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RESTORATION OF LYON
FARMHOUSE COMPLETED
BY CARLA PARKER
carla@dekalbchamp.com
What started as a vision
nearly two decades ago–to
preserve the historic Lyon
Farmhouse–is now a reality.
Arabia Mountain
Heritage Area Alliance,
along with DeKalb County
and Stonecrest officials and
members of the Lyon family
celebrated the completion
of the Lyon Farmhouse
preservation project May
31. The farmhouse, which is
part of the Arabia Mountain
National Heritage Area, Arabia Mountain Heritage Area Alliance, along with DeKalb County and Stonecrest officials and members of the Lyon family celebrated the completion of the
was stabilized to secure the Lyon Farmhouse preservation project.
aging structure and provide
education and conservation
programs at the site,
according to the alliance.
The Lyon family is
one of the oldest families
in DeKalb and established
the farm in the 1820s.
For nearly 150 years, the
family carved out a rural
life where they cultivated
crops and raised livestock,
according to the alliance.
A log cabin was reportedly
the first structure built on
the property in the 1820s, The Lyon Farmhouse is one of the oldest houses in DeKalb County.
according to the alliance.
The property was expanded
in 1853 and again in 1893,
creating the house that
stands today.
Arabia Mountain
Heritage Area Alliance
co-founder Kelly Jordan
said he and then DeKalb
County Commissioner
Hank Johnson met George
and Betty Lyon at the
farmhouse 20 years ago.
“They were still living
here, as the Lyon family
A sign displaying the history of the Lyon Farm will be placed on the property Congressman Hank Johnson and DeKalb County Commissioner Mereda Davis
for tourists to see. Johnson spoke about the importance of preserving the Lyon Farmhouse and its
SEE FARMHOUSE ON PAGE 6 history.
DECATUR
the front door when he Real & Personal 18,945,661,424 21,114,929,747 22,708,465,405 24,341,209,784 27,176,816,870 29,255,960,658
arrived and advised her Motor Vehicles 1,135,212,830 781,124,040 568,562,240 501,760,240 288,361,800 225,493,960
that she needed to stay so Mobile Homes 355,333 358,733 769,100 486,235 476,807 494,206
he could speak with her. Timber - 100% 0 0 0 0 0 0
arms, legs, back and once Net M&O Millage 23.98 23.73 23.38 23.28 23.18 23.18
in the head, according to Total School Taxes Levied $411,451,454 $444,987,463 $467,187,012 $498,858,373 $552,715,901 $603,589,706
Boston. McCrary was later
handcuffed and arrested Net Taxes $ Increase $26,658,066 $33,536,009 $22,199,550 $31,671,361 $53,857,528 $50,873,805
for felony obstruction of Net Taxes % Increase 6.93% 8.15% 4.99% 6.78% 10.80% 9.20%
lower left leg and multiple 2. THE 2019 MILLAGE RATE IS THE PROPOSED RATE. THE PROPOSED SCHOOL OPERATIONS MILLAGE IS 23.18 MILLS.
Kenny Smith (middle) helps cut the ribbon on the opening of a refurbished Boys & Girls club gym in Decatur.
Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Lowe’s and TNT sports analyst Kenny Smith hosted an
unveiling event to showcase the renovated gym at Salvation Army Peachcrest Boys &
Girls Club in Decatur.
BY HORACE HOLLOMAN
horace@dekalbchamp.com
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BROOKHAVEN
paved this year were With this information, we 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Real & Personal 416,275,686 581,682,045 591,797,702 675,554,262 763,728,235 792,051,713
Motor Vehicle 14,025,040 9,332,050 7,001,920 6,360,280 4,056,520 3,539,250
Mobile Homes 0 0 0 0 0 0
Timber 100% 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heavy Duty Equipment 0 0 2,222 0 4,496 2,311
Gross Tax Digest 430,300,726 591,014,095 598,801,844 681,914,542 767,789,251 795,593,274
Exemptions 37,540,708 66,165,651 61,667,310 76,694,898 75,080,282 73,850,998
Net Tax Digest 392,760,018 524,848,444 537,134,534 605,219,644 692,708,969 721,742,276
Net Millage 8.75 8.50 8.371 8.951 10.000 10.000
Net Tax Levy 100% 3,436,650 4,461,212 4,496,353 5,417,321 6,927,090 7,217,423
Net Increase/(Decrease) (278,904) 1,024,562 35,141 920,968 1,509,769 290,333
Net Levy %
Increase/(Decrease) (7.51%) 29.81% 0.78% 20.48% 27.87% 4.19%
This tentative new millage rate of 6.25 mills will result in an in-
crease of .457 mills. Without this tentative tax increase, the mill-
age rate will be 5.793 mills. The proposed tax increase for a home
with a fair market value of $293,965 is approximately $53.71 and
the proposed tax increase for non-homestead property with a fair
market value of $923,009 is approximately $168.48.
