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40 bills for “DeKalb County”.
County Board of Education of DeKalb County; board members shall only be elected by electors of the DeKalb County school district; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate bill would require that members of the DeKalb County Board of Education be elected only by voters living within the DeKalb County school district, and would carve out a limited exception for small annexations affecting the district's boundaries.
Larkin, Rebecca; 2025 Georgia Scholar; DeKalb County School District; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution recognizes Rebecca Larkin, a Tucker High School senior in the DeKalb County School District, as a 2025 Georgia Scholar for her academic and community achievements.
Rathod, Swayam; 2025 Georgia Scholar; DeKalb County School District; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally congratulates Swayam Rathod, a Miller Grove High School senior in DeKalb County School District, on being named a 2025 Georgia Scholar.
Kejela, Meti: 2025 Georgia Scholar; DeKalb County School District; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally congratulates Meti Kejela, a Miller Grove High School senior in DeKalb County School District, for being named a 2025 Georgia Scholar.
Ocfemia, Sophia; 2025 Georgia Scholar; DeKalb County School District; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally congratulates Sophia Ocfemia, a DeKalb County School District senior named a 2025 Georgia Scholar, for her academic achievement.
Cummings, Mr. Terry; induction as an Honorary Member of 100 Black Men of DeKalb County; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally congratulates Mr. Terry Cummings on his induction as an honorary member of 100 Black Men of DeKalb County and commends his career and community service.
Williams, Lauren; 2025 Georgia Scholar; DeKalb County School District; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally congratulates Lauren Williams, a DeKalb School of the Arts senior, for being named a 2025 Georgia Scholar by the Georgia Department of Education.
Junior League of DeKalb County; congratulate
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate resolution formally congratulates the Junior League of DeKalb County, a women's volunteer organization founded in 1934, for its decades of community service.
May, Harper; 2025 Georgia Scholar; DeKalb County School District; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally congratulates Harper May, a DeKalb School of the Arts senior, for being named a 2025 Georgia Scholar by the Georgia Department of Education.
Veterans Memorial Drive; Fulton/Dekalb Counties; dedicate
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution would rename the portion of State Route 10/State Route 154/Memorial Drive in Fulton and DeKalb counties as the Veterans Memorial Drive, honoring military veterans.
DeKalb Day; recognize February 26, 2025
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution designates February 26, 2025 as DeKalb Day at the state capitol, honoring DeKalb County's history, diversity, and institutions.
DeKalb Day; recognize March 23, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate resolution would designate March 23, 2026, as DeKalb Day at the Georgia state capitol, honoring DeKalb County's history, diversity, and economic role.
Representative Michele Henson Interchange; Dekalb County; dedicate
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution would name the interchange of I-285 and US-29 in DeKalb County the Representative Michele Henson Interchange, honoring her decades of service in the legislature.
Lt. Col. Albert "Butch" S. Welch Jr. Memorial Bridge; Dekalb County; dedicate
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution would name the bridge carrying State Route 42 over Interstate 85 in DeKalb County the Lt. Col. Albert "Butch" S. Welch Jr. Memorial Bridge, honoring the late Army veteran and longtime state transportation engineer.
DeKalb Day at the state capitol; March 23, 2026; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution designates March 23, 2026 as DeKalb Day at the state capitol, honoring DeKalb County's history, diversity, and economic role in the state.
Georgia Environmental Protection Division and DeKalb County government; resolve sewage pollution and spills; urge
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution urges the state Environmental Protection Division, the federal Environmental Protection Agency, and DeKalb County to fix sewage pollution and spills in predominantly Black areas of South DeKalb County.
DeKalb Day at the state capitol; February 26, 2025; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution designates February 26, 2025 as DeKalb Day at the state capitol, honoring DeKalb County's history, diversity, and economic role in the state.
Dekalb County; Probate Court; authorize assessment and collection of a technology fee
Summary by Georgia Commons: A House bill would let the Probate Court of DeKalb County charge up to a $5 technology fee on each civil filing to pay for court computer and records equipment, with the fee authority ending in 2035.
DeKalb County; County Board of Education; changes in boundaries of school district; revise provisions
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate bill would move one specific DeKalb County residential property out of the DeKalb County school district and into the Atlanta Independent School System, following changes made by earlier local annexation laws.
Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority; reaffirm its commitment to an extension of rail system along east side of Interstate 20 in South Dekalb County; urge
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution urges MARTA to reaffirm its long-standing commitment to extending heavy rail service into South DeKalb County along Interstate 20.
Dr. Gregory B. Levett, Sr. Parkway; DeKalb County; dedicate
Summary by Georgia Commons: A House resolution would name a stretch of State Route 155 in DeKalb County the Dr. Gregory B. Levett, Sr. Parkway, honoring the longtime funeral home founder.
County Board of Education of DeKalb County; provisions governing the use of third party search firms in selecting a superintendent; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate bill would require the DeKalb County Board of Education to include background check and risk assessment rules in any contract with a search firm hired to help pick a school superintendent.
Leslie, Mr. Jack; extraordinary service and dedication to the safety and well-being of students and families in DeKalb County; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally commends Jack Leslie, a longtime DeKalb County school crossing guard, for over 25 years of service protecting students and families.
DeKalb County; certain judges, judicial officers, and county officers; revise the compensation
Summary by Georgia Commons: A DeKalb County bill raises the base salary figure used to calculate pay for the county's chief executive, sheriff, district attorney, judges, and other officials, and updates references to the renamed DeKalb Judicial Circuit.
DeKalb County; the compensation of certain judges, judicial officers, and county officers; revise
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate bill would raise the base salary figure used to calculate pay for DeKalb County judges and officials, and update references to the renamed DeKalb Judicial Circuit.
Liberty County, Fulton County, and DeKalb County Youth Commissions; continued service and leadership development efforts within the community; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution commends the Liberty County, Fulton County, and DeKalb County Youth Commissions for their community service and leadership development work with young people.
DeKalb County; verification of ethics complaints; revise administrative procedures
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate bill would change how DeKalb County residents file sworn ethics complaints against county officials, adding a signature verification step and clarifying what evidence must be filed.
Dekalb County; State Court; authorize the charge and collection of technology fees
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 1504 lets the State Court and Magistrate Court of DeKalb County charge a technology fee on civil filings, creates a shared court administrator position, and updates pay rules for court officials.
Dekalb County; Board of Education; recruitment, vetting, and appointment of and contracting with school system superintendent; establish protocols
Summary by Georgia Commons: A House bill would set detailed rules for how the DeKalb County Board of Education vets, background-checks, and contracts with the superintendent of the DeKalb County School System, including public posting of proposed contracts before a vote.
Scott, Tamika; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally commends Tamika Scott, a Dekalb County nonprofit and community leader, for her service during Women's History Month.
Blakey, Jennifer; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally commends Jennifer Blakey, a longtime elementary school teacher in DeKalb and Cherokee counties, upon her retirement after more than 36 years of service.
Humphries, Zachary; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution commends Zachary Humphries of Dunwoody for his work as a legislative aide and his community service across DeKalb County.
Hydrick, Honorable Judge Stacey K.; distinguished judicial service; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally commends DeKalb County Superior Court Judge Stacey K. Hydrick for her judicial career and service to the state.
King, Pilar; winning the GHSA Class 4A State Swimming and Diving Championships; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution commends Pilar King, a Southwest DeKalb High School swimmer, for winning the GHSA Class 4A State Swimming and Diving Championships.
Lambda Epsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated; 50th anniversary; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution congratulates the Lambda Epsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated on its 50th anniversary and honors its decades of community service in DeKalb County.
Mackson, Irene Brown; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution formally recognizes and commends Irene Brown Mackson, a retired Air Force veteran and DeKalb County JROTC teacher, for her decades of service.
Gonzalez, Hazel Marie; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally commends Hazel Marie Gonzalez, a longtime DeKalb County senior center manager, for more than three decades of service to older adults.
Ali, Nadine; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally commends Nadine Ali of DeKalb County for her community leadership, including founding the South Candler Neighborhood Advocates organization.
Graves, Councilwoman Tara; outstanding public service; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally commends Stonecrest City Councilwoman Tara Graves for her public service, with no changes to state law.
Lambda Epsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution commends the Lambda Epsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. in DeKalb County for 50 years of community service.