DeKalb Libraries Forgiving Fines With New Year’s Event
DeKalb County Libraries will forgive overdue fines in January as part of its “New Year, New You” event. DeKalb County Library System Director Kathy Hendrixson said the county library system has done this event for the past few years. Hendrixson said they put on the event so people are not discouraged from visiting the library […]
DeKalb Resolution Regulating Data Centers Dies in Commission
The idea of regulating nuclear energy facilities and data center has died for now before the Dekalb County Commission. Mayor Matt Adcock and the Commission shared concerns about the ability of the county to support nuclear energy facilities and data centers, as they require a water source. Commissioner Mathias Anderson asked if they were aware […]
DeKalb Approves New Sex Offender Notification System
DeKalb County will establish a notification system to alert residents whenever a registered sex offender moves into the county. Commissioner Greg Matthews proposed the notification system after a registered sex offender moved into the area. Matthews said he and several other commissioners received complaints about the resolution; however, all of the complaints were from people […]
Bus Accident Training For Dekalb First Responders Thursday
Dekalb County’s Local Emergency Planning Committee will train on responding to a school bus accident Thursday. DeKalb County Emergency Management Coordinator Charlie Parker said the training will test first responders on how to respond and communicate during a similar type of accident. Parker said the biggest challenge in responding to a school bus accident is […]
DeKalb Children Receive Presents, Angel Tree Program
DeKalb Angel Tree registration takes place Thursday for the upcoming holiday season, where children in need can receive gifts. President Laura Stone said the program is entering its 31st year, providing Christmas gifts for children for DeKalb, from birth to 12 years old. Stone said there is a strong community need for the program every […]
DeKalb Needs More Volunteer Firefighters For All Stations
The DeKalb County Volunteer Fire Department is seeking volunteer firefighters to help strengthen its numbers at all of the county’s fire stations. DeKalb County Fire Chief Donny Green said currently, the department has 84 volunteers to man 12 fire stations. Green said in his opinion, that is not enough. “You know, their availability has to […]
31st Judicial District Attorney Resigns After Indictment
31st Judicial District Attorney Christopher Stanford has resigned after being indicted and charged with the offense of Reckless Endangerment. Stanford was indicted in December of 2024 by the DeKalb County Grand Jury for a shots-fired incident that happened in Smithville last November. As part of the resolution to the case, Stanford submitted his resignation letter […]
DeKalb Appraising Smithville Property, Considering Selling Others
The DeKalb County Commission will move forward on appraising a property located behind the Smithville Police Department. Commissioner Tom Chandler said the commission considered selling the property as the county has selected a different location to build a new jail. Chandler said he is not in favor of selling the property but does believe it […]
DeKalb Fire Holding Fundraiser Dinner For New Truck
The DeKalb County Fire Department needs your help equipping a new truck at the Temperance Hall station. Fire Chief Donny Green said the new truck was just purchased, but it does not have all of the necessary equipment. Green said some equipment will be moved over from an old truck, but additional equipment will need […]
New DeKalb Kiwanis Chapter Holding Kick-Off Ceremony
A new Kiwanis Club in DeKalb County will officially launch at a Charter Kick-Off event Tuesday. Chapter President Randy Caldwell said the Kiwanis Club is a national organization focused on helping kids meet their full potential. Caldwell said on a local level, the Kiwanis Club aims to invest in kids through fundraisers and special projects. […]