LOCAL DEKALB FREE PRESS • JUNE 07, 2019 • Page 9
Times and places of additional For more information contact Raquel Gonzalez, Doraville City Clerk, at (770)
451-8745 or city.clerk@doravillega.us.
public hearings on this tax increase
are at the Doraville City Hall on CITY OF DORAVILLE PUBLIC NOTICE
Fiscal Year 2020 Budget
June 3, 2019 at 11:30am and on Notice is hereby given that the proposed budget for the City of Doraville shall
June 17, 2019 at 6:00pm. be available for public inspection beginning Monday, May 20, 2019, in the City
Clerk’s office from 8:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at City Hall, 3725
Park Avenue, Doraville, GA 30340.
This tentative increase will result in A Public Hearing shall be held on the 3rd day of June at 6:00 p.m. at City
a millage rate of 10.000 mills, an Hall, 3725 Park Avenue, Doraville, GA 30340 before the Mayor and Council
of the City of Doraville at which time public comment pertaining to the Fiscal
increase of 0.076 mills. Without this Year 2020 (July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020) budget shall be sounded. All
tentative tax increase, the millage citizens of Doraville are invited to attend.
rate will be no more than 9.924 A Public Hearing shall be held on the 17th day of June at 6:00 p.m. at City
mills. The proposed tax increase Hall, 3725 Park Avenue, Doraville, GA 30340 before the Mayor and Council
of the City of Doraville at which time public comment pertaining to the Fiscal
for a home with a fair market value Year 2020 (July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020) budget shall be sounded. All
citizens of Doraville are invited to attend.
of $175,000 is approximately
$5.32 and the tax increase for a
A Regular Meeting shall be held on the 17th day of June at 6:30 p.m. at City
non-homestead property with a Hall, 3725 Park Avenue, Doraville, GA 30340 before the Mayor and Council of
fair market value of $700,000 is the City of Doraville at which time the Fiscal Year 2020 (July 1, 2019 through
June 30, 2020) budget shall be approved and the budget ordinance adopted in
approximately $21.28. accordance with O.C.G.A. 36-81-5. All citizens of Doraville are invited to
attend.
LOCAL DEKALB FREE PRESS • JUNE 07, 2019 • Page 10
Don’t Wait. All concerned citizens are invited to the public hearing on this tax
increase to be held at the City Commission Meeting Room, Decatur
City Hall, 509 N. McDonough Street, Decatur, on Monday, June
17, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. This tentative increase will result in a mill-
Communicate.
REDUCE age rate of 13.92 mills, an increase of 0.89 mills over the rollback
millage rate. Without this tentative tax increase, the millage rate
REUSE will be no more than 13.03 mills. The proposed tax increase for a
home with a fair market value of $500,000 is approximately $64.00
RECYCLE and the proposed tax increase for a nonhomestead property with a
fair market value of $650,000 is approximately $97.50.
Decatur - Digest
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
City Operations
Net City Operations Digest $1,285,935,800 $1,539,027,587 $1,630,505,120 $1,730,875,750 $1,895,352,694 $2,072,283,820
COUNTYWIDE
MomoCon raises
$22,000 for charity
BY TAYLOR ROBINS store and donations. More
Taylor@dekalbchamp.com than $700 was raised for
the Boys & Girls Clubs of
The self-proclaimed Georgia through a “Blast
“geek culture” convention a StormTrooper” event
MomoCon was held May sponsored by the 501st
23-26. Event organizers Georgia Garrison.
now plan to donate $22,000 This year’s MomoCon
to charity. was the most-attended A young MomoCon attendee participates in “Blast a StormTrooper” to raise charity funds for Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia. Photo
provided by MomoCon.
