Involvement: 7th ward alderwoman, New Hope Missionary Baptist Church minister, board member of service that helps low-income families who need assistance with rent and lights Q: What do you think is the most pressing issue in your ward?A: Crime. We have...
Correction: In a March 30 article, “Some citizens still concerned over $50K cost of DeKalb website redesign,” the Northern Star reported the Department of Justice told DeKalb the city’s website did not meet the Americans with Disabilities Act’s...
A $50,000 revamp to the city's website continued to stir debate during Monday's City council meeting.DeKalb must update its website to align with the Americans with Disabilities Act. At the council's Feb. 9 meeting, the council agreed to pay $50,570 to...
The League of Women Voters of DeKalb County will hold a Candidates’ Night 6:30 p.m. today in the second floor of the DeKalb Municipal Building, 200 S. Fourth St.Candidates in contested races, including the 3rd, 5th and 7th wards, will answer questions...
Despite postponing a first reading so changes could be made to the fire safety inspections ordinance, FOCUS DeKalb members are still saying parts of the ordinance are not friendly to businesses.FOCUS, a group of business persons and property owners dedicated...
Business and property owners convinced the City Council to push back the first reading of a commercial building safety inspection ordinance to Feb. 9 after disagreement from business owners.The Fire Safety Registration and Inspection Program would require...
Business and property owners asked City Council to push back the first reading of a business inspections ordinance at Monday's council meeting.City workers and the property owners went through the current draft of the ordinance and made revisions to clarify...
The Student Association Senate held a reading and discussion Sunday for a resolution to support lowering the entrance age to bars from 21 to 20 in DeKalb.Ben Donovan, Student Association director of Governmental Affairs, said the SA is aiming to change...
Mayor John Rey said city officials will propose an additional section to a business inspection ordinance today at a City Council meeting.The meeting begins 6 p.m. in the DeKalb Municipal Building, 200 S. Fourth St. Other topics will include the bar entry...
Residents claim the implementation of an inspection program will turn businesses away due to frequent inspections and costs.The Fire Safety Registration and Inspection Program is an updated version of the original commercial property inspection ordinance....
DeKalb Fire Chief Eric Hicks said department personnel will conduct inspections for the Fire Safety Registration and Inspection Program, while business owners voiced concerns over the program at Monday's City Council.Hicks said the Fire Department does...
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