DeKalb saves by outsourcing drug tests

DeKalb County recently approved outsourcing its medical tests for would-be employees, a move that will save the county about $200,000 a year.

The county had paid about $400,000 to conduct physicals and drug/alcohol screenings on job candidates.

The county recently agreed to pay Caduceus Occupational Medicine of Hapeville $241,100 annually for the same work. The contract expires next January but can be renewed for up to three years.