The annual four- in its 15-year history,
day anime, gaming and with more than 39,000
cosplay─the practice of gamers, animation fans,
dressing up as a character and cosplayers. The 2018 NOTICE OF PROPERTY TAX INCREASE
from a movie, book, or convention had 35,000
attendees and this year’s
The Mayor and City Council of the City of Lithonia have
video game─convention
held at the Georgia World event was expected to have tentatively adopted a millage rate which will require an
Congress Center is run by 38,000 attendees.
DeKalb County couple Similar to San Diego
increase in property taxes by 8.15%.
Jessica Merriman and Comic-Con and Dragon All concerned citizens are invited to the public hear-
Chris Stuckey. Charities Con─held in Atlanta
receiving donations from during Labor Day ings on this tax increase to be held at City Hall, 6920
the convention are St. weekend─MomoCon Main Street, Lithonia 30058. The first public hearing will
Jude Children’s Research focuses on Japanese and
Hospital and the Boys & American animation, be held on June 17, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. and a second
Girls Clubs of Georgia. gaming and comics. The hearing at 6:00 p.m. A third public hearing will be held
More than $21,000 was event also features celebrity
raised for St. Jude through panels and attendees at City Hall on July 1, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. The proposed
events, a commemorative
pin sold at the MomoCon
participating in cosplay. millage rate will be adopted at the July 1, 2019 meeting
at 7:00 pm.
This tentative increase results from maintaining the cur-
rent millage rate of 11.116, an increase of 0.838 mills
VISIT US ONLINE @ over the millage rollback rate of 10.278. Without this
tentative tax increase, the millage rate will be no more
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than 10.278 mills.
NOTICE
The Mayor and City Council of the City of Lithonia do hereby announce that the millage rate will be set at a meeting to be held at the
Lithonia City Hall, 6920 Main Street, Lithonia 30058 on Monday, July 1, 2019 at 7:00 pm and pursuant to the requirements of O.C.G.A. § 48-5-32
THIS do hereby publish the following presentation of the current year's tax digest and levy, along with the history of the tax digest
and levy for the past five years.
BE
Mobile Homes $ 93,990 $ 93,990 $ 93,990 $ 87,151 $ 79,712.00 $ 75,224
Timber - 100%
Heavy Duty Equipment
Gross Digest $ 21,744,214 $ 23,248,502 $ 27,415,788 $ 30,147,012 $ 38,972,037.00 $ 35,294,367
YOUR
Less Exemptions $ 526,915 $ 536,850 $ 550,783 $ 572,747 $ 5,357,734.00 $ 31,414
NET DIGEST VALUE $ 21,217,299 $ 22,711,652 $ 26,865,005 $ 29,574,265 $ 33,614,303.00 $ 35,262,953
Gross Maintenance
AD!
& Operation Millage
Less Rollback
(Local Option Sales
Tax) $ 21,217,299 $ 22,711,652 $ 26,865,005 $ 29,574,265 $ 33,614,303.00 $ 35,262,953
NET M&O MILLAGE RATE 17.869 17.000 15.768 14.074 11.116 11.116
NET M&O TAXES
Call 404.373.7779 Ext 110 LEVIED
17.869 17.000 15.768 14.074 11.116 11.116
for more information. $ 379,131.92 $ 386,098.08 $ 423,607.40 $ 416,228.21 $ 373,656.59 $ 391,962.99
$ 379,131.92 $ 6,966.17 $ 37,509.31 $ (7,379.19) $ (42,571.61) $ 18,306.40
#DIV/0! 1.84% 9.71% -1.74% -10.23% 4.90%
LOCAL DEKALB FREE PRESS • JUNE 07, 2019 • Page 12
ELLENWOOD
Ellenwood residents had an opportunity to view the fire trucks at the open house.
WEEK in PICTURES
Towers High School seniors graduate during a May 28 ceremony. Photo provided by DeKalb County School District Twitter Page.
