DeKalb County, GA

Planning Commission

The DeKalb County Planning Commission will hold a virtual zoning meeting to hear one deferred rezoning case and nine new cases, including rezoning requests, special land use permits, and a comprehensive plan text amendment. The commission will make recommendations to the Board of Commissioners, which will hold a public hearing on September 24, 2026.

• Deferred rezoning for D.R. Horton at 8277 Norris Lake Way (Champions Runs Subdivision) from R-85 to RNC
• Text amendment to incorporate Embry Hills-Presidential Parkway Placemaking Strategy into Comprehensive Land Use Plan
• Rezoning at 5561-5567 Memorial Drive from C-1 to MR-2 for residential development
• SLUP for drive-through restaurant at 4850 Redan Road
• Rezoning at 729 Old Briarcliff Road from O-I to MR-1 for townhomes

Board of Commissioners

The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners is meeting to decide on a home rule ordinance amending the county pension code to add a death benefit for beneficiaries of certain plan participants who die in the line of duty on or after October 1, 2026. The board will also consider several decision-only items, including a special land use permit for a daycare, and multiple appointments. The agenda includes a public hearing, consent agenda items, and preliminary items with contract awards and intergovernmental agreements.

• Home Rule Ordinance to add line-of-duty death benefit to pension code (2026-0941)
• Special Land Use Permit for daycare at 6706 Princeton Park Trail (2026-0712)
• Appointments to Board of Family and Children Services and MARTA Board
• 50-year lease agreement with City of Brookhaven for fire services (2026-1246)
• Contract awards: $1.76M for managed security monitoring, $2.4M for landfill gas system expansion

Committee of the Whole

The DeKalb County Committee of the Whole is meeting to review the proposed executive agenda for the August 25, 2026 Board of Commissioners meeting. The agenda includes numerous contracts, change orders, and appointments, with the largest being a $15.85 million asphaltic concrete pavement repair contract. The committee will also discuss the 2055 Unified Plan update and hear public hearing items, including a pension code amendment for line-of-duty death benefits.

• Asphaltic Concrete Pavement Repair contract (Invitation No. 2026-004) awarded to A&S Paving, Inc. and Autaco Development, Inc. for $15,850,000
• Flat Shoals Parkway sidewalk design services (RFQ 2025-113-RFQ) awarded to AtkinsRéalis USA, Inc. for $3,210,410.84
• Seminole Road Landfill Gas Collection and Control System expansion (Invitation No. 2025-167-ITB) awarded to Blue Flame Crew, LLC for $2,397,297
• Managed security monitoring services (TIPS Contract No. 230105) awarded to MGT Impact Solutions, LLC for $1,755,900
• Special Land Use Permit for child daycare at 6706 Princeton Park Trail (Rooted in Christ Academy, LLC)

Special Called Meeting

Board of Commissioners - Zoning Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will consider several deferred and new cases regarding residential rezonings, special land use permits, and county-wide text amendments. Items include requests for utility structures, townhome communities, mixed residential developments, and daycare facilities.

• Special Land Use Permit for utility structures at 4280 & 4358 Loveless Place and 2281 Pineview Trail
• Rezoning for a townhome community at 3003 Chamblee-Tucker Road and 2936 Mercer University Drive
• Rezoning for a mixed residential community at 2674, 2682, and 2690 Gresham Road
• Text amendment regarding Residential Entertainment in various zoning districts
• County-wide text amendment to identify chronic nuisance properties and establish administrative fees

Board of Commissioners

The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and consider a home rule ordinance to amend the county pension code, adding a death benefit for beneficiaries of certain plan participants who die in the line of duty on or after October 1, 2026. The board will also hear appeals, make appointments, and vote on consent agenda items including grants, contracts, and budget amendments.

