DeKalb County will host a grand opening for the new animal shelter at 10:30 a.m. July 26 at 3280 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Chamblee.

The new 33,440-square-foot facility sits on 5.3 acres of land in Chamblee and can accommodate more than 400 animals with two adoption rooms and several play yards. The facility also features a 1,300-square-foot clinic that includes a surgery prep and surgery room, lab area, secure pharmacy storage and holding areas for animals scheduled for surgery.

The clinic will provide spay-and-neuter services for animals adopted from the shelter.

Information: www.dekalbanimalservices.com

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Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat speaks during a press interview at the district attorney’s office in Atlanta on Friday, July 12, 2024. Public safety officials presented findings from a report on repeat offenders. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

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