Decatur Police Officer Orlando climbs a Decatur Fire and Rescue fire truck ladder.
Photo by Decatur Fire and Rescue
Dunwoody High School seniors Weston Spencer, left, Daniella D’Angelo, Luther Pankey, Annie Solomon, Christopher Johnson and
Nathan Stefanik, right, were recognized as 2019 Georgia Scholars by State School Superintendent Richard Woods. Photo provided
by Dunwoody High School Twitter Page.
Workers construct a sidewalk on Fellowship Road in Tucker. Photo from City of Redan High School seniors celebrate their May 29 graduation at the Georgia World Congress Center. Photo provided by DeKalb
Tucker’s Facebook page County School District Twitter Page.
DECATUR
Children learn to decorate and create personalized buttons. Assorted jewelry for sale at the arts festival.
A local band performs on the last day of the Decatur Arts Festival.
Artist Kent Ambler exhibited his work at the annual Decatur Arts Festival. The Decatur Arts Alliance hosted the annual Decatur Arts Festival from May 24 to 26 in downtown Decatur.
Arts Festival draws crowd of all ages handcrafted buttons to wear impressionism.” which child, said he enjoyed his when people come up to me
BY HORACE HOLLOMAN features dripping paint on a time in Decatur. and tell me they enjoy my
horace@dekalbchamp.com as accessories.
“I just enjoy canvas. “This has been a pretty artwork. It makes me feel
volunteering. Art shows Bolton, who has been good time. It’s great out like a kid—a 40-year-old
The annual three-day
what people can do and creating art since he was a here,” Bolton said. “I love it kid.”
Decatur Arts Festival, held
in downtown Decatur May what creative things you can
24-26, again drew hundreds accomplish,” Bridges said.
of artists and art enthusiasts. Artist Kent Ambler said
Downtown Decatur was he has been a full-time artist NOTICE OF ASSEMBLY COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
temporarily closed as more for 22 years and said he was REGARDING PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE
excited to attend the arts The Assembly Community Improvement District (the “District”) does
than 150 artist booths lined hereby announce that the millage rate for calendar year 2019 will be set at a
Ponce de Leon Avenue. festival for the first time. meeting of the District to be held at the Doraville Sixty Construction Trailer, 5801
The festival also Ambler carves blocks of Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA 30341, on June 13, 2019 at 8:30 a.m. and, pursu-
included live performances wood and then prints them ant to the requirements of O.C.G.A. §48-5-32, does hereby publish the following
featuring genres such as on a canvas. report of the assessed taxable value of the properties subject to taxes for the
bluesy licks, funky beats, His art represents his current year and the immediately preceding five years, the proposed millage
life, he said. rate for the current year and millage rates for each of the immediately preced-
jazz, rock, bluegrass and ing five years, and the total dollar amount of ad valorem taxes proposed to be
African rhythms. “My artwork is based
levied for the current year and levied in each of the immediately preceding five
“We love coming to the off everyday life stuff. I years, as well as the percentage and dollar increase with respect to the immedi-
festival. It is fun and it gets have 12 acres and three ately preceding calendar year.
the family out of the house. dogs. Lots of woods and Assessed Value Millage Rate Taxes Levied
It’s unusually hot this year, lots of birds,” Ambler said. 2014 N/A N/A N/A
but we’re still enjoying “Some pieces I make I think 2015 N/A N/A N/A
not too many people will 2016 $ 9,596,410 N/A N/A
ourselves,” said Decatur 2017 $ 18,151,500 25.0 $ 453,787.50
native Fred Stevenson. like it, but it’s exciting when 2018 $ 18,232,655 (1) 25.0 $ 455,816.38
Stevenson, who was someone connects with 2019 (proposed) $ 20,180,807 (2) 25.0 $ 504,520.18
shopping for a painting my artwork. Everyone has Net % increase 10.68% N/A N/A
for his home office, said their own story of why they Net $ increase $ 1,948,152 N/A N/A
he looks forward to the art connect with my artwork.” *The District was activated in 2016 and calendar year 2017 was the first year in which the
festival every year. Another first-time District levied taxes.
