Advisory board approves submission of priority letter and grant applications amid state funding uncertainty DeKalb County Community Corrections approved submitting a priority letter and grant applications, including an IFCS pretrial application; staff warned that state allocation charts changed after local recommendations, complicating budgeting and planning.

DeKalb County's Community Corrections advisory board is navigating a storm of shifting state funding, pushing for vital grants to secure essential community services despite uncertainty.

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OFFICIAL: Luis Vazquez is United for 2026! ✍️

The @KishwaukeeKougars standout brings defensive versatility and a high work rate to the Annies' 2026 roster. A massive addition from right here in the region! 🛡️🦅

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State of DeKalb Animals highlights $1M annual spay-and-neuter commitment and plans for 6,000 surgeries Speakers at the third annual State of DeKalb Animals (SOTA) described expansion of county spay-and-neuter services, voucher programs for community-cat trappers, a shelter expansion groundbreaking and community outreach, citing partnerships with Lifeline Animal Project, Paws Atlanta and others.

DeKalb County is making major strides in animal welfare with over $1 million committed annually for spay-and-neuter services and ambitious plans for 6,000 surgeries next year!

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HERO grant to fund dual-enrollment CNA and medical assisting pathways for DeKalb County students TCAT McMinnville, NHC Healthcare (Smithville) and the DeKalb County School System say a new four-year HERO grant will expand dual-enrollment and certified nursing assistant training for juniors and seniors; an informational Q&A is set for April 2 at 5 p.m. at DeKalb County High School.

DeKalb County students will soon have a unique opportunity to jumpstart their healthcare careers through a new four-year HERO grant that expands dual-enrollment programs in nursing and medical assisting!

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Commissioners authorize evaluation of GIS staffing as county moves servers off Auburn systems After a cyber incident prompted Auburn to separate servers, county GIS staff asked to create a GIS specialist position and reclassify coordinator roles; the commissioners authorized job-classification review and voted 2–1 to add/revise positions pending subcommittee review.

DeKalb County is taking bold steps to secure its GIS operations after a cyber incident, creating new job roles and shifting server management back to the county.

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DeKalb CEO Lorraine Cochran Johnson and Metro chairwomen highlight leadership, equity at Women’s History Month fireside At a Women’s History Month fireside at Fern Bank Museum, DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran Johnson and five metro Atlanta chairwomen shared personal paths into public service and urged civic participation, while highlighting local priorities such as infrastructure, public safety and housing attainability.

Women leaders from across metro Atlanta gathered to inspire civic engagement and share their powerful journeys into public service at a captivating Women’s History Month event.

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Metro Atlanta leaders urge Kemp to veto bill that would make elections nonpartisan in five counties County executives and state representatives from Metro Atlanta urged Gov. Brian Kemp to veto House Bill 369, saying the measure—amended in the Senate and applied only to five large counties—would undermine local control and discriminate against diverse jurisdictions including DeKalb.

Metro Atlanta leaders are rallying against House Bill 369, claiming it undermines local governance by selectively imposing nonpartisan elections on just five major counties.

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OFFICIAL: Lachlan Ladd is United for 2026! ✍️

The @MSOE_Athletics winger brings elite pace and a history of clutch performances to the Annies. A perfect fit for our 2026 attacking rotation! 🛡️🦅

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OFFICIAL: All-American Kassandra Salviola is United for 2026! ✍️

The @NCC_Athletics standout returns to the Annies' midfield. Elite vision, relentless work rate, and proven at the highest level. 🛡️🦅

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OFFICIAL: Ardit Abdullai is United for 2026! ✍️

The @BradleySoccer standout brings DI grit and a "promotion-first" mentality to the Annies' backline/midfield. A massive engine for our 2026 campaign! 🛡️🦅

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OFFICIAL: Sophie Kirsten is United for 2026! ✍️

The @BW_Athletics midfielder brings a "never-say-die" attitude and elite technical skill to the Annies. From South Elgin to DeKalb, Soph is ready to compete! 🛡️🦅

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OFFICIAL: Megan Michels is United for 2026! ✍️

The @NCC_Athletics wingback brings CCIW grit and a "relentless" engine to the Annies' defense. A massive addition to the squad following her comeback season abroad! 🛡️🦅

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OFFICIAL: Sierra Rioux is United for 2026! ✍️

The @DominicanStars forward brings pace and a team-first mentality to the Annies' attack. A massive addition to our 2026 squad! 🛡️🦅

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OFFICIAL: Joey Rodnio is United for 2026! ✍️

The @IWUsports midfielder returns for his 3rd season in DeKalb. A proven playmaker who brings state-final experience and a clinical eye for goal. 🛡️

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OFFICIAL: Cecilia Papoccia is United for 2026! ✍️

The Belvidere North alum and University of Dubuque standout joins our 2026 roster. Cece is all about that "work hard, get better" mentality. 🛡️

Welcome to the family, Cece!

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Smithville board approves CDBG grant application, authorizes TDOT intersection work The Smithville city board voted to apply for a Community Development Block Grant (up to $1,000,000 for construction or $420,000 for equipment, with a 7% local match) and approved a resolution authorizing the Tennessee Department of Transportation to replace traffic signals and crosswalks at East Main and State Route 56; the work will be TDOT-funded and the city will assume maintenance after completion.

Smithville is set to upgrade a crucial intersection and potentially secure up to $1 million in federal funding for community improvements!

