T-hangar space lease agreements at the airport (no cost to county)

The Committee of the Whole accepted a series of contract terminations, extensions, and change orders and forwarded them to the Board of Commissioners agenda. Items were assigned to the appropriate standing committees for further action. No costs were incurred for the lease terminations.

• Termination of Standardized T‑Hangar Space Lease Agreement with Charles S. Conklin III (no cost) – accepted to BOC agenda (consent)
• Termination of Standardized T‑Hangar Space Lease Agreement with Brent L. Messerschmidt (no cost) – accepted to BOC agenda (consent)
• Ordinance to adopt new state law regulating body‑art industry – accepted to BOC agenda and assigned to PECS committee
• Extension of time provision for Doraville Peachtree Industrial Road/Boulevard sidewalk contract #1369737 to Dec 31 2025 – accepted to BOC agenda (consent)
• Change Order No. 1 to Contract 1343980 for Phone Interpreter Services, $70,000 – accepted to BOC agenda and assigned to ERPS committee
• Change Order No. 7 to Contracts 1213056/1213057 for Temporary Personnel Services – accepted to BOC agenda and assigned to ERPS committee
• Statewide Contract 99999‑SPD‑SPD0000161‑0009 for End‑User Computing laptops, $107,286.30 – accepted to BOC agenda and assigned to FAB committee
• Change Order No. 9 to Contracts 1191813, 1191816, 1191815 for General Contractor Services, $7,119,589.75 – accepted to BOC agenda and assigned to OPS committee

Board of Commissioners

The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on several traffic‑calming petitions and will consider multiple planning applications, including a rezoning request for an asphalt plant on Fayetteville Road. The meeting also includes appointments to county advisory boards and a consent agenda covering office‑space leases and modest fund allocations. All items are presented for the commissioners' review and action.

• Traffic Calming Petition – Marsh Rabbit Bend intersecting with Galleon Crossing (no cost to County) – item 2025-0637
• Traffic Calming Petition – Aldergate Drive & Tudor Castle Way; rescind District 18-15-11, create District 25-15-04 – item 2025-0641
• Text amendment on short‑term rentals county‑wide – item 2023-1467
• Rezoning request for an asphalt plant at 3298 and 3272 Fayetteville Road by Hollingshead Materials, LLC – item 2024-1443
• Special Land Use Permit for an alcohol outlet (beer and wine) at 2615 Shallowford Road – item 2025-0293

Board of Commissioners - Zoning Meeting

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to decide on several rezoning applications, special land use permits, and a text amendment to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The agenda includes requests for residential developments, commercial modifications, and the adoption of a MARTA station master plan.

• Proposed rezoning for 149 single-family homes at 1619 Pleasant Hill Trail and 7850 Pleasant Hill Road
• Application for an asphalt plant and concrete ready-mix facility at 3298 and 3272 Fayetteville Road
• Proposed grocery store and retail shops at 1816 Candler Road and 3221 Glenwood Road
• Special Land Use Permits for personal care homes at 5346 O’Malley Lane and 3574 Boring Road
• Text amendment to adopt MARTA’s Indian Creek Station Master Plan Study

Special Called Meeting

The DeKalb County Commission will consider a resolution authorizing the issuance of $114,480,000 in Tax Anticipation Notes (TAN 2025A) due December 16, 2025, to obtain a temporary loan for current expenses. The special called meeting also includes convening an executive session.

• Resolution 2025-0800 authorizing $114,480,000 in Tax Anticipation Notes (TAN 2025A) from an unnamed bank, due December 16, 2025
• Convening of an executive session (2025-0801)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss water billing and delinquent accounts, and review proposed items for the May 29 regular meeting, including tentative 2025 millage rates, a lease with Hermeus Corporation at the airport, and financing for 4380 Memorial Drive. Several contracts and change orders are proposed, such as $2.8 million for watershed program management and $1.95 million for uniform rentals. Public hearings include traffic calming petitions in Districts 5 and 7.