• Home Rule Ordinance to add line-of-duty death benefit to county pension code (2026-0941)
• Public hearing on extending moratorium on adult entertainment establishments (2026-1184)
• Appeal of Historic Preservation Commission decision for property at 1080 Clifton Road (2026-1185)
• Appoint Boniface G. Echols to MARTA Board Post 4 (2026-1196)
• Budget amendment up to $800,000 for Sugar Creek Tennis & Golf lighting and retention wall (2026-1216)

Board of Commissioners

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.

• Rezoning of property from R-75 to RSM by Optimal Consulting (Districts 3 & 7)
• Allocation of $714,810 from District 2 Capital Reserves for Mason Mill Park improvements
• Appropriation of $500,000 from District 5 reserves for Lithonia Pool facility improvements
• Acceptance of $200,000 Livable Centers Initiative Grant for Candler Road/Flat Shoals Parkway Master Plan
• Consent to sublease portions of Kirkwood, Clifton Springs, and Winn Way Mental Health Centers to Genoa Healthcare for pharmacies

Planning Commission

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.

• Proposed rezoning of 3003 Chamblee-Tucker Road and 2936 Mercer University Drive for a townhome community
• Special Land Use Permit request for a package store at 5395 Covington Highway
• Proposed rezoning of 3040 Briarcliff Road to allow salon suites
• Special Land Use Permit requests for child daycare facilities at 3319 Tarragon Drive and 6706 Princeton Park Trail
• Proposed amendment to the Greater Hidden Hills Overlay District in the DeKalb County Code of Ordinances

The Planning Commission approved various residential and commercial requests while denying several others. All approved items move forward to the Board of Commissioners Zoning Meeting on August 13, 2026.

• Denied utility structure SLUP for 4280 & 4358 Loveless Place (7-1)
• Approved townhome community rezoning at 3003 Chamblee-Tucker Road and 2936 Mercer University Drive with conditions (7-1)
• Deferred mixed residential community rezoning for 2674, 2682 and 2690 Gresham Road (8-1)
• Denied character area amendment for 1680 and 1700 Henrico Road (6-2)
• Denied rezoning for 1680, 1690 and 1700 Henrico Road (6-1)
• Denied package store SLUP at 5395 Covington Highway (8-1)
• Approved rezoning for 2570 McAfee Road with conditions (8-1)
• Approved salon suites rezoning for 3040 Briarcliff Road with conditions (8-1)

Board of Commissioners

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.

• Public hearing on 2026 Ad Valorem Tax Millage Rates
• Amendment to Bouldercrest-Cedar Grove-Moreland Overlay District
• Allocation of $13,150 for Frazier Rowe Park improvements
• Acceptance of $101,698 subgrant for State Court DUI Court Program
• Acceptance of $100,896 subgrant for Magistrate Court Misdemeanor Mental Health Court

Board of Commissioners

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.

• Rezoning of 2697 Kelly Lake Road from R-75 to R-60 for 12 single‑family homes
• Rezoning of 1942 Columbia Drive from R-75 to RSM for residential homes
• Resolution for a required temporary easement for the Constitution Roads Freight Corridor Improvement, costing $97,505.00
• Home Rule Ordinance to add a death benefit for certain county employees who die on duty
• Standardized T‑Hangar Space Lease Agreement with Jonathan Ebbeler (no cost to the County)

Committee of the Whole

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.

• Resolution to issue Housing Authority taxable revenue bonds up to $25,000,000 (2026‑1043)
• Resolution authorizing initial affordable‑housing programs and fund allocations (2026‑1044)
• Public hearing to approve the 2055 Unified Plan Update (2026‑0995)
• Traffic calming petition for Tarian Drive between Clifton Springs Rd and Tarian Way (no cost) (2026‑0943)
• Allocation of $500,000 of SPLOST II funds for the Laredo Drive Bicycle Facility (2026‑1022)

Board of Commissioners

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.

• Proposed Stormwater Utility Fee Increase
• Proposed Sanitation Department increase of commercial and residential service fees
• Proposed increase of landfill and transfer station tipping fees

Board of Commissioners

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.

