Here’s Your Chance to Tell DeKalb Officials How You Feel About Water Rates

February 3, 2025
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DeKalb County residents have a chance to voice their concerns about proposed water rate increases. County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson is hosting a series of town hall meetings this week, inviting the community to engage directly with local leaders about the future of water services.
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DeKalb County residents have a chance to voice their concerns about proposed water rate increases. County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson is hosting a series of town hall meetings this week, inviting the community to engage directly with local leaders about the future of water services.

💧 What’s Happening: DeKalb County Government is holding three Water Rate Town Hall Meetings to discuss proposed rate increases and their potential impact. CEO Cochran-Johnson will moderate the discussions alongside a panel of water and finance experts. These meetings provide a direct opportunity for residents to learn about the county’s water infrastructure needs and ask questions about the rate changes.

🎤 Who’s Speaking: Alongside CEO Cochran-Johnson, the panel includes:

  • Maria Houser, Esq. – Director of CIP and Environmental Compliance
  • Zach Williams – Chief Operating Officer
  • Robert Ryall – VP & Director of Financial Services, Arcadis North America
  • Diane McNabb – Chief Financial Officer
  • Jacob Vallo – Chief Development Officer

📍 Town Hall Schedule:

  • Monday, February 3 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Dunwoody City Hall, 4800 Ashford Dunwoody Rd, NE, Dunwoody, GA 30338
  • Tuesday, February 4 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Reid H. Cofer Library, 5234 Lavista Road, Tucker, GA 30084 (Note: Limited parking)
  • Wednesday, February 5 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Porter Sanford Performing Arts Center, 3181 Rainbow Drive, Decatur, GA 30034

📺 Can’t Make It? Residents who cannot attend in person can watch live streams on DeKalb County DCTV’s YouTube channel: DeKalbCountyGov-YouTube.

📩 Get Involved: Questions can be submitted in advance via email at mpimpton@dekalbcountyga.gov.

🗣️ Why It Matters: Cochran-Johnson says these meetings are about transparency and ensuring residents understand how water service improvements will be funded.

👥 Join the Discussion: DeKalb County residents are encouraged to attend and participate. This is an opportunity to be part of shaping the county’s water future.

In The Know: While much attention is given to national politics and the workings of Congress and the White House, local government meetings are where the decisions that impact your daily life are made. City Council, County Commission, School Board Meetings, and Town Halls are where your elected leaders discuss and decide the issues that most effect your family and your community. These meetings are open to the public.

Each week, The Georgia Sun highlights some of the meetings and local government actions you need to know about in your community to keep you informed and to make sure you know what decisions your elected officials are considering and how your tax dollars are being spent.

DeKalb County residents have a chance to voice their concerns about proposed water rate increases. County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson is hosting a series of town hall meetings this week, inviting the community to engage directly with local leaders about the future of water services.
B.T. Clark
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B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.


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