WATCH: Crisis led to DeKalb government overhaul
A changed DeKalb County government has emerged after four years of corruption allegations and criminal prosecutions.
The county now has new leaders, outside oversight and spending controls.
The overhaul took place through a combination of elections, new state laws and convictions.
The county is still dealing with many problems, from unresolved accusations of misconduct to inexplicably high water bills.
A fresh set of government leaders is now in place to try to find solutions.
About the Author
Mark Niesse is an enterprise reporter and covers elections and Georgia government for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and is considered an expert on elections and voting. Before joining the AJC, he worked for The Associated Press in Atlanta, Honolulu and Montgomery, Alabama. He also reported for The Daily Report and The Santiago Times in Chile.
