{ "city": "DeKalb County", "state": "Georgia", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/dekalbcountyga/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-23", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Rezoning request for Optimal Consulting to RSM zoning district", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://dekalbcountyga.legistar1.com/dekalbcountyga/meetings/2026/7/4482_A_Board_of_Commissioners_26-07-14_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://dekalbcountyga.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=4482&GID=570&G=38B42E79-166F-4337-AE30-3665ECD50E7A" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "DeKalb County considers tax rates, zoning changes, and contracts", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://dekalbcountyga.legistar1.com/dekalbcountyga/meetings/2026/7/4480_A_Board_of_Commissioners_26-07-07_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://dekalbcountyga.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=4480&GID=570&G=38B42E79-166F-4337-AE30-3665ECD50E7A" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to review zoning and land use requests for multiple DeKalb properties", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://dekalbcountyga.legistar1.com/dekalbcountyga/meetings/2026/7/4532_A_Planning_Commission_26-07-07_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://dekalbcountyga.legistar1.com/dekalbcountyga/meetings/2026/7/4532_M_Planning_Commission_26-07-07_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://dekalbcountyga.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=4532&GID=570&G=38B42E79-166F-4337-AE30-3665ECD50E7A" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board considers $97,505 temporary easement for Constitution Roads freight corridor", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://dekalbcountyga.legistar1.com/dekalbcountyga/meetings/2026/6/4479_A_Board_of_Commissioners_26-06-23_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://dekalbcountyga.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=4479&GID=570&G=38B42E79-166F-4337-AE30-3665ECD50E7A" }, { "date": "2026-06-18", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "County proposes $25 million housing bond and related affordable‑housing programs", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://dekalbcountyga.legistar1.com/dekalbcountyga/meetings/2026/6/4477_A_Committee_of_the_Whole_26-06-18_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://dekalbcountyga.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=4477&GID=570&G=38B42E79-166F-4337-AE30-3665ECD50E7A" }, { "date": "2026-06-10", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "DeKalb County discusses proposed stormwater and sanitation fee increases", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://dekalbcountyga.legistar1.com/dekalbcountyga/meetings/2026/6/4624_A_Board_of_Commissioners_26-06-10_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://dekalbcountyga.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=4624&GID=570&G=38B42E79-166F-4337-AE30-3665ECD50E7A" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board considers pension death benefit and data center moratorium", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://dekalbcountyga.legistar1.com/dekalbcountyga/meetings/2026/6/4478_A_Board_of_Commissioners_26-06-09_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://dekalbcountyga.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=4478&GID=570&G=38B42E79-166F-4337-AE30-3665ECD50E7A" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "Commission to consider extending data center moratorium", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://dekalbcountyga.legistar1.com/dekalbcountyga/meetings/2026/6/4476_A_Committee_of_the_Whole_26-06-02_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://dekalbcountyga.legistar1.com/dekalbcountyga/meetings/2026/6/4476_M_Committee_of_the_Whole_26-06-02_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://dekalbcountyga.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=4476&GID=570&G=38B42E79-166F-4337-AE30-3665ECD50E7A" }, { "date": "2026-05-28", "body": "Board of Commissioners - Zoning Meeting", "headline": "D.R. Horton seeks to rezone 8277 Norris Lake Way for 214 homes", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://dekalbcountyga.legistar1.com/dekalbcountyga/meetings/2026/5/4538_A_Board_of_Commissioners_-_Zoning_Meeting_26-05-28_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://dekalbcountyga.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=4538&GID=570&G=38B42E79-166F-4337-AE30-3665ECD50E7A" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board to consider extending moratorium on adult entertainment and devices", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://dekalbcountyga.legistar1.com/dekalbcountyga/meetings/2026/5/4588_A_Board_of_Commissioners_26-05-26_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://dekalbcountyga.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=4588&GID=570&G=38B42E79-166F-4337-AE30-3665ECD50E7A" }, { "date": "2026-05-21", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "DeKalb County reviews tentative 2026 millage rates and various service fee increases", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://dekalbcountyga.legistar1.com/dekalbcountyga/meetings/2026/5/4473_A_Committee_of_the_Whole_26-05-21_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://dekalbcountyga.legistar1.com/dekalbcountyga/meetings/2026/5/4473_M_Committee_of_the_Whole_26-05-21_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://dekalbcountyga.