• Discussion of water billing and delinquent accounts
• Proposal to adopt tentative 2025 millage rates
• Lease agreement with Hermeus Corporation at no cost to the county
• Intergovernmental agreement financing acquisition of 4380 Memorial Drive
• Change order No. 6 for CIP program management services with AECOM for $2,777,352

The Committee of the Whole accepted a series of items to the Board of Commissioners agenda, including the adoption of tentative 2025 millage rates, two traffic‑calming petitions, the appointment of a Planning & Sustainability Director, several lease agreements, and multiple contract change orders and procurement actions. No vote tallies were recorded; each item was marked as "Accepted to the BOC agenda" with designations such as Preliminary, Public Hearing, Consent, or Change Order. These actions move the items forward for further review or implementation.

• Adopt tentative 2025 millage rates – Accepted to BOC agenda – Preliminary
• Traffic Calming Petition for Marsh Rabbit Bend & Galleon Crossing – Accepted to BOC agenda – Public Hearing
• Traffic Calming Petition for Aldergate Drive & Tudor Castle Way (rescind district 18-15-11, create district 25-15-04) – Accepted to BOC agenda – Public Hearing
• Confirm Juliana A. Njoku as Planning & Sustainability Director – Accepted to BOC agenda – Appointment
• Lease Agreement with Hermeus Corporation (no cost) – Accepted to BOC agenda – Consent
• Standardized Office Space Agreement with Jason Pace (no cost) – Accepted to BOC agenda – Consent
• Ratify two purchase orders totaling $41,347.75 for APX radios (Motorola Solutions) under Contract No. 1377240 – Accepted to BOC agenda – Change Order
• Rescind award to Journal Technologies for case‑management software upgrade – Accepted to BOC agenda – Change Order

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing on three transportation items: right-of-way acquisition for Glenwood Road sidewalk improvements ($400) and traffic calming petitions on Terry Mill Road ($39,580) and Radcliffe Boulevard ($29,810). The consent agenda includes a resolution requesting the administration to reverse a land exchange of about 40 acres at Intrenchment Creek Park and restore the park. Several funding appropriations for community events and programs are also proposed.

• Resolution to reverse land exchange of ~40 acres at Intrenchment Creek Park and reopen the park
• Public hearing on right-of-way for Glenwood Road Sidewalk Improvements Phase III ($400)
• Public hearing on traffic calming petition – Terry Mill Road ($39,580)
• Public hearing on traffic calming petition – Radcliffe Boulevard ($29,810)
• Appointment of Ms. Joscelyn C. O’Neil to Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs Citizens Advisory Board

Special Called Meeting

The DeKalb County Commission is holding a special called meeting to consider objecting to the proposed annexation of approximately 3.49 acres of unincorporated land into the City of Chamblee. The board will also discuss a proposed settlement in the Benjamin v. DeKalb County lawsuit (Civil Action No. 23cv4838). The meeting includes convening and adjourning an executive session.

• Objection to proposed annexation of 3.49 acres into City of Chamblee
• Proposed settlement of Benjamin v. DeKalb County (Civil Action No. 23cv4838)
• Convening and adjourning executive session
• Convening special called meeting

Planning Commission

The DeKalb County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a text amendment to adopt MARTA's Indian Creek Station Master Plan as guidance for transit-oriented development. They will also make recommendations on multiple rezoning and special land use permit cases, including a major modification for mixed-use at 4015 Flat Shoals Parkway, a rezoning for 149 homes near Pleasant Hill Road, and several personal care homes and alcohol outlets. All recommendations go to the Board of Commissioners on May 22, 2025.

• Text amendment to incorporate MARTA Indian Creek Station Master Plan into the Comprehensive Land Use Plan
• Major modification of zoning conditions for mixed-use development at 4015 Flat Shoals Parkway (deferred from January)
• Rezoning of 1619 Pleasant Hill Trail and 7850 Pleasant Hill Road from MU-1 to RSM for 149 single-family homes
• Major modification to allow a grocery store with retail shops at 1816 Candler Road
• Special Land Use Permit for a personal care home for more than six individuals at 5346 O'Malley Lane

The Planning Commission deferred two pending applications and approved or denied several new land‑use requests. Notably, it approved the rezoning of 4743 Flat Shoals Parkway with six conditions, approved two commercial projects with conditions, denied a personal‑care home rezoning, and adopted a text amendment for the MARTA Indian Creek Station Master Plan.

