Community News

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Honor Older Adults All Year Long — Join the Carpenters Club

By Rayana Martin | May 13, 2025 |

This May, Take Action for Older Americans We’re in the middle of Older Americans Month — a time to recognizeand honor the vital contributions of older adults to our families, communities,and country.…

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Glenda’s Story: Finding Comfort at Home Again

By Rayana Martin | May 6, 2025 |

A Home Filled with Memories Glenda has called her mother’s house home for over five years. An only child, she retired early to care for her aging mother full-time. The…

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Nuts & Bolts Newsletter: May 2025

By Rayana Martin | May 5, 2025 |

https://mailchi.mp/dekalbhabitat/nuts-bolts-newsletter-may-2025

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Nuts & Bolts Newsletter: April 2025

By Rayana Martin | Apr 1, 2025 |

https://mailchi.mp/dekalbhabitat/nuts-bolts-newsletter-april-2025

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Support Affordable Housing Policies in DeKalb

By Rayana Martin | Mar 31, 2025 |

Last year, Commissioner Michelle Long Spears proposed reducing the minimum home size from 1,800 and 1,600 square feet to 1,400 square feet. This simple change could significantly increase affordable housing options,…

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LIHEAP Cooling Season: Energy Assistance for Your Gas/Electric Bill

By Rayana Martin | Mar 31, 2025 |

Partnership for Community Action (PCA) staff will be taking applications for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) at the Lou Walker Senior Center, 2538 Panola Road, Stonecrest, Georgia 30058…

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A Home Full of Memories: Keeping Albert and Julia’s Home a Haven

By Rayana Martin | Mar 31, 2025 |

For Albert and Julia, home isn’t just a place to live—it’s where they’ve built decades of memories. At 69, they’ve spent over 40 years together in the same house, making…

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How to Appeal Property Tax Increase in DeKalb County, Georgia

By Rayana Martin | Mar 24, 2025 |

Many homeowners in DeKalb County, Georgia, assume that their property tax assessment is final. However, if your property taxes have increased significantly, you have the right to appeal the assessment…

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Complete Guide to Homestead Exemptions in DeKalb County, GA

By Rayana Martin | Mar 20, 2025 |

Homeownership in DeKalb County, GA comes with numerous benefits, one of which is the ability to reduce your property tax bill through various homestead exemptions. These exemptions are designed to…

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