Decatur Arts Festival (1) As reported in the District’s Annual Filing for the period ending December
Decatur Arts Festival 31, 2018, prepared by MuniCap, Inc., dated January 31, 2019.
volunteer Niomi Bridges featured artist said he enjoys (2) Based on information received from the DeKalb County Tax Commission-
said the event is perfect the atmosphere of Decatur. er’s Office, Parcel ID No. 18 322 02 017 has been removed from the boundaries
for all ages. She helped Matt Bolton created a of the District.
several children make painting style called “drip
LOCAL DEKALB FREE PRESS • JUNE 07, 2019 • Page 15
CHAMBLEE
This tentative increase will result in a millage rate of 20.250 mills, an increase of 2.181 mills
404.373.7779
market value of $644,913 is approximately $703.28.
NOTICE
The Board of Education of the City of Decatur does hereby announce that the millage rate will be set at a meeting to be held at the
Board Room of the Central Office at 125 Electric Avenue, Decatur, Georgia on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at 6:30 PM
and pursuant to the requirements of O.C.G.A. 48-5-32, does hereby publish the following presentation of the current year's tax digest
and levy, along with the history of the tax digest and levy for the past five years.
PLEASE
PERSONAL PROPERTY 22,086,973 23,124,213 23,627,668 25,728,874 26,673,465 25,429,686
PUBLIC UTILITIES 15,152,714 15,236,377 15,658,734 16,521,530 16,257,608 15,852,838
MOTOR VEHICLE 47,331,663 35,521,587 26,623,700 23,481,413 13,249,950 10,074,188
GROSS DIGEST 1,410,795,428 1,667,449,428 1,759,151,326 1,900,095,230 2,071,127,743 2,218,762,582
RECYCLE
LESS M&O EXEMPTIONS 65,251,923 65,148,453 84,745,047 230,800,694 275,708,328 304,154,135
NET M&O DIGEST 1,345,543,505 1,602,300,975 1,674,406,279 1,669,294,536 1,795,419,415 1,914,608,447
$27,583,642
0.00
18.66
$29,898,936
0.00
18.66
$31,244,421
0.00
18.66
$31,149,036
0.00
18.66
$33,502,526
0.00
20.25
$38,770,821
TUCKER
Football League and said additions to the fields that State General 32,516,521
the city and youth sports we have available in Tucker State Other $ 883,564 47,500
program will benefit from for sports,” Auman said.
Federal 1,473,588 706,500 167,240
Transfers from Other Funds 283,532
the partnership. General Fund Balance Obligated 350,446
Capital Fund Balance Restricted 2,627,913
Total Revenues $ 75,929,268 $ 2,640,684 $ 2,617,550 $ 7,795,153
ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES
NOTICE OF HEARING Instruction
Pupil Services
$ 48,911,685
3,762,437
$ 2,214,962
244,273
$ 450,000
For the approval of the Exercise of Eminent Domain Improvement of Instructional Services 1,580,224 80,415
fronting on Lavista Road, 18 225 05 008, for the Facilities Acquisition and Construction Services 4,500,000
construction of Tucker City Hall. Transfers to Other Funds 283,532
Debt Service 287,490 2,332,653
Total Expenditures $ 75,929,268 $ 2,640,684 $ 2,617,550 $ 7,795,153
If you have any questions, please contact Brian
Anderson at 678-597-9040. The Fiscal Year 2020 Tentative Budget will be considered for final adoption by the Board of Education at
5:00 PM at the regular board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 10, 2019. The meeting will be held in the
Board Room of the Central Office at 125 Electric Avenue.
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Local residents initiated into The Honor alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each
Society of Phi Kappa Phi year.
The following residents were recently McTier receives social foundations doctoral
initiated into The Honor Society of Phi award
Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest all-discipline
collegiate honor society, according to the Syreeta McTier, of Lithonia, is a 2019
society. recipient of Georgia State University’s Social
Arrianna Hagins, of Brookhaven, Foundations Doctoral Award for Scholarly
was initiated at Clark Atlanta University; Achievement.
Jenny Jones, of Decatur, was initiated at This award, given by Georgia State’s
Clark Atlanta University; Felicia Mayfield College of Education & Human Development, Alexander Goebel Margarer Carlton. Photos provided by
of Lithonia, was initiated at Clark Atlanta recognizes doctoral students for exceptional City Schools of Decatur.