• Deferred D1 (4015 Flat Shoals Parkway) 6‑0
• Deferred D2 (Pleasant Hill Road residences) 6‑0
• Approved N2 rezoning 4743 Flat Shoals Parkway with six conditions (5‑0‑1)
• Approved N3 grocery store at 1816 Candler Road with two conditions (5‑1‑0)
• Approved N4 rezoning 3221 Glenwood Road with two conditions (6‑0)
• Denied N5 rezoning for personal‑care home at 5346 O’Malley Lane (6‑0)
• Approved N7 SLUP for child‑care at 2667 Candler Woods Court with renewal condition (6‑0)
• Approved N12 text amendment to adopt MARTA Indian Creek Station Master Plan (approved)

Committee of the Whole

This Committee of the Whole meeting will discuss and set the agenda for the May 13 regular meeting. Key items include a discussion of the roll back (property tax) rate, and proposed action on an opioid settlement fund disbursement, urban redevelopment designation, airport leases, traffic calming petitions, and several contract change orders.

• Disbursement of $2,398,131 in opioid settlement funds to Claratel Behavioral Health, DeKalb Sheriff's Office, and DeKalb Public Health
• Resolution designating 4380 Memorial Drive as an urban redevelopment area and approving a redevelopment plan
• Glenwood Road Sidewalk Improvements Phase III right-of-way acquisition costing $400
• Traffic calming petition on Terry Mill Road between Glenwood Avenue and Fayetteville Road costing $39,580
• Group Health & Wellness Benefits effective July 1, 2025

The Committee of the Whole accepted a resolution to disburse $2,398,131 of opioid settlement funds to Claratel Behavioral Health, the Sheriff’s Office, and DeKalb Public Health. It also accepted resolutions designating 4380 Memorial Drive as an urban redevelopment area and approving the related redevelopment plan. The board certified the 2025 roll‑back rate and approved the transfer of $850,000 from the General Fund to the Senior Citizens Services Grant Fund.

• Disburse $2,398,131 opioid settlement funds (Accepted to BOC agenda – assigned to PECS)
• Designate 4380 Memorial Drive as urban redevelopment area (Accepted to BOC agenda – Preliminary)
• Approve urban redevelopment plan for 4380 Memorial Drive (Accepted to BOC agenda – Preliminary)
• Certify 2025 roll‑back rate (Accepted to BOC agenda – Preliminary)
• Transfer $850,000 to Senior Citizens Services Grant Fund (Accepted to BOC agenda – assigned to PECS)
• Authorize intergovernmental agreement for animal shelter expansion (Accepted to BOC agenda – assigned to OPS)
• Accept $1,325,250 payment from AMR penalty fees (Accepted to BOC agenda – assigned to ERPS)
• Approve $400 right‑of‑way for Glenwood Road sidewalk Phase III (Accepted to BOC agenda – Public Hearing)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a resolution to reduce minimum unit sizes for R-75 and R-85 zoning districts. The meeting also includes a rezoning request for a landscape business and several board appointments.

• Public hearing on amending Chapter 27 to reduce minimum unit size for R-75 and R-85 zoning districts
• Proposed rezoning of 3089 Snapfinger Road from O-I to C-1 for a landscape business
• Encroachment Agreement with CSX Transportation for a traffic signal at South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road and Shadow Rock Drive (max $4,000)
• Allocation of up to $5,000 in ARP Interest Funds from District 7 for Climate Justice programming
• Acceptance of $54,692 in grant funds from the Centers for Disease Control Foundation for the Medical Examiner’s Office

Special Called Meeting

This special called meeting of the DeKalb County Commission consists entirely of procedural actions: convening the meeting, entering executive session, and adjourning. No ordinances, contracts, public hearings, or other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Agenda includes only procedural steps: convening special meeting, entering executive session, and adjourning

Committee of the Whole

The DeKalb County Committee of the Whole will review proposed contracts for airport leases, transportation projects, and election supplies, as well as a proposed resolution to establish an Affordable Housing Trust Fund.

