Community News
Here's some updates from our habitat to yours.
Stone Mountain, GA — On May 16, 2025, Habitat for Humanity DeKalb held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction on a new home in Stone Mountain, Georgia.…
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.…
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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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,…
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…
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…
When you buy a home, your mortgage payment doesn’t just go toward paying off your loan. In many cases, a portion of it also goes into an escrow account—a financial…
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…