University; Lauren Lopez, of Tucker, scholarly accomplishment through original
was initiated at Clark Atlanta University;
Quynh Lu-Lewis, of Decatur, was initiated
at University of Alabama at Birmingham;
publication in the social foundations doctoral
program. Students named with
Stephen Barwick, of Decatur, was initiated
at University of Georgia; Morgan Taylor, of
Stone Mountain, was initiated at University of
Georgia; Britain Williams V, of Tucker, was
Simony receives graduate teaching assistant
award
AROUNDDeKalb
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BROOKHAVEN TUCKER pork butts will also be available for purchase. The event will
be held at Tucker Christian Church, located at 4291 Lynburn
Organization to host car show Drive. For more information, visit www.tuckeroptimistclub.
Watch a movie in the moonlight org.
Brookhaven will host a free movie night June 7 at Tucker Cruise-In, a non profit, old-fashioned town
Skyland Park, 2600 Skyland Drive in Brookhaven. The event
is scheduledfor 7:30-11 p.m.
meet and greet car show will be held June 8 on Main
Street in Tucker. There will be a variety of cars included
STONE MOUNTAIN
Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket and from antiques, street rods, motorcycles and imports. The City to host music event
food, refreshments will also be available. The movie being Cruise-Ins are held on the second Saturday of every month
shown has yet to be announced. until September. The event begins at 5 p.m. and nds with The Albert White Band with Lil Joe Burton will
the presentation of awards around 8 p.m. There is a $5 perform June 14 at Stone Mountain’s Tunes by the Tracks
CHAMBLEE registration fee for to enter a car into judging. The cut off
time to enter a car in competition is 6:30 p.m. For more
event in Stone Mountain Village. Attendees may bring lawn
chairs. The free two-hour concert begins at 7 p.m. Beer,
Summer concert comes to town information, call (770) 527-1521. wine and soft drinks will be available for purchase. For
more information, visit www.stonemountaincity.org.
Chamblee will begin its 2019 Chamblee Summer Club to host BBQ
Concert Series June 7. Entertainment for the night includes
live music from Electric Avenue. The free event will be held The Tucker Optimist Club will host a Spring BBQ
at City Hall Park, 5468 Peachtree Road in Chamblee, 6:30- fundraiser June 8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Chicken or pork
10 p.m. plates can be purchased for $10, and whole chickens and
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Community Strategies say that.” CURRENT 2019 TAX DIGEST AND 5 YEAR HISTORY OF LEVY
(FCS) and Purpose Built Sessions said he City of Tucker 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Schools Atlanta. carefully selects those Real & Personal
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BASEBALL
Redan pitcher Donye Evans, left, was named MVP for the East team and Cedar Grove’s
Kolby Taylor was the West MVP in the DeKalb County School District Junior All-Star
Baseball Classic. Photo by Mark Brock
PET WEEK
Jodeybug (ID# 41009038) -This girl goes
by the name of Jodeybug. She is smart and
knows some of her basic commands! She is
playful and lovely. She is social and enjoys
being around people as well as dogs! She
loves a good rough play but once she is done,
it's time to cuddle up and relax with you. She
is also impressive on leash. Come give this
sweet girl a smooch!
If you would like to expand your family by
4 furry little feet; ask to meet Jodeybug and
have a loving friend forever. All adoptions
include your new pet's spay or neuter,
vaccinations, microchip and more! For
more information about Jodeybug please
call (404) 294-2165 or email adoption@
dekalbanimalservices.com. All potential
adopters will be screened to ensure Jodeybug
goes to a good home. Hours: Mon-Fri; 11am-
7pm / Sat-Sun; 11am-6pm
Kailee M.
Not ready to adopt or already have enough
pets? Then please consider fostering a pet.
We are in urgent need of foster homes for two
weeks or more, since our shelter is completely
full and we are out of room. We will provide
Jodeybug
Everything you say and do everything you need, and you just supply the
creates an impact. love. Interested in helping? Please contact
becauseofyou.org foster@dekalbanimalservices.com.
Sunday
Dinner
It’s so much more than a meal. It’s love.
Find new dishes to gather around
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