• Public hearing to extend moratorium on Data Centers
• Pension code amendment to add death benefit for line-of-duty employees
• Acceptance of $373,291 Sexual Assault Kit Initiative grant
• Acceptance of $407,071 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
• Standardized T-Hangar Space Lease Agreement with Marvin Royster

Committee of the Whole

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.

• Public hearing to extend moratorium on data centers in DeKalb County (2026-0857)
• Home rule ordinance adding line-of-duty death benefit for county officers/employees (2026-0941)
• Snapfinger wastewater treatment plant expansion Phase 3A/3C/3D: $20.6M contract to Arcadis (2026-0822)
• E-911 call handling system change order: $1.22M to AT&T (2026-0898)
• In-home services for seniors contract increase: $1.2M to Trusted Hands Senior Care (2026-0493)

The Committee of the Whole reviewed several proposed items, including public hearings, appointments, and various purchasing contracts. Most items were accepted to the Board of Commissioners agenda and assigned to specific committees for review.

• Accepted pension code amendment for death benefits to BOC agenda - Public Hearing
• Accepted data center moratorium extension to BOC agenda - Public Hearing
• Accepted Deborah Jackson appointment to PECS Committee due 6/9/2026
• Accepted airport lease agreement to BOC agenda - Consent
• Accepted $44,840 CDC grant for Medical Examiner's Office to BOC agenda - Consent
• Accepted federal forfeiture property to BOC agenda and ERPS Committee
• Accepted $382,606.81 UASI grant amendment to BOC agenda - Consent
• Accepted police vehicle parts contract to BOC agenda and ERPS Committee

Board of Commissioners - Zoning Meeting

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.

• Deferred: D.R. Horton rezoning of 8277 Norris Lake Way for up to 214 single-family homes (R-85 to RNC)
• Deferred: SAWA Partners special land use permit for a concrete recycling plant at 1313 & 1303 Lithonia-Industrial Boulevard
• New: QuikTrip three SLUPs for a car wash, alcohol outlet, and fuel pumps at 4733-4775 Memorial Drive
• New: County-wide text amendment to impose an excise tax on short-term rentals and clarify zoning provisions
• New: County-wide text amendment to identify chronic nuisance properties and establish corrective action fees

Board of Commissioners

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.

• Public hearing on extending moratorium on Adult Entertainment/Devices
• Temporary easement for Constitution Roads Freight Corridor Improvement costing $97,505.00
• Street Light Special Tax Districts for Flat Shoals Parkway and Paxton Place/Callum Court/Axel Ridge/Arcadia Drive
• Appropriation of up to $98,750 from District 1 Reserve to InTelegy for childcare assessment
• Allocations from District 3 Reserve totaling $31,400 for Summer Academy, Neighbor In Need, 100 Black Men of DeKalb, and United Barbadians in Georgia

Committee of the Whole

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.

• Proposed extension of moratorium on Adult Entertainment/Devices
• Tentative 2026 Millage Rates adoption
• Proposed fee increases for sanitation services and courthouse/Maloof/Camp Circle parking
• Contract for Oracle Cloud Services support not to exceed $13,093,995.76
• Roof maintenance and replacement for health centers not to exceed $3,736,514.10

The Committee of the Whole reviewed a variety of proposed items for the upcoming Board of Commissioners meeting. These included public hearings, appointments, and preliminary items regarding airport, police, and public works matters.

• Accepted adult entertainment moratorium extension to BOC agenda for public hearing
• Accepted Flat Shoals Parkway street light tax district to BOC agenda for public hearing
• Accepted Paxton Place/Callum Court/Axel Ridge/Arcadia Drive street light tax district to BOC agenda for public hearing
• Accepted Constitution Roads Freight Corridor easement to BOC agenda for public hearing
• Accepted Stone Quarry Road property right of way exchange to BOC agenda for public hearing
• Accepted Repose Drive partial easement abandonment to BOC agenda for public hearing
• Accepted Stephen P. Smith re-appointment to BOC agenda
• Accepted Dr. LeRoy Reese appointment to PECS Committee agenda

Board of Commissioners

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.

