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DeKalb County just made history! Speaking at the Georgia State Capitol, CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson announced the approval of a $4.27 billion investment, the largest in county history, to modernize water and sewer infrastructure.
This bold initiative will ensure clean, reliable water services, strengthen economic growth, and create over 6,400 jobs.
What This Investment Means for DeKalb
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Reliable Water & Sewer Services – Addressing aging infrastructure to prevent failures, outages, and contamination risks.
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Economic Growth & Jobs – A stronger infrastructure will attract new businesses, boost property values, and create career opportunities for residents.
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Infrastructure & Transportation – While this is a major step forward, DeKalb continues to advocate for additional funding to improve roads, bridges, and transit systems.
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Public Safety & Behavioral Health – Alongside infrastructure improvements, DeKalb is focused on enhancing law enforcement support and securing $9-10 million in state funding to complete the $25 million Behavioral Health Crisis Center.
CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson’s Vision
"Yesterday, we made history with the passage of the largest infrastructure investment in DeKalb County’s history," said CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson. "This $4.27 billion commitment to modernizing our water and sewer infrastructure is a transformational step toward securing clean, reliable, and sustainable services for our residents for generations to come.
This momentous achievement would not have been possible without the support of our Board of Commissioners, mayors, city councils, and our state and federal delegation. I want to extend my deepest gratitude to each of you for your leadership and commitment to building a stronger DeKalb."
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