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Dave Johnson, resident of Geneva and DeKalb property owner of 1504 Cambria Drive, questions the boutique data center mentioned in an information packet from the planning commission on Monday during a public hearing section of the general DeKalb City Council meeting. Donato Solar plans to build a solar field farm and 12,000 square feet of data storage buildings between Challenger Drive and Greenwood Acres Drive as well as North Peace Road and Cambria Drive. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

DeKalb City Council votes against Peace Road solar farm

By Brea Walters, News Reporter | September 9, 2025

DeKALB — Dozens gathered Monday at the DeKalb City Council meeting in the DeKalb Public Library to speak out against a proposed solar energy system and data storage center planned along Peace Road.  With five out of seven votes against the project,...

A photo shows Mayor Cohen Barnes at a DeKalb City Council meeting on March 24. At its Monday meeting, the council agreed to move forward with a sales tax sharing agreement to cover a funding gap for a hotel construction project. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

City Council moves forward with hotel sales tax sharing agreement

By Austin Lamb, News Editor | August 27, 2025

DeKALB – At its Monday meeting, the DeKalb City Council agreed to move forward with a sales tax sharing agreement with TownePlace Suites and Fairfield Inn Hotel. They also proclaimed Aug. 8, 2025, as Dr. Leroy A. Mitchell day. REVENUE SHARING AGREEMENT...

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