• Public hearing: Data center zoning text amendment (2025-0972) for M, M-2, O-I, O-D districts county-wide
• Resolution for temporary easement at 3316 Fayetteville Road for Constitution Road Freight Corridor Improvement ($2,205)
• $176,050 from District 2 park bond and capital reserves for improvements at Pendergrast Park
• $30,000 from District 3 reserve to Superior Court for the Law Clinic
• $35,000 from District 7 reserve for T.A. Bryant, Sr. House and grounds preservation at Flat Rock Archive

Special Called Meeting

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.

• Proposed refunds of real estate property taxes for six commercial properties pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 48-5-380 (item 2026-0881)
• Convening of executive session (item 2026-0879)

Planning Commission

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.

• Text amendment to clarify excise tax on short‑term rentals (County‑wide) – TA‑26‑1248065
• Rezoning of 1942 Columbia Drive to Small Lot Residential Mix – Z‑26‑1247988
• Special Land Use Permit for a recycling plant at 1313 & 1303 Lithonia‑Industrial Blvd. – SLUP‑26‑1247921
• Special Land Use Permit for a drive‑through car wash at 4733‑4775 Memorial Dr. – SLUP‑26‑1248016
• Rezoning of 8277 Norris Lake Way from R‑85 to RNC for up to 214 homes – deferred case

The commission added officer elections to the agenda and moved three items to the top. It approved county‑wide text amendments on short‑term rental excise tax (N14), residential entertainment limits (N15) and nuisance‑property fees (N16), sending them to the Board on May 28. A rezoning request for 8277 Norris Lake Way (D1) was deferred, while a recycling‑plant special land‑use permit (D2) was denied. All actions were taken with recorded vote tallies.

• Added Planning Commission officer elections to agenda (8‑0‑0)
• Moved N14, N15, N16 to top of agenda (8‑0‑0)
• Approved N14 short‑term rental excise‑tax amendment (Yes 7, Excused 1, Abstain 1)
• Approved N15 residential‑entertainment amendment with 2‑event limit (Yes 5, No 3, Excused 1)
• Approved N16 nuisance‑property amendment (Yes 5, No 2, Excused 1, Abstain 1)
• Deferred D1 rezoning of 8277 Norris Lake Way to July 2026 agenda (Yes 8, Excused 1)
• Denied D2 recycling‑plant special land‑use permit (Yes 6, No 2, Excused 1)
• Approved N1 rezoning of 1942 Columbia Drive with five conditions (Yes 7, No 1, Excused 1)

Committee of the Whole

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.

• Public hearing on Constitution Road freight corridor easement ($2,205)
• Proposed stormwater utility fee increase
• Allocate $8M for South Peachtree Creek Trail Extension
• Accept $625K for DeKalb County Transit Master Plan Update
• Approve $1.49M FIFA World Cup Grant Program funding

The Committee of the Whole approved several items for the Board of Commissioners agenda, including a temporary easement for Constitution Road, budget amendments, and multiple contract awards. Notably, $8 million of SPLOST II funding was allocated for the South Peachtree Creek Trail extension. All listed items were accepted to the Board agenda for further committee review.

• Accepted temporary easement for Constitution Road Freight Corridor ($2,205)
• Accepted amendment to FY2026 budget and capital funding
• Accepted venue change for DeKalb County Day Center with $23,077 cost reduction
• Accepted FY2026 FIFA World Cup Grant Program up to $1,487,037
• Accepted $8,000,000 SPLOST II allocation for South Peachtree Creek Trail extension
• Accepted lighting agreements for SR 236/LaVista Rd, SR 12/Covington Hwy, and SR 154/Memorial Dr (consent items)
• Accepted $625,000 ATL Transit Link Authority funding for Transit Master Plan update
• Accepted $500,000 ARC funding for Transit Master Plan update

Board of Commissioners

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.

