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40 bills for “DeKalb County”.
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.
… Representative Davis of the 87th A RESOLUTION Urging the Georgia Environmental Protection Division, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the DeKalb County government to resolve sewage pollution and spills …
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.
… An Act to create and establish in DeKalb County, Georgia, districts from which the members of the County Board of Education of DeKalb County shall be elected, approved …
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.
… WHEREAS, established on December 9, 1822, as Georgia's 56th county, DeKalb County has a legacy of progress, economic development, and civic leadership, making it a cornerstone of …
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.
… WHEREAS, established on December 9, 1822, as Georgia's 56th county, DeKalb County has a legacy of progress, economic development, and civic leadership, making it a cornerstone of …
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.
… An Act to create and establish in DeKalb County, Georgia, districts from which the members of the County Board of Education of DeKalb County shall be elected, approved …
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.
… WHEREAS, established on December 9, 1822, as Georgia's 56th county, DeKalb County has a legacy of progress, economic development, and civic leadership, making it a cornerstone of …
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.
… WHEREAS, established on December 9, 1822, as Georgia's 56th county, DeKalb County has a legacy of progress, economic development, and civic leadership, making it a cornerstone of …
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.
… Notwithstanding any other provisions of law to the contrary, the annual salary of each judge of the State Court of DeKalb County, the Chief Magistrate of DeKalb County …
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.
… WHEREAS, residents of South DeKalb County have paid a 1 percent sales tax to fund operations and capital improvements to the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) since …
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.
… Notwithstanding any other provisions of law to the contrary, the annual salary of each judge of the State Court of DeKalb County, the Chief Magistrate of DeKalb County …
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.
… Terry Cummings upon his induction as an Honorary Member of 100 Black Men of DeKalb County; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Mr. Terry Cummings has demonstrated a lifetime …
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.
… WHEREAS, founded in 1934, the Junior League of DeKalb County is an organization of women whose mission is to advance women's leadership for meaningful community impact through …
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.
… An Act creating the State Court of DeKalb County, formerly known as the Civil and Criminal Court of DeKalb County, approved February 14, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p …
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.
… Representatives Moore of the 91st and Crawford of the 89th A RESOLUTION Congratulating DeKalb County School District 2025 Georgia Scholar Lauren Williams; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Lauren …
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.
… Representatives Moore of the 91st and Crawford of the 89th A RESOLUTION Congratulating DeKalb County School District 2025 Georgia Scholar Harper May; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Harper …
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.
… Leslie served honorably with the DeKalb County Public Safety Department and later joined the DeKalb County School District, where he has been a trusted and respected presence supporting …
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.
… SECTION 1. (a) The clerk of the Probate Court of DeKalb County is hereby authorized to charge and collect a technology fee to be set by the judge …
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.
… Representatives Williams of the 168th and DeLoach of the 167th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending the Liberty County, Fulton County, and DeKalb County Youth Commissions for their continued …
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.
… Representatives Moore of the 91st and Crawford of the 89th A RESOLUTION Congratulating DeKalb County School District 2025 Georgia Scholar Sophia Ocfemia; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Sophia …
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.
… Representatives Moore of the 91st and Drenner of the 85th A RESOLUTION Congratulating DeKalb County School District 2025 Georgia Scholar Rebecca Larkin; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Rebecca …
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.
… Representatives Moore of the 91st and Crawford of the 89th A RESOLUTION Congratulating DeKalb County School District 2025 Georgia Scholar Swayam Rathod; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Swayam …
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.
… Representatives Moore of the 91st and Crawford of the 89th A RESOLUTION Congratulating DeKalb County School District 2025 Georgia Scholar Meti Kejela; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Meti …
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.
… leadership and her deep personal commitment to the welfare of the residents of DeKalb County and the citizens of Georgia; and WHEREAS, Representative Henson earned a bachelor's …
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.
