Decatur Voter Guide 2022: Deadline, Candidates, How To Vote

Decatur will vote May 24 for city commissioners, judges, Board of Education, and a county Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor.

In-Person Advance Voting In DeKalb County Ends Friday: Locations

In-person advance voting in DeKalb County closes Friday, May 20 for the General Primary and non Primary Election.

In-Person Advance Voting In Decatur, DeKalb County: Locations

In-person advance voting in DeKalb County is available now through May 20 for the General Primary and non Primary Election.

Decatur City Buildings Scheduled to Open to Public May 2

The City of Decatur will move to Phase IV of the reopening plan, which consists of a full city reopening with conditions.

DeKalb Commissioners Pass $1.2 Billion Budget

The budget includes $14.1 million to improve retention, recruitment and training for police, fire, and other public safety personnel.

DeKalb County Absentee Ballots: Applications Accepted March 7

March 7 is the first day absentee ballot applications can be accepted, according to DeKalb County.

President Biden Will Address NACo Legislative Conference

DeKalb Commissioner Larry Johnson will introduce President Joe Biden to NACo Legislative Conference attendees.

$14M Public Safety Budget Proposed By DeKalb CEO

CEO Michael Thurmond's budget would address retention, recruitment and training for police, fire and other public safety personnel.

CEO Thurmond Appoints New DeKalb Charter Review Commission Chair

Judge Ronald B. Ramsey Sr. will serve as the chair of the DeKalb Charter Review Commission.

DeKalb Commissioner Wants To Eliminate Marijuana Testing

Commissioner Ted Terry said the mandatory marijuana testing is an outdated policy not current with the new laws across the country.

Decatur-Avondale Estates-Area Unemployment Still Low: Latest Figures

The DeKalb County unemployment rate improved recently, according to the newest figures.

Decatur-Avondale Estates-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: New Figures

The DeKalb County unemployment rate improved somewhat, according to the newest figures.

DeKalb County Sheriff's Office Will Give Employees Pay Raises

Up to 20 percent pay raises will be seen in December for employees in the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office.

Brookhaven Tax Office Permanently Closing, Relocating To Chamblee

The Brookhaven tax office in DeKalb County will permanently close Thursday.

10 Things To Know Before Voting In Nov. 30 Runoff: DeKalb County

Only registered voters in the City of Atlanta, Stonecrest District Post 1 and Tucker District 2 Post 1 are eligible to vote.

Community Input Needed On Parks And Recreation Master Plan

The 10-year Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan for DeKalb County will be discussed at a Dec. 9 virtual meeting.

Decatur-Avondale Estates-Area Unemployment Rate Improves In September: Feds

The DeKalb County unemployment rate improved somewhat as fall approached.

Decatur Election Results 2021: Commissioner And School Board

Voters in Decatur have cast their ballots in races for city commissioner and board of education. Check Tuesday night for the results.

Election Day 2021 In Decatur: When, Where To Vote

This year, Decatur voters will decide on races for City Commission and the Board of Education.

DeKalb Board Of Registration And Elections Meets Nov. 8

Dekalb residents can make 2-minute public comments through the teleconference.

Candidate Profile: Kelly Walsh For Decatur City Commission

Kelly Walsh is running for Decatur City Commission in the Nov. 2 municipal election.

Candidate Profile: Dan Baskerville For Decatur Board Of Education

Dan Baskerville is running for City Schools of Decatur Board of Education - District 2.

Decatur Voter Guide 2021: Deadlines, Candidates, How To Vote

The City of Decatur will hold elections Nov. 2 for City Commission and the Board of Education.

Ribbon Cutting Wednesday For Segment Of The Michelle Obama Trail

The Michelle Obama Trail is a $3.9 million project. The ceremony will take place at the Georgia State University Decatur Campus.

Decatur To Kick Off Clean Energy Initiative With Community Events

Community members will be able to participate in a series of roundtables and engagement opportunities about clean energy.

Watch: DeKalb County Voter Registration Hosts Special Meeting

The DeKalb Board of Registration and Elections will livestream a special called meeting on Wednesday.

DeKalb County Seeks New Elections Director After Former Resigned

DeKalb County is seeking candidates for an elections director position. Salary range for the job is listed as $102,843 to $159,408.

'Genocide Cannon' Removed From Decatur Square

The "genocide cannon" was installed in Decatur in 1906 by the United Daughters of the Confederacy.

Decatur-Avondale Estates-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases In August: Feds

The DeKalb County unemployment rate improved somewhat during the late summer.

DeKalb County Gets Extension To Fix Sewers, Must Pay $1M Fine

A federal judge approved a modified agreement that gives the county until the end of 2027 to make fixes to a system susceptible to spills.

Voter Kiosk Debuted For DeKalb County Voters

The new touchscreen kiosk helps residents register to vote, print important voting documents and update voter registration info.

Rental Arrears Down In DeKalb County: Analysis

More than one out of every five DeKalb County rental households are in arrears as of early August, according to a new analysis.

Decatur-Avondale Estates-Area Unemployment Rate Decreased In July: Feds

The DeKalb County unemployment rate improved somewhat during the summer.

Open Container Ordinance Extended In Decatur

This is the second time the open container ordinance, originally established in October 2020, has been extended by Decatur City Commission.

4 Polling Locations Changed In DeKalb For Fall Elections

The DeKalb County Board of Registration and Elections approved changes to four polling places ahead of the Nov. 2 election.

DeKalb Elections Director On 'Extended Leave Of Absence'

The reason for Erica Hamilton's "extended leave of absence" has not been made public, and it's not clear how long the leave will last.

DeKalb Early Voting Locations, Hours Released For Fall Elections

The county announced eight early voting locations for the upcoming November general and special election. Early voting is open Oct. 12-29.

DeKalb's Water Disconnection Ban Ends Wednesday

Thousands of residents are seeking payment plan options as DeKalb County's water disconnection moratorium ends Sept. 1.

Absentee Ballot Changes In Decatur, Avondale: Fall Elections 2021

Many Georgians have applied too early under the new elections laws passed this year, and those applications were rejected.

Confederate Carving Removed From Stone Mountain Association Logo

The Stone Mountain Memorial Association voted Monday to nix the Confederate carving imagery from its logo.