• Public hearing on traffic calming petition for Post Road Pass between Martin Road and Lost Creek Circle, cost to county $15,100.
• Appointment of Dr. Jeremy Cole to Post 9 of the Fulton-DeKalb Hospital Authority.
• Appointment of Bruce McMillian to Post 1 of the DeKalb County Housing Authority.
• Appropriation of up to $125,000 from District 1 reserve to The Mind of a Winner for event management.
• Allocation of $100,000 from District 5 ARP interest to Decatur Legacy Project for Phase II of the John Lewis Memorial.

Committee of the Whole

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.

• Resolution to issue $142,300,000 in Tax Anticipation Notes (TAN 2026)
• Traffic Calming Petition – Post Road Pass between Martin Road and Lost Creek Circle (cost $15,100)
• Grant acceptance of $3,259.50 for an Executive Intern – Economic Development position
• Award of $26,588,000 contract to Cooper & Company for Fire Station 5, 16, and 27 construction
• Appointment of Dr. Jeremy Cole to Post 9 of the Fulton‑DeKalb Hospital Authority

The Committee of the Whole accepted a resolution to issue and sell Tax Anticipation Notes totaling $142,300,000. It also moved several items to the Board of Commissioners agenda, including a traffic‑calming petition, renewal of the PATH Foundation master agreement, and multiple appointments to county authorities. Additional contract awards for public works, police uniforms, and wastewater treatment were also accepted for further review.

• Accepted resolution authorizing $142,300,000 Tax Anticipation Notes (Preliminary)
• Accepted Traffic Calming Petition for Post Road Pass (Public Hearing)
• Accepted renewal of Master Agreement with PATH Foundation (Public Works)
• Accepted appointments of Dr. Jeremy Cole, Jerome Edmondson, Rhonda F. Briggins, and Bruce McMillian to county authority posts (Planning/Economic Development)
• Accepted $3,259.50 grant for Executive Intern position (Chief Executive Office)
• Accepted $850,000 fund transfer to Senior Citizens Services Grant Fund (Human Services)
• Accepted $239,484.96 contract for LeadsOnline LeadsOnline PowerPlus system (Police Services)
• Accepted multiple emergency contracts for Snapfinger Advanced Wastewater Treatment Facility (Public Works)

Board of Commissioners

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.

• Public hearing on septic-to-sewer petition for Forrest Road, Pine Lake
• Appointment of six members to the DeKalb County Women's Commission
• Allocation of $216,149.50 from District 2 bond account for Rutledge Park improvements
• Acceptance of $55,405 Violence Against Women Act grant for the District Attorney's Office
• Appropriation of up to $50,000 each for renewal of contracts with TobinInk and DesignBee/Hailey Curtis in District 1

Board of Commissioners - Zoning Meeting

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.

• Rezoning and two SLUPs for convenience store with fuel pumps and pharmacy drive-through at 3820/3828 N. Decatur Road (PC denial)
• Rezoning for cottage home development at 1437/1453 S. Indian Creek Drive (PC deferral)
• Rezoning for townhome community at 3003 Chamblee-Tucker Road (PC deferral)
• Rezoning and SLUP for senior housing at 2111 Poplar Falls Road (PC denial)
• Character area amendment and rezoning for single-family residential at 1680/1700 Henrico Road (PC denial)

Special Called Meeting

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.

• Proposed settlement of Strozier et al. v. Maddox in U.S. District Court, N.D. Ga.
• Proposed settlement of four EEOC claims
• Convening of executive session to discuss litigation settlements

Committee of the Whole

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.

• Proposed Stormwater Utility Fee Increase (2026-0587) – all districts
• Change Order for GPS devices – $202,000 to Verizon Connect (2026-0481)
• Microsoft Azure license overages – $473,050.71 to Dell Marketing (2026-0496)
• Sewer vacuum truck purchase – $412,880.15 to Vac-Con (2026-0473)
• Ordinance to regulate restraint and transportation of animals (2026-0596)

The Committee of the Whole formally approved the meeting minutes. It accepted numerous items for the Board of Commissioners agenda, including appointments, contract approvals, and preliminary agreements. No substantive policy actions were taken; items were forwarded to the appropriate standing committees.

