DeKalb Mayor Lowell Walker presents a plaque to DeKalb Officer John Nate McFaul recognizing him for his heroic efforts in saving a local resident’s life. Courtesy photo
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DeKalb city leaders crackdown on substandard housing with new city ordinance
The City of DeKalb leaders have passed a new city ordinance that is aimed to curb the number of sub-standard homes within the city limits.
At their regular council meeting last Tuesday night, city leaders voted to pass Ordinance No. 2023-016, which is titled, “An Ordinance requiring renters and lessees to obtain a certificate of occupancy from the City of DeKalb prior to initiating or changing utility service, and declaring an effective date.”
The ordinance goes on to state that it pertains to...
