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DeKalb committee defers vote on $570,000 Frontline shelter contract after operational questions

DeKalb County Planning, Economic Development and Community Services (PECS) Committee · November 12, 2025
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Summary

Commissioners deferred action for two weeks on a proposed one-year, $570,000 contract with Frontline to provide emergency temporary housing (400+ beds) and supportive-housing transitions, citing unanswered questions about costs, partner roles and audit details.

DeKalb County's PECS committee deferred a proposed one-year contract with Frontline Response that would have provided emergency temporary shelter and transitional services, saying commissioners need more operational and budget details.

Director Mitchell outlined the proposal as a one-year contract not to exceed $570,000 to support emergency temporary housing and transition services that would preserve roughly 400 shelter beds across three locations and provide case management, transportation and meal…

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