• Approval of $212,857.79 for InfoBlox network maintenance
• Authorization for $90,000 in vote-by-mail packages
• Acceptance of $195,786.38 in federal transit funds
• Resolution to establish an Affordable Housing Trust Fund
• Increase to facility reservation fees for Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on approving precinct boundary changes to align with municipal annexations and improve voting logistics. Other items include a special land use permit for a personal care home, grant acceptances, budget amendments, and authorization for up to $213 million in tax anticipation notes. Several appointments and consent agenda items are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing to approve precinct boundary changes for voter alignment with annexations
• Special Land Use Permit for a personal care home at 3195 Kelly Chapel Road
• Acceptance of $122,528 VOCA FY25 grant from Prosecuting Attorneys' Council
• Allocation of $10,000 from District 5 for DeKalb Green New Deal Initiative
• Authorization of Tax Anticipation Notes up to $98,700,000 (2025B) and $114,480,000 (2025A)

Special Called Meeting

The DeKalb County Government is holding a special called meeting to discuss the acquisition of a property at 4380 Memorial Drive. The agenda also includes a work session and an executive session.

• Acquisition of 4380 Memorial Drive, Decatur, Georgia 30032 (Tax Parcel Nos. 15 251 01 021)

Committee of the Whole

The DeKalb County Committee of the Whole is reviewing a tentative agenda for the April 3 regular board meeting. Notable items include a proposed $7.4 million appropriation from SPLOST to meet a federal loan match for dam rehabilitation, precinct boundary changes for elections, and several contract renewals and amendments for public safety uniforms, fire equipment, and IT services. The meeting also includes a SPLOST update and committee reports.

• Appropriation of $7,400,000 from SPLOST to meet USACE CWIFP loan match for repair of 12 Category 1 and 2 dams
• Proposed precinct boundary changes to align with municipal annexations and improve election logistics
• Renewal of uniform contracts for Police and E911 with Galls LLC and Smyrna Police Distributors, total not to exceed $615,664
• Change order for bollard installation and construction at Maloof facility, awarded to Hawk Construction, amount not to exceed $1,736,265
• Sole-source contract for Microsoft Unified Support Services for 3 years, amount not to exceed $3,716,493

The Committee of the Whole moved several items to the Board of Commissioners agenda, including a $7,4000,000 SPLOST appropriation to meet a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dam‑repair loan match, a request for proposals for a Tax Anticipation Note not to exceed $114,480,000, and the 2025 Youth Set‑Aside Fund for the Summer Youth Voucher Program. It also forwarded multiple contract renewals, terminations and community‑development projects to the appropriate standing committees. No vote tallies were recorded.

• Accepted $7,4000,000 SPLOST appropriation for dam repair (assigned to PWI Committee)
• Accepted request for proposals for $114,480,000 Tax Anticipation Note (assigned to FAB Committee)
• Accepted 2025 Youth Set Aside Fund for Summer Youth Voucher Program (assigned to PECS Committee)
• Accepted contract with City of Tucker for ADA improvements at Fitzgerald Park (assigned to PECS Committee)
• Accepted City of Stone Mountain VFW Park Improvement Project (assigned to PECS Committee)
• Accepted City of Stonecrest Sidewalk Construction Project (assigned to PECS Committee)
• Accepted declaration of 25 vacant properties surplus to DeKalb Regional Land Bank Authority (assigned to PECS Committee)
• Accepted GEFA Water and Sewer Loans item (assigned to PWI Committee)

Board of Commissioners - Zoning Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will consider several zoning items, including a long-deferred county-wide text amendment to regulate short-term rentals. The agenda also includes rezoning requests for housing developments, an asphalt plant, and special land use permits for a personal care home and a late-night establishment. The Planning Commission has recommended approval, denial, or deferral on various items.

