Speed limits have been reduced on state roads that cut through Decatur.

College Avenue (State Route 10): 35 to 30 mph
Scott Boulevard (State Route 8): 40 to 35 mph
South Candler Street (State Route 155): 35 to 30 mph
Clairemont Avenue (State Route 155): 35 to 30 mph
Commerce Drive (State Route 155): 35 to 30 mph

https://www.decaturish.com/public_safety/lower-speed-limits-on-state-routes-go-into-effect-in-decatur/article_1230e051-2e0b-470e-99f7-6d6d472d5ac9.html

#decaturga #dekalbcountyga

Despite my absolute lack of understanding about municipal finances, I did the Strong Towns Finance Decoder Worksheet for DeKalb County, GA.

Here are the results and a link to my Google sheet.

https://orangegnome.com/posts/3819/strong-towns-finance-decoder-for-dekalb-county-ga

#StrongTowns #DekalbCountyGa #FinanceDecoder #DoTheMath

Trump Empowers Election Deniers, Still Fixated on 2020 Grievances

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/22/us/politics/trump-election-deniers-voting-security.html

Decaturish is reporting a company is seeking a special zoning permit to build a million sqft #DataCenter in a Bouldercrest (southeast #Atlanta / southewest #DekalbCountyGA) residential zone. The company claims residential is justified because a data center is a utility structure (like a small power substation, iiuc). I'll be contacting my county reps; I hope other Dekalb folks do to.

Please boost around ATL.

https://www.decaturish.com/business/1-million-square-foot-data-center-proposed-in-south-dekalb/article_360e16a7-a411-4af9-91ed-1d8661aa37a5.html

“The priority areas are predominantly white, while the non-priority areas are home to the largest concentration of Black residents in Georgia, according to DeKalb Water Watch.”

I knew the water situation in DeKalb is dire, but I didn’t know it was this messy.

https://atlpresscollective.com/black-residents-bear-the-weight-of-the-water-crisis-affordability-in-dekalb-county/

#DekalbCountyGa #Water #Justice

“DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs invites community members to help shape the future of the County's trail and greenway network through the Trail and Greenway Master Plan planning process.”

I just completed the survey about DeKalb’s trail and greenway network. If you work or live in DeKalb county, please submit your thoughts!

https://www.dekalbgatrails.com/participate

#Transportation #ReducingCarDependency #DekalbCountyGa #Trails #Paths #Greenways