DeKalb Commission Split On Moving Forward With Zoning
A divided DeKalb County Commission remains at odds over zoning, after a recent vote failed to advance further discussion on a comprehensive land-use plan. The proposal, which would have continued conversations and study into potential zoning regulations, fell short of the votes needed to move forward. Commissioners on both sides say the issue ultimately comes […]
DeKalb Reveals Schematic Design For New County Jail
As DeKalb County considers a $35 million plan for a new 182-bed jail, the project’s architect presented the schematic design to the county commission. Project Architect John Eisenlau said the firm met numerous times with the Sheriff’s Department and the Tennessee Corrections Institute to ensure the design meets all TCI standards. “I’m happy report today […]
Dekalb Commissioner Luna Resigns, No Timeline Replacement
DeKalb County will have to fill a vacant seat on the county commission after District Three Commissioner Tony Luna resigned Monday night. Commissioner Tom Chandler said he thinks it is a shame that Luna has decided to resign. Chandler said this is the fourth commissioner to resign from this commission. “I don’t believe it was […]
DeKalb Will Look To Replace Buffalo Valley Center
DeKalb County Mayor Matt Adcock said T-DOT advised the county to remove the convenience center in the Buffalo Valley Community. Many DeKalb County residents questioned what led to the removal of the region’s convenience center. Several commissioners said they were also confused as they did not recall voting to remove the center. “We don’t own […]
DeKalb Commission Holds On Decision For Jail Location
The DeKalb County Commission tabled a decision on a new jail location during Monday night’s commission meeting. Jail Committee Chairman Larry Green said the committee received some new potential properties last week that could be considered. Green said he wanted the jail committee to further evaluate the new options. “We will go over each piece […]