• Text amendment to regulate short-term rentals county-wide (multiple deferrals since Jan 2024)
• Rezoning for up to 64 single-family attached dwellings at 5370, 5384, 5378 Flat Shoals Parkway
• Rezoning for 62-unit single-family attached development at 1491, 1531, 1555 Austin Drive
• Rezoning and special land use permit for an asphalt plant at 3298 & 3272 Fayetteville Road
• Rezoning for cottage home development at 2883 & 2893 Midway Road (approved by Planning Commission with conditions)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on several zoning items, including a proposal to reduce the minimum unit size for single-family homes in R-75 and R-85 districts. Other hearings involve a commercial campground special land use permit at 1102 Stewart Mill Road and a traffic calming petition on Pleasant Forest Drive. The board will also consider an appeal of a Historic Preservation Commission decision and multiple consent items including fund allocations.

• Proposal to amend Chapter 27 to reduce minimum unit size for single-family dwellings in R-75 and R-85 zoning districts
• Special land use permit for commercial campground at 1102 Stewart Mill Road
• Traffic calming petition for Pleasant Forest Drive at a cost of $19,710
• Public right-of-way abandonment of a 0.59-acre section of Elam Road at no cost to county
• Appeal of Historic Preservation Commission decision at 1035 Oxford Road

Special Called Meeting

The DeKalb County Commission will convene a special called meeting on March 18, 2025. The agenda includes opening the special meeting, holding an executive session, and then adjourning both the executive session and the special meeting.

• To convene a Special Called Meeting (Agenda item 2025-0459)
• To convene an Executive Session (Agenda item 2025-0460)
• To adjourn the Executive Session (Agenda item 2025-0461)
• To adjourn the Special Called Meeting (Agenda item 2025-0462)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole reviews items for the March 25 regular meeting, including a racial equity study and setting the executive agenda. Numerous contracts and change orders are proposed, with the largest being a $75.8 million consent decree for sewer assessment and rehabilitation.

• Consent Decree Find and Fix Assessment and Rehabilitation contract up to $75,826,623 for Watershed Management (2025-0313)
• Change Order No. 7 for Oracle Cloud Services up to $3,715,075.02 (2025-0275)
• Change Order No. 3 for Animal Shelter Operation Services up to $2,182,500 (2025-0319)
• Contract for 911 equipment and emergency notification software up to $694,690.39 (2025-0184)
• Public hearing on traffic calming petition on Pleasant Forest Drive at a cost of $19,710 (2025-0274)

Board of Commissioners

The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners will consider consent agenda items including airport leases and contract renewals, plus preliminary items such as a $705,000 statewide contract for Palo Alto network equipment maintenance, a $510,833 contract for Juniper network equipment, a change order assigning the uniformed security guard services contract to Allied Universal, and an extension of the Dominion Voting Systems contract through 2025. No public hearings or appeals are scheduled.

• $705,000 statewide contract for Palo Alto network equipment maintenance (DoIT)
• $510,833 statewide contract for Juniper network equipment maintenance (DoIT)
• Change order No. 1 assigning security guard services contract from Pinnacle to Allied Universal
• Extension of Dominion Voting Systems contract through December 31, 2025 (term increase only)
• $30,000 renewal of TobinInk contract for District 1

Special Called Meeting

This is a special called meeting of the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners consisting of a work session and an executive session. The board will review the proposed executive agenda for March 11, 2025, and discuss preliminary items for the next regular meeting. No votes or specific policy decisions are on the agenda.

• Review of proposed executive agenda for March 11, 2025
• Review of Board of Commissioners preliminary agenda
• Review/recap of new items for BOC agenda
• Convening of executive session (items 2025-0393, 2025-0394, 2025-0395)

Committee of the Whole

This Committee of the Whole meeting reviews the proposed executive agenda for the March 11 Board of Commissioners meeting, including multiple contracts, change orders, and reappointments. Two previously deferred resolutions are discussed: one condemning ICE raids and one establishing an Affordable Housing Trust Fund. The committee also considers a placeholder appointment to the Oversight Committee of the Independent Internal Audit.

• Approve contract with Piper Sandler for financial advisory services
• Change order for up to $2,300,000 for Ferric Chloride and chemicals for water treatment
• Purchase of Microsoft Azure services up to $2,001,600
• Purchase of Palo Alto network equipment up to $705,000
• Resolution establishing an Affordable Housing Trust Fund (deferred)

Planning Commission

The DeKalb County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on March 4, 2025, to consider several zoning and land use applications, including a county-wide text amendment on short-term rentals that has been deferred multiple times. The commission will also hear rezoning requests for residential developments at Flat Shoals Parkway, Austin Drive, and other locations, as well as special land use permits for a late-night establishment and a place of worship. The commission will recommend approval, denial, or deferral to the Board of Commissioners.