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=4473&GID=570&G=38B42E79-166F-4337-AE30-3665ECD50E7A" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Data center zoning rules up for public hearing in DeKalb", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://dekalbcountyga.legistar1.com/dekalbcountyga/meetings/2026/5/4474_A_Board_of_Commissioners_26-05-12_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://dekalbcountyga.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=4474&GID=570&G=38B42E79-166F-4337-AE30-3665ECD50E7A" }, { "date": "2026-05-05", "body": "Special Called Meeting", "headline": "Commission to consider tax refunds for 6 commercial properties", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://dekalbcountyga.legistar1.com/dekalbcountyga/meetings/2026/5/4609_A_Special_Called_Meeting_26-05-05_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://dekalbcountyga.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=4609&GID=570&G=38B42E79-166F-4337-AE30-3665ECD50E7A" }, { "date": "2026-05-05", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "DeKalb County Committee reviews budget, contracts, and transit funding", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://dekalbcountyga.legistar1.com/dekalbcountyga/meetings/2026/5/4472_A_Committee_of_the_Whole_26-05-05_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://dekalbcountyga.legistar1.com/dekalbcountyga/meetings/2026/5/4472_M_Committee_of_the_Whole_26-05-05_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://dekalbcountyga.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=4472&GID=570&G=38B42E79-166F-4337-AE30-3665ECD50E7A" }, { "date": "2026-05-05", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "County adopts text amendment to clarify short‑term rental excise tax", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://dekalbcountyga.legistar1.com/dekalbcountyga/meetings/2026/5/4531_A_Planning_Commission_26-05-05_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://dekalbcountyga.legistar1.com/dekalbcountyga/meetings/2026/5/4531_M_Planning_Commission_26-05-05_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://dekalbcountyga.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=4531&GID=570&G=38B42E79-166F-4337-AE30-3665ECD50E7A" }, { "date": "2026-04-28", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Public hearing on $15,100 traffic calming for Post Road Pass", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://dekalbcountyga.legistar1.com/dekalbcountyga/meetings/2026/4/4471_A_Board_of_Commissioners_26-04-28_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://dekalbcountyga.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=4471&GID=570&G=38B42E79-166F-4337-AE30-3665ECD50E7A" }, { "date": "2026-04-21", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "County to issue $142.3 million tax anticipation notes for 2026 expenses", "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will consider a resolution to authorize the issuance and sale of Tax Anticipation Notes totaling $142,300,000 to fund current year expenses. It will also review a $15,100 traffic‑calming petition on Post Road Pass and a $3,259.50 grant for an economic‑development intern. Additional items include several contract awards and appointments that require Board approval.", "agenda_url": "https://dekalbcountyga.legistar1.com/dekalbcountyga/meetings/2026/4/4470_A_Committee_of_the_Whole_26-04-21_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://dekalbcountyga.legistar1.com/dekalbcountyga/meetings/2026/4/4470_M_Committee_of_the_Whole_26-04-21_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://dekalbcountyga.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=4470&GID=570&G=38B42E79-166F-4337-AE30-3665ECD50E7A" }, { "date": "2026-04-14", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Public hearing on septic-to-sewer petition for Forrest Road in Pine Lake", "summary": "The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a septic-to-sewer petition for Forrest Road in Pine Lake (Districts 4 and 7). The board will also consider multiple appointments to boards and commissions, including the Women's Commission and Recreation Board, and vote on a consent agenda containing funding allocations, contract renewals, and grant acceptance. Several district-specific appropriations for parks and community programs are also on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://dekalbcountyga.legistar1.com/dekalbcountyga/meetings/2026/4/4585_A_Board_of_Commissioners_26-04-14_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://dekalbcountyga.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=4585&GID=570&G=38B42E79-166F-4337-AE30-3665ECD50E7A" }, { "date": "2026-03-26", "body": "Special Called Meeting", "headline": "County to consider settlement in federal lawsuit, EEOC claims", "summary": "The DeKalb County Commission will hold a special called meeting to consider a proposed settlement in Strozier et al. v. Maddox (Civil Action No. 1:22cv03342-TRJ) and four EEOC claims. The meeting includes convening an executive session to discuss the settlements and then adjourning.", "agenda_url": "https://dekalbcountyga.legistar1.com/dekalbcountyga/meetings/2026/3/4587_A_Special_Called_Meeting_26-03-26_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://dekalbcountyga.