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DECATUR, GA–DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management (DWM) will host the “Imagine a Day Without Water” Open House event on Thursday, Oct.17, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Scott Candler Water Treatment Plant, 4830 Winter Chapel Road, Atlanta. The free, family event invites the community to learn about the essential role water plays in our daily lives and how the county ensures clean, safe water for all. With fun, educational activities for both children and adults, the event will offer participants the opportunity to: Meet DeKalb County’s dedicated Watershed Management professionals. Explore how water is treated, tested, and made safe for…

DECATUR, GA– The DeKalb County Board of Ethics will conduct its Regular Public Meeting on Thursday, Oct. 17, 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Maloof Auditorium located at 1300 Commerce Drive, Decatur.  Agenda Callto Order Adoptionof Agenda III. Administrative Items Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of September 19, 2024 Board of Ethics Committee Chairs Ethics Officer’s Monthly Report Preliminary Cases 2024-12: Megan Shell v. Sergeant Floyd of DeKalb Police Department 2024-13: Asher Haig v. Derrick Cain 2024-14: Asher Haig v. Demetrius Brown 2024-15: Asher Haig v. Alisa Dawson Public Comments Comments from the Board…

DECATUR, GA– DeKalb County Public Library announced today that it is seeking DeKalb residents to take a survey or join a focus group as part of its strategic planning process. The Library will use the feedback and suggestions to help inform its direction and services over the next few years. Survey To take the brief survey, go to dekalblibrary.org/survey. Responses will be accepted through Oct. 31. Focus Groups Residents have the opportunity to participate in a focus group on either Oct. 22 or Oct. 29. Each focus group session will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will last around 90 minutes. A…

DECATUR, GA– The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners approved an ordinance banning the transient and outdoor sales of dogs, cats, and domestic rabbits in unincorporated DeKalb County. This significant legislation aims to reduce pet overpopulation and curtail unregulated pet sales that often result in the mistreatment and neglect of animals. Andrea Seidl of Advocates for DeKalb Animals expressed support, applauds the ban. “We are very pleased to see the passage of this Companion Animal Transient Sales legislation. This is an important step toward addressing the many instances of animals being sold on streets and in parking lots in DeKalb County, often…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—After more than a week of text alerts, mandatory evacuations and shelter-in-place orders, the Rockdale Board of Commissioners unanimously ratified a resolution on Tuesday, Oct. 8, declaring a State of Emergency due to the Sept. 29 BioLab chemical fire. Board Chairman Oz Nesbitt said at Tuesday’s meeting that after speaking with Gov. Brian Kemp, he and the board agreed to move forward in seeking state and federal assistance for Rockdale residents and businesses impacted by the BioLab explosion. In addition to Nesbitt, the Rockdale Board of Commissioners is comprised of Commissioners Sherri Washington (Post 1) and Doreen Williams(Post…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—DeKalb County government will host an auction this month for cars, trucks, SUVs, motorcycles, heavy-duty equipment, yard equipment, and more. The auction will be held on Saturday, Oct. 26, 10 a.m., at Adesa Atlanta, 5055 at Oakley Industrial Blvd., Fairburn, GA.   Over 300 units will be available for sale. For more details and information, see below:

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—The Rockdale County Courthouse parking lot will be closed beginning Friday, Oct. 11, until further notice. Construction is underway on the new Judicial and Administrative Complex in downtown Conyers, a key part of the “Reimagine Rockdale” initiative. The project, a key part of the “Reimagine Rockdale” initiative, will modernize county facilities, improve public services, and create a community space for events. When: Beginning Friday, Oct. 11 Where: Courthouse parking lot, 922 Court Street, Conyers Impact: Temporary closures and parking changes will affect the area, including the closure of the parking lot at 922 Court Street. For updates and parking alternatives, visit Reimagine Rockdale

CONYERS, GA – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), along with U.S. Sens. Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock and U.S. House Reps. David Scott (GA-13), Lucy McBath (GA-07) and Nikema Williams (GA-05), sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan today urging him to enhance federal oversight of facilities that manufacture and/or store the hazardous chemical Trichloroisocyanuric Acid (TCCA), which is at the heart of the incident at the BioLab plant in Conyers – an environmental and health crisis that has been ongoing since Sept. 29. “We are concerned that facilities like BioLab Conyers, which manufacture and/or store TCCA…