For some in DeKalb County, homeownership was only possible through Habitat for Humanity. But come March 1, if costs rise as ...

The Decide DeKalb Development Authority board met Feb. 13 and approved a $4 million budget for Fiscal Year 2025, an approximately $600,000 increase over the previous year's budget.

The DeKalb County Board of Education is moving forward with plans to build a new Smithville Elementary School after voting to ...

Alabama lawmakers say they want to give more money to schools that are enrolling more English learners, students with disabilities, and students from poor and rural areas. But with the ...

If legislators act quickly on recommendations from a school funding commission, changes to the state's current formula could come as soon as 2026.

The DeKalb County Council Wednesday discussed proposed property tax legislation that council president Dave Yarde warned could have a serious impact on DeKalb County.

Right now, the average household in DeKalb County pays about $70 a month for water. Under the proposal, that bill would jump by $7 in the first year and could double by 2034. County officials say the ...

The DeKalb County Police Department is investigating an overnight shooting where five people were shot and one was killed.

Alive's Rarione Maniece reports.

DeKalb County officials will hold a special meeting today at 3 p.m. to continue discussions on a proposed 10% annual increase in water and sewer rates over the next 10 years. A final vote on the ...