• County-wide text amendment on short-term rentals (deferred from previous meetings)
• Rezoning to allow 64 single-family attached dwellings at 5370, 5384, and 5378 Flat Shoals Parkway
• Rezoning for a 62-unit single-family attached development at 1491, 1531, and 1555 Austin Drive
• Rezoning for a landscape business at 3089 Snapfinger Road
• Special Land Use Permit for a late-night establishment at 3420 E. Ponce de Leon Avenue

Board of Commissioners

The Board will vote on the 2025 annual budget. It will hold public hearings on the county’s intent to opt out of HB 581 and on several zoning and land‑use applications, including a proposal to reduce minimum single‑family unit sizes and a request for a personal care home at 3195 Kelly Chapel Road. Additional items include a traffic‑calming petition for Overlook Way and appointments to various advisory boards.

• Adopt the 2025 Annual Budget (2025-0185)
• Public Hearing regarding Intent to Opt Out of HB 581 (2025-0273)
• Application to amend Chapter 27 to reduce minimum unit size for single‑family R‑75 and R‑85 districts (2024-0815)
• Special Land Use Permit for a personal care home up to six units at 3195 Kelly Chapel Road (2024-1438)
• Traffic Calming Petition for Overlook Way between Foster Ridge Road and Overlook Drive – County cost $9,860 (2024-1295)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss and set the agenda for the February 25 regular Board of Commissioners meeting. Items include a CEO presentation on police recruitment and retention, a quarterly Decide DeKalb update, and a bond resolution discussion for water rate funding. Several public hearings and preliminary items are proposed, including street light tax districts and multiple contracts.

• Presentation of police recruitment and retention strategy by CEO
• Public hearings for street light special tax districts at 8463 Covington Hwy and Tall Oaks Road/Cabin Drive
• Proposed $450M Series 2025 Bond Resolution for water and sewerage improvements
• Water rate increase proposal: 10% per year for 10 years
• Multiple contracts including $1.6M elevator modernization at courthouse, $929K roof replacement at Hamilton Mill, and $680K consulting for zoning/sign ordinance updates

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to adopt the 2025 Annual Budget. The meeting also includes several zoning applications for drive-through businesses and various board appointments.

• Public hearing to adopt the 2025 Annual Budget
• Special Land Use Permit for a restaurant with drive-through at 1726 Church Street
• Special Land Use Permit and rezoning for a drive-through coffee shop at 3823 North Druid Hills Road
• Acceptance of a $50,000 grant from NACCHO for Community Violence Intervention
• T-Hangar Space Lease Agreement with Robert Boston

Special Called Meeting

The body is convening for a Work Session and a Special Called Meeting. The agenda consists of procedural items to convene and adjourn executive sessions.

Committee of the Whole

This Committee of the Whole meeting reviews items for the February 11 regular board meeting. Key discussions include a comprehensive police recruitment and retention strategy, a MARTA quarterly briefing, and a proposed public hearing to adopt the 2025 annual budget. Also reviewed are numerous contracts for public safety equipment, technology, and services, as well as zoning items.

• Proposed public hearing to adopt the 2025 annual budget (2025-0185)
• Comprehensive Police Recruitment and Retention Strategy briefing
• Medical director agreements with Emory Clinic: Fire & Rescue ($544,235.84) and E911 ($341,884.51), both 5-year terms
• Replacement of E911 Storage Area Network via NetApp/Prosys ($188,328.82)
• Special land use permit for a restaurant with drive-through at 1726 Church Street (previously deferred)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will decide on a resolution to create an Affordable Housing Trust Fund for DeKalb County, a proposal that has been deferred multiple times since July 2024. They will also hold a public hearing on a traffic calming petition for Clifton Road, consider appointments to boards and committees, and vote on several grants and agreements including $850,000 each for Kittredge Park renovations and County Line Park improvements.