… An Act to create and establish in DeKalb County, Georgia, districts from which the members of the County Board of Education of DeKalb County shall be elected, approved …
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.
… the portion of State Route 155 from I-285 to Snapfinger Road in DeKalb County is dedicated as the Dr. Gregory B. Levett, Sr. Parkway. BE IT FURTHER …
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.
… the bridge on State Route 42 over State Route 403 (I-85) in DeKalb County is dedicated as the Lt. Col. Albert "Butch" S. Welch Jr. Memorial Bridge …
Cumberbatch, Carleen; 2025 Distinguished Older Georgian; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution recognizes Carleen Cumberbatch of DeKalb County as the 2025 Distinguished Older Georgian for decades of senior advocacy and volunteer work.
… DeKalb Senior Line Dancers, which she originally formed to encourage women to exercise together once a week by line dancing as well as to advocate for DeKalb County …
Cumberbatch, Carleen; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution honors Carleen Cumberbatch of DeKalb County as the 2025 Distinguished Older Georgian for decades of volunteer work with senior citizens.
… DeKalb Senior Line Dancers, which she originally formed to encourage women to exercise together once a week by line dancing as well as to advocate for DeKalb County …
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.
… she now serves as Senior Center Manager at the East DeKalb Senior Center under the DeKalb County Human Services Department; and WHEREAS, prior to her current role, she …
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.
… portion of State Route 10/State Route 154/Memorial Drive in Fulton and DeKalb counties is dedicated as the Veterans Memorial Drive. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the …
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.
… by her superlative service with the South Candler Neighborhood Advocates, the DeKalb NAACP, and the DeKalb County Ethics Board; and WHEREAS, she is the Founder and Executive Director …
Boston, District Attorney Sherry; honor
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution honors DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston for her legal career and her role as the first African American woman elected to that office.
… elected District Attorney of DeKalb County, becoming the first African American woman to hold the office, marking a historic milestone in the county's legal and civic history …
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.
… An Act revising, superseding, and consolidating the laws relating to the governing authority of DeKalb County and creating a chairman and board of commissioners of said county, approved …
Coleman, Dr. Thomas L.; condolences
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution honors the life of Dr. Thomas L. Coleman, a DeKalb County public servant and Air Force veteran who died on January 31, 2026.
… Coleman’s lifelong commitment to service earned him numerous honors including, recognition as a DeKalb County History Maker in 2017 and again in 2026 by the DeKalb County …
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.
… and the Lithonia Community Dekalb County Democratic Committee; and WHEREAS, she looks forward to using her knowledge and skills to champion for Dekalb County Democratic Party by encouraging …
Maddox, Sheriff Melody M.; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate resolution formally recognizes DeKalb County Sheriff Melody M. Maddox for her more than 20 years of law enforcement service, including her tenure as the county's 50th sheriff.
… Maddox for her exceptional service in law enforcement and her invaluable contributions to the DeKalb County community as well as extend best wishes for continued success. BE IT …
Importance of educational funding equity, the protection of local school funding, and the preservation of stable revenue sources for public education; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A House resolution recognizes the importance of stable, equitable public school funding and expresses concern about proposals to shift school revenue away from property taxes, focusing on DeKalb County School District.
… WHEREAS, the DeKalb County School District serves one of the largest and most diverse student populations in the State of Georgia; and WHEREAS, public education is essential to …
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.
… An Act to create and establish in DeKalb County, Georgia, districts from which the members of the County Board of Education of DeKalb County shall be elected, approved …
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.
… Kemp on July 15, 2019, to the DeKalb County Superior Court, Division 6, where she presides over complex felony criminal matters, including violent crimes, drug trafficking, gang and …
Billups, Marvin F., Jr.; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally commends Marvin F. Billups Jr. for over 21 years of service to DeKalb County's Parks and Recreation Department.
… has dedicated over 21 years of service to DeKalb County, Georgia, contributing significantly to the county's Parks and Recreation Department through his roles as deputy director and …