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DeKalb County launches mental health court to steer misdemeanor defendants into treatment DeKalb County this month began a court-supervised mental health program for eligible misdemeanor, nonviolent defendants, a post-adjudication four‑phase program funded by a state grant and coordinated with local providers to reduce recidivism and improve access to treatment.

DeKalb County has launched an innovative Mental Health Court to redirect nonviolent offenders into essential treatment, aiming to break the cycle of recidivism and address critical mental health needs.

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SIGNED: Riley Johnson is officially United for 2026! 🧤

The @U_Dubuque goalkeeper brings experience, passion, and a commanding presence to the NIU Soccer Stadium. A massive addition to our defensive unit. 🛡️

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SIGNED: Noah Daykin is United for 2026! ✍️

The @KishwaukeeColl midfielder and Sycamore native joins the squad. Noah brings a high-level focus on accountability and development to our 2026 engine room. 🛡️

Welcome to the club, Noah!

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Operations committee approves $6.8 million Oracle permitting system for DeKalb County The committee approved a change order to implement Oracle Permitting and Licensing (OPAL) — a cloud permitting platform — at a not‑to‑exceed $6,799,710 to modernize planning and sustainability operations.

DeKalb County is set to modernize its planning and sustainability operations with a groundbreaking $6.8 million Oracle Permitting and Licensing system, promising enhanced efficiency and innovative technology.

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DeKalb County panel debates charter overhaul, open-records officer and review schedule The Operations Committee debated proposed charter changes including a mandatory open-records officer, whether future charter reviews should be automatic or triggered by redistricting, and whether to repeal the 1981 organizational act in whole or only where it conflicts with updates.

DeKalb County's Operations Committee is locked in a heated debate over the future of its organizational act, weighing the necessity of a mandatory open-records officer and the timing of charter reviews.

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IRPS committee approves $500,000 SPLOST feasibility study and $3.02 million repairs for police training and East Precinct The committee approved a $500,000 SPLOST 1 feasibility study to identify sites and options for a joint police-fire training center and separately approved $3,019,530 in SPLOST 1/2 funds for repairs to the East Precinct and police training facility.

DeKalb County is investing over $3.5 million to enhance public safety facilities, including a groundbreaking feasibility study for a new joint training center!

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DeKalb police present 2025 annual report: homicides fall below 100, clearance rate 76.9% The DeKalb County Police Department told the IRPS committee it recorded 91 homicides in the year (first time below 100 in many years), reported a 76.9% homicide clearance rate and outlined staffing gains, a real-time crime center expansion and an enlarged victim-witness advocate program.

DeKalb County Police are making strides with a historic drop in homicides and a remarkable 76.9% clearance rate, all while expanding community outreach and staffing!

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Committee approves $22.2 million Lifeline contract extension and expands spay/neuter, mobile clinic services The IRPS committee voted to extend and expand Lifeline Animal Projects' multi-year contract through Dec. 31, 2027, increasing the countycommitment to broaden spay/neuter surgeries, mobile veterinary outreach and pet food assistance targeted at DeKalb residents.

DeKalb County is set to revolutionize pet care with a $22.2 million contract extension that expands spay/neuter surgeries and introduces mobile veterinary services for residents!

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OFFICIAL: Diego Salazar is United. ✍️

The Rochelle native and pacey winger joins our 2026 attack. High intensity, high work rate, and ready to fly.

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Welcome to the Annies, @eldiego_salazar! 🛡️

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Commissioners form ordinance-review committee; discuss moratorium on data centers and related technologies The board appointed a commissioners’ representative to an ordinance review committee to draft rules on data centers, carbon capture and small modular reactors; commissioners discussed proposing a temporary moratorium and directed staff to coordinate with the planning commission.

DeKalb County is taking a bold step by forming a committee to draft new zoning standards for emerging technologies, but could a temporary moratorium on data center development be on the horizon?

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DeKalb moves to boost firefighter pay, county minimum wage and workforce programs The county proposed targeted firefighter pay bumps and a $500 monthly housing allowance for in‑county firefighters to improve retention, plus a county‑wide living wage increase to $19/hour and expanded workforce training programs paid from the general fund.

DeKalb County is set to enhance firefighter pay and raise the minimum wage to $19/hour, all while expanding workforce training programs to empower local residents.

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DeKalb housing investment: officials outline bond plan that depends on half‑mill vote County housing staff described a program that would begin with a $12M–$15M annual allocation and use bond proceeds (administration projected ~ $155M) to leverage additional funds for production and preservation; commissioners sought governance, transit integration and debt‑service details and were told the proposal depends on a separate millage vote in July.

DeKalb County is launching a bold multi-year strategy to tackle housing affordability and homelessness, potentially unlocking $155 million in funding—will a crucial millage vote determine its fate?

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DeKalb FAB recommends budget amendments, advances housing bond plan pending millage vote The Finance, Audit & Budget Committee approved several departmental staffing and program amendments and advanced a proposed housing investment tied to a half‑mill increase that officials say would support bond issuance to fund housing production and services; the bond and its revenue rely on a separate millage vote this summer.

DeKalb County is on the brink of a transformative housing investment plan that could produce over 10,000 new units—if a crucial millage vote passes this summer!

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DeKalb County swears in Class 142 as leaders highlight staffing gains and more than $30 million in public-safety investments DeKalb County formally graduated and swore in academy Class 142. County leaders announced hiring gains and said they’ve invested more than $30 million in public safety, and instructors presented awards to standout recruits.

DeKalb County just welcomed Class 142 of the police academy with a strong emphasis on public safety and a remarkable $30 million investment to enhance community trust and officer support.

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