• Approved minutes of the March 26, 2026 Committee of the Whole meeting (Consent)
• Accepted Watershed Management Septic to Sewer Petition (Public Hearing) to BOC agenda
• Accepted appointment of Clara Burks‑Jones as CEO of DeKalb County Government (Appointment)
• Accepted appointment of Commissioner Chakira Johnson to Post 9 of the Development Authority and Private Hospital Authority (Appointment)
• Accepted standardized T‑Hangar space lease agreements with Charles E. Taylor, James Weaver, and Jenna Kim (Consent)
• Accepted Change Order 4 for vehicle GPS devices to Verizon Connect NWF, Inc., up to $202,000 (Assignment to OPS Committee)
• Accepted software contract to Dell Marketing, LP, up to $473,050.71 (Assignment to OPS Committee)
• Accepted digital display contract to Daktronics, Inc., up to $215,467.00 (Assignment to OPS Committee)

Board of Commissioners

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.

• Terminate Standardized T‑Hangar Space Lease Agreement with Charles E. Taylor (no cost)
• Allocate $5,000 from District 2 Reserve to PAWS Atlanta pet food bank
• Allocate $59,263 to 100 Black Men of DeKalb County for Youth Explorers program
• Allocate $10,000 from District 3 Reserve to How Big Is Your Dream?! spring‑break academy
• Allocate up to $8,700 from Super District 6 Reserve to Out of Hand Theater productions

Committee of the Whole

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.

• Up to $300,000 to contract a firm to analyze the county's Water and Sewer system for possible restructuring or creation of an authority
• Authorization to issue Tax Anticipation Notes (TAN 2026) for a temporary loan to cover 2026 expenses (amount to be determined)
• Change Order No. 2 for Police Pursuit and Special Service Vehicles – $16,223,265.00
• Cooperative agreement for a cloud-based Short-Term Rental Monitoring and Compliance Platform – $120,720.43
• Consent to deannexation of property at 5499 Woodsong Trace, Stone Mountain

The Committee of the Whole recorded the appointment of Mr. Marion Williams to the Planning Commission and approved the termination of a T‑Hangar lease with Charles E. Taylor at no cost. It accepted a $300,000 allocation to contract a firm for water and sewer system research and analysis. Several other items were forwarded to the Board of Commissioners agenda, including a tax‑anticipation notes resolution and various inter‑agency agreements.

• Recorded appointment of Mr. Marion Williams to Post 8 of the Planning Commission (Accepted to BOC agenda – Appointment)
• Termination of Standardized T‑Hangar Space Lease Agreement with Charles E. Taylor (no cost) (Accepted to BOC agenda – Consent)
• Extension of Contract Time Provision for City of Tucker ADA Transportation Plan (Accepted to BOC agenda – assigned to PWI)
• Allocation of up to $300,000 for water and sewer system research and analysis (Accepted to BOC agenda – assigned to PWI)
• Resolution authorizing issuance and sale of Tax Anticipation Notes (TAN 2026) (Accepted to BOC agenda – assigned to FAB)
• 2026/27 Healthcare Benefits agenda item (Accepted to BOC agenda – assigned to ERPS)
• Intergovernmental Agreement for land exchange with City of Stonecrest (Accepted to BOC agenda – assigned to ERPS)
• Consent to deannexation of property at 5499 Woodsong Trace, Stone Mountain (Accepted to BOC agenda – assigned to PECS)

Special Called Meeting

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.

• Proposed settlement of HVH Mechanical Partners, LLC v. DeKalb County (Civil Action No. 24cv5601)

Board of Commissioners

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.

• $9,067,525 in SPLOST II funds for roofing and HVAC at DeKalb County health facilities
• $3,019,530 in SPLOST I/II for East Precinct and Police Training Academy repairs
• $500,000 SPLOST I for a public safety training facility study
• Allocation of $18,800 from 2001 Park Bond for Briarlake Park improvements
• Appointment of Sheldon Fleming to the Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs Board