• Resolution establishing an Affordable Housing Trust Fund for DeKalb County
• Public hearing on traffic calming petition for Clifton Road between Ponce De Leon Avenue and North Decatur Road
• Acceptance of $850,000 HUD grant for Kittredge Park renovations
• Acceptance of $850,000 HUD grant for County Line Park improvements
• Non-Federal Reimbursable Agreement with FAA for DeKalb Peachtree Airport at a cost of $177,648.76

Board of Commissioners - Zoning Meeting

The Board of Commissioners Zoning meeting scheduled for Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. was cancelled because of inclement weather. The county will set a new meeting date and announce it later. The agenda had several deferred cases, including a county‑wide film studio text amendment and a minimum unit size ordinance for R‑75 and R‑85 districts. New case applications on the agenda included special land‑use permits for a personal care home at 3195 Kelly Chapel Road, a place of worship at 3110 E. Ponce de Leon Avenue, and a crematorium at 5644 Memorial Drive.

• Application for a text amendment on film studio requirements (County‑wide) – case 2023‑1466D1
• Application to amend Chapter 27 to reduce minimum unit size for single‑family R‑75 and R‑85 districts – case 2024‑0815D2
• Special Land Use Permit for a personal care home (up to 6 units) at 3195 Kelly Chapel Road – case 2024‑1438N1
• Special Land Use Permit for a place of worship at 3110 E. Ponce de Leon Avenue – case 2024‑1439N2
• Special Land Use Permit for a crematorium at 5644 Memorial Drive – case 2024‑1440N3

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss water and sewer rates and review the proposed executive agenda for January 28, 2025. The body is also reviewing several preliminary items and previously heard resolutions regarding homelessness and public safety.

• HUD grant awards of $850,000 each for Kittredge Park Renovations and County Line Park Improvements
• FAA agreement for DeKalb Peachtree Airport costing the County $177,648.76
• Appropriation of $32,110 for an aluminum fence at Mason Mill Park
• Proposed resolution to establish an Affordable Housing Trust Fund
• Traffic calming petition for Clifton Road between Ponce De Leon Avenue and North Decatur Road

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings and decide on a special land use permit for a drive-through coffee shop at 3823 North Druid Hills Road, a traffic calming petition on Overlook Way costing $9,860, and a septic to sewer petition on Cougar Court. They will also consider appointments, consent agenda items including $35,000 for Hagar House repairs, and preliminary items like nomination of presiding officer and acceptance of federal and state grants.

• Special Land Use Permit for drive-through coffee shop at 3823 North Druid Hills Road (deferred multiple times)
• Traffic calming petition on Overlook Way between Foster Ridge Road and Overlook Drive ($9,860)
• Septic to sewer petition on Cougar Court, Ellenwood
• Appropriation of $35,000 from District 2 ARP Interest Account to Decatur Cooperative Ministries for Hagar House repairs
• Acceptance of $800,000 in federal Safe Streets and Roads for All funds for a Safety Action Plan

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing the proposed executive agenda for the January 14, 2025, Board of Commissioners meeting. The body is discussing several contract renewals, grant acceptances, and pending land use and infrastructure petitions.

• Acceptance of $800,000 from Federal Highway Administration for a Safety Action Plan
• Acceptance of $800,000 from GDOT for North Fork Peachtree Creek Greenway
• Contract for commercial janitorial services not to exceed $3,684,471.76
• Cooperative agreement for MRO supplies with W. W. Grainger, Inc. not to exceed $3,323,000.00
• Proposed traffic signal and pavement marking on North Indian Creek Drive for $529,761.26

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss several Special Land Use Permits and rezoning applications. The body will make recommendations to the Board of Commissioners regarding these requests. A county-wide text amendment for film studio requirements is also on the agenda.

• Special Land Use Permit for a personal care home at 3195 Kelly Chapel Road
• Special Land Use Permit for a place of worship at 3110 E. Ponce de Leon Avenue
• Special Land Use Permit for a crematorium at 5644 Memorial Drive
• Rezoning and Special Land Use Permit for an asphalt plant at 3298 and 3272 Fayetteville Road
• Special Land Use Permit for a commercial campground at 1102 Stewart Mill Road