DeKalb to borrow up to $500 million to start water/sewer upgrades

DeKalb County recently agreed to borrow up to $500 million to pay for the first phase of a $1.35 billion upgrade to its failing water and sewer system.

The county will issue bonds during the week of Nov. 14 to begin the work. Ground will be broken early next year on the first projects.

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