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=4587&GID=570&G=38B42E79-166F-4337-AE30-3665ECD50E7A" }, { "date": "2026-03-26", "body": "Board of Commissioners - Zoning Meeting", "headline": "Board to consider rezoning for fuel pumps, pharmacy drive-through on N. Decatur Rd", "summary": "The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners holds a zoning meeting to decide on 15 new cases, including rezoning requests and special land use permits. Items range from residential developments to commercial projects, with several having prior Planning Commission denials or deferrals. The board will also hear public comments on each item.", "agenda_url": "https://dekalbcountyga.legistar1.com/dekalbcountyga/meetings/2026/3/4537_A_Board_of_Commissioners_-_Zoning_Meeting_26-03-26_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://dekalbcountyga.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=4537&GID=570&G=38B42E79-166F-4337-AE30-3665ECD50E7A" }, { "date": "2026-03-26", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "Proposed stormwater utility fee increase reviewed", "summary": "The Committee of the Whole reviews a proposed stormwater utility fee increase and other items for the April 14 Board of Commissioners agenda. Items include contracts for GPS devices ($202,000), Microsoft Azure ($473,050.71), and a sewer vacuum truck ($412,880.15), as well as an ordinance to regulate animal restraint. The agenda also includes several district appropriations and appointments.", "agenda_url": "https://dekalbcountyga.legistar1.com/dekalbcountyga/meetings/2026/3/4469_A_Committee_of_the_Whole_26-03-26_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://dekalbcountyga.legistar1.com/dekalbcountyga/meetings/2026/3/4469_M_Committee_of_the_Whole_26-03-26_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://dekalbcountyga.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=4469&GID=570&G=38B42E79-166F-4337-AE30-3665ECD50E7A" }, { "date": "2026-03-24", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "County terminates T-Hangar lease with Charles E. Taylor at no cost", "summary": "The Board will consider a consent agenda item to end the standardized T‑Hangar space lease with Charles E. Taylor, which carries no financial impact to the county. Several district‑specific appropriations and appointments will also be recorded, including $5,000 for PAWS Atlanta and $59,263 for 100 Black Men of DeKalb County youth programs.", "agenda_url": "https://dekalbcountyga.legistar1.com/dekalbcountyga/meetings/2026/3/4467_A_Board_of_Commissioners_26-03-24_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://dekalbcountyga.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=4467&GID=570&G=38B42E79-166F-4337-AE30-3665ECD50E7A" }, { "date": "2026-03-17", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "Committee of the Whole reviews $300K water-sewer study, $16M police vehicle contract", "summary": "The DeKalb County Committee of the Whole is reviewing proposed items for the March 24 Board of Commissioners meeting. Key items include funding for a water and sewer system study, issuance of tax anticipation notes, and multiple equipment contracts for public works, fire rescue, and police. The agenda also includes appointments and a property deannexation request.", "agenda_url": "https://dekalbcountyga.legistar1.com/dekalbcountyga/meetings/2026/3/4466_A_Committee_of_the_Whole_26-03-17_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://dekalbcountyga.legistar1.com/dekalbcountyga/meetings/2026/3/4466_M_Committee_of_the_Whole_26-03-17_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://dekalbcountyga.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=4466&GID=570&G=38B42E79-166F-4337-AE30-3665ECD50E7A" }, { "date": "2026-03-17", "body": "Special Called Meeting", "headline": "DeKalb County considers settlement for HVH Mechanical Partners, LLC lawsuit", "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will hold a special called meeting to discuss a proposed settlement regarding Civil Action No. 24cv5601. The agenda also includes a work session to review upcoming executive and preliminary agendas.", "agenda_url": "https://dekalbcountyga.legistar1.com/dekalbcountyga/meetings/2026/3/4582_A_Special_Called_Meeting_26-03-17_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://dekalbcountyga.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=4582&GID=570&G=38B42E79-166F-4337-AE30-3665ECD50E7A" }, { "date": "2026-03-10", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Commissioners to consider $9M in SPLOST-funded health facility repairs", "summary": "The Board will consider a consent agenda including district funding allocations and a preliminary agenda with major SPLOST-funded infrastructure projects. Key items include $9 million for health facility HVAC and roof repairs, $3 million for police precinct and training academy repairs, and $500,000 for a public safety training facility study. The meeting also includes a presentation honoring Greg Street's 30 years of service and the 40th anniversary of EGM Services.", "agenda_url": "https://dekalbcountyga.legistar1.com/dekalbcountyga/meetings/2026/3/4465_A_Board_of_Commissioners_26-03-10_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://dekalbcountyga.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=4465&GID=570&G=38B42E79-166F-4337-AE30-3665ECD50E7A" } ] }