- DeKalb Arts Center Funding Deserves Bad Reviews
- DeKalb County has decided to shell out at least $11 million (that's a very conservative estimate; the real number likely will exceed $14 million) of our tax dollars for a new performing arts center to be located on a former dairy farm on Rainbow Drive south of I-20. From the hodgepodge of highly questionable funding sources being used to finance the project, it sounds like the new arts center should be put out to pasture. Read Article
- Tucker explores Cityhood vs Township for its Future
- On August 23, there was an Incorporation Community Meeting sponsored by Tucker Civic Association. This meeting was open to all Tucker residents, not just TCA members. It was run by TCA's Incorporation Working Group, which is studying ways to help ensure that the Tucker community has a voice in deciding its future. Read Article
- Only professional managers can sustain Grady
- While the business community and several elected officials may be predicting the sky is about to fall in because Grady Memorial Hospital is running an enormous deficit again, some of us are more than skeptical. We have seen this alarm bell rung before. Read Article
- Legislature Brings More Accountability to DeKalb
- The General Assembly met for a prolonged period this winter – extending into spring actually – and although noted legislation to create a city of Dunwoody died on the final day, other bills were adopted to bring more accountability to DeKalb County. Read Article
- New Year and New Challenges Await DeKalb Citizens
- As we turn the page toward yet another year on the calendar, I will be entering my 15th year as your representative on the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners. Looking forward, I am optimistic on some very interesting situations which will greatly improve our local government. Read Article
- Election 2006 Voter Guide for DeKalb County
- Are you ready for November 7, 2006? Do you know who to vote for and how to vote on the ballot questions? This voter guide will prepare you for election day by providing information on the candidates running for office, ballot questions, candidate forums, advance voting, ID requirements, voting districts, and polling locations. Read Article
- Time to Prepare for Hurricane Season
- It's hard to believe, but it's been almost a year since two back-to-back major hurricanes hit the Southern United States, wreaking havoc on local economies and many lives. Read Article
- DeKalb County Taxpayers Get Socked Again
- The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners not only adopted a budget this winter, but this spring will set the millage rate which determines what our property tax bill will be for later this year. No surprise here. Taxes are going up again. The amount will depend on how much of an increase in assessment there was on your home. Read Article
Tucker and DeKalb County News
This section contains news articles relating to Tucker, GA, and DeKalb County. Topics include, but are not limited to, local and county politics, zoning and land use, redevelopment of downtown Tucker, the new Tucker High School, the new library, etc.
