DeKalb Commission Passes Budget Despite Delay Attempt
The DeKalb County Commission approved the 2027 budget and tax levy after a motion to delay the vote for further public review failed. Commissioner Beth Pafford said she wanted to remove the first six items from the agenda to allow more time for the public and commissioners to review the completed budget documents. Pafford said […]
Dekalb County Mayor Cancels May Meeting Saving Money
County Mayor Matt Adcock canceled the Dekalb County Commission regular May meeting and work session for a lack of business. The move will save the county $3,150 in committee member fees. Adcock said the decision to call off the sessions comes as there is no new business currently requiring the commission’s attention. “We will be […]
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 […]
Adcock: Tight Budget Year, No Tax Rate For DeKalb Residents
No changes coming to the $2.51 property tax rate for DeKalb County residents this year, as the rate remains unchanged in the new fiscal year’s budget. County Executive Matt Adcock said the budget was very tight this year, with rising costs and unfinished projects. Adcock said he does not expect a property tax rate increase […]
DeKalb Commission Considering Budget Approval For FY24
A property tax increase is on the table for the DeKalb County Commission’s new fiscal year budget. Mayor Matt Adcock said as currently proposed, the increase sits at around 27 cents. He said that an increase is necessary to help cover the county’s increased expenses. “It’s good because our employees are getting their yearly raises […]
DeKalb County Deciding Next Steps To Fund New Criminal Justice Center Or New School
DeKalb County Commission faces a decision soon: fund a new county jail project or a new school project in the near future. County Mayor Matt Adcock said the county has been working on options for a new justice center after becoming aware the current facility is close to becoming decertified. He said that the school […]
DeKalb Leaders Working On Master Plan For Jail
DeKalb County officials excited to take the next steps forward in improving their jail operations and standards. County leaders met with officials from the Tennessee Correctional institute and CTAS this week. County Mayor Matt Adcock said the meeting is the first of several planned after TCI officials met with then-county leaders several years ago on […]
DeKalb, Warren Will See New Leadership After Thursday Election
Several Upper Cumberland Counties will see new leadership following Thursday’s election. Matt Adcock will serve as DeKalb County’s new County Mayor. He defeated challenger Mike Foster. Adcock said he calls the experience humbling. “I really think DeKalb County has some life-changing things here for our citizens, great opportunities we’re going to take,” Adcock said. “We’re […]
