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DeKalb commissioners unanimously ratify delay of water, sewer rate increase to Aug. 15

5546220 · August 5, 2025
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The Board of Commissioners voted unanimously in a special-call meeting Aug. 5 to ratify the administration’s decision to delay implementation of a planned water and sewer rate increase from July 1 to Aug. 15, citing the need to onboard an Urban League vendor to run customer assistance programs.

The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a substitute resolution on Aug. 5 to delay implementation of a previously approved 10% water and sewer rate increase, moving the effective date from July 1 to Aug. 15.

Mr. Williams of the county administration explained the action during a special called meeting. The administration said the delay was necessary to onboard…

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