Few places in metro Atlanta are more starkly divided than the northern and southern halves of DeKalb County.
Whether it’s property values, average incomes or life expectancy, data shows a clear division in Georgia’s fourth most populous county. But a forthcoming effort by DeKalb leaders looks to evaluate solutions to bridge that gap.
The Decide DeKalb Development Authority on Monday is launching an economic development study to explore ways to generate new investment in the county’s often overlooked southwestern corridor. The effort is a partnership with consultant HR&A Advisors and is endorsed by DeKalb leaders, including the county’s CEO and school board…